Hey, this is Buried but Not Boring and I’m your host, Hagen. It’s the first day of fall, and we’re rolling into Arizona for our next Road Trip After Dark stop. From haunted hotels and ghost towns to infamous true crime cases and desert conspiracy theories, Arizona has no shortage of chills. We’ll check into the haunted Hotel Monte Vista, wander the halls of the Jerome Grand Hotel, and brave the eerie silence of Yuma Territorial Prison. Then it’s on to the dark crimes of Winnie Ruth Judd, Jodi Arias, and the still-missing Robert Fisher. And of course, we can’t leave Arizona without digging into mysteries like the Phoenix Lights, skinwalker legends, and the strange secrets of the Superstition Mountains. Curl up with a blanket—it’s finally hoodie weather—and let’s dive into Arizona’s spooky side.
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Hotel Monte Vista - US Ghost Adventures
History of Jerome Grand Hotel | Hotels in Arizona
Jerome Grand Hotel - A Hillside Haunt - US Ghost Adventures
History of The Bird Cage Theater
The Bird Cage Theatre - The Little House of Horrors
Park History | Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Yuma Territorial Prison - Phoenix Ghosts
Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine - Wikipedia
The Ghost of the Dutchman’s Gold Refuses to Die – Apache Junction Public Library
Casey Moore's Oyster House - Phoenix Ghosts
Murder & Mayhem - The Strange Saga of Winnie Ruth Judd | Arizona Memory Project
Robert Fisher's family was murdered in 2001 in their Scottsdale home
Murder of Travis Alexander - Wikipedia
Phoenix UFO Mystery Solved: What Were Those Lights? - ABC News
Skinwalker (mythology) | Research Starters | EBSCO Research
'Pat Tillman: Life. Death. Legacy' - How to watch and stream - ESPN
Arizona’s Underground - Subterranean Bases
Hey, this is Buried but Not Boring and I’m your host, Hagen. This week we are diving into one of the most famous mysteries in American history, the Roswell crash. Was it a weather balloon, a secret military project, or something not of this world? From eyewitness accounts and government cover-ups to alien autopsies and pop culture obsession, we will unpack the story that made Roswell the epicenter of UFO lore. Buckle up, the truth is still out there.
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“The Roswell Incident” (1980) by Charles Berlitz and William L. Moore – the book that really kicked the conspiracy into high gear.
DVIDS - News - Intelligence Agents Investigate UFOs in Roswell (7 JUL 1947)
FBI Records: The Vault — Roswell UFO Part 01 (Final)
The 1947 Roswell Incident | Roswell, NM
E235 Space Cowboys and Semanti…–And That's Why We Drink – Apple Podcasts
Hey, this is Buried but Not Boring, and I’m your host, Hagen. This week, we’re boarding the haunted RMS Queen Mary—from glamorous beginnings to wartime tragedies and ghostly hauntings, this ship has seen it all. Join me as we dive into her dark history and the spirits that still roam her decks.
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Long Beach's Coolest Tourist Attraction | The Queen Mary
RMS Queen Mary Ship | History & Facts Info | Visit Long Beach
Hauntings of the RMS Queen Mary - US Ghost Adventures
The Ghosts of the Queen Mary | The Most Haunted Ship in Los Angeles
The Queen Mary's Many Ghosts - Los Angeles Ghost Tours
Timeline, Stats & Fun Facts | The Queen Mary
Mighty Ship at War: Queen Mary - Watch Full Movie on Paramount Plus
Hey, it’s Buried But Not Boring with your host Hagen. Buckle up, because tonight we’re taking a drive through the frozen wilds of Alaska—where the nights are long, the wilderness swallows secrets, and legends never sleep. From the chilling crimes of Robert Hansen and Israel Keyes, to haunted hotels echoing with ghostly brides, to cryptids like the Kushtaka and the Hairy Man of Port Chatham, Alaska has stories that will keep you checking your rearview mirror. And just when you think you’re safe, we’ll steer straight into the mysterious Alaska Triangle, where thousands have vanished without a trace.Stay Connected:
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True Crime:
“Hunting Humans: The Robert Hansen Story” – Crime Library / TruTV archives
Newton, Michael. The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers (Facts on File, 2006)
Flynn, Ron. Mastermind: The Many Crimes of Israel Keyes (2013)
Anchorage Daily News archives
The Fairbanks Four: Voices from Prison (2013 documentary)
Paranormal:
Alaskan Hotel official history page
Golden North Hotel website and local archives
Hatcher Pass Lodge history page
David Emerson. Haunted Alaska
Cryptids & Folklore:
Sealaska Heritage Institute – Tlingit legends
Nancy Holland. Mysteries of Alaska
Michael J. Brown. Alaska’s Bigfoot & Other Strange Beasts
Alaska Department of Fish & Game – unusual sightings
Alaska Triangle:
Nancy Brown. The Alaska Triangle (2009)
Anchorage Daily News & KTVA archives
Thomas O’Donnell. Weird Alaska
When Bill Nelson brought his new bride home for Thanksgiving in 1991, his family had no idea it would be the last time they’d see him alive. What followed was a crime so brutal and bizarre, it left even veteran detectives shaken. This is the twisted story of Omaima Nelson.
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Omaima Nelson | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Model Omaima Nelson Killed & Ate Her Husband On Thanksgiving | Investigation Discovery
Second-Degree Verdict for Wife in Grisly Murder - Los Angeles Times
Omaima Nelson: Kink, Cannibali… - Killer Instinct - Apple Podcasts
Hey, it’s your host, Hagen. In this episode of Buried but Not Boring, we dive into one of the most infamous cases of possession in American history — the story of Anna Ecklund.
In 1928, Anna arrived at a convent in Earling, Iowa, seeking refuge, but peace would not follow her there. Over forty harrowing days, priests and nuns witnessed a terrifying battle between good and evil as Anna endured levitation, unnatural strength, horrifying voices, and unexplainable phenomena. Caught between heaven and hell, Anna’s ordeal would push everyone involved to their limits — and leave a chilling legacy that still haunts to this day.
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The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund – The Dark Histories Podcast
‘The Ritual’ True Story: Inside the Real Exorcism of Emma Schmidt
Exorcism Of Anna Ecklund - A Very Dark History | Mystery & Makeup GRWM - Bailey Sarian - YouTube
Hey, it’s Buried But Not Boring with your host Hagen. In this kickoff episode of the Road Trip After Dark series, we’re diving deep into Alabama — a state packed with haunted furnaces, eerie cemeteries, cryptid legends like the mysterious White Thang, chilling true crime stories, and Southern folklore that blurs the line between history and the supernatural. From the haunted Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham to the ghostly legends of Mobile, and the dark secrets lurking in Alabama’s backroads, this episode takes you on a 50-minute-plus journey through the strange, spooky, and downright unsettling corners of the Heart of Dixie. Buckle up — the night is just getting started.
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Gaines Ridge Dinner Club: Most Haunted Restaurant In Alabama
Daniel Lee Siebert | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
The Most Haunted Places in Alabama
Best Places to Visit in Alabama | Travel Guide 2025
Alabama (U.S. National Park Service)
Alabama Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather
Sloss Furnaces - The Little House of Horrors
Hey, it’s your host, Hagen. In this episode of Buried but Not Boring, we’re diving into one of the most brutal and bizarre true crime stories out of Los Angeles. Blake Leibel—trust fund baby, failed comic book creator, and full-time walking red flag—turned his twisted horror novel into a real-life crime scene. His girlfriend, Iana Kasian, was found murdered in a way so grotesque, it shocked even the most hardened detectives. We’ll unpack Blake’s privileged background, the disturbing parallels between fiction and reality, and how one man’s delusions led to an unthinkable act of violence.
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Autopsy report reveals graphic details in 2016 murder of model in West Hollywood - ABC7 Los Angeles
Murder of Iana Kasian - Wikipedia
Death by Fame on ID: Where is Blake Leibel Now?
Syndrome: Daniel Quantz, R. J. Ryan, David Marquez, Blake Leibel: 9781932386998: Amazon.com: Books
Hey, it’s your host, Hagen. In this episode of Buried but Not Boring, and this week we are talking about the Crescent Hotel. Built in 1886, the Crescent Hotel has been everything from a luxury resort to a fake cancer hospital—and it’s earned a reputation as one of America’s most haunted places. In this episode, we explore the building’s wild history, the con man who ran deadly “treatments,” and the ghostly activity that still terrifies guests and staff to this day. From human remains in the garden to mysterious Room 218, the Crescent is more than just a beautiful hotel—it’s a paranormal goldmine.Stay Connected:
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Crescent Hotel (Eureka Springs, Arkansas) - Wikipedia
Baker, Norman - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
The Charlatan of the Ozarks Still Looms Over the Haunted Crescent Hotel
Haunted Hotel History | Crescent Hotel Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Historical Museum – Where the Past Springs to Life!
You Might Not Last A Night At Crescent Hotel and Spa in Arkansas
"Ghost Adventures" Crescent Hotel (TV Episode 2019) - IMDb
"Ghost Hunters" Ghostly Soldier/Medium House (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb
Hey, it’s your host, Hagen. In this episode of Buried but Not Boring, we’re digging into the full story of Jeffrey Dahmer—from his early life to his horrifying crimes, the lives of his victims, his trial, and how it all came to an end. It’s a case that’s been told a thousand times, but we’re telling it with the focus where it belongs: the people he took, the pain he left behind, and the questions that still haunt us.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer
Serial Killers, Part 7: Jeffrey Dahmer — FBI
Jeffrey Dahmer: A Timeline of His Murders, Arrests and Death
Jeffrey Dahmer | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Jeffrey Dahmer: Biography, Serial Killer, Milwaukee Cannibal
Books Referenced
A Father’s Story by Lionel Dahmer (1994)
The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer by Brian Masters (1993)
Jeffrey Dahmer: A Terrifying True Story by Jack Rosewood
Milwaukee Massacre by Robert J. Dvorchak
Hey! It’s your host, Hagen of Buried but Not Boring. This week, I fell down a research rabbit hole and rediscovered something I honestly forgot existed: the Dybbuk Box.
It’s a small, antique cabinet that’s said to hold a restless spirit from Jewish folklore—and everyone who’s owned it has regretted it. We’re talking nightmares, unexplained illnesses, shadow figures, and maybe even a curse on Post Malone (seriously).
In this episode, we dig into the terrifying story behind the box: how it was sold on eBay for $140, passed from owner to owner, caused chaos at a museum, and sparked a full-on paranormal panic. We’ll cover the folklore, the horror, and why cursed objects like this freak us out so much.
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The Legend Behind Dybbuk Boxes - US Ghost Adventures
The Haunted Museum - S1 E9 Curse of the Dybbuk Box - TRVL GO
Amazon.com: The Dibbuk Box: 9781612480121: Haxton, Jason, Schwartz, Howard: Books
Hey! It’s your host, Hagen of Buried but Not Boring. In this episode of Buried but Not Boring, we dive into the chilling 1992 disappearance of the Springfield Three—Sherrill Levitt, her daughter Suzie Streeter, and friend Stacy McCall. Three women vanished from their home without a struggle, a sound, or a single clue.
We’ll unpack the timeline, the strange details left behind, the suspects who never faced charges, and the theories that still keep this case alive more than 30 years later.
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https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/ (Search for Sherrill Levitt, Stacy McCall, Suzanne Streeter)
Three Missing Women | Springfield, MO - Official Website
https://charleyproject.org/case/springfield-three
https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/episode-160-springfield-three/
The past: read all about it. - Newspapers.com
Some information and historical context were gathered from newspaper.com archives and local Springfield news sources
Hey! It’s your host, Hagen—and in this episode of Buried but Not Boring, we’re flapping straight into the fog-shrouded forests of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where a red-eyed cryptid has been giving locals the creeps since the 1960s. That’s right—we’re talking about Mothman. Half-man, half-mystery, and somehow always just out of focus.
From ominous bridge collapses to glowing eyes in the dark, I’m breaking down the spine-tingling sightings, the conspiracy theories, and the absolutely unhinged 2000s movie that somehow starred Richard Gere. Is Mothman a harbinger of doom? An alien scout? Or just your weird uncle with wings?
Also—quick update: Shaggy the podcast mascot thinks Mothman’s just misunderstood and possibly a fellow introvert with anxiety.
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Mothman Statue, Point Pleasant, West Virginia
John Keel’s book:
The Mothman Prophecies (1975) — the foundational text for Mothman lore Amazon.com: The Mothman Prophecies (Audible Audio Edition): John A. Keel, Craig Wasson, Random House Audio: Books
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-real-story-behind-the-mothman-41649552/
https://www.forteantimes.com/features/articles/204/real_story_of_mothman.html
https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/261
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AR6901.pdf
https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/silver-bridge-collapses
Hey! It’s your host, Hagen, and welcome back to Buried but Not Boring the podcast where we dig up the creepy, the criminal, and the downright bizarre.Today we’re heading to Paderborn, Germany, for a case that is as bizarre as it is heartbreaking. Frauke Liebs was a 21-year-old nursing student who disappeared after a night out in 2006. For five agonizing days, her loved ones received strange, cold, and out-of-character texts and calls… and then, nothing. Weeks later, her body was found. And to this day—no answers.
Who was behind the messages? Was Frauke being forced to send them? Why did the police seem to dismiss so many oddities in the case? And what kind of person does something like this and never gets caught?
This one’s got late-night creepiness, questionable police work, and a case that will absolutely leave you yelling "WHAT?!" at least three times. Minimum
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https://casefilepodcast.com/case-82-frauke-liebs/
https://unresolved.me/frauke-liebs
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/4kx34k/the_case_of_frauke_liebs/
Hey! It’s your host, Hagen, and welcome back to Buried but Not Boring the podcast where we dig up the creepy, the criminal, and the downright bizarre.
This week, we’re slicing into the weird world of lobotomies (pun absolutely intended) and wandering the haunted halls of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. From ice picks through the eye sockets to ghost stories in abandoned wings, this episode is serving brain trauma and paranormal drama. We’ll talk about Dr. Walter Freeman, the man who made lobotomies a drive-thru service, and why people ended up in this asylum for things like “imaginary female trouble.” Spoiler: it’s unhinged. Literally.
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A Hole In The Head: The Grisly History Of Lobotomies | IFLScience
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum – Historic and Paranormal Tours
A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Moniz develops lobotomy for mental illness
Watch The Lobotomist | American Experience | Official Site | PBS
'My Lobotomy': Howard Dully's Journey : NPR
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - Wikipedia
Unique facts you may not know about the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum | WVNS
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: West Virginia's Haunted Hospital
Hey! It's your host, Hagen. In this episode of Buried but Not Boring, I'm diving into one of the most terrifying unsolved crimes in American history. The 1982 Tylenol Murders. Seven people died after taking cyanide-laced capsules, and the mystery of who was behind it still haunts investigators today. From the shocking timeline to the nationwide panic and the lasting impact on drug safety, this case proves that sometimes the killer is hiding in plain sight, on the pharmacy shelf.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders
https://vault.fbi.gov/james-william-lewis
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/the-tylenol-murders
https://www.chicagotribune.com/
Hey! It's your host, Hagen. In this episode of Buried but Not Boring, I dive into the grim history and ghost stories of Illinois’ most infamous lockup. Riots, escapes, creepy EVPs, and ghosts who clearly didn’t get the “don’t touch” memo.
It’s prison history with a paranormal twist—and trust me, this one gets weird.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joliet_Correctional_Center#:~:text=In%20the%20late%201960's%20quasi,in%20prisons%20and%20military%20camps.
https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=PdL-DwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA9&dq=research+paper+on+joliet+prison&ots=MB4hsDiGn5&sig=FYGNyWMYv9owC0tv309ly1XQCR0#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://www.jolietprison.org/history.html
https://masonrymagazine.com/Default?pageID=1304
https://www.ghostresearch.org/
https://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org
https://www.illinois.gov/
Reddit threads from r/Paranormal and r/GhostStories
Hey, This is Buried but Not Boring. Hosted by Hagen. Most people take "till death do us part" pretty seriously — but Carl Tanzler took it way too literally. This week, we dig up the morbidly fascinating tale of a lovesick "doctor" who just couldn’t let go... even after his beloved was six feet under. From grave robbing to DIY corpse preservation (yes, it gets worse), this story is the ultimate cautionary tale of obsession, delusion, and what happens when love goes... stiff. Join me as I unwrap the case that proves some romances are better left buried.
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https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/02/28/carl-tanzler/
https://www.historicmysteries.com/history/carl-tanzler-in-love-with-the-dead/9617/
https://husheduphistory.com/post/179115429608/heist-after-death-karl-tanzler-and-his-graveyard
https://medium.com/@cindyparmiter/the-corpse-bride-the-depravity-of-mad-doctor-carl-tanzler-68acc8be9d5d
https://historyhub.info/twists-in-a-twisted-tale-the-exploitation-defilement-and-murder-of-elena-hoyos/
The beer was flowing, the money was rolling in, and then... the hauntings began. This week on Buried but Not Boring, I crack open the tragic, twisted tale of the Lemp family—brewers by trade, cursed by fate. From caves and tunnels to ghostly taps, it’s a brew of business, madness, and a mansion that just won’t rest in peace. Hope to see you next time, shovel in hand, as we dig up the stories that are Buried but Not Boring!
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Want to visit the Lemp Mansion? Check it out: The Lemp Mansion // St. Louis, Missouri, 63118 // 314-664-8024 or 314-664-8027 // St. Louis Restaurant / St. Louis Inn / Lemp Museum / Lemp Gift Shop / Lemp Mansion Banquets / Lemp Mansion Weddings / St. Louis Event Venue / Lemp Mansion Trivia Night / Is Lemp Mansion Haunted / St. Louis Halloween/ World Famous Sunday Chicken Dinner / Lemp Experience / Mystery Dinner
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https://www.lempmansion.com/history.htm
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mo-lempmansion/
https://hauntsofmissouri.wordpress.com/the-lemp-family-photo-album/
https://www.stlmag.com/history/profiles/unveiling-the-real-johann-adam-lemp/
https://www.stlmag.com/history/william-lemp-sr/
https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/one-of-the-last-lemps-offers-tours-of-crypt-private-stories-about-famous-family-2596932
https://www.midstory.org/america-the-world-the-legacy-of-the-1904-st-louis-worlds-fair/
https://www.beerhistory.com/library/holdings/lemp7.shtml
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-haunting-suicides-at-the-lemp-mansion
https://ghostwalks.com/articles/lemp-mansion-cursed-family-st-louis
Welcome to Buried but Not Boring. I'm your host Hagen and every Monday new episodes will be released. This is a true crime and paranormal podcast. Digging up the creepy, the criminal, and the downright bizarre. Ghosts, gore, and guilty laughs—served weekly.The first full episode drops on Monday, May 5th. So hit the follow button and follow socials @Buriedbutnotboring!
