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The Secret Sits

John W. Dodson

75 episodes

3 months ago

Send us a text Ten days after falling two miles from the sky, Juliane Koepcke stumbles upon a remote hut in the Peruvian rainforest—only to be mistaken for a mythical water goddess by the men who find her. Weak, injured, and barely holding on, Juliane learns the harrowing truth: the jungle has swallowed the wreckage of LANSA Flight 508, and as far as anyone knows, she is the only survivor. As she embarks on a desperate journey back to civilization, the world begins to learn of the miracle gir...

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Send us a text Ten days after falling two miles from the sky, Juliane Koepcke stumbles upon a remote hut in the Peruvian rainforest—only to be mistaken for a mythical water goddess by the men who find her. Weak, injured, and barely holding on, Juliane learns the harrowing truth: the jungle has swallowed the wreckage of LANSA Flight 508, and as far as anyone knows, she is the only survivor. As she embarks on a desperate journey back to civilization, the world begins to learn of the miracle gir...

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Episodes (20/75)

The Secret Sits

Sole Survivor: Part Three – The Rescue

Send us a text Ten days after falling two miles from the sky, Juliane Koepcke stumbles upon a remote hut in the Peruvian rainforest—only to be mistaken for a mythical water goddess by the men who find her. Weak, injured, and barely holding on, Juliane learns the harrowing truth: the jungle has swallowed the wreckage of LANSA Flight 508, and as far as anyone knows, she is the only survivor. As she embarks on a desperate journey back to civilization, the world begins to learn of the miracle gir...

8 months ago

41 minutes

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Sole Survivor: Part Two - The Jungle

Send us a text Seventeen-year-old Juliane Koepcke regains consciousness, only to realize she has fallen 10,000 feet from the sky and miraculously survived. Alone in the vast Peruvian jungle, injured and disoriented, she must rely on her instincts and survival skills to navigate the unforgiving wilderness. As she searches for her mother and other survivors, the dense rainforest becomes both a refuge and a formidable adversary. With search planes circling above and no way to signal for help, Ju...

8 months ago

52 minutes

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Sole Survivor: Part One - The Flight

Send us a text Deep in the Amazon, the Koepcke family embarks on a dream to build a research station, but fate has other plans. In Sole Survivor: Part One - The Flight, we follow young Juliane Koepcke’s journey from a remote jungle childhood to a tragic flight that will change her life forever. As LANSA Flight 508 takes off on Christmas Eve, passengers unknowingly board a doomed aircraft with a history of deadly failures. When a violent storm engulfs the plane, Juliane's world is torn apart i...

9 months ago

52 minutes

The Secret Sits

The Hart Family Murder

Send us a text We began this podcast 3 years and 118 episodes ago, and like most podcasts, we feel we have improved over the past few years. So, today we are going to revisit our original case from our very first episode, we have rerecorded that episode in our current format, and with our current audio, we hope you enjoy it. This is the tragic case of Sarah and Jen Hart and how they adopted 6 beautiful children including Devonte Hart, who would gain national attention after a photo of him we...

1 year ago

41 minutes

The Secret Sits

Marilyn Monroe: Part Three - I sin, but I’m not the Devil

Send us a text In Part Three of our story, Marilyn Monroe: I Sin, but I’m not the Devil, we delve deep into the perplexing circumstances surrounding the Hollywood icon's untimely demise. As our story unfolds, conflicting accounts emerge, raising doubts about the official version of events. Was Marilyn's death truly a suicide, as initially claimed by her personal physician, or were there darker forces at play? Sergeant Jack Clemmons of the West Los Angeles Police Department received a chilling...

1 year ago

46 minutes

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Marilyn Monroe: Part Two - Becoming an Icon

Send us a text In the second installment of our three-part series on Marilyn Monroe, titled "Becoming an Icon," we delve into the intricacies of Marilyn's journey through fame, romance, and personal transformation. From her whirlwind marriage to Bob Slatzer and her iconic Playboy debut to her acclaimed performances in films like "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "How to Marry a Millionaire," Marilyn's ascent to stardom is marked by both triumphs and tribulations. Amidst tumultuous relationships ...

1 year ago

44 minutes

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Marilyn Monroe: Part One - Goodbye Norma Jeane

Send us a text In this gripping three-part series, we unravel the enigma of Hollywood's iconic figure, Marilyn Monroe. Part One, "Goodbye Norma Jean," delves into the early life of the legendary actress. Marilyn's journey is a maze of secrets, heartbreak, and unexpected twists from a troubled childhood to the dazzling lights of stardom. As Marilyn's story unfolds, witness the tumultuous relationships, career setbacks, and personal battles that shaped the woman behind the iconic persona. From...

1 year ago

42 minutes

The Secret Sits

Liz Barraza: Part Two - Hope

Send us a text In "Liz Barraza: Part Two - Hope" the quiet town of Tomball grapples with the heinous murder of Liz Barraza. Detectives attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding her death, but they encounter a puzzling lack of motive. The mysterious shooter's identity remains aloof, with surveillance footage revealing a dark Nissan Frontier Pro-4X and a perplexing return to the crime scene. Delving into online discussions, theories emerge about a disguised hitman, adding complexity to the pu...

1 year ago

31 minutes

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Liz Barraza: Part One - Phantom Menace

Send us a text In the quaint suburb of Tomball, Texas, the idyllic life of Liz Barraza, a devoted member of the Star Wars 501st Legion and a beacon of light in her community, takes a harrowing turn. As morning breaks, a mysterious figure shatters the morning's tranquility, setting into action, a chilling sequence of events during preparations for a seemingly routine garage sale. In Part One: Phantom Menace, we explore the mysterious motives behind the targeted attack on Liz, the beloved cospl...

1 year ago

29 minutes

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The Mother of Baseball

Send us a text In "The Mother of Baseball," a story in one-part, we delve into a gripping tale of abduction and mystery that unfolded in the life of Vi Ripken, the resilient matriarch of the legendary Ripken family. On a seemingly ordinary morning, Vi's life takes a dark and unexpected turn when she is forcibly taken from her own home. Bound and blindfolded, she finds herself at the mercy of a stranger with unclear motives. As the hours tick by, Vi's indomitable spirit is tested, and the comm...

1 year ago

46 minutes

The Secret Sits

What Happened to Misty Copsey: Part Three - The Lies We Tell

Send us a text In our final episode covering The Disappearance of Misty Copsey, the search for answers intensifies as volunteers scour the woods alongside Highway 401 in Washington. What they stumble upon sends shockwaves through the investigation. This grim discovery shatters her mother's hope that Misty might still be alive. Meanwhile, Cory, an unconventional civilian investigator, feels vindicated in his relentless pursuit of the truth. The tangled web of suspects and clues deepens, leavin...

1 year ago

32 minutes

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What Happened to Misty Copsey: Part Two - Not a Runaway

Send us a text In Part Two of "What Happened to Misty Copsey?," we delve deeper into the mysterious disappearance of 14-year-old Misty Copsey in Puyallup, Washington. While the police labeled her a runaway, the community's search efforts intensified. In this episode, we explore how a persistent and eccentric individual named Cory Bober became a crucial figure in the case. Cory, with an obsession for serial killers and a belief in a pattern of abductions, reached out to Misty's mother, Diana S...

1 year ago

23 minutes

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What Happened to Misty Copsey: Part One - The Fair

Send us a text Welcome to "What Happened to Misty Copsey?" - a riveting three-part series that dives headfirst into the mysterious vanishing of Misty Copsey. In our story, Misty's life takes center stage. She is not your average teenager; she is outgoing, athletic, and charming. She also has a friendship with Trina that is straight out of a 1980s movie, complete with cute nicknames and a bond made of steel. But fast-forward to 1992, and something happens that changes everything. A visit to th...

1 year ago

32 minutes

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Nevermore: The Death of an Icon

Send us a text In our latest episode, "Nevermore: The Death of an Icon," we dive deep into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the demise of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe. This story in one part takes us on a haunting journey through Poe's life, from his tumultuous childhood to his rise as a literary genius, and ultimately, to the cryptic and mysterious events leading up to his untimely death in Baltimore. Was it alcoholism, illness, a personal dispute, or something even more sinister tha...

1 year ago

32 minutes

The Secret Sits

Robert Wone: Part Two - Unknown Intruder

Send us a text Join The Secret Sits as we examine the puzzling murder case of Robert Wone in our second and last installment of this tale. Three men who reside in a townhouse in Washington, D.C., are caught in a web of suspicion after they assert that Robert's untimely death was the result of an unknown intruder. The investigators are faced with a terrifying series of events and lingering questions as the evidence, points in a different direction. Join us as we try to solve the murder of Robe...

1 year ago

32 minutes

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Robert Wone: Part One - The Townhouse

Send us a text In the heart of our nation's capital, secrets are hidden in the shadows, and on a fateful night in August 2006, one man's life would be forever altered. Join us in this bone-chilling episode of "Who Killed Robert Wone?" as we delve into the life of Robert Wone, a promising legal star, and the events that unfolded when he visited his friends Joe Price, Victor Zaborsky, and Dylan Ward. Discover a meticulously arranged crime scene, riddled with puzzling inconsistencies, as inves...

1 year ago

31 minutes

The Secret Sits

Lost In Tokyo: Part 6 - The Cave

Send us a text In the heart of winter, Tokyo transforms into a captivating blend of tradition and modernity, where the city's snow-covered streets tell stories of contrasts. The episode begins with the reinvigorated search for Lucie Blackman, focusing on a rocky beach, a hidden cave, and the chilling discovery of her remains. The episode unfolds with the trial of Joji Obara, accused of the assault and murder of Lucie. We explore the intricacies of the Japanese legal system, the compelling ev...

1 year ago

36 minutes

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Lost In Tokyo: Part 5 - Carita Ridgway

Send us a text In the 5th chapter of "Lost in Tokyo," the pursuit of the elusive truth intensifies. With Joji Obara now in police custody and facing interrogation for the mysterious disappearance of Lucie Blackman, revelations come to light that exposes the sinister depths of his crimes. As detectives delve into Obara's chilling notebooks, the shocking extent of his actions becomes clear. Meanwhile, the connection between Carita Ridgway's tragic fate and the Lucie Blackman case deepens, as a...

1 year ago

31 minutes

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Lost In Tokyo: Part 4 - Joji Obara

Send us a text In Episode 4 of "Lost in Tokyo: Joji Obara," the story takes a dark turn as the police close in on their suspect, Joji Obara. They discover a web of evidence, including Lucie Blackman's presence in Obara's apartment and a disturbing cache of drugs and tools. The detectives intensify their efforts to get Obara to confess, but he remains silent. As the investigation deepens, the mystery of Lucie's fate becomes more urgent. Meanwhile, shocking discoveries about Obara's past shed l...

2 years ago

31 minutes

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Lost In Tokyo: Part 3 - Searching for Lucie

Send us a text During Part 3 of Lost in Tokyo, Tim and Sophie continue their relentless search for Lucie Backman in the bustling streets of Tokyo, with Japanese Prime Minister Toshiro Moir's assurances of police commitment. The case takes a twist when a mysterious letter signed by Lucie arrives, although doubts are raised about its authenticity. As tensions rise, Tim faces swindlers promising to reunite him with his daughter, echoing the Amy Lynn Bradley case from Season 2 of The Secret Sits....

2 years ago

33 minutes