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Today in True CrimeAugust 31, 2006: Edvard Munch Art RecoveredNorwegian police proudly announced the recovery of two iconic paintings by Edvard Munch that had been stolen two years earlier. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Serial Killers.NOTE: This is the final episode of Today in True Crime. On behalf of Vanessa and everyone here at Parcast, thank you for listening! To hear more from Parcast, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-08-3109 minToday in True CrimeJune 19, 1982: Vincent Chin MurderedVincent Chin, a Chinese-American man, was the victim of a hate crime when he was beaten to death during his bachelor party. His killers were fined $3,000 and given three years probation.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1911 minToday in True CrimeJune 18, 2002: Rex DeGeorge SentencedBeverly Hills attorney Rex DeGeorge was convicted of insurance fraud and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after an investigation into the sinking of his yacht off the coast of Italy.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1812 minToday in True CrimeJune 17, 656 C.E.: Caliph Uthman ibn Affan KilledThe leader of the Islamic Empire was killed. His death set the stage for one of the most influential religious divisions in the Islamic world.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1710 minToday in True CrimeJune 16, 1959: George Reeves Found DeadActor George Reeves, best known for playing Superman in the 1950s television series Adventures of Superman, was found dead in his Los Angeles home from a gunshot wound. His death was officially ruled a suicide, but some believe it was actually murder.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1611 minToday in True CrimeJune 15, 1972: Ulrike Meinhof ArrestedLeft-wing terrorist Ulrike Meinhof was found hiding in a teacher's apartment and arrested for performing acts of violence against Germany. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Serial Killers, a podcast that provides a unique glimpse into the minds and methods of the world's most notorious killers.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1512 minToday in True CrimeJune 14, 2000: Retired Colonel Exposed as a SpyGeorge Trofimoff met with a man named Igor who he thought was a Russian agent bringing him money. It was actually a sting operation, and Trofimoff was arrested by the FBI.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1410 minToday in True CrimeJune 13, 1971: Pentagon Papers PublishedThe New York Times published top secret documents that had been stolen from the federal government. The documents exposed the grim reality behind the war in Vietnam.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1312 minToday in True CrimeJune 5, 2002: Elizabeth Smart Kidnapped14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was in her Salt Lake City home when she was kidnapped at knifepoint. She was missing for nine months before police safely rescued her.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0511 minToday in True CrimeJune 4, 2004: Marvin Heemeyer and the Killdozer RampageIn an act of revenge against city officials and neighbors, Marvin Heeymeyer set out to topple the town of Granby, Colorado. He modified a 12-foot-tall bulldozer into a homemade tank and then destroyed 13 buildings, causing $7 million in property damage.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0411 min
Parcast PresentsAt the SeanceToday we’re bringing you straight into the heart of a 19th-century seance. So please, dim the lights and take a seat — there’s a spirit here who would like to make your acquaintance. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast! Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho
2022-06-0340 minToday in True CrimeJune 3, 1968: Valeria Solanas Shoots Andy WarholFeminist writer Valerie Solanas went to the office of modern artist Andy Warhol and shot him in the abdomen. Warhol was actually declared dead before surgeons were able to revive him.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0311 minToday in True CrimeJune 2, 1919: Anarchist BombingsThe Anarchist Fighters, a group headed by Italian anarchist, Luigi Galleani, set off a series of bombs across the eastern United States as part of their war against the upper class. One attacker and one security guard died in the explosions.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
2022-06-0211 minToday in True CrimeJune 1, 2001: Prince Dipendra Massacres FamilyDuring a dinner party, the Crown Prince of Nepal grabbed multiple guns and massacred his family. The crime would affect the political future of the entire nation. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Unsolved Murders, a podcast that delves into cold cases to determine what went wrong during the police investigations.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! ...
2022-06-0111 minToday in True CrimeMay 31, 2009: George Tiller MurderedAfter previously surviving an assassination attempt and the firebombing of his office, 67-year-old reproductive health advocate George Tiller was murdered while attending church.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-05-3111 minToday in True CrimeMay 30, 1593: Christopher Marlowe’s Suspicious DeathHistory says that playwright Christopher Marlowe died during a drunken fight with some associates. But some believe he was actually murdered for political reasons, while others think his death was faked entirely. Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-05-3010 minParcast PresentsThe Great Spirit HuntThe biggest showdown of the Spiritualism movement pitted an amateur medium against the greatest magician alive. Margery Crandon was on the verge of winning a cash prize for proving her powers when Harry Houdini became obsessed with debunking her — and it may have cost him his life. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast! Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults...
2022-05-3042 min
Today in True Crime25 Years Later: Heaven’s Gate Pt. 4As the days count down to Hale-Bopp’s arrival, 39 people prepare for ascension. They’d abandoned their old lives, embraced a new ideology, weathered the death of a beloved leader… and finally, made themselves worthy of the Next Level. Now, the comet was coming. And with it, the spaceship that would ferry them onward. In March of 1997, they left everything behind. From Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-04-0144 min
Today in True Crime25 Years Later: Heaven’s Gate Pt. 3The group’s belief system had never been infallible. There had been adjustments along the way; revisions meant to keep the wheels turning whenever prophecies didn’t manifest. But then, in 1985, Bonnie Lu Nettles died. And her passing threw Heaven’s Gate’s whole world askew. From Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-03-3137 min
Today in True Crime25 Years Later: Heaven’s Gate Pt. 21976 was a turning point for Heaven’s Gate. The spaceship that was promised had not arrived. Members were defecting. Nettles and Applewhite gathered their truest believers in Wyoming and made it clear: Things were going to be different from here on out. Much different. From Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-03-3038 minToday in True CrimeMarch 23, 1994: Joey Buttafucco Released From JailAfter claiming to be the victim of an obsessed sex worker, Joey Buttafucco was charged with the statutory rape of 16-year-old Amy Fisher. He was released after 4 months. Guest hosted by Kate Leonard from Dictators, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Hear their latest series on World Conquerors, free and only on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-03-2310 minToday in True CrimeJanuary 12, 1893: Hermann Göring BornHermann Göring, Adolf Hitler’s second-in-command during the Nazis’ brutal regime, was born on this day. Guest hosted by Molly Brandenburg from Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-01-1211 minToday in True CrimeJanuary 5, 1970: Yablonski Family MurderedWhen authorities located the body of labor organizer Jock Yablonski, along with the body of his wife and daughter, they determined it was likely the work of hired killers. And they knew exactly where to start looking. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Solved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-01-0510 minToday in True CrimeDecember 29, 1989: Sarah DeLeon’s Body DiscoveredThe body of 18-year-old Sarah DeLeon was found on a stretch of isolated train tracks by a railway worker. Decades later, her case remains unsolved. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Once Upon A Time, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-2910 minToday in True CrimeDecember 22, 1978: John Wayne Gacy ConfessesAfter over a decade of attacks, John Wayne Gacy confessed to murdering dozens of young men and boys. Guest hosted by Richard Rossner from Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-2212 minToday in True CrimeDecember 15, 1984: Traci Hammerberg MurderedThe body of 18-year-old Traci Hammerberg was discovered in a driveway on Maple Road. Her killer would not be identified until decades later. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Medical Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-1512 minToday in True CrimeDecember 8, 1995: Philip Lawrence MurderedHeadmaster Philip Lawrence was stabbed to death when he intervened during a gang attack on a 13-year-old student. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Serial Killers, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-0811 minToday in True CrimeDecember 1, 1825: Tsar Alexander I DiedAfter Russian Tsar Alexander I was pronounced dead of a mysterious illness, some believed he faked his death to escape the royal court. Guest hosted by Kate Leonard from Dictators, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-0114 minToday in True CrimeNovember 24, 1963: Jack Ruby Kills Lee Harvey OswaldJack Ruby fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy, on live television. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Unsolved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-2414 minToday in True CrimeNovember 17, 1603: Sir Walter Raleigh’s Trial BeginSir Walter Raleigh went on trial for treason for his role in an assassination plot against the King of England. Guest hosted by Richard Rossner from Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-1714 minToday in True CrimeNovember 10, 2017: GoFundMe ScamWhen homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt gave stranded motorist Katelyn McClure his last $20 for gas money, she was so moved by his gesture that she started a GoFundMe for him. But after $400,000 worth of donations, something didn't add up. Guest hosted by Molly Brandenburg from Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-1013 minToday in True CrimeNovember 3, 2020: Jason Neo Bourne Shooting RampageJason Neo Bourne stormed into the apartment of his downstairs neighbor and shot three people before kidnapping a child at gunpoint. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Superstitions, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-0313 min
SuperstitionsSeason of the Witch: Witch's SabbathThe final episode in our four-part series on witches. Our three young witches enjoy a magical retreat, and discover they all share a diabolical connection. When an innocent is threatened, they must band together before "Hell on Earth" becomes a reality.Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Tales and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-2751 minToday in True CrimeOctober 27, 2018: Pittsburgh Synagogue MassacreA man stormed into the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and carried out what is considered to be the largest antisemitic massacre on U.S. soil. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Haunted Places, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-2714 minToday in True CrimeOctober 20, 1928: Hyde River TragedyNewlyweds Glen and Bessie Hyde mysteriously disappeared after they embarked on a river run through the Grand Canyon. Their boat was found in good condition with all their provisions. Guest hosted by Shelby Scott from Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-2015 minSuperstitionsSeason of the Witch: BroomsticksWhere did the association between witches and broomsticks come from? An au pair named Jia is about to find out. Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Tales and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-2043 minToday in True CrimeOctober 13, 1307: Knights Templar ArrestedKing Philip IV had more than 600 members of the Knights Templar, including Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Jacques de Molay, rounded up and arrested in France. Guest hosted by Wenndy Mackenzie from Solved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-1314 minSuperstitionsSeason of the Witch: FamiliarsThey might take the form of innocent pets like cats, dogs, or toads. But familiars are far more than cute little witches’ companions. They’re demons from Hell — and they’re here to wreak havoc.Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Tales and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-1340 minSuperstitionsSeason of the Witch: The Witch’s MarkIt’s a strange blemish that can take many forms, but always says the same thing: this woman has been touched by the Devil. When Sadie gets a mark of her own, she’s thrust into a world of witchcraft and power. Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Tales and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-0651 min
TalesSeason of the Witch: The Magic WandYoung Katie can't wait to be an adult. So when a witch with a magic wand helps her dreams come true, Katie never wants to go back home... until she learns the witch's cannibalistic secret.Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Superstitions and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-0640 min
Haunted PlacesIntroducing: Wild Wild WestIn this special collection of Parcast episodes, we’re revisiting the lore and tackling the tallest of tales from an era that’s endlessly mythologized in American pop culture — the Wild West. From bloody feuds to gunslinging bandits, unsolved murders to centuries-old mysteries, saddle up for the stories behind the legends. Listen to an exclusive clip from the first episode right here, then follow Wild Wild West for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-2715 minToday in True CrimeSeptember 22, 1692: Final Execution of the Salem Witch Trials72-year-old Martha Corey, who was accused of making a pact with the devil, was the final victim of the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Serial Killers, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Follow Serial Killers to dive into their most recent miniseries on six professions perfectly suited for the darkest after-hours pursuits… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-2214 minToday in True CrimeSeptember 15, 1996: Serial Killer Ottis Toole DiesHe confessed to hundreds of murders, but police were never sure how many of them were genuine. So when Ottis Toole died in a prison hospital, so did the truth about his past. Guest hosted by Richard Rossner from Dictators, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-1515 minToday in True CrimeSeptember 8, 2011: John Galliano Fined for Antisemitic RemarksAfter a months-long trial, four-time British Fashion Designer of the Year John Galliano was fined in Paris for breaking a French law forbidding public antisemitic insults. Guest hosted by Wenndy Mackenzie from Unsolved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-0813 minToday in True CrimeSeptember 1, 1980: Charles Harrelson StandoffAfter police were dispatched to investigate a man brandishing a gun on Interstate 10, they were shocked to find that it was hitman Charles Harrelson. He was taken into custody after a 6-hour standoff. Guest hosted by Molly Brandenburg from Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-0115 minToday in True CrimeAugust 25, 2006: Ukrainian Prime Minister Sentenced to PrisonPavlo Lazarenko, who had fled Ukraine in 1999, was sentenced to nine years in a U.S. federal prison for financial crimes. Guest hosted by Estefania Hageman from Deathbed Confessions, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-08-2512 minToday in True CrimeAugust 18, 1612: The Pendle Witch TrialIn Lancashire, England, twelve people were put on trial for witchcraft. Based on a child’s testimony, ten of the so-called Pendle Hill Witches were found guilty. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Medical Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-08-1813 minToday in True CrimeAugust 11, 1994: Carlton Jewelry HeistThe Carlton Cannes Hotel in the south of France fell victim to one of the most lucrative jewelry heists in history. The infamous robbery produced zero evidence. Guest hosted by Richard Rossner from Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-08-1114 minToday in True CrimeAugust 4, 1981: Cindy Anderson VanishesToday marks 40 years since legal secretary Cindy Anderson vanished from her office in Michigan. The cold case has perplexed investigators for decades. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify Original from Parcast. This week, catch their episodes on two Olympic-sized conspiracies: the Salt Lake City buyout, and the Russian doping scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-08-0414 minToday in True CrimeJuly 28, 2013: Jewel Heist in CannesA single jewel thief walked into a diamond exhibit in Cannes, France and walked out less than a minute later with millions of dollars in gems. Guest hosted by Kate Leonard from Dictators, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Don’t miss their special series exploring some of the most tyrannical and corrupt popes to lead the Catholic Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-07-2814 minToday in True CrimeJuly 21, 1967: Albert Luthuli Dies MysteriouslyIn South Africa, Nobel laureate and ANC president Albert Luthuli died after being struck by a train. Many believe he had been assassinated. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-07-2114 minToday in True CrimeJuly 14, 1881: Billy The Kid KilledA New Mexico sheriff tracked down Billy the Kid and fatally shot the outlaw, ending his spree of thefts and murders. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from the new special collection Devious Dads, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-07-1415 minToday in True CrimeJune 30, 1971: Supreme Court Rules on Pentagon PapersThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled that top secret intelligence documents on the Vietnam War were legal to distribute to the public. Guest hosted by Wenndy Mackenzie from Unsolved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-3015 minToday in True CrimeJune 23, 1993: The Bobbitt MutilationAfter being assaulted by her husband, Lorena Bobbitt cut off his penis and fled the scene with the severed appendage. Guest hosted by Molly Brandenburg from Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-2314 minSuperstitionsSolstice Special: TwinsGemini season is upon us, the season of twins. Which makes us ask: Are twins *really* telepathic? How do we explain the uncanny connection between the closest of siblings?For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the Zodiac signs, constellations and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-2342 minTalesSolstice Special: Neptune and DelphinusIn this early Greek tale, we learn the genesis of the constellation Delphinus. A tricky dolphin helps Neptune, the God of the Sea, track down the love of his life. As a sign of thanks, Neptune immortalizes Delphinus with his very own stars.
For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the Zodiac signs, constellations and more!
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2021-06-2349 minToday in True CrimeJune 16, 1984: Wilson Ferreira Aldunate ArrestedAfter 11 years in exile, popular opposition leader Wilson Ferreira Aldunate returned to Uruguay to run for president. He was arrested upon arrival. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Medical Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-1614 minSuperstitionsSolstice Special: The Great ConjunctionWhen planets align, chaos can follow. For thousands of years, the movements of those heavenly bodies have been used to understand — and even predict — earthly upheavals. History is dotted with uncanny examples. For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the Zodiac signs, constellations and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-1638 minTalesSolstice Special: Ursa MajorA violent encounter with the god Jupiter and his wife Juno leads to her first transformation, and sets her on a collision path with a very special hunter.
For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the Zodiac signs, constellations and more!
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2021-06-1650 min
TalesIntroducing: International InfamyAshley Flowers explores 15 of the world’s worst crimes in the new Spotify Original from Parcast, International Infamy. The first episode takes you to Mexico and the true story of Juana Barraza — a pro wrestler who became a serial killer known as the “Little Old Lady Killer.” Listen to an exclusive clip right here, then follow International Infamy for the full episode. New episodes every Tuesday.
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2021-06-1514 minToday in True CrimeJune 9, 1985: Thomas Sutherland KidnappedAn American educator spent six years in captivity after he was kidnapped by Hezbollah in Lebanon. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-0914 minToday in True CrimeJune 2, 2007: Kelsey Smith AbductedAfter being stalked inside a Kansas Target, 18-year-old Kelsey Smith was abducted in the parking lot. Guest hosted by Richard Rossner from Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-0211 minToday in True CrimeMay 19, 1870: Serial Killer Albert Fish Is BornThe cannibalistic murderer claimed to have killed and eaten at least a hundred children. Guest hosted by Alex French from Impostors, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-05-1912 minToday in True CrimeMay 12, 2017: Global Cyber AttackA ransomware virus called WannaCry froze thousands of public services around the world until a young hacker discovered its hidden kill switch. Guest hosted by Loey Lane and Snitchery from Internet Urban Legends, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-05-1213 minToday in True CrimeApril 28, 1908: Belle Gunness’s House Burns DownAfter an arsonist set Belle Gunness’s house ablaze, authorities discovered a chilling secret. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Superstitions, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-04-2818 minToday in True CrimeApril 21, 1987: Sri Lanka Car BombingA deadly car bomb exploded at a bus terminal in Sri Lanka’s capital city. Guest hosted by Richard Rossner from Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-04-2115 minToday in True CrimeApril 14, 2007: China’s Largest Bank RobberyUsing the stolen money to buy lottery tickets, two vault managers embezzled over 50 million yuan from the Agricultural Bank of China. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-04-1415 minToday in True CrimeMarch 10, 2009: Geneva County MassacreThe worst mass shooting in Alabama’s history claimed 11 lives. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-03-1015 minToday in True CrimeMarch 3, 1983: Peter Ivers MurderedMusician and television host Peter Ivers was found bludgeoned to death in his downtown L.A. loft. Guest hosted by Richard Rossner from Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-03-0315 min
Haunted PlacesA Bram Stoker Classic from Haunted Places: Ghost StoriesDracula wasn’t the only frightful fiction conjured by Irish author Bram Stoker… In this retelling of “The Judge’s House,” a Cambridge student is overcome with curiosity — then dread — as he faces an evil man’s terrifying legacy. Listen to Part 1 right here, then search “Haunted Places: Ghost Stories” to hear Part 2, when the Judge himself comes calling… Haunted Places: Ghost Stories is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Every Thursday, find a new tale of terror from some of history’s greatest authors. Listen free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choice...
2021-02-2631 min
Haunted PlacesMythology Crossover: La LloronaToday we’re bringing you a special episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Mythology on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! She’s the spirit of a woman, crying unceasingly for her lost children… whom she herself killed. But La Llorona isn’t simply a tragic figure who lost her mind with jealousy. She’s the ghost of Mexico’s bloody past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-2652 minSuperstitionsThis Is SuperstitionsYou’ve never opened an umbrella indoors, or walked underneath a ladder. And every Friday the 13th, you take extra care not to invite misfortune: no stepping on sidewalk cracks, no clumsiness with the salt shaker. Why take any chances? Every week on Superstitions, explore the backstories and hidden lessons inside bad omens, good luck charms, and old wives’ tales—and hear the stories of those who dare defy them. Superstitions is a Spotify Original from Parcast. New episodes air weekly, on Wednesdays. Listen free on Spotify, or wherever you get...
2020-09-1801 min
Blind DatingWelcome to Blind Dating!Can you meet the love of your life doing a socially distanced podcast in your living room? There’s only one way to find out. Every Wednesday, join Tara Michelle as she introduces one hopeful single to two strangers in a voice-only call. Our single picks their match based on the attractiveness of their voice and words. But when the cameras are turned on, the new couple faces a plot twist. Is their connection enough to withstand it?Blind Dating is a Spotify Original from Parcast, premiering September 30th. New episodes air every Wednesday. Li...
2020-09-1703 min
Daily QuoteWelcome to Daily QuoteWhether you’re jumpstarting the morning, searching for that midday pick-me-up, or trying to finish the evening off strong… the Parcast series Daily Quote offers some of history’s most inspirational quotes whenever you need them—365 days a year. Each 2-3 minute episode not only provides you with a dose of positivity, but gives further insight into the meaning behind the words—uncovering what accomplished artists, athletes, and political figures wanted us to learn from their experiences. Daily Quote premieres April 27th. Listen free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad ch...
2020-04-0101 minHaunted PlacesParcast Classic: Devil’s KitchenDue to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy!About one mile off of Highway 78 near Tallapoosa, Georgia is a mysterious winding creek that follows a forest of oak trees. After many twists and turns, the endless creek dives deep into a canyon. But if you visit, be on the lookout for those lost souls...
2020-03-2645 min
Female CriminalsParcast Classic: Susan Polk Pt. 1Due to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy!In 2002, after twenty years of marriage, 44-year-old Susan Polk of San Francisco, called it quits with her husband, 70-year-old Felix Polk. Susan's reasons for divorce were simple: she believed her husband was a spy working for the CIA. Learn more about your...
2020-03-2550 min
Mythical MonstersParcast Classic: OgreDue to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy!
He’s not the loveable guy you’re used to seeing in animated films: These 12th century monsters were usually depicted as large, hideous, man-like beings that ate humans—especially infants and children.
2020-03-2349 minHaunted PlacesHaunted Places Rewind: Island of the DollsOn the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Haunted Places that you might have missed! Quiet whispers, distant singing, and hundreds of mutilated dolls staring at those who pass. This is the eerie Island of the Dolls. Along the canals of Xochimilco, legends tell of a drowned girl searching for her doll in the afterlife, a woman who haunts the canals hoping to kidnap children, and Don Julian, a man rumored to have built the shrine of dolls—and who died canalside with them. Lear...
2020-02-2347 minHaunted PlacesHaunted Places Rewind: Ruthin CastleOn the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Haunted Places that you might have missed! It’s a manor turned resort that has haunted northern Wales for almost a thousand years. How could a castle birthed in treason not have ended up haunted? Welcome to Ruthin Castle—enjoy your stay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-01-2654 minHaunted PlacesThe Chelsea HotelBuilt in 1884, the Chelsea Hotel has been a beacon of New York City counterculture for over a century. Its bohemian community has included Andy Warhol, Sid Vicious, and Stanley Kubrick. But where there is great creativity, there is often great tragedy. And some residents of this hotel simply refuse to leave.Parcasters - Don’t miss all of our special Summer of ‘69 episodes by subscribing to Parcast Presents: Summer of ‘69, on Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-07-2559 min
Parcast PresentsParcast Presents: TrailerEvery week for 18 seasons, Parcast Presents featured thematic collections made up of the best episodes across Parcast Network. Now, this feed is your home for special miniseries and multipart deep-dives into historical, cultural, and storytelling events curated from over 40 Parcast podcasts. Catch up on the gripping specials you may have missed and discover new ones… Follow Parcast Presents and listen free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-07-2000 minHaunted PlacesThe White HousePristine and untouchable, this iconic building has been home to various Presidents of the United States for over two hundred years. But the history of the American Presidency is not as spotless as the walls at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - in fact, those who walk the White House grounds often find themselves face to face with ghostly shreds of the nation's past. Parcasters - How does a lie become a life altering conviction? There is no more tragic example than the Bernard Baran case. Find out more today by listening to Not Guilty on Spotify or wherever you l...
2019-07-0449 minHaunted PlacesThe Stanley HotelIn 1909, this historic and picturesque hotel opened in the beautiful Estes Valley, Colorado. The Stanley Hotel has stood for over one-hundred years, but during that time, this relaxing and lovely vacation place, has also drawn the admiration of the dead, and the dead do not intend to leave anytime soon. Parcasters - This week on Hostage we finish the unbelievable story of a woman held captive for over seven years. Hear the end of this story at parcast.com/hostage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-06-1347 minHaunted PlacesCorvin CastleIts dungeons have housed many unfortunate prisoners, many dangerous secrets. So secure was this stronghold, that it was able to bend the will of perhaps the greatest villain in history; Vlad Dracula himself. Parcasters - Who was the Man in the Iron Mask? The king’s brother? The queen’s lovechild? A poor unlucky valet? This week we do our best to find out on Unexplained Mysteries! Available now on parcast.com/unexplained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-3055 minHaunted PlacesHigbee BeachThis slice of untouched beauty on the New Jersey coast offers endless activities for outdoor enthusiasts. But it's the things buried below the surface you have to watch out for -- the lonely grave and the lost military weapons -- these dark secrets lurk behind the idyllic scenery, seeking out only the most vulnerable of souls.Parcasters - Don't miss Hostage this week! Where we tell the story of a South Korean celebrity abducted on orders of the North Korean government, in order to boost their own film industry. Listen now at parcast.com/hostage
2019-05-2355 minHaunted PlacesWhite Rock LakeOnce a popular man-made recreational waterfront in Dallas, Texas. White Rock Lake took on a sinister turn after a tragic drowning. The problem was, nobody seems to know when this happened or who really died that day. Parcasters - Checked out Not Guilty yet? We’re following up our examination of the Robert Blake trial with a real corker, the trial of Cythia Payne, the Madam of London. Find out more at parcast.com/notguilty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-0952 minHaunted PlacesRaynham HallIn 1936, a photographer captured the visage of a specter in what became the most famous picture of a ghost ever taken. The ghost would later be known as the "Brown Lady of Raynham Hall", and her mystery would open the door to a world of dark secrets kept by the wealthy English family.Parcasters - Was George Adamski a conman or genuine UFO observer? Find out on this week's episode of Extraterrestrial! Available now at parcast.com/extraterrestrial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-0242 minHaunted PlacesWaverly Hills SanatoriumOriginally opened in Louisville, Kentucky in 1910, the Waverly Hills Sanatorium was a state of the art facility built for the treatment of Tuberculosis. Gruesome surgeries, chained up patients, and rampant suffering all called this building home. In recent years, vandals have laid waste to its once pristine interior, but the dead do not take kindly to these intrusions.Parcasters - Curious about US plans for to turn public opinion towards conflict with Cuba during the Cold War? Check out this week's episode of Conspiracy Theories: parcast.com/conspiracy Learn more about your ad...
2019-04-0441 minHaunted PlacesHollywood Forever CemeteryFounded in 1899, this is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, California. Over its century of operation, Hollywood Forever has seen scandals, grave robbers, earthquakes, floods, and disrepair. Yet, the famous dead still long to be buried among their peers. Some of these deceased stars, refuse to give up the spotlight to this day.Parcasters - If you haven’t checked out our new show, Crimes of Passion, you’re missing out! Listen to our newest episodes on the Jodi Arias trial at parcast.com/passion Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
2019-03-2149 minHaunted PlacesLaLaurie MansionOne of the most haunted places in New Orleans, The LaLaurie Mansion has seen years of torture and abuse. Slaves were found chained and tortured in the attic after a fire broke out in the house in 1834. The perpetrator was none other than Madame Delphine LaLaurie herself. This woman’s evil energy remains at the mansion in the French Quarter despite her exile from the United States. Parcasters - To learn about an iconic event in American history, check out our our new episode on John McCain on HOSTAGE, wherever you get your shows. Listen now at pa...
2019-03-0746 minHaunted PlacesJefferson HotelEach room at the Jefferson Hotel in Texas is haunted by a different ghost. Room 19, in particular, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young bride from 1870. The groom never showed up to their wedding so she hung herself from the bed. That same bed remains in the room today, where visitors can still hear her cries.Parcasters - This hotel isn’t the only thing haunted by a young dead bride, check out our new podcast CRIMES OF PASSION today! Listen now at parcast.com/passionSponsors!SugarBearHair - Go...
2019-02-2147 minHaunted PlacesCharles BridgeThis tourist destination in the Czech Republic is home to nearly 700 years of ghost stories. The stone Gothic bridge not only connects Old Town to the rest of Prague, but also connects the afterlife to those living today. They say if you dare to go late at night you can see severed heads still dangling from the towers at each end.Parcasters - After this episode of Haunted Places, take the Parcast Bridge over to our new show Extraterrestrial to hear about the abduction of Barney and Betty Hill. Listen at parcast.com/extraterrestrial.
2019-01-3145 minHaunted PlacesAradale Mental HospitalThe gold rush brought thousands of British migrants to Australia in the 1850s. Known as “The Maddest Place on Earth,” the colonial government quickly ordered the construction of several mental health facilities outside of Melbourne. The Aradale Mental Hospital housed hundreds of thousands of people deemed “insane.” Most of these people lived out the rest of their lives at the hospital…and continue to haunt the compound today. Parcasters - For more stories of delusion, check out the tragic upbringing of Hercules on our Mythology podcast at parcast.com/mythology Learn more about your ad cho...
2019-01-241h 01Haunted PlacesOhio State ReformatoryA shiver goes down the back of your neck. Is it just because of the long drafty hallways? Or were the prisoners of the Ohio State Reformatory trying to whisper a warning to escape before you're unable to leave? Prisoners aren't the only ones still locked in their cells. Guards monitor your every move. Even if you can't see them, you can feel their undying vigilance. Parcast News - Be sure to check out Parcast’s first fictional crime show MIND’S EYE at Parcast.com/MindsEye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2019-01-1045 minHaunted PlacesDead Man’s IslandOff the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia sits a small, foggy island with iconic, pointed treetops. Those trees once carried the coffins of the dead. Though the coffins are now gone, the bones of the fallen remain. Their dust is mixed on the sands of the shore. Their spirits are the whispering wind, warning all curious wanderers to keep away.Parcast - If this episode piqued your interest in captivity, check out our new show, HOSTAGE! Subscribe today to hear our most recent episode on Shergar, the kidnapped racehorse.Sponsors!Shudder - To t...
2018-12-2053 minHaunted PlacesChâteau de BrissacMany years ago a tragedy occurred at the Château de Brissac. This tragedy plagued the house for many years. Now, the one time countess of the beautiful castle lurks in the halls. She haunts the men that visit, hoping to deny them the love that she never received.New Podcast!Parcast - Check out our brand new podcast Mythology at https://www.parcast.com/mythology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-12-1351 minHaunted PlacesIulia Hasdeu CastleGuided by the spirit of his dearly departed daughter, Petriceicu Bogdan Hasdeu builds an ornate castle in Romania for Iulia. She instructed her father to pay special attention to magic numbers, three and seven, while building the structure in 1894. A young child prodigy, you can still hear Iulia playing the piano throughout the folly house. Sponsors!Parcast - Rate, review and subscribe to our new show Assassinations which premieres November 19th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-11-2247 minHaunted PlacesWhaley HouseIf you visit the Whaley House, you might think there was a squatter hiding in the residence. If you’re smart, you’ll be on the lookout for Yankee Jim, whose gruesome execution dropped the property value low enough for the parcel of land to be bought. Sponsors!Parcast - We now have merch for sale! Head to Parcast.com/Merch now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-11-1544 minHaunted PlacesNewstead AbbeyAfter an evening of drinking, Lord Byron was visited by the ghost of a monk who demanded he return the skulls he had unearthed to their resting place. When Byron resisted, the ghost curled his hand into a fist and Byron’s throat closed up. Was this all a dream or was it real?Sponsors!Parcast - Sign up for the Parcast Monthly Newsletter at Parcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-10-1148 minHaunted PlacesThe Queen MaryInitially a luxury transport across the Atlantic, The Queen Mary is now a floating hotel and museum. As many as 150 spirits have been seen lurking on her decks or wandering her elegant hallway. And if you’re lucky, you’ll see the ghost of a sailor who had tried to pass through an iron water door before it closed, but didn’t make it. He is known as Half Hatch Harry.Sponsors!Parcast - Sign up for the Parcast Monthly Newsletter at Parcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
2018-09-2748 min