Episodes

24: Well, There's a Curse
May 2, 2024

24: Well, There's a Curse

Some may argue that curses only hold sway over those who believe in them, but this story proves that they can manifest as real and tangible threats. In 1921, when Carl Loges ignored a curse that had been cast upon his dream f...
23: Amelia Earhart
April 17, 2024

23: Amelia Earhart

We are often advised to pursue our passions, strive for our goals, and embrace the unknown. Today's hidden story is about a woman who lived by that philosophy and disappeared without a trace in pursuit of her dreams. Amelia E...
22: Easter Murders by the Mad Sculptor
April 2, 2024

22: Easter Murders by the Mad Sculptor

Easter is a celebration of spring associated with renewal and rebirth. It has been a special day for thousands of years, tracing back to its ancient Pagan origins called Eostre. Celebrating this occasion is an inherent trait ...
21: Dyatlov Pass
March 15, 2024

21: Dyatlov Pass

The case of the missing hikers at Dyatlov Pass is one of the most intriguing and mysterious events in modern history. Despite years of investigation, the fate of the hikers remains shrouded in a locked file. The evidence coll...
20: The Sodder Children Disappearance
March 1, 2024

20: The Sodder Children Disappearance

Experiencing a house fire can be one of the most devastating events in anyone's life. The suddenness of the fire, the helplessness one feels while watching their home and all their possessions go up in flames, and the afterma...
19: The Ghost Bomber
Feb. 15, 2024

19: The Ghost Bomber

When we think about planes disappearing, the most common place we think of is the Bermuda Triangle. The last place we believe an entire plane could vanish would be a river that is only twenty feet deep! But sixty-eight years ...
18: Chicago Tylenol Murders
Feb. 2, 2024

18: Chicago Tylenol Murders

During the 1980s in Chicago, the city had a safe atmosphere, and people looked out for one another. It was a city where some didn’t even lock their doors, and trust was given with no need to be earned. That was until Septembe...
17: The shallow graves beneath New Haven Green
Jan. 15, 2024

17: The shallow graves beneath New Haven Green

New Haven Green was the original town gathering area.Originally called the Marketplace, it was completed in 1638 as a park, marketplace, and designated area for the 144,000 people whom Puritans believed would be spared during the second coming of...
Welcome to The Hidden Staircase
Jan. 6, 2024

Welcome to The Hidden Staircase

Welcome listener.
33: Cleveland Torso Murderer
Jan. 1, 2024

33: Cleveland Torso Murderer

While the United States was recovering from the Great Depression, countless people remained down on their luck. Over 15,000 Americans were still living in shanty towns throughout the country. The shack-like, self-made shelters that they lived in...
32: Krampus
Dec. 15, 2023

32: Krampus

The Holidays are upon us, and people are filled with love and joy everywhere you look. As our minds are racing with thoughts of sugarplums and roasting chestnuts, Jolly Old Saint Nick is preparing for his annual flight. Yet, there is another creature...
31: The Bleeding House
Nov. 1, 2023

31: The Bleeding House

One night in 1987, Minnie Winston saw blood on the floor of her Atlanta house . Terrified, she ran to find her husband. He was fine, but there was more blood… everywhere. On the walls, oozing from the floor, seeping up from u...
Maze of Secrets
Oct. 24, 2023

Maze of Secrets

...1 eerie corn maze... ...9 haunting figures... ...9 spine-tingling tales... ...Will YOU find your way out? This holiday season, step into a labyrinth of shadows and suspense with Shane Waters as your guide. In this chilling...
30: Phantom Barber of Pascagoula
Sept. 1, 2023

30: Phantom Barber of Pascagoula

In 1942, Pascagoula was plagued by a series of peculiar home invasions: “The intruder took locks of hair from each of the people whose homes he broke into”. Although one man became a suspect, he was never formally charged and...
29: The Black Forest Haunting
Aug. 15, 2023

29: The Black Forest Haunting

The Black Forest of Colorado is a lush pine woodland that stretches for miles. It is filled with abundant wildlife and makes a beautiful home for anyone who wishes to live among nature. Or so you’d think. Steven and Beth Lee ...
28: The Gurdon Light
Aug. 1, 2023

28: The Gurdon Light

Ever since the 1930s, a floating light appears above the railroad tracks near Gurdon sometime in late October. It’s not in dispute whether the light appears because thousands of people have seen it. What remains a mystery is ...
27: Pyro Poltergeist
July 15, 2023

27: Pyro Poltergeist

Our homes are our safe places, our own little corner of familiarity and comfort to escape from the dangers of the world. When we lock our doors at night and lay our heads on our pillows, we do so believing that we are safe an...
26: Strange mutilations
June 15, 2023

26: Strange mutilations

Cow mutilations have occurred for centuries, and we are still not close to discovering what or who is doing them. Yes, some have been hoaxes as the owner attempts to gain attention, but there have been far too many to all be ...
25: Read All About It! Missing Paperboys of Des Moines
June 1, 2023

25: Read All About It! Missing Paperboys of Des Moines

Today's story is about two unfortunate boys who fell prey to the devious hunger of human predators. However, their stories helped to develop the program where missing children were printed on the side of milk cartons and even...
24: Summerwinds
May 15, 2023

24: Summerwinds

Today’s story takes us to Wisconsin and a possible portal that has been causing those who travel there to experience a wide array of negative paranormal occurrences. It is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin, and resides along...
Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 2
May 10, 2023

Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 2

[Part 2] This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but tod...
Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 1
May 9, 2023

Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 1

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll ...
From Mystery Inc: The Mystery at Airtight Bridge
May 4, 2023

From Mystery Inc: The Mystery at Airtight Bridge

Jinkies! Welcome to the Mystery Inc podcast, where we unmask the truth behind the spookiest mysteries! In this episode, we're tackling the mystery at Airtight Bridge in Illinois. It's a place with a dark past, where strange t...
23: Isle of Decay
April 15, 2023

23: Isle of Decay

The island of Daksa, Croatia was first inhabited in 1281 when a Franciscan monastery was built on it called Saint Sabina. The monks were the island's sole inhabitants and brought in spiritual leaders from all over Europe. For...