Best Unsolvedmysteries Podcasts (2025)

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Gilgo Four Update: Peaches & Baby Doe 28:14

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Authorities on Long Island have identified a woman long associated with the Gilgo Beach murders investigation as Tanya Denise Jackson, a U.S. Army veteran who was living in Brooklyn at the time of her death in 1997. Jackson, also known as "Peaches," due to her tattoo, was born in Alabama. Her remains were discovered in June 1997, concealed in a con…

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John Wayne Gacy: The Real Killer Clown 14:39

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Send us a text He was a beloved clown by day… and a brutal serial killer by night. John Wayne Gacy murdered 33 young men in the 1970s, hiding most of their bodies under his house. This is the terrifying story of the real-life "Killer Clown." Support the showBy Joyce

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Teen faces ‘rock-throwing’ murder trial; Lori Vallow convicted in 4th husband’s death — TCN Sidebar 40:01

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Tara Malek joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Karen Read’s retrial as prosecutors pivot their case, Lori Vallow’s conviction after the “doomsday mom” was found guilty in the death of her fourth husband, and Joseph Koenig fa…

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The Somerton Man: Australia’s Most Famous Cold Case 18:29

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Send us a text The Somerton Man case is Australia’s most famous cold case. In 1948, a man was found dead on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, with no ID and all labels removed from his clothes. A hidden note reading “Tamam Shud” (meaning “ended” in Persian) was found in his pocket, linking to a rare book with a mysterious code. Despite decades of specula…

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Forbidden ‘furry’ romance between teen and adult man incites triple homicide 48:29

5d ago48:29

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A romance in the “furry” community leads to the murder of three people after Katlynn Goodwin Yost’s parents barred the 17-year-old from seeing Frank Sato Felix, who became obsessed with the teen. Rachel Fiset joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w…

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The Lindbergh Kidnapping: America’s First “Crime of the Century" 14:57

5d ago14:57

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Send us a text In 1932, the infant son of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped from his home, sparking a massive manhunt and the most sensational trial of the era. Despite the conviction and execution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, lingering questions, conspiracy theories, and public fascination continue to surround the case nearly a century …

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Americans Are Very Haunted - The Werewolf Radar Show #38 1:18:30

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A large number of Americans are being haunted! We are talking about it, plus the strange death of Netta Fornario and the underwater mystery known as the "Julia" sound.

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#386: E.S.M.B. - Face Wing-Wing Mouth: The Pride Of El Yunque 1:05:57

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Puerto Rico’s legendarily monster infested El Yunque National park has been the site of an amazing array of truly terrifying (and potentially lethal) paranormal phenomena. But few of these cases can compare to an event that took place in 1981, that involved a turbine powered UFO, tiny pilots, a smoke-show Nordic doctor and a pair of anesthetic spra…

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Jack the Ripper: Unmasking the Most Infamous Killer in History 12:39

8d ago12:39

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Send us a text Step into the gaslit streets of Victorian London and uncover the chilling true story of Jack the Ripper. Explore the brutal murders, psychological profile, taunting letters, and top suspects behind one of history’s greatest unsolved mysteries. Support the showBy Joyce

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Bryan Kohberger’s defense suggests 2nd suspect in Idaho slayings; Karen Read’s retrial set to begin - TCN Sidebar 35:46

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Eric Faddis joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss evidence in Bryan Kohberger’s case that could suggest a second suspect in the University of Idaho slayings, key differences in Karen Read’s retrial after jury selection, and Ju…

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The Gilgo Four: A Deep Dive into Shannan Gilbert's Case Pt 2 51:17

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Author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss his new book Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died and the latest documentary about the Gilgo Four, Gone Girls. One of the primary criticisms is that while "Lost Girls" and "Gone Girls" aim to highlight the stories of the victims, they do not delve deeply enough into their lives. For instance, S…

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The Zodiac Killer: Unmasking the Shadow Behind the Ciphers 17:32

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Send us a text Absolutely! Here's a title and description for your d Who was the mysterious figure who terrorized California with cryptic ciphers, chilling letters, and a body count that remains uncertain to this day? In this gripping episode of Crimes of the Past, we unravel the twisted timeline of the Zodiac Killer. From his first attack in 1968 …

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Mom fatally shot in bed next to her 3 kids; scene was allegedly staged as home invasion 1:19:28

12d ago1:19:28

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Saun Rainge Jr. allegedly shot his estranged girlfriend Porshe Streeter multiple times while she slept alongside the former couple’s three children, then staged it as a home invasion. The children were not physically injured. Police say Rainge Jr. enlisted the help of his cousin Benjamin Garmon in the fatal…

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#385: Cosmic Cuisine: Fast Food Of The Gods 1:10:22

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Of all the logic defying antics that have allegedly occurred between human beings and E.T.s, few are more perplexing than those involving food of unearthly origin. These alien appetizers are sometimes offered in good faith and other times exist only to incapacitate unsuspecting earthlings. But whether the motivations of these inexplicable entities …

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The Black Dahlia Murder: An In-Depth Investigation 12:39

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Send us a text On the morning of January 15, 1947, a young mother and her child strolling through a vacant lot in Los Angeles stumbled upon a gruesome sight that would haunt the city—and the nation—for decades. The bisected body of a young woman, meticulously posed and horrifically mutilated, lay in the grass. She would soon be identified as 22-yea…

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Aliens Turn Russian Soldiers To Stone - The Werewolf Radar Show #37 1:11:12

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Werewolf Radar is discussing the recently declassified files about Soviet soldiers being turned into stone by aliens, the horror of Kansas City known as the Beaman Monsters, and Ouija Board experiences.

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The Mind of a Serial Killer: What Drives Them 15:25

15d ago15:25

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Send us a text Support the showBy Joyce

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The Gilgo Four: A Deep Dive into Shannan Gilbert's Case 52:32

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Author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss his new book Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died and the latest documentary about the Gilgo Four, Gone Girls. One of the primary criticisms is that while "Lost Girls" and "Gone Girls" aim to highlight the stories of the victims, they do not delve deeply enough into their lives. For instance, S…

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Vallow allegedly planned 4th husband’s death; Child still missing after mom’s slaying — TCN Sidebar 49:55

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jack Rice joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Lori Vallow defending herself against charges in her fourth husband’s death, jurors deliberating the fate of Monica Sementilli, and Jose Morales claiming drug use erased his memo…

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The Vanishing of the Beaumont Children: Australia's Most Chilling Cold Case 17:36

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Send us a text On Australia Day 1966, three siblings—Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont—vanished from Glenelg Beach without a trace. Decades later, the case remains unsolved, haunting a nation and changing the way Australians viewed child safety forever. In this episode, we dive into the evidence, suspects, false leads, and the enduring mystery of the…

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Doctor allegedly tries to push wife off cliff before trying to inject her with mystery substance 55:09

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A nature hike on Oahu’s Pali Puka Trail allegedly took a near-fatal turn when prominent doctor Gerhardt Konig attempted to push his wife, Arielle Konig, off a cliff. According to police, when the mother of two didn’t fall to her death, he attempted to use a syringe to inject her with something before bashin…

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America’s Unknown Child: The Boy in the Box 5:34

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Send us a text In this gripping true crime podcast, we uncover the heartbreaking mystery of The Boy in the Box—a young child found murdered in Philadelphia in 1957. Decades of investigation, chilling theories, and a shocking DNA breakthrough in 2022 finally gave him a name: Joseph Augustus Zarelli. But who was responsible for his tragic fate? Join …

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#384: E.S.M.B. Listener Stories Part 35: Doppelgängers vs Mimics 55:37

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There are few opponents more cunning, insidious or dangerous than the individual we see every single day staring back at us from within a mirror. Being us, they know all of our most shameful secrets, egregious actions and illicit desires. What’s more they know how to hone these wispy concepts into devastating weapons which they wield with uncanny a…

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Cities Under The Pyramids And Other Crazy Things - The Werewolf Radar Show #36 57:44

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Werewolf Radar is talking about real-life wizards throughout history and the possibilities of what is underneath the Great Pyramids of Giza.

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The Vanishing of the Sodder Children: A Christmas Mystery 17:08

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Send us a text On Christmas Eve, 1945, a mysterious fire destroyed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Five of the ten Sodder children were presumed dead—but no remains were ever found. Strange occurrences before and after the fire, from cut phone lines to alleged sightings of the children years later, have fueled theories of kid…

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Matt Mangino on the latest in the Idaho 4 & fingerprint analysis 50:25

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Fingerprint analysis has long been considered the gold standard in forensic evidence, often viewed as infallible by law enforcement and the judicial system. This episode featuring Matt Mangino, a defense attorney and former prosecutor, reveals significant flaws in this method that can lead to wrongful convictions. We also talk about the Idaho 4 cas…

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Man allegedly hit, lit on fire, and run over by wife; Sexting messages read aloud in murder trial – TCN Sidebar 34:20

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Ashley Willcott joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Linda Stermer’s second trial for allegedly striking her husband, lighting him on fire, and hitting him with the family van, sexting messages exposed in court by Ingolf Tuer…

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The Hall-Mills Murder: Love, Scandal, and an Unsolved Crime 18:48

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Send us a text In 1922, Reverend Edward Hall and choir singer Eleanor Mills were found brutally murdered in a secluded lover’s lane, their bodies staged in a chilling display of passion and betrayal. Their scandalous affair shocked New Brunswick, but the real mystery was who wanted them dead—and why? Was it a jealous wife? A family seeking revenge?…

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Nurse allegedly convinces friend she’s terminally ill and kills her for insurance payout 1:07:14

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Meggan Sundwall allegedly spent years convincing her friend Kacee Terry that Kacee was terminally ill, then injected her with a lethal dose of insulin to “end her suffering.” Police say Kacee never had cancer, and that Meggan was motivated by a $1.5 million life insurance policy she thought she would receiv…

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#383: I Killed A Super-Sexy Psychic Werewolf 1:16:18

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In 2017, a trucker was hauling a load down a desolate stretch in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest when he had a confrontation with a mammoth monstrosity that left him fearing for both his sanity and his life… but, terrifying though this life threatening encounter was, little could he have imagined that this violent brush would be just the beginn…

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UFC fighter who shot at alleged pedophile sentenced; Bryan Kohberger’s family to testify against him – TCN Sidebar 32:17

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He dives into the University of Idaho slayings case as prosecutors indicate they may call Bryan Kohberger’s family members to testify, Karen Read’s final pretrial hearing before her high-profile retrial for the dea…

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Las Cruces Bowling Massacre 35:52

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On this week's episode, we take a look back at a case from 1990 that remains unsolved to this day. A quadruple murder which has become known as the Las Cruces Bowling Massacre remains unsolved to this day. One of the most infamous unsolved murders in New Mexico is the 1990 Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre. In this incident, 7 people were shot, 4 o…

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The Atlas Vampire Murder (1932, Sweden) 7:09

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Send us a text In 1932, Stockholm police discovered a gruesome crime scene—Lilly Lindeström, a sex worker, was found murdered in her apartment, her blood mysteriously drained. A blood-stained ladle suggested the killer drank her blood, earning them the chilling name "The Atlas Vampire." With no forced entry and few clues, the case remains one of Sw…

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The Ice Box Murders (1965) 12:29

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Send us a text The Ice Box Murders (1965) – A Chilling Unsolved Crime On June 23, 1965, Houston police made a gruesome discovery that remains one of Texas’ most horrifying unsolved murders. The bodies of Fred and Edwina Rogers, an elderly couple, were dismembered and stuffed inside their refrigerator in their quiet suburban home. The prime suspect?…

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Mother gunned down in front of 4-year-old daughter while fleeing shooter amid contentious divorce 1:02:09

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Before She was brutally gunned down, Mary Gingles called authorities fourteen times with concerns over the behavior of her estranged husband Nathan Gingles. Police say that the man killed not only the his wife, but her father, and a neighbor who tried to help Mary, all in view of the couple’s 4-year-old dau…

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#382: Cold War Creepers: Russian Lake Monster Mania 1:09:48

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Spanning some 5,600-miles from east to west and 2,800-miles from north to south, Russia is a sprawling land mass that boasts a near unfathomable 2.8-million lakes. Bearing this in mind it should come as no surprise that the former Soviet Union is not only infested with lake monsters, but that those on offer are some of the craziest cryptids on the …

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What in the Weird: Mothership, Mothership, Do You Read Me? 39:17

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In this episode of "Oddnormal's What in the Weird," hosts Fiasco Jones and Cold Coffee delve into a series of peculiar and thought-provoking topics: Gnome Sightings in Utah A woman in Southern Utah reports unsettling encounters with gnome-like creatures in her backyard, sparking discussions about the resurgence of magical entities. Some suggest t…

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Modern Day Troll Sightings - The Werewolf Radar Show #35 49:21

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The crew is discussing modern troll sightings around the world and sightings of the terrifying Hatman.

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Brad Bellino: With Nic Edwards & Carolyn Beradino 1:31:31

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"In the ever-evolving world of true crime media, a new player has entered the arena: True Crime Talk. Launched by Nic Edwards, a familiar voice in the true crime podcasting community known for his work on True Crime Garage, this fresh endeavor is a collaboration with Wild Blue Press, the publisher behind Edwards' acclaimed book, The Delphi Murders:…

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Idaho slayings suspect fights death penalty; ‘Evil stepmother’ allegedly locks up child for 20 years - TCN Sidebar 45:56

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Terri Austin joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the latest evidence in the University of Idaho slayings as Bryan Kohberger’s lawyer fights to have the death penalty taken off the table, Kimberly Sullivan allegedly holding h…

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Dyatlov Pass Incident: An Enduring Mystery 14:52

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Send us a text The Dyatlov Pass Incident (1959) – A True Crime Mystery The Dyatlov Pass Incident is one of history’s most chilling unsolved cases. In February 1959, nine experienced hikers set off on a trek in the Ural Mountains, only to die under mysterious and gruesome circumstances. The case remains shrouded in secrecy, fueling conspiracy theori…

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Father’s Day bank massacre: How a former cop may have gotten away with Denver’s deadliest heist 1:09:29

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A disguised man enters a Denver bank with a fake name before taking the lives of four unarmed guards and leaving with an estimated $200,000. Authorities identified former police officer James King as the sole suspect, but he was ultimately acquitted by the jury. Did he get away with the city’s deadliest hei…

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#381: Big Yellows Part 2: The Unstoppable Enemy 1:13:01

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In the last days of the Vietnam War, six heavily-armed Marines—while hiking through the darkness of the DMZ—narrowly avoided a run-in with a trio of bizarre behemoths. In the moments following this near-miss, the grunts were counting their lucky stars... but little could these battle weary men have suspected that, in mere moments, all hell was abou…

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What in the Weird: How To Serve Mermaids 56:29

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In the latest episode of "Oddnormal's What in the Weird," hosts Fiasco Jones and Cold Coffee delve into a series of bizarre and unsettling topics: Ghost Adventures Star's Murder Plot UnveiledThe episode kicks off with the shocking revelation that Victoria Goodwin, wife of "Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin, was arrested for allegedly orchestra…

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