In the early 1970s, stories spread of four mutilated bodies discovered in Robb Canyon, on the edge of Reno, Nevada. The victims were never identified, the case was never solved, and the mystery became one of Reno’s most chilling unsolved murder legends. Was this truly a brutal crime, or just a ghost story that grew into Nevada folklore?
In this bonus true crime episode, we explore the dark history of Robb Canyon—examining what was allegedly found, the unsettling atmosphere of the canyon itself, and the stories that connect it to Reno’s haunted past. We also confront the lingering question: did these murders really happen, or has Robb Canyon’s legend become one of Nevada’s most enduring ghost tales?
Reno Gazette-Journal (1970s–2000s). Local reporting and retrospectives on the Robb Canyon story and its place in Reno’s true crime lore.
https://www.rgj.com
Truckee Meadows Ghost Stories – The Robb Canyon Murders. Collection of local legends and accounts of the alleged 1970s murders.
https://hauntedreno.com
Reno Historical – Robb Canyon Folklore. Documentation of the canyon’s reputation as a haunted site and disputed crime scene.
https://renohistorical.org
Nevada Magazine – Haunted Nevada Features. Articles exploring the state’s unsolved murder legends and ghostly folklore, including Robb Canyon.
https://nevadamagazine.com
Paranormal Reno (local blogs and podcasts). Accounts of Robb Canyon as part of Nevada’s “Corridor of Death” folklore.
Charley Project – No official missing persons files match the Robb Canyon case, fueling debate over whether the murders occurred.
https://charleyproject.org
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