PODCAST · true crime
Veil of Echoes
by Bria Almany, Lyndsay McKee, Zach Endress
Veil of Echoes is a cinematic true-crime and paranormal podcast where stories aren’t just told… they’re felt.With immersive sound design and haunting narration, hosts Bria, Lyndsay, and Zach lead you into chilling murders, eerie legends, and the shadows where the living and the dead cross paths.Each episode pulls you deeper into the dark — where crimes leave echoes… and some echoes never fade.
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Episode 73 — Katherine Knight: Australia’s Most Infamous Female Killer | “If I Don’t Come to Work Tomorrow”
Send us Fan MailThe day before his murder, John Price gave his coworkers a chilling warning: if he failed to arrive the following morning, Katherine Knight had killed him.The next day, John never came to work.When police entered his home in Aberdeen, New South Wales, they discovered a crime scene so disturbing that Katherine would become the first woman in Australian history sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.In Episode 73, we examine Katherine Knight’s violent history, the escalating abuse that preceded John’s murder, the warnings he gave before his death, and the horrifying acts that earned her prison papers one final instruction: never to be released.Show notesContent warning: This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, child and animal endangerment, murder, mutilation, and other graphic details. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Katherine Knight’s violence did not begin with the murder of John Price.For decades, the former abattoir worker terrorized romantic partners through assaults, threats, manipulation, and acts of extreme cruelty. By February 2000, John understood that his life and potentially the lives of his children were in danger.On February 28, he sought an apprehended violence order against Katherine. Before leaving work that day, he told his coworkers that if he did not return the following morning, it would be because Katherine had murdered him.His prediction came true.In this episode, Bria, Zach, and Lyndsay explore Katherine’s troubled upbringing without allowing it to excuse her adult choices, her escalating pattern of violence, John’s efforts to protect his children, the evidence discovered inside his home, and the sentence that made Australian legal history.Above all, we remember John Charles Thomas Price as more than the victim of an infamous crime. He was a father of three, a hardworking miner, a friend, and a man who deserved to have his warnings taken seriously.Domestic violence supportIf you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services in your area.United States: National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.Australia: 1800RESPECT Call 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732. Support is available 24/7.Sources and further readingR v Knight — NSW Supreme Court sentencing judgment (2001)Knight v R — NSW Court of Criminal Appeal judgment (2006)ABC News: Remembering Katherine Knight’s murder of John PriceABC News: Court rejects Katherine Knight’s appealBlood Stain by Peter Lalor Monstrous Wickedness and the Judgment of KnightOriginal music composed by Dave D’Addario Follow Veil of Echoes on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for new episodes, case updates, and stories from beyond the veil.Until next time, keep your ears open and the veil closed.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 72: The Green Lady of Château de Brissac | France's Most Haunted Castle
Send us Fan MailFor more than 500 years, visitors to Château de Brissac in France have reported seeing the same terrifying figure.A woman dressed in green...Standing silently in the shadows.Watching.Known as La Dame Verte, or The Green Lady, she is believed to be the restless spirit of Charlotte de Brézé, a noblewoman whose life ended in betrayal, heartbreak, and murder inside the castle's towering walls in 1477.But is she simply one of Europe's oldest ghost stories...or does something still wander the halls of France's tallest castle after dark?Join Bria, Lyndsay, and Zach as they travel to the Loire Valley to uncover the tragic history of Château de Brissac, the chilling legend of the Green Lady, and the haunting reports that continue to captivate visitors more than five centuries later.👻 Is the Green Lady only a legend...or is Charlotte still waiting for someone to notice her?Show Notes🏰 Case: The Green Lady of Château de Brissac (La Dame Verte)📍 Location:Château de BrissacBrissac-Loire-Aubance, Loire Valley, France📅 Key Historical Dates:• 11th Century – Original fortress constructed• 1462 – Charlotte de Brézé marries Jacques de Brézé• May 31, 1477 – Charlotte and Pierre de Lavergne are killed• 16th Century – Château heavily damaged during the French Wars of Religion• 19th Century – Château restored by the Cossé-Brissac family• Present Day – Château remains privately owned and open to visitorsOriginal MusicSpecial thanks to Dave D'Addario for composing the original cinematic music featured throughout Veil of Echoes.Be sure to check out more of Dave's incredible work:🎵 https://www.davedaddario.com📧 Share Your StoryHave you experienced something paranormal, unexplained, or truly chilling?Send your story to:[email protected] experience could be featured in a future Echoes From the Veil episode.⭐ Enjoying Veil of Echoes?Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.It truly helps our show reach more listeners around the world.Sources• Château de Brissac Official History• Ancient Origins – "Château de Brissac and the Ghost of the Green Lady"• Historic Mysteries – "Château de Brissac: The Ghost of the Green Lady"• French historical records regarding Charlotte de Brézé and Jacques de Brézé• Regional folklore and documented accounts surrounding La Dame Verte✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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The Unsolved Murder of Cayci Higgins | Exclusive Interview with Her Sister
Send us Fan MailIn February 1999, 19-year-old Cayci Higgins was murdered inside her own home in Cleveland, Tennessee.More than two decades later... her family is still searching for answers.In this special episode, we're honored to sit down with Kim, Cayci's sister, to remember who Cayci truly was beyond the headlines. Together, we discuss Cayci's life, the devastating impact her murder had on their family, the unanswered questions that remain, and why they still believe someone knows what happened.This conversation isn't about sensationalizing a tragedy.It's about keeping Cayci's story alive.Because someone, somewhere, may still hold the missing piece.If you know anything about the murder of Cayci Higgins, please contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.❤️ Justice begins with remembering.Show NotesIn this episode: The life of Cayci Higgins The triple homicide that shocked Cleveland, Tennessee An exclusive conversation with Cayci's sister, Kim How grief changes a family forever Why this case remains unsolved The importance of keeping cold cases in the public eye If this episode touched you, please consider sharing it. Every share helps keep Cayci's story alive.🎙 Hosted by: Bria, Lyndsay & Zach🎵 Original music composed by Dave D'AddarioFollow Veil of Echoes:Instagram: @veilofechoespodcastTikTok: @veilofechoespodcastFacebook: Veil of Echoes PodcastEmail: [email protected] Interview with Kim Higgins, sister of Cayci Higgins Publicly available news reports covering the Cayci Higgins case Court records and publicly available case information Law enforcement information released regarding the investigation Special Thanks❤️ Kim Higgins for trusting us with Cayci's story and allowing us to help keep her memory alive.❤️ The Famous Grave Co. for connecting us with Kim and supporting this collaboration.🎵 Original music composed by Dave D'Addario✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Episode 71: Matthew Shepard | The Life That Changed America Forever
Send us Fan MailOn the night of October 6, 1998, twenty-one-year-old Matthew Shepard accepted what he believed was a simple ride home after leaving the Fireside Lounge in Laramie, Wyoming.He never made it home.What followed became one of the most heartbreaking crimes in modern American history, a case that forever changed the national conversation surrounding hate crimes, LGBTQ+ rights, compassion, and justice.But before Matthew Shepard became a headline...he was a son.A brother.A friend.A young man who loved languages, dreamed of traveling the world, and believed in the goodness of people.In this deeply researched episode of Veil of Echoes, we move beyond the headlines to tell Matthew's story with the humanity it deserves. From his childhood and the trauma he survived years before his murder... to the investigation, courtroom proceedings, Dennis Shepard's unforgettable victim impact statement, the creation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and the lasting legacy that continues to inspire compassion more than twenty-five years later.This isn't simply the story of how Matthew died.It's the story of how he lived...and why the world continues to remember him.⚠️ Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode contains discussions of violence, hate crimes, and other sensitive topics that may be difficult for some listeners.🕯️ Show Notes• Matthew Shepard's childhood and family• The 1995 assault in Morocco• Matthew's return to Wyoming• October 6–7, 1998• Discovery at the split-rail fence• Officer Reggie Fluty's rescue efforts• The investigation and arrests• Russell Henderson's guilty plea• Aaron McKinney's trial• Dennis Shepard's powerful victim impact statement• The Matthew Shepard Foundation• The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act• Judy Shepard's memoir, The Meaning of Matthew• Matthew's final resting place at Washington National Cathedral📚 SourcesBooks• Judy Shepard — The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed• Stephen Jimenez — The Book of Matt (Referenced for additional historical context. Listeners should be aware that aspects of this book's conclusions remain disputed.)Organizations & Historical Resources• Matthew Shepard Foundation• University of Wyoming Archives• Washington National Cathedral• United States Department of Justice• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)• Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (2009)News & Newspaper Archives• ABC News• CBS News• NBC News• CNN• Associated Press• The New York Times• Casper Star-Tribune• Laramie BoomerangArchival Audio & Video• Courtroom audio of Dennis Shepard's victim impact statement to Aaron McKinney (1999)• The Oprah Winfrey Show – Interview with Judy Shepard and Dennis Shepard• The JAM TV Show – Interview with Judy Shepard and Dennis Shepard• Local Wyoming television news coverage (1998–1999)• National television coverage documenting Matthew Shepard's rescue, investigation, vigils, funeral, trial, and legacy• Additional archival news footage and interviews used under Fair Use for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and historical reporting.💜 ResourcesIf today's episode affected you, or someone you know has experienced discrimination, violence, or needs support, we've included these resources:• Matthew Shepard Foundation• The Trevor Project• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (United States)🎙️ Follow Veil of Echoes📱 Instagram📘 Facebook🎵 TikTok▶️ YouTube🎼 Original MusicOriginal theme music and score composed by Dave D'Addario.Thank you for helping bring the world of Veil of Echoes to life through your incredible music.Follow Dave:📸 Instagram: @davedaddario🎵 Streaming platforms: Dave D'AddarioNew episodes every Monday and Friday.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following the show, leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with someone who believes these stories deserve to be remembered.Copyright DisclaimerPortions of archival audio and news footage featured in this episode are used under the principles of Fair Use for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, scholarship, and historical reporting. All rights remain the property of their respective copyright holders.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Missing Veil Files 010 | Jennifer Kesse: The Woman Who Vanished Without a Trace
Send us Fan MailOn the morning of January 24, 2006, twenty-four-year-old Jennifer Kesse left her Orlando condominium for work.She never arrived.Two days later, her black Chevrolet Malibu was discovered abandoned less than two miles from her home. Security cameras captured the only known person connected to her disappearance but in one of the most haunting twists in true crime history, every image of the individual's face was perfectly hidden behind a fence post.Nearly twenty years later, Jennifer's disappearance remains one of America's most baffling unsolved missing person cases. Yet her family has never stopped searching. Today, investigators with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement continue pursuing new leads using advanced DNA testing, artificial intelligence, and modern forensic technology in hopes of finally discovering what happened. In this episode of Missing Veil Files, we examine Jennifer's final known movements, the abandoned vehicle, the infamous surveillance footage, the investigation, the leading theories, and the unwavering determination of a family that refuses to give up hope.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jennifer Joyce Kesse, please contact your local FBI office or submit a tip through the FBI.Someone knows what happened.🎙 Missing Veil Files is a special series from the hosts of Veil of Echoes, dedicated to keeping the names of missing people alive and bringing continued awareness to cases that remain unsolved.Follow Veil of Echoes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veilofechoespodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veilofechoespodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veilofechoespodcastEmail: [email protected]🎙 Show NotesCase Timeline Jennifer returns home from a vacation in Saint Croix. Last known phone conversations with her father and boyfriend. Jennifer leaves for work on January 24, 2006. She never arrives. Jennifer's vehicle is discovered abandoned. The infamous surveillance footage. The investigation. Leading theories. New developments from FDLE. Jennifer's family's continued search for answers. Sources FBI – Jennifer Joyce Kesse Missing Person Poster Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Orlando Police Department (Historical Case Information) Spectrum News 13 — The Good, the Painful, the Hopeful: 20 Years Without Jennifer Kesse (Curtis McCloud, January 24, 2026) National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Interviews with Drew and Joyce Kesse Public investigative records released to the Kesse family News coverage from WFTV, WKMG, FOX 35 Orlando, and other Central Florida reporting FBI surveillance stills and investigative releases 🎵 Original MusicThe original score and theme music featured throughout Missing Veil Files was composed by Dave D'Addario, whose cinematic compositions help bring these stories to life.Follow Dave on Instagram: @davedaddario✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Episode 70: The Goatman | Maryland's Most Terrifying Cryptid
Send us Fan MailDeep within the forests of Prince George's County, Maryland, a chilling legend has refused to die.For decades, locals have whispered about a creature lurking near Fletchertown Road—a towering figure with the body of a man, the head of a goat, glowing red eyes, and an eerie scream echoing through the darkness.Was the Goatman the result of a horrifying scientific experiment gone wrong? A grieving hermit driven to madness? Or simply an urban legend fueled by fear, folklore, and generations of eyewitness accounts?In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we travel to Bowie, Maryland, to investigate one of America's most infamous cryptid legends. We examine the history behind the Goatman, the tragic death of a family dog named Ginger that intensified local panic, the mysterious sightings that continue to this day, and the theories that have kept this terrifying legend alive for more than half a century.Monster...Myth...Or something still waiting in the woods?In This EpisodeThe legend of the GoatmanBowie, MarylandFletchertown RoadPrince George's County folkloreThe death of GingerThe Dr. Stephen Fletcher theoryBeltsville Agricultural Research CenterThe Hermit theoryThe Goat Herder legendReported Goatman sightingsGoatman in popular cultureSeparating folklore from factSourcesMaryland Folklife Archives – George Lizama Folklore Project (1971)Prince George's County News archivesThe Washington Post archivesUniversity of Maryland folklore resourcesU.S. Ghost Adventures – The Goatman of Fletchertown Road"What is the Goatman?" YouTube documentary uploaded by crashreboot (July 22, 2007). Witness interview excerpts and documentary footage referenced under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational discussion.Some audio excerpts used in this episode are presented under the principles of fair use for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and historical discussion. All rights remain with their respective owners.Have you ever experienced something you couldn't explain?A strange encounter.A paranormal experience.A true crime story.Or an event that has stayed with you for years.Send your story to us for a future installment of Echoes From The Veil:📧 [email protected] Veil of Echoes on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts.⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and written review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us continue sharing these stories and reach listeners around the world.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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J.D. Barker Interview | New York Times Bestselling Author of Something I Keep Upstairs
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of Veil of Echoes, we sit down with New York Times and international bestselling author J.D. Barker to discuss his latest novel, Something I Keep Upstairs.From psychological suspense and atmospheric horror to real-world inspiration, we explore the power of place, memory, and the kinds of stories that linger long after the final page. We also discuss the inspiration behind the novel, the role of dread in storytelling, and J.D.'s upcoming projects including The First Scarlet Door.And in true Veil of Echoes fashion, a storm rolled in just as the interview began.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━FEATURED GUESTJ.D. BarkerNew York Times & International Bestselling AuthorFind J.D.'s books, upcoming releases, and more:🌐 https://jdbarker.com━━━━━━━━━━━━━━IN THIS EPISODE• The origins of J.D. Barker's storytelling career• Why psychological horror stays with us• Building atmosphere through restraint and dread• Real locations that inspire fiction• Something I Keep Upstairs• The First Scarlet Door• The connection between place, memory, and fear━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT VEIL OF ECHOESVeil of Echoes is a cinematic true crime and paranormal podcast exploring the stories that continue to echo long after they should be over.📧 [email protected]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━MUSIC CREDITSOriginal music featured in this episode by Dave Daddario.Find Dave's work here:▶️ YouTube: @davedaddarioWe are incredibly grateful for Dave's continued work creating the immersive soundscapes that help bring Veil of Echoes to life.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━COMING THIS FRIDAYWe travel to Maine's legendary Wood Island Life Saving Station to explore its history, hauntings, and the paranormal legends that helped inspire There's Something I Keep Upstairs.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 69 | The Haunting of Wood Island Life Saving Station: Ghosts, Shipwrecks & the Unsolved Mystery of 1972
Send us Fan MailWood Island looks like something from a postcard.Just off the coast of southern Maine, near the New Hampshire border, sits a historic Life Saving Station surrounded by blue Atlantic waters and centuries of maritime history.But beneath that beauty lies a much darker story.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the haunting history of Wood Island and the station that has stood watch over Portsmouth Harbor for more than a century. From Yellow Fever quarantine hospitals and Spanish-American War prisoners to deadly storms, shipwreck rescues, and reports of unexplained paranormal activity, Wood Island's past is filled with tragedy and mystery.We'll examine the legend of the mysterious Girl on the Shore, the chilling reports of footsteps and voices inside the station, and one of the island's strangest unsolved mysteries, the discovery of two unidentified sets of human remains in 1972, a case that remains unresolved decades later.Special thanks to bestselling author J.D. Barker for sharing his research and experiences connected to Wood Island, which helped inspire this episode.Is Wood Island truly haunted?Or is its tragic history simply impossible to forget?Listen and decide for yourself.🌊 In This Episode✔️ The history of Wood Island ✔️ Yellow Fever quarantine patients ✔️ Spanish-American War prisoners ✔️ The 1908 Wood Island Life Saving Station ✔️ Maritime rescues and heroic surfmen ✔️ The 1896 murder-suicide ✔️ The legend of the Girl on the Shore ✔️ Paranormal reports and hauntings ✔️ The 1972 unidentified skeletal remains mystery ✔️ J.D. Barker's connection to Wood Island ✔️ The restoration of the historic station🔗 Sources Interview with J.D. Barker Something I Keep Upstairs by J.D. Barker Wood Island Life Saving Station Association Historical records from the Town of Kittery, Maine U.S. Life Saving Service historical archives U.S. Coast Guard historical archives Portsmouth Harbor maritime history resources Newspaper and historical accounts relating to Wood Island Public reporting regarding the 1972 unidentified remains discovery 📧 Share Your StoryHave a paranormal encounter, unexplained experience, true crime connection, or strange story you'd like featured on Echoes From The Veil?📩 [email protected]✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Missing Veil Files | Case File 009: What Happened to Kyron Horman?
Send us Fan MailOn the morning of June 4, 2010, seven-year-old Kyron Horman proudly arrived at Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, to participate in his school's science fair.He posed for photographs.He showed off his project.And then he vanished.What should have been an ordinary school day became one of the most baffling missing child cases in American history. Despite one of the largest search efforts ever conducted in Oregon, thousands of tips, FBI involvement, and years of investigation, Kyron has never been found.In this episode of Missing Veil Files, we examine the timeline of Kyron's final known movements, the massive search that followed, the scrutiny surrounding those closest to him, and the theories that continue to surround his disappearance more than sixteen years later.Someone knows what happened.The question is whether they will ever come forward.📁 SHOW NOTESCase File: 009Name: Kyron Richard HormanAge at Disappearance: 7Date Missing: June 4, 2010Location: Skyline Elementary School, Portland, OregonStatus: MissingTopics Covered• Kyron's early life and family background • The Skyline Elementary School science fair • The final confirmed sighting of Kyron • The largest criminal investigation in Oregon history • The search efforts surrounding Skyline Elementary and Sauvie Island • Terri Horman's timeline and public scrutiny • The murder-for-hire allegation involving Kaine Horman • DeDe Spicher's involvement in the investigation • Civil litigation filed by Desiree Young • Ongoing theories and unanswered questions • Where the case stands todayIf You Have InformationAnyone with information regarding the disappearance of Kyron Horman is encouraged to contact the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Sources• Multnomah County Sheriff's Office • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) • Oregon Department of Justice • KGW News Portland • KATU News Portland • The Oregonian • CBS News • NBC News • ABC News • Dr. Phil Interview with Terri Horman (2016) • Court filings related to Young v. Horman • Publicly available law enforcement statements and press conferencesMusic CreditsOriginal music provided by Dave DAddario.YouTube: @davedaddarioMissing Veil FilesMissing Veil Files is a special series from Veil of Echoes dedicated to sharing the stories of missing persons, keeping their names alive, and supporting the families who continue searching for answers.If there is a case you believe deserves to be featured, contact us at:📧 [email protected]✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 68: Columbine High School Part 3: The Aftermath | We Are Columbine
Send us Fan MailIn the final chapter of our Columbine series, we explore what happened after the gunfire stopped.As first responders cautiously entered the school, survivors remained trapped inside classrooms, parents desperately searched for answers, and the nation watched in horror as events unfolded live on television.We examine the rescue of Patrick Ireland, remembered by many as "The Boy in the Window," the heroic actions and tragic death of teacher Dave Sanders, the victims whose lives were stolen on April 20, 1999, and the lasting impact Columbine left on America.We also explore the myths, misconceptions, and unanswered questions that followed the tragedy, as well as how the Columbine community found the strength to move forward under a message that would become a symbol of resilience:We Are Columbine.This episode contains discussions of mass violence, murder, suicide, trauma, and the deaths of minors. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Echoes From the VeilHave a paranormal experience, true crime encounter, near-death experience, stalking encounter, or unexplained story?Send it to:📧 [email protected] story may be featured in a future installment of Echoes From the Veil.Monthly Listener GiveawaysCongratulations to our first giveaway winners:🔮 Jenna🔮 RhondaAdditional giveaways are coming soon, including:• Veil of Echoes Collector Tarot Cards• Candles• Crystals• Wax-Sealed Letters• Exclusive Veil of Echoes CollectiblesMusic & Sound DesignOriginal music, theme music, trailer music, and sound design by Dave Daddario.🎵 YouTube: youtube.com/@davedaddarioAudio Used• Historical news coverage of the Columbine High School massacre• Columbine-related emergency dispatch audio• Patti Nielson 911 call excerpts• Patrick Ireland rescue news coverage excerpts• Historical news audio used for commentary, educational, and documentary purposes• Original music and sound design by Dave Daddario• Additional editing, production, and sound design by Veil of EchoesSources• Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Columbine Report• FBI Columbine Investigation Files• Columbine by Dave Cullen• Walking in Daniel's Shoes by Tom Mauser• Survivor and Witness Testimony Archives• CNN Columbine Coverage Archive• Denver Post Columbine Archive• History Channel Columbine Resources• Columbine Memorial Foundation Resources• National Center for Victims of Crime ResourcesNext EpisodeThe Wood Island Life Saving StationA remote rescue station off the coast of Maine.A history filled with tragedy.And a haunting that would later inspire bestselling author J.D. Barker's novel, There's Something I Keep Upstairs.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Episode 67: The Smurl Family Haunting | The True Story Behind The Conjuring: Last Rites
Send us Fan MailFor more than a decade, the Smurl family claimed they shared their Pennsylvania home with something terrifying.What began as unexplained noises, foul odors, and strange disturbances would eventually escalate into one of the most controversial haunting cases in American history. The family reported shadowy figures, violent attacks, unexplained scratches, and encounters with an unseen presence that seemed determined to drive them from their home.As the activity intensified, the Smurls sought help from renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who concluded that multiple spirits—and a powerful demonic entity—were responsible for the haunting.But were the Smurls truly experiencing a demonic infestation, or was there another explanation behind the events that unfolded on Chase Street?In this episode, we explore the complete history of the Smurl haunting, the Warrens' investigation, the reported exorcisms, and the debate that continues to divide believers and skeptics decades later.This is the real story that helped inspire The Conjuring: Last Rites.────────────────────🎙️ EPISODE CONTENTS• The Smurl family's move to West Pittston, Pennsylvania• Strange noises, odors, and unexplained activity• The alleged attacks and escalating hauntings• Ed and Lorraine Warren's investigation• The infamous mirror message• Reported exorcisms and church involvement• Skeptics vs. believers• The lasting legacy of one of America's most debated hauntings────────────────────🌫️ ECHOES FROM THE VEILHave a paranormal experience, unexplained encounter, true crime experience, or strange story you'd like to share?Email us at:[email protected] story may be featured in a future episode of Echoes From The Veil.────────────────────📱 FOLLOW VEIL OF ECHOESInstagram:@veilofechoespodcastTikTok:@veilofechoespodcastFacebook:Veil of Echoes Podcast────────────────────🎁 MONTHLY GIVEAWAYSWant a chance to win exclusive Veil of Echoes merchandise, collector tarot cards, crystals, candles, and other haunting surprises?Follow us on social media to learn how to enter our monthly giveaways.────────────────────⚠️ DISCLAIMERThis episode discusses alleged paranormal experiences and claims. Portions of this episode include historical reporting, witness testimony, and reported paranormal accounts that remain debated and unverified.────────────────────🎵 MUSIC & AUDIO CREDITSOriginal music featured in this episode was composed by Dave DAddario and created exclusively for Veil of Echoes and Missing Veil Files.Listen to more of Dave's work:YouTube: @davedaddarioThis episode also contains brief excerpts of historical news broadcasts and publicly available interviews featuring members of the Smurl family, Ed Warren, and Lorraine Warren. These clips are used for commentary, criticism, education, and discussion purposes.────────────────────📚 SOURCESThe Haunted (1986)By Robert Curran, Jack Smurl, Janet Smurl, Ed Warren, and Lorraine WarrenHistorical newspaper archives and contemporary reportingInterviews with Jack Smurl and Janet SmurlInterviews with Ed Warren and Lorraine WarrenThe Haunted (1991 Television Film)Research from paranormal investigators, clergy statements, and skeptical analyses of the Smurl caseAdditional historical and investigative sources examining the Smurl haunting and its lasting cultural impact────────────────────🎙️ Veil of EchoesA cinematic true crime and paranormal podcast.Because some stories refuse to stay buried.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 66 - Columbine Part 2: The Library | Inside the Deadliest Room at Columbine High School
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of our Columbine series, we step inside the library at Columbine High School, the deadliest location during the April 20, 1999 attack.As students hid beneath tables and computer desks, librarian Patti Nielson remained on the phone with 911 while chaos unfolded around her. We examine the events inside the library, the stories of the victims and survivors, the heroism of teacher Dave Sanders, and the terrifying moments that forever changed American history.This episode contains discussions of mass violence, murder, trauma, suicide, and graphic emotional content involving minors. Listener discretion is advised.In our next and final installment, we'll explore the aftermath of Columbine, the survivors, the media frenzy, the myths and misconceptions surrounding the case, and the lasting impact of April 20, 1999.Echoes From the VeilHave a paranormal encounter, true crime experience, near-death experience, stalking encounter, or unexplained story?Send your story to:📧 [email protected] story may be featured in a future installment of Echoes From the Veil.Monthly Listener GiveawaysOur monthly listener giveaways begin this month and include:🔮 Tarot Cards 🕯️ Candles ✨ Crystals 📜 Wax-Sealed Letters 👁️ Veil of Echoes CollectiblesFollow us on social media for details and future giveaway announcements.Audio UsedColumbine-related 911 dispatch audioPatti Nielson 911 call excerptsHistorical news audio used for commentary and educational purposesOriginal music and sound design by Dave DaddarioAdditional editing, production, and sound design by Veil of EchoesMusic & Sound DesignOriginal music, theme music, trailer music, and sound design by Dave Daddario.🎵 YouTube: youtube.com/@davedaddarioSources Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Columbine Report Columbine by Dave Cullen FBI Columbine Documents Columbine Review Commission Materials Survivor Testimony and Witness Statements CNN Archive Coverage History Channel Archives Denver Post Columbine Coverage ✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Episode 46 - The Survival of Alison Botha: Refusing to Be Erased
Send us Fan MailOn December 18, 1994, Alison Botha parked in her driveway like she had done so many times before.She had no idea what was waiting behind her.Kidnapped. Brutally attacked. Left for dead on a deserted road outside Port Elizabeth, South Africa — her throat cut, her body nearly destroyed — Alison did the unthinkable.She survived.In this episode, we examine one of the most extraordinary survival stories ever recorded. From the attack and investigation to the controversial parole of her attackers decades later, we explore not just the crime — but the resilience that followed.This is not a story about how she died.It’s a story about how she lived.🎧 Episode XLVI — Out Now.If this episode moved you, please consider leaving a rating or written review on Apple or Spotify. It helps independent shows like ours continue telling stories that matter.📚 SHOW NOTES / SOURCESAlison (2016 Documentary Film)Court records and sentencing reports (South Africa, 1995)News24 (South Africa) – Coverage of 2023 parole decisionBBC News – Reporting on parole and public responseExpress UK – “Woman forced to carry her own intestines…” (2023 coverage)Public statements from Alison Botha (Facebook post regarding parole decision)South African Department of Correctional Services updates✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 22 - The Murdaugh Murders: Part I — Echoes of a Dynasty
Send us Fan MailThis is Part I of our two-part deep dive into one of the most haunting and explosive cases in modern true crime: the Murdaugh Murders.Tonight, we walk the long shadow of the Lowcountry… through privilege, generational power, unanswered tragedies, and the storm that had been brewing long before June 7th, 2021.In this episode we cover:• The Murdaugh legacy and influence over the Lowcountry • The death of Stephen Smith • The death of Gloria Satterfield • Paul Murdaugh’s escalating behavior • The 2019 boat crash that killed Mallory Beach • The tension building within the family • The timeline leading up to the murders of Maggie and Paul • A cinematic POV from Moselle itself • And the moment everything changed…Part I ends at the kennels on the night of June 7th — and next Monday, Part II will take you inside the aftermath, the investigation, the unraveling of Alex Murdaugh, and the case that shocked the nation.If you enjoy this episode, please follow, rate, and review Veil of Echoes — it helps our independent podcast reach more listeners. 🖤📚 SHOW NOTES / SEGMENT GUIDE00:00 – Opening Hook (POV: Moselle) 04:00 – Intro + Content Warning 06:00 – The Murdaugh Legacy 14:00 – The 2019 Boat Crash 32:00 – Stephen Smith & Gloria Satterfield 50:00 – Mounting Pressure 57:00 – June 7th, 2021 (The Kennels) 1:13:00 – Cliffhanger Into Part II 1:14:00 – Outro + Black Monk teaser📎 SOURCES USEDDocumentaries / Series: • Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal (Netflix) • The Murdaugh Murders (Investigation Discovery / ID Channel) • Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty (HBO Max) • 48 Hours – The Strange Case of Stephen Smith (CBS) • Dateline NBC – The Murdaugh MurdersArticles & Investigative Reports: • CNN: “Timeline: The Murdaugh Murders and the Investigation” • New York Times: “The Murdaugh Murder Mystery” • NBC News: “Alex Murdaugh lied about dogs causing longtime housekeeper’s fatal fall” • FITSNews Investigative Timelines (Stephen Smith, Gloria Satterfield, Mallory Beach) • Greenville News: “What Happened the Night of the Boat Crash?” • The State: “New Details in the Murdaugh Murders Investigation” • Court transcripts from State v. Richard Alex Murdaugh (2023) • SLED case updates (2021–2023)Legal Documents: • Mallory Beach wrongful death lawsuit filings • Gloria Satterfield estate settlement documents • Autopsy / coroner findings for Stephen Smith • Testimony from witnesses in the 2019 boat crash investigation✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 24 - The Murdaugh Murders: Part Two — When Truth Takes the Stand
Send us Fan MailThe truth doesn’t stay buried forever. In Part 2 of our Murdaugh Murders series, we follow the unraveling of Alex Murdaugh’s alibi, the explosive kennel video, the shifting timelines, and the trial moments that sealed his fate. From the lies he confessed to on the stand, to the theories that still haunt the Lowcountry, this episode dives deeper into the chaos, the contradictions, and the verdict that shattered a century-old dynasty.We examine the autopsies, forensics, missing evidence, the “egg juror” controversy, Alex’s upcoming 2026 appeal, and the heartbreaking fallout left behind. And before we close, we honor the lives at the heart of this tragedy: Maggie, Paul, Mallory, Gloria, and Stephen.This is where truth meets consequence.📝 SHOW NOTESIn Part Two, we explore:• The timeline breakdown & where Alex’s alibi collapsed • The kennel video and how it changed everything • Autopsy findings for Maggie and Paul • Digital forensics: phones, steps, and OnStar data • Alex’s testimony — what he admitted, what shifted, what shattered • The “good liar” moment & courtroom reactions • The defense strategy and why it struggled • Juror insights from deliberations • Theories suggesting Alex didn’t act alone • Juror 785’s perspective & book discussion • The “egg juror” controversy and its impact • Alex’s February 2026 appeal • The emotional aftermath for Buster • Tribute to Maggie, Paul, Mallory, Gloria, and StephenPLUS: A chilling teaser for Friday’s paranormal episode — The Enfield Poltergeist.📚 SOURCES & REFERENCES• South Carolina v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh — full trial testimony • Prosecution and Defense Exhibits (timelines, phone data, OnStar records) • Autopsy reports & Dr. Ellen Riemer’s forensic testimony • Judge Clifton Newman’s sentencing statements • FITSNews coverage of the Murdaugh trial • Crime & Cask / Myra Catherine Crosby — Because Enough Is Enough: How Juror 785 Was Wrongly Removed From the Alex Murdaugh Jury • Law & Crime Network — livestream analysis and expert commentary • CNN, CBS, ABC trial reporting archives • Court filings regarding the “egg juror” appeal objection • South Carolina Supreme Court schedule for Alex Murdaugh’s 2026 appeal • Interviews and public statements from jurors post-verdict✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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The Midwest Mystic — A Conversation with Joe Diamond
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when psychology, perception, intuition… and the unexplained begin to blur together?In this special bonus episode of Veil of Echoes, we sit down with world record-holding mentalist and performer Joe Diamond — also known as The Midwest Mystic — for one of the most fascinating conversations we’ve had yet.What started as a discussion about mentalism, observation, and human behavior quickly turned into moments we genuinely still can’t explain… including a moment where Joe somehow guessed a PIN code being thought of in real time.Throughout the episode, we explore:• Mentalism and psychological illusion• The power of perception and suggestion• Reading people and body language• Performing live at haunted locations• Maxwell Mansion and paranormal experiences• The psychology behind belief and skepticism• And the moments that left us completely speechlessWhether you believe it’s psychology, intuition, something paranormal… or something in between — this is an episode you’ll want to experience for yourself.Follow Joe Diamond:Instagram/TikTok: @joediamondliveWebsite: joediamondlive.com🎙 Veil of Echoes is a cinematic true crime & paranormal podcast where the stories buried in history… never really leave.Follow us:Instagram/TikTok: @veilofechoespodcastSHOW NOTESGuest:Joe Diamond — The Midwest MysticInstagram/TikTok: @joediamondliveWebsite: joediamondlive.comFollow Veil of Echoes:Instagram/TikTok: @veilofechoespodcastNew episodes weekly:• True Crime Mondays• Paranormal Fridays• Missing Veil Files every other Saturday🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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NEW Official Trailer | Welcome to Veil of Echoes
Send us Fan MailStep into the unknown with Veil of Echoes — a cinematic true crime and paranormal podcast where chilling cases, haunted histories, disappearances, and the unexplained collide.Hosted by Bria, Zach, and Lyndsay, each episode blends immersive storytelling, atmospheric sound design, and haunting narration to explore the stories that refuse to stay buried.From infamous crimes and missing persons cases to paranormal encounters and eerie legends, Veil of Echoes pulls you beyond the headlines and deep into the darkness surrounding each story.New true crime episodes every Monday.Paranormal episodes every Friday.Missing Veil Files released every other Saturday.The question is never just what happened…It’s what echoes remain. 👁️✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 65 - The Greenbrier Ghost | The Spirit That Helped Solve Her Own Murder
Send us Fan MailIn 1897, a young woman named Zona Heaster Shue was found dead inside her West Virginia home. Her death was quickly ruled natural… and her body was buried before anyone questioned what really happened.But her mother refused to believe the official story.Days after the funeral, Mary Jane Heaster claimed Zona’s spirit began appearing beside her bed at night — revealing horrifying details about her death and accusing her husband, Edward Shue, of murder.What followed would become one of the strangest cases in American history.A broken neck hidden beneath a scarf. An exhumation that changed everything. And the only known murder trial where testimony involving a ghost helped lead to a conviction.Was the Greenbrier Ghost truly a spirit seeking justice from beyond the grave… or was this a grieving mother uncovering clues everyone else missed?Tonight, we step into one of Appalachia’s most infamous paranormal legends.👻 Welcome to Veil of Echoes.—🎧 FOLLOW VEIL OF ECHOES TikTok: @veilofechoespodcast Instagram: @veilofechoespodcast Facebook: Veil of Echoes Podcast📩 SHARE YOUR STORIES Have a paranormal experience, unsettling encounter, stalking story, or true crime experience you’ve lived through yourself?Send your stories to: [email protected] story may be featured in our upcoming listener series: Echoes from the Veil☀️ LIGHT IN THE VEIL We’re also launching a new community segment called Light in the Veil — where listeners can send us photos/videos of their pets, collections, cozy spaces, hobbies, or anything that brings light and happiness into their lives. 🖤—🎙️ CASE SOURCES / REFERENCES Historical accounts of the Greenbrier Ghost case Greenbrier County historical archives West Virginia state historical marker records Contemporary newspaper reports from 1897 The Greenbrier Independent archives West Virginia folklore documentation Testimony and autopsy findings surrounding the death of Zona Heaster Shue —⚠️ DISCLAIMER This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, murder, and disturbing death-related content. Listener discretion is advised.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Missing Veil Files | Case File 008 — Andrew Gosden: The One-Way Ticket
Send us Fan MailOn the morning of September 14th, 2007, fourteen-year-old Andrew Gosden left his home in Doncaster, England, dressed for school like any other day.But instead of attending class, Andrew withdrew nearly all the money from his bank account, returned home to change clothes, and purchased a one-way train ticket to London.Hours later, CCTV captured him walking calmly out of King’s Cross Station.He has never been seen again.In this episode of Missing Veil Files, we examine the haunting disappearance of Andrew Gosden — the gifted teenager whose trail ended in one of the busiest cities in the world. From the mysterious one-way ticket… to the missing CCTV footage… to the theories that continue to surround his case nearly two decades later, this is one of the United Kingdom’s most unsettling unsolved disappearances.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Andrew Gosden, please contact South Yorkshire Police or Missing People UK.🎙 Hosted by: Bria, Zach, and Lyndsay🕯️ Missing Veil Files is a series by Veil of Echoes — created to keep names spoken when the world grows quiet.Follow Veil of Echoes: Instagram: @veilofechoespodcast TikTok: @veilofechoespodcast Facebook: Veil of Echoes Podcast📩 Case submissions / listener stories: [email protected] / Show NotesSources used for this episode include: Missing People UK South Yorkshire Police BBC News The Times UK The Independent Wikipedia research overview and timeline compilation Public interviews and statements from the Gosden family If you enjoyed this episode, leaving a rating or written review helps Veil of Echoes continue reaching new listeners around the world.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 64: Columbine Part 1: Inside the Deadliest School Shooting in America
Send us Fan MailOn April 20th, 1999, what began as a normal Tuesday morning at Columbine High School became one of the deadliest school shootings in American history.But before the first shots were fired… there were warning signs.In Part One of this multi-part series, we explore the months leading up to the Columbine massacre including the journals, threats, homemade explosives, Basement Tapes, failed cafeteria bombs, and the terrifying moments when students first realized something was horribly wrong.Through immersive narration, real audio, and survivor-focused storytelling, we step back into the final normal moments before Columbine changed America forever.⚠️ This episode contains discussions of school violence, murder, suicide, and trauma involving minors. Listener discretion is strongly advised.🕯️ ECHOES FROM THE VEILWe’re officially accepting submissions for our upcoming listener series:Echoes from the VeilHave you experienced something paranormal, unexplained, or unsettling that’s stayed with you?Send your true stories to: 📧 [email protected] message us on TikTok and Instagram.🎁 MONTHLY LISTENER GIVEAWAYSBeginning at the end of this month, we’ll be launching our monthly listener giveaways featuring: Tarot cards Crystals Wax-sealed letters VOE-inspired artifacts And more To enter: Leave a rating or written review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, screenshot it, and send it to us.We’re also still deciding on an official name for our listeners, so send us your ideas!🌫️ NEXT EPISODEIn Part Two: We enter the library.The room where terrified students hid beneath tables while Patti Nielson’s 911 call captured the horror unfolding in real time.And this Friday on Veil of Echoes:The Greenbrier GhostA story that should not have been possible.🎧 AUDIO USED Publicly available 911 audio Publicly available media audio/commentary Ambient cinematic sound design created for this episode 📚 SOURCES FBI Columbine Files Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Columbine Reports Columbine by Dave Cullen A Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold CNN archival coverage History Channel archives Time Magazine archives Publicly available court and investigation records Publicly available survivor interviews and news footage ✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 63: The Mothman - Terror in Point Pleasant
Send us Fan MailIn November of 1966, a small town in West Virginia became the center of one of the most infamous paranormal legends in American history.Witnesses described a towering winged figure with glowing red eyes lurking near the abandoned TNT area outside Point Pleasant. Some believed it was a bird. Others believed it was something far more sinister.But after the devastating collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967 claimed the lives of 46 people, the sightings took on a darker meaning. Many began to wonder if the creature wasn’t just being seen…but warning them.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the original sightings, eyewitness encounters, theories surrounding the creature, the connection to the Silver Bridge disaster, and why the legend of the Mothman continues to haunt people nearly sixty years later.Was it folklore? Mass hysteria? A misidentified animal?Or something watching from the darkness long before tragedy struck?🎧 Listener discretion is advised.SHOW NOTESSources The Point Pleasant Register archives “The Mothman Prophecies” by John Keel Smithsonian Magazine History.com West Virginia Encyclopedia Small Town Monsters documentaries WOWK 13 News coverage Interviews and eyewitness accounts from Point Pleasant witnesses Audio Credits WOWK 13 News segment covering the Mothman Festival Eyewitness interview clip featuring Faye DeWitt Leport recounting her childhood Mothman encounter Follow Veil of EchoesInstagram: @veilofechoespodcast TikTok: @veilofechoespodcast Facebook: Veil of Echoes Podcast📩 Submit your paranormal experiences or listener stories: [email protected]🎁 Our first monthly giveaway winners and official listener name reveal will be announced at the end of May.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 62: Herb Baumeister - The Horror of Fox Hollow Farm
Send us Fan MailWhat looked like a quiet family home hidden in the woods of Indiana would eventually become one of the most disturbing crime scenes in modern true crime history.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the horrifying case of Herb Baumeister — the successful businessman and family man who became the prime suspect in the murders of multiple men connected to Indianapolis’ gay bar scene during the 1980s and 1990s.From the eerie halls of Fox Hollow Farm and its unsettling mannequins… to the discovery of thousands of human bone fragments buried across the property… this is a story filled with unanswered questions, missing victims, and a darkness that may stretch far beyond one house.Was Herb Baumeister also responsible for the infamous I-70 Strangler killings?Tonight, we examine the evidence, the victims, the investigation, and the silence he left behind.🕯️ This episode is dedicated to the victims and families still waiting for answers.🎙️ Listener requested episode by Morbid Jenn.📝 SHOW NOTESIn the early 1990s, investigators in Indiana began noticing a chilling pattern: young men disappearing after visiting gay bars in the Indianapolis area.That investigation would eventually lead authorities to Fox Hollow Farm — the sprawling property owned by businessman Herb Baumeister — where investigators uncovered thousands of human bone fragments hidden throughout the woods.In this episode, we cover: Herb Baumeister’s background and early warning signs His double life and connection to Indianapolis gay bars The survivor encounter that helped identify him The suspected link to the I-70 Strangler murders The horrifying discoveries at Fox Hollow Farm The victims identified through DNA and forensic genealogy Baumeister’s flight to Canada and death The unanswered questions that remain today This episode contains discussions of violence, homicide, missing persons, and human remains. Listener discretion is advised.🎧 Audio CreditsThis episode includes a brief investigative audio clip featuring commentary from a private investigator discussing the survivor encounter connected to the Herb Baumeister case.🕯️ Victims Mentioned John Lee “Johnny” Bayer Jeffrey Allen Jones Richard Douglas Hamilton Jr. Allen Lee Livingston Daniel Thomas Halloran Steven Spurlin Hale Allen Wayne Broussard Roger Allen Goodlet Michael Frederick Keirn Manuel Resendez Jerry Williams-Comer (possible additional victim) 📚 Sources Hamilton County Coroner’s Office Indianapolis Star archives AP News reporting on Fox Hollow Farm investigations Historical reporting from WTHR Indianapolis FBI ViCAP references related to I-70 Strangler investigations Interviews and investigative commentary regarding survivor Tony Harris Public records and historical case reporting 🌫️ Follow Veil of Echoes🎙️ TikTok: @veilofechoespodcast 📸 Instagram: @veilofechoespodcast 📧 Email: [email protected] a rating & written review to enter our monthly giveaways starting May 2026 🖤✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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The Dark Origins of Nursery Rhymes | Special Mini Episode
Send us Fan MailSome nursery rhymes were never as innocent as they sounded.In this special surprise mini episode of Veil of Echoes, we step into the unsettling history and darker interpretations behind some of the world’s most recognizable childhood songs.From plague theories tied to Ring Around the Rosie…to the disturbing imagery hidden inside Rock-a-Bye Baby…to the violent undertones of Three Blind Mice…we explore how these rhymes became connected to disease, punishment, fear, political unrest, and death.And maybe the strangest part of all…is realizing we sang them as children without ever questioning what they meant.⚠️ Disclaimer:Many nursery rhyme origins are heavily debated by historians, and some interpretations discussed in this episode may be more folklore or urban legend than proven historical fact. This episode explores the stories, theories, and darker cultural interpretations that have followed these rhymes through generations.🎧 Follow Veil of Echoes for more cinematic true crime and paranormal storytelling.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🕯️ FOLLOW VEIL OF ECHOESInstagram: @veilofechoespodcastTikTok: @veilofechoespodcast📩 Listener Stories & Case Suggestions:[email protected]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📚 SOURCESBBC Culture — The Dark Side of Nursery RhymesHistory.com — Black Death History & Cultural ImpactBritannica — Mary I of England (“Bloody Mary”)Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes by Iona and Peter OpieMental Floss — The Origins of Popular Nursery RhymesSmithsonian Magazine — Folklore & Nursery Rhyme HistoryNational Geographic — Black Plague Historical ContextVarious historical folklore archives and nursery rhyme collections✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Missing Veil Files | Case File 007: Leah Roberts — The Wreck in the Woods
Send us Fan MailLeah Roberts went missing after leaving North Carolina on a cross-country journey in March of 2000.Days later, her vehicle was found wrecked deep in the woods of Washington State — hidden off a remote logging road.At first, it appeared to be a crash.But the scene didn’t make sense.There were no clear signs of a fatal injury. No explanation for how the vehicle came to rest where it was found. And evidence that raised a chilling possibility — that the crash may not have been an accident at all.Leah had been searching for something.A new beginning. A different life. A sense of direction after unimaginable loss.But somewhere between leaving home… and that quiet stretch of forest — her story stopped.More than two decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved.🎧 This is Missing Veil Files — Case File 007.📌 SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we examine the disappearance of Leah Roberts, a 23-year-old woman who vanished during a solo cross-country trip in March 2000.We walk through: Leah’s background and the personal losses that shaped her journey Her sudden decision to leave North Carolina without a clear destination Verified timeline details, including travel receipts and sightings The discovery of her abandoned Jeep Cherokee in Whatcom County, Washington Investigative findings that suggest the crash scene may have been staged Witness accounts and the unidentified individual reportedly seen with Leah prior to her disappearance Theories surrounding her case, including foul play and voluntary disappearance Where the case stands today Leah Roberts has never been found. Her case remains open and unsolved.If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.🔎 SOURCES Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Charley Project — Leah Roberts Disappeared (Investigation Discovery) News archives and public records related to the case✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 61: The Min Min Lights — Australia’s Most Unexplained Phenomenon
Send us Fan MailIn the remote stretches of the Australian outback… people have reported seeing something they can’t explain for over a century.A single light.Floating just above the horizon.Sometimes distant. Sometimes impossibly close. And in many cases… following.Known as the Min Min lights, this phenomenon has been witnessed by travelers, locals, and Indigenous communities long before it was ever documented. Descriptions remain eerily consistent—glowing orbs that move unpredictably, keep pace with moving vehicles, and disappear the moment you try to reach them.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the history, sightings, and theories behind the Min Min lights—from Aboriginal stories and early accounts… to scientific explanations like atmospheric refraction and mirages.But even with decades of investigation…something doesn’t fully add up.Because these lights don’t just appear.They react.They follow.And for those who have seen them…the experience is something they never forget.🎙️ This is a cinematic, immersive experience—best listened to with headphones.🔮 COMING MONDAY: A true crime case that’s very real… Herb Baumeister.Disappearances. A hidden truth. And a discovery that would shock investigators.📂 SHOW NOTES Episode 61: The Min Min Lights Phenomenon primarily reported in remote regions of Australia, particularly Queensland and Channel Country Sightings date back to Indigenous Australian oral histories prior to European colonization Descriptions commonly include hovering lights that may change color and appear to follow witnesses Scientific theories explored include atmospheric refraction (Fata Morgana), bioluminescence, and geophysical phenomena 🎧 Audio used in this episode:“Min Min Lights – Storylines Q150 Digital Story” Produced by the State Library of Queensland (2009) Featuring witness accounts from the Boulia region Funded by the Queensland Government as part of Q150 celebrations📩 Share your story for our upcoming listener series: Echoes from the Veil Email: [email protected] Or message us on TikTok / Instagram / Facebook @veilofechoespodcast🎁 Starting next month: Monthly giveaways, listener polls, trivia, and more ways to get involved.⭐ Support the show: Follow, rate, and review Veil of Echoes on your favorite platform. Send us a screenshot of your review to be entered into our monthly giveaways.🔎 SOURCES State Library of Queensland. Min Min Lights – Storylines Q150 Digital Story (2009) Australian folklore and historical accounts of Min Min lights Scientific discussions on atmospheric refraction and Fata Morgana mirages Regional reports and documented witness accounts from Queensland and surrounding areas ✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 60 - Ted Bundy (Part 4): The Final Confession | Inside the Mind Before the Execution
Send us Fan MailPart Four — The Final ChapterIn the final days before his execution, Ted Bundy began to speak.After years of denial, manipulation, and control—he sat down with investigators, journalists, and profilers in a series of chilling final interviews. But even then, the truth didn’t come easily.In this episode, we step inside Bundy’s last hours: his courtroom performance during the Chi Omega trial the relationship with Elizabeth Kloepfer—and the moment everything changed his final confessions and psychological unraveling the disturbing details he admitted… and the ones he withheld and the morning of January 24, 1989—when it all came to an end Through real audio recordings, firsthand accounts, and immersive storytelling, we examine not just what Bundy said—but how he said it… and why it still matters.Because even at the very end—he was still trying.🎧 This is the final part of our Ted Bundy series.📚 🎙️ SHOW NOTES / SOURCESPrimary Sources:Ted Bundy Final Interview Transcript (Dr. James Dobson, 1989) Courtroom Footage & Trial Transcripts (Florida v. Theodore Bundy, 1979–1980) Judge Edward Cowart Sentencing Statement Secondary Sources & Research:The Stranger Beside Me — Ann RuleThe Only Living Witness — Stephen Michaud & Hugh Aynesworth FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit resources on serial offender psychology Archived news coverage from ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News🎧 AUDIO CLIP CREDITSAudio used in this episode includes excerpts from: Final Interview of Ted Bundy with James Dobson (1989) Courtroom recordings from the Chi Omega Trial (Florida State Archives / public domain recordings) Sentencing remarks by Judge Edward Cowart Archival news audio reporting Bundy’s execution (1989) Interview excerpts featuring Elizabeth Kloepfer via ABC News📌 All audio clips are used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 59 - Bhangarh Fort: India’s Forbidden City After Dark
Send us Fan MailThere’s a place in India where staying after dark isn’t just a warning—…it’s the law.Bhangarh Fort, located in Rajasthan, was once a thriving city built in the 16th century under the Mughal Empire. Designed for royalty and protected by the surrounding Aravalli Hills, it was never meant to fail.But something happened.Some say it was war. Others point to political collapse.And then there’s the story that refuses to disappear—a curse.A princess. A sorcerer. A warning spoken with a final breath.Not long after, the city was abandoned… and never rebuilt.Today, Bhangarh remains one of the most haunted places in the world. Visitors are allowed during the day—but once the sun sets, entry is strictly forbidden by the Archaeological Survey of India.Those who have stayed after dark report whispers, footsteps, and the feeling of being watched.Others refuse to talk about it at all.So what really happened at Bhangarh Fort?And why does a place abandoned centuries ago still carry a rule no one wants to break?🎧 In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we step inside the history, the legend, and the unsettling experiences tied to India’s most infamous haunted location.📚 SHOW NOTES / SOURCES Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) – Bhangarh Fort regulations and site information Rajasthan Tourism – Historical background of Bhangarh Fort “Bhangarh Fort: The Most Haunted Place in India” – Various historical and cultural analyses Atlas Obscura – Bhangarh, Rajasthan BBC Travel – Coverage of Bhangarh and local legend The Times of India – Reports on Bhangarh Fort and public perception Indian historical archives on the Mughal period and regional settlements Local folklore and oral traditions surrounding Princess Ratnavati and the Bhangarh curse ⚠️ Note: Some elements of this episode are based on legend and oral history and are not confirmed historical fact.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 58: Ted Bundy (Part 3) - The Escapes, The Florida Murders, and The Arrest
Send us Fan MailTed Bundy is no longer hiding.In Part 3 of our series, everything changes.After escaping custody not once—but twice—Bundy disappears… and what follows is a rapid and terrifying escalation. The calculated patterns that once defined him begin to unravel, giving way to something far more reckless, far more visible—and far more dangerous.From the Chi Omega sorority house attacks to the abduction of 12-year-old Kimberly Leach, this chapter explores the most chaotic and horrifying period of his crimes.And then—just as quickly as it spirals—it ends.In a late-night traffic stop in Florida, everything catches up to him.But as Bundy is finally taken into custody, his final words hint at something deeper… something darker… and something far from over.🎙️ This is Part 3 of our Ted Bundy series. Part 4—the final chapter—dives into the trial, the confessions, and the execution.🎧 Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains discussion of real-life violence and may not be suitable for all audiences.🖤 SHOW NOTES The timeline of Ted Bundy’s escapes from custody His move to Florida under an alias The Chi Omega sorority house attacks The abduction and murder of Kimberly Leach The escalation and breakdown of his previous patterns His arrest in Pensacola, Florida Evidence recovered at the time of arrest Bundy’s final statement upon capture 🎧 REAL AUDIO USED Archival news coverage discussing the search for Ted Bundy (1978) Courtroom and law enforcement-related audio (where applicable) Historical reporting related to Bundy’s arrest and identification (All audio used for educational and commentary purposes.)📚 SOURCES Ann Rule — The Stranger Beside Me Kevin M. Sullivan — The Bundy Murders Stephen G. Michaud & Hugh Aynesworth — The Only Living Witness FBI Records: Ted Bundy Case Files Court documents and trial records (Florida, 1979–1980) Contemporary news reports from 1978 (Florida & Washington) ✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 57 - Poveglia Island: The World’s Most Haunted Plague Island
Send us Fan MailOff the coast of Venice, Italy lies an island few dare to approach.Poveglia.Once used as a quarantine station during outbreaks of the plague, thousands were sent there—many never to return. Ships were held offshore. The sick were removed. And over time, the island became a place associated with suffering, isolation… and death.But Poveglia’s story didn’t end with the plague.Years later, it was used again—this time as a medical facility, where patients were separated from the outside world. And from that period, a disturbing legend emerged. A doctor. A tower. And a final act that still lingers in the island’s history.Today, Poveglia remains abandoned. Access is restricted. Locals avoid it. And despite attempts to restore it, nothing has ever fully taken hold.So what remains on an island built for isolation?Is it history…or something more?🎧 In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the history, legends, and lingering presence of Poveglia Island—one of the most infamous locations in the world.🕯️ SHOW NOTES Location: Poveglia Island, Venetian Lagoon, Italy Used as a quarantine station beginning in the late 1700s Associated with multiple plague outbreaks, including waves of the Black Death Later used as a medical/psychiatric facility in the early 20th century Subject of ongoing paranormal claims and urban legends Currently abandoned and restricted from public access 🖤 LISTENER STORIESHave a story you can’t explain?Submit your experience for our upcoming series Echoes from the Veil:📩 [email protected] 📱 DM us on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook @Veil of Echoes Podcast🎁 MONTHLY GIVEAWAYSWe’re giving back to our listeners 🖤To enter: Leave a rating or review Take a screenshot Send it to us via email or DM Winners are announced monthly (starting May 2026) and featured on the show.🎧 NEXT EPISODE🔪 Ted Bundy Part 3 — The Final ChapterThe investigation tightens. Mistakes catch up. And for the first time—he loses control.📚 SOURCES Atlas Obscura — Poveglia Plague Island History.com — Black Death Smithsonian Magazine — Historical accounts of plague quarantines Venice Municipal Archives (historical references to quarantine islands) Various historical and cultural analyses of Poveglia Island ✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 56: Ted Bundy - The Escalation (Part 2) | Utah, Survivors, and the Pattern Emerges
Send us Fan MailPart II of our Ted Bundy series follows the moment everything begins to shift.After a string of disappearances in Washington, Bundy leaves for Utah—where the violence doesn’t stop… it escalates.As new victims vanish, patterns begin to emerge. For the first time, someone survives. And for the first time, people start to see him.This episode explores Bundy’s move to Utah, the growing investigation, the bravery of survivor Carol DaRonch, and the mounting suspicion from those closest to him—including Elizabeth Kloepfer.Because by the end of Part II… he’s no longer invisible.🎧 Part III will cover the arrests, escapes, and the final crimes that would make his name known worldwide.📓 SHOW NOTESIn Part II, we examine the escalation of Ted Bundy’s crimes following his move from Washington to Utah in 1974.This episode includes: Bundy’s transition to Utah and enrollment at the University of Utah Continued contact with Elizabeth Kloepfer while living a double life The disappearance and murders of multiple young women, including: Nancy Wilcox Melissa Smith Laura Ann Aime The survival and identification by Carol DaRonch The disappearance of Debra Kent the same night Growing investigative patterns and witness descriptions Elizabeth Kloepfer’s second report to police in 1975 This episode also includes archival audio of Ted Bundy used for contextual and educational purposes.📚 SOURCES Rule, Ann. The Stranger Beside Me Michaud, Stephen G. & Aynesworth, Hugh. The Only Living Witness FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin archives Utah Department of Public Safety records Court records and trial transcripts Newspaper archives (1974–1975 case coverage) 🎧 Audio Source: Archival interview recordings of Ted Bundy (Public domain / educational use, commonly referenced in documentary materials and investigative interviews)✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 55: The Queen Mary — America’s Most Haunted Ship
Send us Fan MailThe RMS Queen Mary was never meant to be a ghost ship.Once a luxury ocean liner… then a wartime vessel known as the “Grey Ghost”… the Queen Mary carried thousands of passengers, soldiers, and stories across the Atlantic.But some believe… not all of them ever left.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the dark history and chilling hauntings surrounding one of the most infamous paranormal locations in the world. From wartime tragedy and the fatal collision with the HMS Curacoa… to the reported apparitions in the pool room, the unexplained activity in stateroom B340, and the voices still heard in empty corridors…Is the Queen Mary truly haunted?Or is something else keeping these stories alive?🎧 Listen now… and decide for yourself.📂 SHOW NOTES⚓ Episode OverviewIn Episode 55, we dive into the haunting legacy of the RMS Queen Mary — from its origins as a luxury liner to its transformation during World War II and the paranormal claims that followed.👻 What We Cover: The history of the Queen Mary (1930s–1960s) Its role as a WWII troopship (“The Grey Ghost”) The 1942 collision with HMS Curacoa Reported hauntings and paranormal activity The First-Class Pool Room encounters Stateroom B340 experiences Reports of child spirits, including “Jackie” Staff and investigator accounts Psychological vs paranormal explanations 🕯️ Also Mentioned:Missing Veil Files — Case 006: Brianna Maitland (Releasing Saturday) Listener story series: Echoes from the Veil Submit your story: [email protected]🎙️ Follow & Connect:📱 TikTok / Instagram / Facebook: Veil of Echoes Podcast ⭐ Leave a rating & review to support the show📚 SOURCES(Keep these legit for credibility — you can paste into Buzzsprout) Cunard History Archives – RMS Queen Mary National WWII Museum – Troopship Conversions Historical accounts of HMS Curacoa collision (1942) Queen Mary Official Historical Archives Smithsonian Magazine – Queen Mary wartime history Skeptical Inquirer – Psychological explanations of hauntings Interviews and reports from Queen Mary staff and paranormal investigations Various eyewitness and documented paranormal accounts ✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Missing Veil Files: Case File 006 — Brianna Maitland | The Car Left Behind
Send us Fan MailCase File 006: Brianna MaitlandOn March 19, 2004, nineteen-year-old Brianna Maitland left her shift at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont… and never made it home.The following day, her car was discovered abandoned along Route 118—backed into the side of an empty farmhouse. The scene was unsettling. Her belongings remained. But Brianna was gone.In the weeks leading up to her disappearance, there were signs that something wasn’t right. A moment earlier that day left her visibly shaken. Witnesses would later report seeing her vehicle in the area overnight. And investigators would eventually determine that foul play was likely involved.More than two decades later, Brianna Maitland remains missing—and her case remains unsolved.In this episode of Missing Veil Files, we walk through Brianna’s final known movements, the discovery of her vehicle, and the unanswered questions that still remain.🕯️ If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Vermont State Police.🎙 Missing Veil Files is a series by Veil of Echoes — a true crime and paranormal podcast.📓 SHOW NOTES / SOURCES This episode of Missing Veil Files covers the 2004 disappearance of Brianna Maitland in Montgomery, Vermont.All information presented in this episode is based on publicly available records, investigative summaries, and media coverage. Some details discussed remain unconfirmed and are presented as such.🗂 Sources:Federal Bureau of Investigation — Brianna Maitland Missing Person Listing Vermont State Police — Official case information and public statements The Charley Project — Brianna Maitland case profile NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System) — Missing persons database entry Burlington Free Press — Ongoing case coverage and updates Dateline NBC — Feature episode on Brianna Maitland Disappeared (Disappeared) — Case episode 20/20 — Case mention The Vanished Podcast — Episode covering Brianna Maitland Compiled timelines and investigative summaries from publicly available records 🕯️ Note:This case remains open and unsolved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 54: Ted Bundy - The Mask (Part 1) | How He Gained Trust Before the Killings
Send us Fan MailIn January of 1974, something began. Quietly.Before the headlines. Before the investigations. Before anyone understood what they were looking at…There was trust.In Part One of our three-part series, we examine the early life and psychological foundation of Ted Bundy—how he was perceived, how he moved through the world, and how he gained access to the people who would become his victims.From his childhood and shifting identity… to the first known attack… to the early disappearances that didn’t yet seem connected…This is the story of the mask.The version of him people believed.And the warning signs that were missed.🎧 This episode includes real audio of Ted Bundy.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of violence, assault, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.🖤 EPISODE BREAKDOWN Early life of Theodore Robert Cowell Identity changes and family dynamics Psychological development and behavioral patterns First known attack (Karen Sparks) Early disappearances in Washington The emergence of a pattern How Bundy gained trust 🔪 PART II COMING MONDAYIn Part Two, we focus on the victims.The lives that were taken… and the moments where this could have been stopped.👁️ FOLLOW + SUPPORTIf you’re enjoying Veil of Echoes, following the show and leaving a review helps us grow and continue telling these stories.📚 SOURCES(You can adjust/add based on what you used, but here’s a solid base) Ann Rule — The Stranger Beside Me Court records and investigative reports FBI archives and case summaries Interviews and recorded statements from Ted Bundy University of Washington archives (1974 case reporting) ✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 53 - Slender Man: When an Internet Myth Turned Deadly
Send us Fan MailIn 2009, a faceless figure appeared in a pair of edited photographs posted to an online forum. Tall. Unnaturally thin. Always watching.It was meant to be fiction.But over time, the story of Slender Man spread across the internet—evolving through forums, videos, and shared belief into something far more unsettling.And in 2014, that belief turned violent.In Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12-year-old girls lured their best friend into the woods and stabbed her nineteen times… claiming they did it to prove their loyalty to Slender Man.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the origins of Slender Man, how internet horror blurred the line between fiction and reality, and the chilling case that forced the world to confront the real-world consequences of belief.🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The creation of Slender Man by Eric Knudsen How online communities turned fiction into a living myth The influence of Marble Hornets and viral storytelling The 2014 Waukesha, Wisconsin stabbing involving Morgan Geyser, Anissa Weier, and survivor Payton Leutner The psychological and legal aftermath of the case The disturbing power of belief in the digital age ⚠️ Content Warning:This episode contains discussions of violence involving minors. Listener discretion is advised.⭐ Support the Show:If you enjoy immersive true crime and paranormal storytelling, follow Veil of Echoes and leave a 5-star rating or review—it helps us reach more listeners.📱 Follow Us:TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: @veilofechospodcast🔎 Sources: FBI Records & Case Summaries Court documents from the Waukesha County case Interviews and reporting from ABC News, CNN, and BBC News Coverage by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Criminal complaints and psychological evaluations Original Slender Man posts by Eric Knudsen Archival content and analysis of Marble Hornets✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 52 - The Murders of Wade Wilson | No Remorse, No Reason
Send us Fan MailOn October 7th, 2019, two women lost their lives within hours of each other in Cape Coral, Florida.Kristine Melton. Diane Ruiz.What makes this case especially disturbing isn’t just the violence…it’s the absence of emotion behind it.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we examine the murders committed by Wade Wilson, a man whose actions and words left investigators searching for answers that may never come.Through recorded phone calls, courtroom testimony, and a timeline that unfolded in a single day, this case reveals something far more unsettling than motive:a complete lack of remorse.We also explore the psychological questions surrounding the case, including brain trauma, substance abuse, and the disturbing phenomenon of criminals being romanticized by the public.Because sometimes the most terrifying stories…are the ones we can’t explain.🎧 CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of violence, including murder. Listener discretion is advised.📅 Next Episode (Friday): Slender Man — When fiction becomes real… and belief turns dangerous.📚 SHOW NOTES + SOURCES📰 Case Information: Law & Crime Network — Coverage of Wade Wilson case Court records & trial reporting (Lee County, Florida) Fox News / CBS News / NBC2 — Case updates and arrest details Oxygen / True Crime Daily — Case breakdowns 🧠 Psychological / Background: Testimony regarding neurological trauma and concussions Court proceedings discussing substance abuse and behavioral patterns 📞 Audio Sources Used in This Episode: Recorded jail phone calls obtained through public record / media coverage Law enforcement interrogation summaries and court testimony excerpts Statements made by Wade Wilson as reported in court proceedings (Audio clips used under fair use for commentary, education, and reporting.)⚠️ Listener Note:Some details in this case are based on court testimony and reported statements. Interpretations of motive and psychology remain subject to ongoing legal and expert analysis.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 51 - The Dark Truth Behind Leprechaun Lore | Irish Fae, Fairy Forts, and Ancient Warnings
Send us Fan MailLeprechauns are often seen as harmless symbols of luck — small, cheerful figures guarding pots of gold at the end of a rainbow.But the original Irish folklore tells a very different story.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the ancient origins of leprechaun lore — tracing their connection to the Tuatha Dé Danann, the mysterious fae, and the eerie warnings surrounding fairy forts scattered across Ireland.These weren’t friendly creatures.They were tricksters. Solitary. Unpredictable.And according to centuries of legend… they were never meant to be disturbed.From chilling folklore to modern encounters, this episode uncovers the darker truth behind one of the most misunderstood figures in mythology.Because maybe the real story was never about gold……but about a warning.📌 SHOW NOTES / SOURCESSources:Irish Fairy and Folk Tales – W.B. Yeats Meeting the Other Crowd: The Fairy Stories of Hidden Ireland – Eddie Lenihan & Carolyn Eve Green National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin Duchas.ie (Ireland’s National Folklore Archive) The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures – John & Caitlín Matthews History.com – Leprechaun Folklore Overview Smithsonian Magazine – Irish Folklore & Fairy Beliefs BBC Culture – The Meaning Behind Irish Fairy Forts Additional Context: This episode explores Irish folklore, mythology, and cultural beliefs passed down through generations. While some elements are rooted in historical accounts, others remain part of oral tradition and legend.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 50 - The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart: The Real-Life Scream Inspired Killing
Send us Fan MailIn 2006, seventeen-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was house-sitting for her aunt and uncle in a quiet neighborhood in Pocatello, Idaho. What should have been a normal Friday night watching movies with friends would turn into one of the most disturbing crimes committed by teenagers in modern American history.Two classmates, Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik, had secretly been planning the murder for days. Inspired by horror films like Scream and fascinated by infamous killers such as the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre, the teenagers filmed themselves discussing their plans before carrying out the attack.After leaving Cassie’s house earlier that evening, the pair returned wearing masks and dark clothing, entering through a basement door they had secretly unlocked hours before. What followed shocked an entire community — and the killers’ own recordings would later reveal the chilling truth behind the crime.In Episode 50 of Veil of Echoes, we examine the events leading up to that night, the disturbing video evidence uncovered by investigators, the interrogations that followed, and the trial that ultimately sentenced both killers to life in prison.We also take time to remember Cassie and the legacy her family created in her honor.📁 Show NotesEpisode 50 explores the tragic murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a case that gained national attention due to the disturbing level of planning and the video recordings made by the perpetrators prior to the crime.Topics covered in this episode include:• Who Cassie Jo Stoddart was and the life she lived • The events leading up to the night of October 22, 2006 • The killers’ obsession with horror films and notoriety • The disturbing video recordings documenting their plan • The investigation and interrogations of Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik • The trial and sentencing of both teenagers • Cassie’s legacy and the “Pumpkins for Cassie” community traditionCassie’s family later created Pumpkins for Cassie, a charitable community event that raises donations for the Idaho Food Bank and the Pocatello Animal Shelter while honoring Cassie’s memory.Thank you for listening to Episode 50 of Veil of Echoes and for helping us reach this milestone.📚 Sources• Court records from the trials of Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik • Idaho State Journal reporting on the case • ABC News coverage • Investigation Discovery documentary coverage • Dateline NBC coverage • Pocatello Police Department reports • Archival audio recordings introduced as evidence during the trials of Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Missing Veil Files | Case File 005: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
Send us Fan MailIn the early hours of April 1, 2006, 27-year-old Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a crowded Columbus bar called the Ugly Tuna Saloona. Security cameras captured him entering the building shortly after 1:00 a.m.But when the bar closed two hours later, Brian was gone.Investigators reviewed the surveillance footage repeatedly. Dozens of people were seen leaving the bar that night — yet Brian Shaffer was never captured exiting the building.His phone stopped responding. His bank accounts were never used again. And despite years of investigation, no confirmed trace of him has ever been found.In this episode of Missing Veil Files, we examine the timeline of Brian Shaffer’s final night, the unsettling security footage, the mysterious phone activity months later, and the theories investigators still debate nearly two decades later.Somewhere between the entrance of a crowded bar and closing time, Brian Shaffer disappeared.📂 Show NotesCase: Brian Randall Shaffer Missing Since: April 1, 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age at Disappearance: 27Brian Shaffer was a second-year medical student at Ohio State University when he vanished after a night out with friends in Columbus’ Arena District.Security cameras captured Brian entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona shortly after 1:15 a.m., but investigators have never located footage of him leaving the building.Key elements of the case include:• The final confirmed surveillance footage of Brian entering the bar • A brief unexplained gap in the security recordings • Construction areas in the building that may have allowed an unseen exit • Brian’s phone mysteriously ringing months after his disappearance • Theories ranging from accidental death to voluntary disappearanceNearly two decades later, Brian Shaffer’s disappearance remains one of the most puzzling missing person cases in the United States.If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Columbus Division of Police.🔎 SourcesThe Charley Project — Brian Shaffer Columbus Division of Police NBC News ABC News The Columbus Dispatch The Ohio State Lantern Investigation Discovery FBI Missing Persons Database✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 49 - The Sierra Sounds: Mysterious Bigfoot Voices Recorded in the Sierra Nevada
Send us Fan MailIn the early 1970s, a group of hunters camping deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains began experiencing something they couldn’t explain.Massive footprints appeared around their campsite. Heavy objects were thrown from the darkness. And at night… something began calling from the forest.Deep vocalizations echoed through the mountains — screams, rhythmic knocking, and what sounded disturbingly like language.Determined to document what they were hearing, hunters Ron Morehead and Al Berry brought recording equipment into the wilderness. What they captured would later become known as The Sierra Sounds — one of the most debated and mysterious recordings in paranormal history.Some researchers believe the recordings may represent communication from an unknown species, often linked to the legend of Sasquatch. Others argue the sounds are an elaborate hoax or misidentified wildlife.More than fifty years later, no one has definitively explained what produced the voices captured on those tapes.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we examine the origins of the Sierra Sounds, the hunters who recorded them, the scientific analysis of the recordings, and the unsettling question that still lingers today:What was speaking in the darkness of the Sierra Nevada mountains?🎧 This episode includes a short excerpt from the original Sierra Sounds recordings captured by Ron Morehead and Al Berry in the early 1970s.Show NotesIn the early 1970s, hunters Ron Morehead and Al Berry recorded a series of unexplained vocalizations deep in the Sierra Nevada wilderness of California. These recordings — later known as The Sierra Sounds — have been studied by researchers, linguists, and paranormal investigators for decades.Some researchers claim the sounds demonstrate patterns similar to language structure, while skeptics argue they could be human-made or misidentified animal calls.Despite extensive debate, no definitive explanation has been proven.In this episode we explore:• The hunting camp where the recordings were captured • Reports of large footprints and strange nighttime activity • The recording sessions that produced the Sierra Sounds • Linguistic analysis suggesting structured vocal patterns • Theories connecting the sounds to Bigfoot / Sasquatch • Skeptical explanations and ongoing debateMore than half a century later, the mystery remains unsolved.SourcesRon Morehead — Voices in the Wilderness: The Sierra Sounds Morehead, Ron. Quantum BigfootMorehead, Ron. Official Sierra Sounds recordings https://ronmorehead.comAstonishing Legends Podcast — Sierra Sounds AnalysisMeldrum, Jeffrey. Sasquatch: Legend Meets ScienceSmall Town Monsters — Bigfoot research documentariesOriginal Sierra Sounds recordings by Ron Morehead and Al Berry (1970s)Audio excerpt used in this episode sourced from the original Sierra Sounds recordings for commentary and discussion purposes.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 48 - The Jamison Family Disappearance: Cash, Cameras, and a Family Lost in the Mountains
Send us Fan MailIn October 2009, Bobby Jamison, his wife Sherilynn, and their six-year-old daughter Madyson drove into the Ouachita Mountains of Oklahoma to look at land where they hoped to build a new home.They never returned.Days later, their white pickup truck was discovered abandoned along a remote mountain road. Inside investigators found the family’s wallets, cell phones, identification… and $32,000 in cash left untouched.Their dog, Maisy, was barely alive inside the vehicle.But the Jamison family themselves were gone.When investigators reviewed security footage from the Jamison home taken just before they left, they noticed something unsettling. Bobby and Sherilynn silently moved between their house and truck for nearly thirty minutes, barely speaking and behaving strangely.Then, four years later, hunters discovered three sets of skeletal remains deep in the woods—just miles from where the truck had been found.Even after the discovery, investigators were unable to determine how the family died.What happened to the Jamison family in the Ouachita Mountains remains one of Oklahoma’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the timeline, the evidence, and the unsettling theories surrounding the disappearance of the Jamison family.📚 Show Notes / SourcesSources used for this episode include:Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)CNN InvestigationsThe OklahomanABC NewsDateline NBC coverage of the Jamison disappearanceInvestigation Discovery documentary coveragePeople Magazine crime archivesLocal reporting from KFOR Oklahoma NewsPublic records and investigative summaries related to the Jamison family case✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 47 - Waverly Hills Sanatorium: The Hill That Breathes | Haunted History of America’s Most Infamous TB Hospital
Send us Fan MailPerched on a quiet hill overlooking Louisville, Kentucky stands one of the most infamous haunted locations in America — Waverly Hills Sanatorium.Originally opened in 1910 as a tuberculosis hospital, Waverly Hills became a place of isolation, experimental treatments, and unimaginable loss. Thousands of patients passed through its doors during the height of the tuberculosis epidemic, many never leaving the hill alive.Today, the crumbling five-story building is known not only for its tragic history, but for the chilling stories that surround it.Visitors report shadow figures moving through abandoned hallways. Footsteps echoing through empty wards. A nurse said to haunt Room 502. The infamous underground “Body Chute.” And something darker — a crawling figure investigators call The Creeper.Is Waverly Hills truly one of the most haunted places in America?Or are the echoes of suffering simply too powerful to ignore?In this episode, we explore the real history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the legends that followed, and why the building continues to draw investigators from around the world.🕯 SHOW NOTESIn this episode we cover:• The tuberculosis epidemic that led to the creation of Waverly Hills • The original 1910 sanatorium and the massive 1926 expansion • Life inside the hospital during the height of the White Plague • Experimental medical treatments used on TB patients • The underground tunnel known as the “Body Chute” • The legend of Room 502 and the nurse who allegedly died there • Reports of child spirits said to haunt the building • The disturbing entity investigators call “The Creeper” • The hospital’s later years as Woodhaven Geriatric Center • Why Waverly Hills is still considered one of the most haunted locations in America📍 LOCATIONWaverly Hills Sanatorium Louisville, Kentucky, USA🔎 SOURCESWaverly Hills Historical Society https://www.therealwaverlyhills.comLouisville Ghosts & Legends – Historical RecordsKentucky Historical Society ArchivesSmithsonian Magazine – Tuberculosis History https://www.smithsonianmag.comCDC – History of Tuberculosis Treatment https://www.cdc.gov/tbNational Library of Medicine – TB Treatment History https://www.nlm.nih.govParanormal Case Studies & Investigation Reports from Waverly Hills Tours🎧 FOLLOW VEIL OF ECHOESFollow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for teaser clips, episode updates, and behind-the-scenes content.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Missing Veil Files | Case File 004: The Disappearance of Asha Degree
Send us Fan MailOn February 14, 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree left her home in Shelby, North Carolina during a storm in the early morning hours.Multiple motorists reported seeing a small child walking alone along Highway 18 before dawn. When one driver turned around to check on her, she ran into nearby woods.More than a year later, Asha’s backpack was discovered buried along the same highway — wrapped in plastic trash bags.For decades, the case remained unresolved.But in 2024 and 2025, newly executed search warrants and court documents revealed that investigators now believe Asha was killed and that her body was concealed. DNA evidence and properties connected to the Dedmon family in Cleveland County have brought renewed focus to the 24-year-old case.No arrests have been made. No charges have been filed.Asha Degree was nine years old.This is Missing Veil Files — Case File 004.If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina.📚 SHOW NOTES / SOURCESPrimary Sources & Reporting:• Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office press releases• FBI Charlotte Field Office statements• September 2024 and February 2025 search warrant court documents• WBTV reporting on 2024–2025 search warrants• The Charlotte Observer coverage• Associated Press reporting• Historical coverage from The Shelby Star• Interviews and public statements from Harold and Iquilla DegreeCase Timeline References:• February 14, 2000 disappearance timeline• August 2001 backpack discovery• Highway 18 eyewitness accounts• 2024–2025 investigative updatesIf you have a missing persons case you believe deserves to be told, reach out to us at Veil of Echoes on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook.Missing Veil Files releases every other Saturday.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 45 - The Alien Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill
Send us Fan MailIn September 1961, a married couple driving home through the White Mountains of New Hampshire reported something that would change UFO history forever.Betty Hill and Barney Hill claimed they encountered a mysterious craft hovering above U.S. Route 3. What followed was two hours of missing time, vivid dreams, hypnosis sessions, and one of the most debated alien abduction accounts in American history.Were the Hills victims of stress and suggestion? Did hypnosis shape false memories? Or did something truly unexplainable happen that night in 1961?In Episode 45, we break down:The night of the sightingThe missing timeThe hypnosis sessions with Dr. Benjamin SimonThe star map Betty later drewThe theories that still divide researchers todayThis case became the blueprint for modern alien abduction lore.But the question remains…If their minds filled in the missing time — why did the details align so closely?And if they didn’t…what does that suggest?🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a rating and written review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps independent shows like ours more than you know.📚 SHOW NOTES / SOURCESPrimary Sources & References:Boston Public Library: “The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill” https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-abduction-of-betty-and-barney-hill/Fuller, John G. The Interrupted Journey (1966)Interviews and archival audio recordings of Betty and Barney HillU.S. Air Force Project Blue Book archivesDr. Benjamin Simon hypnosis session records (publicly available summaries)✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 44 – The Murder of Betty Gore | The Affair, The Axe, and Forty-One Strikes
Send us Fan MailOn June 13, 1980, in the quiet town of Wylie, Texas, a friendship ended in violence.Betty Gore — a young mother of two — was found brutally killed in her own utility room. She had been struck forty-one times with an axe.The woman who admitted to the killing wasn’t a stranger.It was her close friend, Candy Montgomery.What began as a secret affair between Candy and Betty’s husband unfolded into one of the most shocking self-defense trials in true crime history. Candy claimed Betty attacked first — and that a single word, “shhh,” triggered a dissociative break rooted in childhood trauma.A jury agreed.In Episode 44 of Veil of Echoes, we examine the friendship, the betrayal, the confrontation inside that narrow utility room — and the verdict that still divides people decades later.At what point does self-defense become something else?🎧 SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we discuss:The relationship between Betty Gore and Candy MontgomeryThe affair between Candy and Allan GoreThe timeline of events on June 13, 1980The 13-hour delay before Betty’s body was discoveredCandy’s self-defense claimThe “shhh” dissociation defenseThe not guilty verdictThe aftermath for both families⚠️ This episode includes discussion of graphic violence and domestic homicide. Listener discretion is advised.📚 SOURCESCourt transcripts from the State of Texas v. Candace Montgomery (1980)Contemporary reporting from The Dallas Morning News (1980)Texas Monthly archivesPeople Magazine archivesInterview material and secondary case analysis from historical court documentation✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 43 – The Casper Mountain Crawler: Watched in the Wyoming Woods
Send us Fan MailCasper Mountain sits just minutes outside of Casper, Wyoming — a place known for hiking trails, ski runs, and quiet forest overlooks.But after dark, something changes.For years, hikers and campers have reported the same disturbing pattern:• A tall, pale figure watching from the trees • Footsteps that stop when they stop • A presence that mirrors their movement • And in some cases… a voice calling their nameIn this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the legend of the Casper Mountain Crawler — a humanoid entity described as unnaturally thin, unnervingly silent, and disturbingly patient.Is it wildlife misidentified in low light? Internet folklore shaping perception? Or something far older that doesn’t want to be seen?Because sometimes the most terrifying encounters aren’t violent.They’re observant.🎧 Listener discretion advised.🕯️ UPCOMING EPISODESSaturday – Missing Veil Files We examine the disappearance of Bryce Laspisa — a college student whose car was found… but who was never seen again.Monday – Valentine’s Week True Crime An affair. A church community. Forty-one blows. The murder of Betty Gore and the trial of Candy Montgomery.📚 SHOW NOTES & SOURCESCasper Mountain and Wyoming geography:City of Casper Parks & Recreation archivesWyoming State Parks trail reportsNatrona County Search and Rescue public incident summariesCryptid & humanoid folklore comparisons:North American “Crawler” / Pale Humanoid sighting reports (compiled online eyewitness forums)Comparative analysis to the “Rake” internet urban legendAppalachian and Midwest humanoid sighting patternsPsychological phenomena:Pareidolia and low-light perceptual distortion studiesWilderness auditory hallucination researchGroup memory formation & folklore transmission analysisNote: Some accounts discussed in this episode are based on reported eyewitness testimony and online archives. No confirmed biological evidence has been found to support the existence of the entity described.✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Missing Veil Files | Case File 003: Bryce Laspisa — The 13-Hour Drive to Castaic Lake
Send us Fan MailIn August 2013, nineteen-year-old Bryce Laspisa began driving home to his parents in Laguna Niguel, California.He never arrived.What followed was a series of events that still leaves investigators and his family searching for answers:• A sudden breakup • A concerning goodbye-style text • Thirteen hours parked near Buttonwillow • Running out of gas • A high-speed crash near Castaic Lake • A rear window kicked out from the insideBryce survived the accident.He exited the vehicle.And then he vanished.More than a decade later, no confirmed sighting, remains, or explanation has ever been found.In this episode of Missing Veil Files, we walk through Bryce’s final movements, the unanswered questions, and the possibilities investigators continue to consider.Because as long as his name is spoken, this case remains open.🕯️ Case InformationName: Bryce David Laspisa Missing Since: August 30, 2013 Age at Disappearance: 19 Location: Near Castaic Lake, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaIf you have information regarding Bryce Laspisa’s disappearance, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Tips may be submitted anonymously.🎙️ Missing Veil Files is a special series from Veil of Echoes, dedicated to honoring the missing and keeping their stories spoken when the world grows quiet.If there is a case you believe deserves to be told, reach out to us on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook.Until then… keep your ears open. And the veil closed.📚 SOURCESLos Angeles County Sheriff’s DepartmentNational Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)Interviews with Karen LaspisaCNN coverage archives (2013)ABC News reports (2013)The Charley Project — Bryce LaspisaMultiple media timelines documenting the Buttonwillow roadside assistance interaction and crash investigation✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 42 - The Murder of Euronymous (Part Two): When Myth Turned Deadly | Norwegian Black Metal
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of our deep dive into the Norwegian black metal scene, we follow the rivalry between Euronymous and Varg Vikernes to its irreversible conclusion.What began as ideology, posturing, and power struggles ended in a quiet Oslo stairwell on August 10, 1993.In this episode, we examine the night of Euronymous’s murder, the disputed claims of self-defense, the role of Snorre Ruch, and the investigation, trial, and sentencing that followed. We also explore how Euronymous was remembered — as a visionary, a provocateur, and a warning — and how myth, indifference, and legacy shaped the scene after his death.This is not a story about shock value or aesthetics. It’s about escalation left unchecked — and the consequences that followed.🗂️ SHOW NOTES🔪 In This Episode:The rivalry between Euronymous and Varg VikernesFinancial disputes and ideological fractures within the black metal sceneThe events of August 10, 1993, in OsloConflicting accounts of intent and self-defenseThe arrest, trial, and sentencing of Varg VikernesHow Euronymous was remembered after his deathWhat survived — and what was lost — after the myth collapsed⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGThis episode contains discussions of graphic violence, murder, and extremist ideology. Listener discretion is advised.🖤 NEXT EPISODE (PARANORMAL)Next, we step away from human violence and into the unknown as we explore reports surrounding the Casper Mountain Crawler — a tall, fast, and deeply unsettling presence said to stalk hikers in Wyoming’s high country.🕯️ SUPPORT & RESOURCESIf this episode brings up difficult emotions, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. International resources are linked in our show notes.🎧 FOLLOW & SUPPORTIf you enjoy Veil of Echoes, please consider following the show and leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Every listen, rating, and share helps others find their way through the veil.📚 SOURCES & REFERENCESLords of Chaos — Michael Moynihan & Didrik SøderlindNorwegian court records (1994)Contemporary Norwegian media reporting (1993–1994)Interviews and statements from members of the Norwegian black metal scenePublic records regarding the trial and sentencing of Varg VikernesArchival interviews with Mayhem band members✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 41 — The Sallie House Haunting | One of America’s Most Violent Paranormal Cases
Send us Fan MailWhat if the ghost story everyone knows… is the least dangerous part?In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we step inside the Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas — a small, unassuming home with a reputation for extreme and violent paranormal activity.Often described as the haunting of a little girl named “Sallie,” the legend tells of a child who died during surgery at the hands of a desperate doctor. But as the story unfolds, the evidence begins to fracture that narrative.In the early 1990s, Tony and Debra Pickman moved into the home with their newborn son — unaware of its past. What followed was not playful mischief, but a sustained and escalating psychological and physical assault. Scratches appearing in real time. Burns. Voices. Manipulation. A house that seemed to choose a target.As psychics, investigators, and television crews entered the home, the activity only intensified — raising a disturbing question:Was “Sallie” ever a child at all… or was something else hiding behind her name?This is not just a ghost story. It’s a case of control, persuasion, and fear — and a reminder that some places don’t want to be understood.🕯️ SHOW NOTESLocation: Atchison, KansasBuilt between 1867–1871 by Michael FinneyLater home and medical office of Dr. Charles FinneyFocuses on the Pickman family experiences (1990s)Includes accounts from paranormal investigators and television crewsExplores theories of haunting vs. demonic manipulationDiscusses psychological effects of prolonged paranormal exposure⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of alleged demonic activity, physical injury, psychological distress, animal harm, and intense paranormal encounters. Listener discretion is advised.📚 SOURCES & REFERENCES Historical records on the Sallie House and the Finney familyFirst-hand accounts from Tony and Debra PickmanSightings episode featuring the Sallie HouseInterviews and written statements from paranormal investigatorsArchival material and property history of 508 N. 2nd Street, Atchison, KansasSallie House case overview and investigation summaries via US Ghost Adventures (usghostadventures.com)✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Ep. 40 - Mayhem | Part One: Euronymous, Dead, and the Birth of the Black Metal Myth
Send us Fan MailIn the late 1980s, a small group of young musicians in Norway set out to make music that rejected comfort, safety, and convention.What they created instead was something far more dangerous.In Part One of this two-part series, we trace the origins of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem — from its early lineup and underground ambitions to the arrival of vocalist Per Yngve Ohlin, known as Dead.We explore how performance slowly turned into belief, how suffering was mistaken for authenticity, and how a record store called Helvete became the center of an emerging ideology.This episode examines grief, mental illness, power, and myth-making — and the tension that began forming between Euronymous and Varg Vikernes long before violence erupted.Part One ends where the fault lines form.Part Two begins when everything collapses.⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGThis episode contains discussion of suicide, self-harm, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised.🕯️ SUPPORT & CRISIS RESOURCESIf you or someone you love is struggling, help is available.United States: • Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)International: • Visit findahelpline.com to find local suicide prevention and crisis support services worldwideReaching out is not a sign of weakness — it’s a step toward staying.📚 SHOW NOTESIn this episode:The formation of Mayhem and the early Norwegian black metal sceneOriginal members and early vocalistsThe arrival of Dead and the escalation of extremityMental illness, isolation, and myth-makingHelvete as a gathering place and ideological centerThe growing tension between Euronymous and Varg VikernesComing up: 🎙️ Part Two: The Night Everything Collapsed 👻 Friday Paranormal Episode: The Sallie House🔍 SOURCESLords of Chaos — Michael Moynihan & Didrik SøderlindBlood Fire Death: The Swedish Metal Story — Ika Johannesson & Jon Jefferson KlingbergInterviews with Necrobutcher, Manheim, and HellhammerContemporary Norwegian media coverage (late 1980s–early 1990s)Court records and archival reporting related to the Norwegian black metal scene✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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Missing Veil Files | Case File 002: Brandon Swanson — The Call That Went Silent
Send us Fan MailMissing Veil Files returns with Case File Two.On the night of May 14, 2008, nineteen-year-old college student Brandon Swanson called his parents to say his car was stuck in a ditch in rural Minnesota. He told them he could see lights. He believed he was close to help.For forty-seven minutes, Brandon stayed on the phone as his parents tried to find him.Then the line went silent.Brandon Swanson has never been seen again.In this episode of Missing Veil Files, we carefully document who Brandon was, the final phone call that still haunts his family, the extensive search efforts, and the investigative possibilities that have been considered — without speculation, and without conclusions that evidence cannot support.We also examine Brandon’s Law, legislation passed in Minnesota because of Brandon’s disappearance, which changed how missing adult cases are handled nationwide.This episode is part of Missing Veil Files, a series by Veil of Echoes dedicated to keeping missing persons’ names spoken — when answers remain out of reach.🗂️ SHOW NOTESCase File: Brandon Swanson Missing Since: May 14, 2008 Last Known Location: Lincoln County, Minnesota Age at Disappearance: 19 Status: Missing🔍 Episode Includes:Brandon’s background and family lifeThe events leading up to the disappearanceA detailed timeline of the 47-minute phone callSearch efforts and geographic challengesInvestigative possibilities considered by authoritiesThe lasting impact of Brandon’s Law📞 If You Have Information:Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Brandon Swanson is encouraged to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (Minnesota). Tips can be submitted anonymously.📚 SOURCESLincoln County Sheriff’s Office (MN)Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)The Charley Project — Brandon SwansonThe Doe Network — Brandon SwansonStar Tribune (Minnesota) reportingBrandon Swanson family interviews and public statementsMinnesota Legislative Records — Brandon’s Law✨ Step through the veil with us…🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast👻 Share your stories: [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Veil of Echoes is a cinematic true-crime and paranormal podcast where stories aren’t just told… they’re felt.With immersive sound design and haunting narration, hosts Bria, Lyndsay, and Zach lead you into chilling murders, eerie legends, and the shadows where the living and the dead cross paths.Each episode pulls you deeper into the dark — where crimes leave echoes… and some echoes never fade.
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Bria Almany, Lyndsay McKee, Zach Endress
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