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Chillworthy
by Brent and Talia
Chillworthy – the true crime podcast where two best friends dig into the darkest mysteries, the most chilling murders, and everything eerie in between. With a perfect mix of deep dives, sharp wit, and the kind of late-night, spine-tingling conversations you’d only have with your closest friend, Brent and Talia break down the cases that keep you up at night—while keeping it just unhinged enough to make you laugh. If you love true crime, wild theories, and the feeling of swapping spooky stories with your best friend, you’ve found your people. New episodes drop every Saturday. As Always, Stay Safe and Stay Chill! Thank you for listening~ Brent and Talia Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chillworthy--6229613/support.
Episodes
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The Last Showing: Ashley Okland
On April 8, 2011, 27-year-old real estate agent Ashley Okland was doing something completely ordinary: preparing to show a model townhouse in West Des Moines, Iowa. But sometime that afternoon, everything changed. Ashley was found inside the model home suffering from two gunshot wounds. There was...
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The Five Who Were Missing: The Sodder Children
Christmas Eve. A house fire. Five children who vanished without a trace. In the early morning hours of December 25, 1945, the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, erupted in flames. George and Jennie Sodder and four of their children escaped, but five children remained unaccounted...
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The Last View: Bernadette Vander Meer
On August 22, 2006, Bernadette Vander Meer and her husband, David, traveled to Zion National Park to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Their destination was Angels Landing—a breathtaking, dangerous trail where David had proposed to Bernadette a decade earlier. But somewhere near the…
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt? The Hendricks Family
On a quiet November morning in 1983, police entered an upscale Illinois home and discovered a scene so brutal it would haunt investigators for decades. Susan Hendricks and her three young children had been murdered while husband and father David Hendricks was supposedly hundreds of miles away on…
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Chasing Shadows: The Blair Adams Mystery
What would you do if you knew someone was trying to kill you... but no one believed you? In July 1996, Blair Adams abruptly abandoned his life in British Columbia. He emptied his bank accounts, withdrew valuables from his safety deposit box, crossed an international border, boarded multiple...
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Released Into the Dark: Mitrice Richardson
On a quiet September night in 2009, 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson was released from the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station just after midnight—alone, without her car, her phone, or a ride home. She was more than 15 miles from where she'd last been seen, in the shadow of the Santa Monica Mountains. She...
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The Circleville Letters: Small-Town Secrets and Silent Threats
In 1977, residents of a quiet Ohio town began receiving anonymous letters—handwritten messages exposing secrets, accusing neighbors of affairs, corruption, and lies, and making chilling threats that felt far too personal to ignore. Whoever was behind them seemed to know intimate details about...
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The Devil of the Barrens
Deep within the forests of southern New Jersey lies a legend that has survived for more than 250 years. They call it the Jersey Devil — a winged creature said to stalk the Pine Barrens with glowing eyes, impossible screams, and a curse dating back to the 1700s. In this episode of Chillworthy, we...
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The Cliffside Betrayal: Arielle Konig
A scenic cliffside hike. An alleged attempted murder that shocked investigators. What should have been a romantic getaway turned into a fight for survival when Arielle Konig was brutally attacked on a remote trail—left with nowhere to run and no one to hear her calls for help. In this episode of...
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The Last Walk to the Car: Dorothy Jane Scott
Dorothy Jane Scott knew someone was watching her. For months, she received unsettling phone calls from a man who claimed he loved her—then threatened her life. He knew intimate details about her routine, her family, and her whereabouts. Dorothy was terrified… but had no idea who he was. In May...
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A Body Full of Lead: An Impossible Poisoning
A mysterious illness. A loving husband. And a diagnosis that should have been impossible. When Hannah Pettey began experiencing a cascade of alarming symptoms, no one could explain what was happening to her body. Doctors were baffled. Test results didn’t make sense. And as her condition worsened,...
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The Silence After the Shots: What Happened to Bryan Rein?
In the quiet town of Geraldine, Montana, nothing ever really happens... until it does. When beloved veterinarian Bryan Rein is found dead inside his own home, the scene seems straightforward at first glance. But it doesn’t take long for the story to unravel. Three gunshots. Conflicting details.…
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Lost in the Buckeye Desert
In June 2021, 24-year-old geologist Daniel Robinson left a job site in the desert outside Buckeye and seemingly vanished. Days later, his Jeep was discovered deep in the desert, badly damaged and abandoned. The crash scene raised more questions than answers. His phone, wallet, and keys were still...
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The Ravine: The Unsolved Death of Kurt Sova
On an October night in 1981, 17-year-old Kurt Sova left home to attend a party in Newburgh Heights, Ohio. Like countless teenagers before him, he expected to be back the next day. But Kurt never made it home. When he vanished, his family began searching desperately for answers. Five days later…
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No Motive, No Mercy: The Bryan Kohberger Case
On a quiet November night in 2022, the college town of Moscow, Idaho was shattered by an act of unimaginable violence. Four University of Idaho students, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, were found brutally stabbed to death in their off-campus home in the early...
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Whispers Beneath the Crabapple Tree: The Hall–Mills Murder
In the early hours of a September morning in 1922, two bodies were discovered beneath a crabapple tree in rural New Jersey—posed side by side, their private love letters torn and scattered between them. One was a respected Episcopal minister. The other, a married choir singer and mother of two....
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Tracks in the Snow: The Creatures Beyond Explanation; The Skinwalker Ranch
In the high desert of northeastern Utah, there is a place where footprints appear without warning… and stop just as suddenly. Skinwalker Ranch has become one of the most infamous locations in the world—linked to massive wolf-like creatures, shapeshifters drawn from Indigenous lore, mutilated...
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Liese Dodd's Voice: A Life Silenced
Liese Dodd was weeks away from becoming a mother when her life was brutally taken. What began as a troubled relationship would escalate into one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory—leaving a community searching for answers and justice.. In this episode of Chillworthy, we walk through…
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Christmas Morning, Broken Forever
On Christmas morning in 2011, in Grapevine, Texas — a city proudly known as the Christmas Capital of Texas — a family gathered in a quiet apartment to exchange gifts, share laughter, and celebrate the holiday together. The lights were on, the presents were opened, and for a brief moment…
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Whispers Beneath the Trees: The Disappearance of Theresa Ann Bier
In June of 1987, sixteen-year-old Theresa Ann Bier vanished in the rugged wilderness near Shuteye Peak outside of Bass Lake, California — and the explanation given for her disappearance would become one of the strangest in true crime history. Theresa had gone into the mountains with an older man...
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Cold Waters of Minneapolis: The Chris Jenkins Case
On Halloween night 2002, 21-year-old college student Chris Jenkins stepped out for a celebration at a Minneapolis bar — wearing a costume, carrying no coat, phone, or wallet, and full of holiday-spirit. Not long after midnight, he was kicked out. A few hours later, Chris vanished. Four months...
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Screams in the Sunshine State: Four Days of Fear in Gainesville
In August 1990, Gainesville, Florida was shaken to its core. Over the span of just four days, five young college students were brutally murdered — a series of attacks that plunged the city into fear and forever altered the lives of families, classmates, and an entire community. In this episode of...
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Halloween’s Darkest Walk: The Taylor Van Diest Story
On Halloween night in 2011, 18-year-old Taylor Van Diest left her Armstrong, British Columbia home dressed in costume, excited to meet friends for an evening of harmless fun. It was a night that should have been filled with laughter, small-town festivities, and teenage memories. Instead, it…
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The Woman in the Pines: The Unsettling Case of Judy Smith
On September 7, 1997, hunters roaming the dense, mist-covered trails of North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest stumbled upon something far more chilling than wildlife. Scattered across the forest floor—near a quiet, remote campground—lay human bones, clothing, and personal items, most gathered...
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Secrets of the Barbizon: Glamour, Dreams, and Darkness
The Barbizon Hotel wasn’t just a place to stay — it was a promise. For generations of young women arriving in New York City with stars in their eyes, the Barbizon was their first taste of independence, sophistication, and hope. Behind its elegant brick façade and strict “ladies only” rules, it...
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I Put a Spell on You: A Hocus Pocus Halloween Special
This Halloween, the Chillworthy crew is getting a little witchy. Join Brent and Talia as they stream the 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus and add their signature mix of insight, humor, and nostalgia. From campy chaos to iconic one-liners, they’ll unpack why this movie remains a spellbinding favorite...
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Silence Around Kendrick Johnson
On January 11, 2013, the body of 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was discovered inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Authorities quickly ruled his death an accident — a tragic mishap, they said, when Kendrick tried to retrieve a shoe and became trapped inside the...
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Still Standing: The Survival of Bridget Kelly
In the dead of night, first-grade teacher Bridget Kelly sat alone in her apartment, preparing for bed—until an intruder forced his way in with a gun. What followed was horror: an abduction, rape, and gunshots in a remote field. But when all odds seemed lost, Bridget chose to keep fighting. In…
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Echoes of Devil’s Den: A Family Shattered
A summer day at Devil’s Den State Park should have been filled with laughter, love, and the simple joy of family. Instead, it became the site of a devastating crime. Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were brutally stabbed to death while their two young daughters stood only...
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Drawn from the Shadows: The Lore of Tarot
From candlelit fortune tellers to modern-day TikTok readings, tarot cards have traveled a strange and shadowy path through history. In this episode of Chillworthy, we trace the cards’ origins back to 15th-century Europe, when they were a pastime for the wealthy elite—long before whispers of...
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Premature Verdict: What Happened to Crystal McCrory Jones?
On February 9, 2023, Crystal McCrory Jones was found dead in her home in Oak Grove, Louisiana — a single gunshot wound to the head. Within less than two hours, her death was ruled a suicide. The official inquiry? A seven-minute interview. No autopsy. No forensic follow-up. Crystal’s sister, Jana,...
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Footsteps in the Attic: The Hinterkaifeck Murders
In late March of 1922, the Gruber family and their maid were living quiet, isolated lives on a remote Bavarian farm known as Hinterkaifeck. But unsettling events began to break the silence. Footprints appeared in the snow leading to the home—none leaving. Keys vanished. Footsteps echoed from the...
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Lurking Beneath: The Legend of Champy, America’s Loch Ness Monster
For centuries, something has been said to stir beneath the dark waters of Lake Champlain. Locals call it Champ—a mysterious, serpentine creature with roots in Native American lore and sightings dating back to the 1600s. But is it just a myth, a case of mistaken identity, or something far more...
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Vanished in the White Mountains: The Maura Murray Mystery – Part 2
What really happened to Maura Murray after she vanished into the snowy woods of rural New Hampshire? In Part 2 of Vanished in the White Mountains, we dive deep into the leading theories: Was Maura running away? Was she met with foul play? Or did something even stranger happen on Route 112? We...
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Vanished in the White Mountains: The Maura Murray Mystery Part 1
She packed her car, emailed her professors, and vanished into the snow-covered silence of rural New Hampshire. On February 9, 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray crashed her car along a remote stretch of Route 112—and was never seen again. What followed was a string of bizarre clues,...
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Cursed by the Calendar: The Dark Lore of Friday the 13th
It’s the date that makes even skeptics shudder — but why? In this haunting episode of Chillworthy, co-hosts Talia and Brent peel back the veil on the superstition, symbolism, and real-life horrors behind Friday the 13th. From medieval betrayals and Norse mythology to secret societies and…
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Sealed with Poison: The Tylenol Murders Part 2
Join us for Part 2! In the fall of 1982, ordinary medicine cabinets across Chicago became the stage for one of the most terrifying unsolved crimes in American history. Seven people, including a 12-year-old girl, suddenly collapsed and died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules — each one...
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Sealed with Poison: The Tylenol Murders Part 1
In the fall of 1982, ordinary medicine cabinets across Chicago became the stage for one of the most terrifying unsolved crimes in American history. Seven people, including a 12-year-old girl, suddenly collapsed and died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules — each one unknowingly laced…
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Lost in the Cloud Forest: The Mystery of Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon
In April 2014, best friends and Dutch college students Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon set out on what was supposed to be a simple day hike along Panama’s scenic Pianista Trail. Young, adventurous, and eager to explore the vibrant culture and landscape of Central America, they left their host...
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Eyes in the Shadows: The Legend of Mothman (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our Chillworthy deep dive, the mystery of the Mothman takes a devastating turn. Just over a year after the first sightings in Point Pleasant, tragedy struck: the Silver Bridge collapsed during rush hour, killing 46 people. Was this the moment Mothman came to warn us about—or…
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Eyes in the Shadows: The Legend of Mothman (Part 1)
In this two-part Chillworthy special, we take flight into one of the most unsettling cryptid cases in American history: the Mothman. In Part 1, we head to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where a series of bizarre sightings in the late 1960s sparked panic and fascination. Witnesses reported a...
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The River Took Us: Pascagoula's Alien Encounter
On the night of October 11, 1973, two working-class men—Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker—set out for some quiet fishing along the Pascagoula River in Mississippi. What they claimed happened next would catapult them into the national spotlight and mark one of the most chilling and detailed alien...
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Blood Ties: Tommy Ballard’s Fight for Justice—and the Price He Paid
When Crystal Rogers disappeared in 2015, her father, Tommy Ballard, became more than a grieving parent—he became a one-man investigation team, dedicating every waking moment to finding out what happened to his daughter. He scoured fields, tracked leads, and challenged those he believed were…
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The Villisca Axe Murders: A Chillworthy x Chambers of the Occult Collaboration
In this special crossover event, Chillworthy's Brent and Talia join forces with Kai and J from Chambers of the Occult to tackle one of the most chilling unsolved cases in American history: the Villisca Axe Murders of 1912. In the quiet town of Villisca, Iowa, eight people—including six...
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Tracks of Deception: The Mysterious Death of Tiffany Valiante
On a warm July night in 2015, Tiffany Valiante—an 18-year-old standout athlete with a bright future ahead—disappeared from her family’s home in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Just hours later, she was struck and killed by a NJ Transit train miles away, in a remote, wooded area with no clear path to…
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Where the Fair Ends: The Misty Copsey Disappearance
On a cool September evening in 1992, 14-year-old Misty Copsey was just trying to enjoy a night out at the Puyallup Fair with her best friend. But when a mix-up left her to find her own way home, Misty seemingly vanished without a trace. What followed was a series of heartbreaking missteps by law...
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The Vanishing Light: The Flannan Isles Mystery
In the dead of winter, 1900, the remote Flannan Isles Lighthouse stood tall against the unforgiving waves of the North Atlantic. But when a passing ship noticed its beacon had gone dark, a grim discovery awaited the relief crew. The lighthouse keepers — three men stationed on the desolate isle —...
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Vanished Without a Trace: The David Glenn Lewis and Bryce Laspisa Mysteries; WITH A TRIAL BY PODCAST
In a gripping collaboration with A Trial by Podcast, Chillworthy unravels two perplexing disappearances that defy explanation. First, we explore the case of David Glenn Lewis, a Texas attorney who vanished on Super Bowl Sunday in 1993. Days later, his body was discovered on a remote highway in...
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Deadly Deception: The Murder of Rebecca Marodi
When Rebecca Marodi was found dead, the circumstances surrounding her death seemed tragic but unremarkable—until investigators began peeling back the layers of a carefully constructed facade. What started as a routine inquiry quickly turned into a gripping homicide case, filled with deceit,...
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Vanished Dreams: The Tragic Fate of Emily Ferlazzo
What was meant to be an exciting road trip for 22-year-old Emily Ferlazzo and her husband quickly took a dark and tragic turn. When Emily was reported missing during their travels in a camper van, authorities were met with a web of disturbing details that pointed to something far more sinister…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Chillworthy – the true crime podcast where two best friends dig into the darkest mysteries, the most chilling murders, and everything eerie in between. With a perfect mix of deep dives, sharp wit, and the kind of late-night, spine-tingling conversations you’d only have with your closest friend, Brent and Talia break down the cases that keep you up at night—while keeping it just unhinged enough to make you laugh.
If you love true crime, wild theories, and the feeling of swapping spooky stories with your best friend, you’ve found your people. New episodes drop every Saturday.
As Always, Stay Safe and Stay Chill!
Thank you for listening~ Brent and Talia
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chillworthy--6229613/support.
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Chillworthy – the true crime podcast where two best friends dig into the darkest mysteries, the most chilling murders, and everything eerie in between. With a perfect mix of deep dives, sharp wit, and the kind of late-night, spine-tingling conversations you’d only have with your closest friend,...
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