That's Disturbing - True Crime Podcast
by Gayle King - Host That's Disturbing
Conspiracy theories, real crime cases, and disturbing topics explored by Daphne and Gayle. From paranormal to murder, join us for chilling true crime stories. That's Disturbing is entering a new chapter! After 121 episodes with Daphne and me, I'm now flying solo behind the microphone. Change can be a little strange, but it can also be exciting. I'm asking for honest opinions, not a roast session! There's absolutely nothing wrong with not liking the new format. Everyone has their preferences, and I completely respect that. For those of you sticking around, THANK YOU for your support.
Episodes
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Episode 125: The Bell Witch: America's Most Terrifying Ghost Story
In 1817, a Tennessee farming family allegedly became the target of an invisible and increasingly violent presence. What began with scratching in the walls and mysterious knocks soon escalated into physical attacks, terrifying voices, and a spirit that supposedly threatened to kill the head of the...
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The Last Trick-or-Treater A Chilling Halloween Horror Story
In this special Halloween episode of That’s Disturbing , Gayle takes you into a chilling tale where an innocent Halloween tradition turns into something far more sinister. A mysterious trick-or-treater. A late-night knock. And a terrifying secret that proves some visitors aren't looking for…
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123: Eastern State Penitentiary: The Prison Where the Dead Don't Rest
What happens when a prison built to save souls becomes one of America's most notorious haunted landmarks? This week on That's Disturbing, Gayle takes you inside Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary, a massive Gothic prison that opened in 1829 and became infamous for its system of solitary...
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122: The Texas Cadet Murder Part 2: The Twisted Love Triangle That Killed Adrianne Jones
In Part Two of The Texas Cadet Killings, we pick up where we left off in the tragic murder of 16-year-old Adrianne Jones. For months, Adrianne’s murder remained unsolved. Then, in September 1996, two arrests would finally break the case wide open, and reveal a disturbing story of teenage love,...
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121: A Conversation with Chris Papst About Failure Factory
The real cost of a broken education system. Our interview with investigative journalist and author Chris Papst explores his powerful book. Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future. Chris shares what led him to investigate the Baltimore school...
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120: The Texas Cadet Murder Part 1: The Twisted Love Triangle That Killed Adrianne Jones
In Part 1 of our deep dive into the infamous Texas Cadet Murder, we begin with the life and tragic death of 16 year old Adrianne Jones, whose 1995 murder in Texas would eventually become one of the most shocking true crime cases of the decade. Who was Adrianne? What happened on the night she...
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119: Dorothy Stratten: Playboy Playmate Murder, Obsession & a Hollywood Tragedy | True Crime
Dorothy Stratten had everything Hollywood promised: beauty, fame, a Playboy Playmate of the Year title, and a career that seemed ready to explode. But behind the glamorous photoshoots and rising celebrity was a relationship marked by jealousy, control, and obsession. In this episode of That’s...
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118: James Dean’s Little Bastard: The Cursed Car That Became a Hollywood Legend
In this episode of That’s Disturbing, Daphne and Gayle are diving into James Dean’s infamous Porsche 550 Spyder, better known as Little Bastard, and the seriously creepy legend that followed it after Dean’s fatal crash in 1955. So buckle up, because this one has Hollywood, tragedy, a possibly...
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117: Behind The Boy With Wings: A Conversation with Mark Mustian
In this episode of That’s Disturbing, Daphne and Gayle sit down with author Mark Mustian to talk about his novel The Boy With Wings. A story that blends history, memory, mystery, and the darker corners of human experience. Mark takes us behind the inspiration for the book, the real history woven...
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116: “I Have You”: The Unsolved Murder of Dorothy Jane Scott
For months, Dorothy Jane Scott received terrifying phone calls from an unidentified stalker who seemed to know her every move. Then, on May 28, 1980, Dorothy vanished from a hospital parking lot while helping a sick coworker, and her abandoned car was later found burning nearby. Years after her...
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115: The Great Dick and the Dysfunctional Demon: Interview with the Man Behind the Madness
In this episode, we sit down with author Barry Maher to discuss his wildly original book, The Great Dick and the Dysfunctional Demon. We dive into the strange mysteries, dysfunctional characters, dark humor, and unexpected chaos behind the story we get the inside scoop on what inspired Barry to...
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114: Black Sam Bellamy: The Robin Hood of the Sea | True Crime & Strange Mysteries
Black Sam Bellamy wasn’t your average pirate. Known as the “Robin Hood of the Sea,” he was charming, stylish, surprisingly merciful, and also responsible for capturing more than 50 ships before meeting a very dramatic end aboard the Whydah. In this episode, we’re diving into the true crime…
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113: The Bizarre Disappearances of Hannah Upp: The Woman Who Went Missing 3 Times
In this episode of That's Disturbing, we're diving into one of the most baffling missing person cases we've ever covered: the story of Hannah Upp, a woman who disappeared under incredibly unusual circumstances not once, not twice, but three separate times. From surviving mysterious disappearances...
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112: Creepy Stories of Haunted Paintings: Art That Stares Back
This week, we’re stepping into the seriously unsettling world of haunted paintings apparently, even wall decor can have issues. Inspired by an episode of Supernatural, because of course it is! We’re diving into creepy stories of mysterious paintings, cursed artwork, and portraits rumored to bring...
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111: Black Dahlia Part 2: Suspects, Scandals & the Truth About Elizabeth Short
In Part 2 of our Black Dahlia deep dive, we’re getting into the chaos after Elizabeth Short’s murder: the letters, the package of her belongings, the suspects, the theories, and the disturbing way the press turned Beth into a scandal instead of a victim. From Mark Hansen and Marvin Margolis to...
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110: The Sealed Secrets of Central Park: The Dark History of Ramble Cave
Deep inside Central Park’s winding, woodsy Ramble once hid a little cave with a big reputation and trust us, she was not just sitting there being cute and geological. Known as Ramble Cave, or sometimes Indian Cave, this hidden Central Park spot started as a mysterious little feature tucked into…
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109: The Black Dahlia Murder Part 1: Elizabeth Short's Life, Death, and the Myths That Won't Die
The Black Dahlia is one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history, but how much of what you've heard is actually true? In Part 1 of our deep dive into the Black Dahlia case, we separate fact from fiction as we explore the life of Elizabeth Short, the young woman behind the...
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108: The Lead Masks Case: Brazil's Creepiest Unsolved Mystery
Two men hike into the hills outside Rio de Janeiro carrying raincoats, cash, bottled water, and a journal. Days later, they're found dead. There are no signs of violence. No obvious cause of death. And covering their eyes are homemade lead masks. Nearly 60 years later, the Lead Masks Case remains...
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107: Rob Rosen Interview: Crimes of Omission OUT NOW
This week on That's Disturbing, we're joined by award-winning investigative journalist, producer, and television creator Rob Rosen for a fascinating conversation that dives into true crime, wrongful convictions, paranormal investigations, and the media's role in shaping public perception. Rob is...
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106: The Most Famous Poltergeist Case in the World: Enfield Explained
This week on That’s Disturbing, mother-daughter duo Gayle and Daphne dive into one of the most infamous paranormal cases in history: the Enfield Poltergeist. What started as strange knocking sounds inside a small council house in England quickly spiraled into claims of flying furniture…
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105: Appalachia’s Creepiest Legends:Delilah McKenna Mystery and the Mothman
In this episode, we’re diving deep into two of Appalachia’s creepiest stories: the disturbing Delilah McKenna creepypasta that’s been haunting the internet and the terrifying legend of Mothman. From glowing red eyes lurking over isolated roads to eerie Appalachian folklore that feels way too…
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104: The Horrors of Poveglia: Mass Graves, Madness & Paranormal Legends
This week we’re diving into the bloody history of Poveglia, the infamous paranormal island near Venice that’s been called one of the most haunted places in the world. From plague victims dumped into mass graves, to abandoned asylum horrors, to terrifying ghost sightings and paranormal legends…
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103: The Bluebeard Killer: Harry Powers and the ‘Lonely Hearts’ Murder House
Before modern dating apps, there were “lonely hearts” ads, and one man used them to lure women to their deaths. Harry Powers, often called the Bluebeard Killer, was one of America’s first known serial killers. In the early 1930s, he targeted widows and vulnerable women through personal ads,...
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102: Georgia Tann: The Woman Who Built a Child Trafficking Empire in Plain Sight
This week’s episode? Oh, just a light little story about mass child trafficking in America 😃 Buckle up & definitely grab the kleenex. We’re diving into the case of Georgia Tann the woman who didn’t just run an adoption agency… she basically built a whole black market baby pipeline and got away...
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101: Mirjana Puhar: America’s Next Top Model Star Murdered in a 48-Hour Killing Spree
Mirjana Puhar was a 19-year-old model who had just appeared on America’s Next Top Model Cycle 21. After surviving war in Serbia and building a new life in the United States, she was just beginning her career when everything took a devastating turn. In February 2015, Mirjana Puhar was murdered in…
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100: The Bloody Espinosas: Dark True Crime History of Colorado’s Wild West
Think the Wild West was all cowboys and gold rush dreams? Think again. In this episode of we are diving into the chilling true crime story of the Bloody Espinosas often called Colorado’s first serial killers. Felipe and Vivian Espinosa carried out a brutal killing spree across the Colorado...
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99: Reincarnation Explained: Real Cases of Children Remembering Past Lives
In this episode of That’s Disturbing, we explore real cases of children who claim to remember past lives. Around the world, some kids have described previous families, homes, and events they seemingly had no way of knowing. We break down a few of the most well-known reincarnation cases involving...
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98: The Disturbing Case of Darlie Routier: The Mom on Death Row Who Says She’s Innocent
In this episode, we dive into one of the most controversial true crime cases in America, the story of Darlie Routier, a Texas mother convicted of brutally murdering her sons in 1996. The case shocked the nation after a viral graveside video showed Darlie spraying Silly String and laughing just…
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97: The Merlin Santana Case Explained: How a Rumor Led to a Deadly Shooting
In this episode of That’s Disturbing, we break down the shocking murder of Merlin Santana, the young actor gunned down in Los Angeles after a false accusation spiraled into deadly revenge. What started as a lie became a setup. What should have been a confrontation became an execution. We unpack…
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96: The Coast to Coast Killer: A Serial Killer With No M.O.
In this episode, we’re talking about the self proclaimed Coast to Coast Killer, Tommy Lynn Sells, a man who drifted across the United States leaving absolute chaos behind him. No victim type. No consistent method. No warning. Just violence, randomness, and fear stretching from one coast to the...
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95: The Watseka Wonder: America’s Most Famous Case of Spirit Possession
If you’re into real possession stories, historic paranormal cases, and unexplained mysteries that still don’t have answers, this one is for you. Listen while Daphne tells us about America’s most chilling true paranormal story, blurring the line between science, belief, and the unexplained. In…
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94: Evelyn Dick and the Torso Murders
Step into postwar Canada’s most jaw-dropping true crime scandal as we unpack the twisted tale of Evelyn Dick, the housewife-turned-headline who shocked Hamilton, Ontario and the world. In this episode, Daphne dives headfirst into the Evelyn Dick murder case—a story packed with dismemberment,...
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93: New Orleans Vampire History: Legends That Refuse to Die
New Orleans is still one of the most vampire-obsessed cities in the world. What’s real? What’s just a story? And why do these legends refuse to die? In this episode, we talk about where New Orleans vampire myths actually came from—and why they’ve lasted so long. Daphne breaks down the story of an...
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92: The Dating Game Killer-Rodney Alcala
Let’s dive into one of the most chilling cases in true crime. The charming photographer who appeared on The Dating Game while hiding one of the darkest criminal histories in America. In this episode we will unravel the darkness surrounding “The Dating Game Killer” Rodney Alcala—piecing together…
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91: The Clear Lake Murders: How a Teen Friendship Ended in Tragedy
If you’ve ever looked back at your teenage years and thought, “Wow, life was messy… but at least we all made it out,” the Clear Lake murders will hit you right in the chest. It’s one of those stories that sticks, not because of the violence alone, but because of how deeply human—and deeply...
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90: Haunting History: Secrets of the Biltmore Estate
Think the Biltmore Estate is just a fancy mansion with pretty gardens? Think again. We are going to peel back the velvet curtains on America’s biggest home. Join us as we sip some imaginary champagne with George and Edith Vanderbilt, spill the tea on their Gilded Age drama, and poke around the...
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89: The Haunted Elsa Doll That Wouldn't Let It Go
Do you want to build a nightmare? You've heard of Let It Go... but what if Elsa refused to? In this episode, we dive into the viral haunted Elsa doll that wouldn't stop singing, wouldn't stay gone, and honestly-might be one of the creepiest modern-day hauntings out there. From strange returns to...
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88: The Greenbier Ghost: The Haunting that Solved a Murder
Hey there, ghost story enthusiasts! 👻 Welcome to "The Greenbrier Ghost," where Daphne will delve into the haunting tale of Zona Heaster Shue, a ghost who took justice into her own hands—or should we say, her own spirit? If you love true crime, paranormal tales, or just a good mystery, you won’t...
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87: Haunted Central City: Spirits Beneath the Gold
In the quiet hills of Central City, Colorado, lies one of the states most haunted cemeteries-and a dark legacy forged in the nearby Gold Rush mines. In this chilling episode Daphne and Gayle talk about mining disasters, tragic love tales and ghost stories. From fatal mining accidents to the Lady…
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86: Sirens: Myths and Magic
We need a break from murder and death. Although even in legends and mythology you still get murder and death but, it's a little less gut wrenching. Daphne did this great episode on Sirens. It's full of history, mystery, legends and myths, from all over the world.If you want more on Sirens, Daphne...
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85: The Texas Killing Fields... The Eleven... Part 2
Wrapping up this sad case. We hate an unsolved. There should always be justice for the victims and their families. In the second part we look into the man who claimed to be responsible for 11 of the 30+ victims found in the area known as the Texas Killing Fields. This guy at very least is total…
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84: The Texas Killing Fields... The Eleven... Part 1
This one sucks a lot. It is super sad and there's no resolution. WE LOVE THAT (not really)!!! The Texas Killing Fields is a big case with a lot of victims. In this episode we will focused on what was known as "The Eleven" it's a chunk of a what is definitely a much bigger s%#t show. This chunk is...
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83: Black Eyed Children and White Eyed Children
So this one is super creepy. Our apologies, we had one of our dogs with us while we were recording and she's very loud lots of snorting and snoring happening. Then Daphne creeped me the f*&^k out and I lit some sage and the sage popped off like I've never seen sage pop off and we had to evacuate...
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82: The Scandalous Story of Virginia Rappe and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle
This is the one that over 100 years later is still up for debate. Roscoe Arbuckle and couple of his friends threw a party that would ultimately lead to the death of Virginia Rappe and changed Arbuckle's life forever. Alcohol, sex, and fame make for great headlines. No exception here, during...
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81: Mississippi Civil Rights Murders
In this episode, Gayle discusses the chilling 1964 murders of civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner in Mississippi. What began as a search for justice turned into a symbol of hatred, cover-ups, and the long-term resilience of the civil rights movement. We…
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80: The Death of Lloyd Avery II... Part2
Daphne fills us in on the sad conclusion of the life of Lloyd Avery II. From a life of privilege and opportunity to a downward spiral that ended in tragedy. We hope you enjoy... as much as you can while we discuss sadness and murder....
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79: The Life of Lloyd Avery II... Part 1
Lloyd Avery II was a good kid from a good neighborhood with a good family. One day he got cast in a very famous movie by his friend and this role totally changed his life, so much so he became the real life Knucklehead #2. Consumed by the streets of South Central LA and the allure of gang life,...
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78: United States of WTF!... Part 2
Here we go again with two more wild stories from two states. First, we head to Arizona for the story of Slaughter House Canyon, the creepy legend that started back in the 1800's and has continued to live on. Then, to Alabama to hear the history of Maple Hill Cemetery and "The Dead Chilldren's...
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77: The Dakota
This apartment complex is as oppulent as it is eerie. It is situated in Manhattan's Upper West Side, with a view of Central Park, and has had famous residents such as John Lennon, Judy Garland, and Rosemary Clooney. If you're lucky enough to get a tour of the building, we hope you don't see the...
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76: Escape from Alcatraz
So this one is really interesting. Daphne gives us an update on the infamous Alcatraz Escape from June of 1962. Pretty cool that there is new information about this escape by Frank Morris and brothers Clarence and John Anglin. Who would have thought that after all these years there could be any...
About this show
Conspiracy theories, real crime cases, and disturbing topics explored by Daphne and Gayle. From paranormal to murder, join us for chilling true crime stories. That's Disturbing is entering a new chapter! After 121 episodes with Daphne and me, I'm now flying solo behind the microphone. Change can be a little strange, but it can also be exciting. I'm asking for honest opinions, not a roast session! There's absolutely nothing wrong with not liking the new format. Everyone has their preferences, and I completely respect that. For those of you sticking around, THANK YOU for your support.
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Gayle King - Host That's Disturbing
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