Do You Dare?

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Four of Do You Dare?   This week we kick off our ‘May is for the Missing’ theme by telling you a historic case that is possibly one of the most well known disappearances in Australia due to the fact the man who disappeared was their prime minister.   (Trigger warnings: brief mentions of suicide)   In this episode Cian covers the case of Harold E Holt and we dive into Harold’s life, from his start in law to his military service to his transition into politics which eventually led him to become Australia’s president all before he went missing at sea after going swimming one December day in 1967.   Follow along as we look at some bizarre theories, some controversial comments and a few memorials that feel a little too on the nose…   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em takes us back to 2008 for the extremely strange disappearance of a college student in a case that has more theories as to what might have happened than answers.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for The Creators Collective and you can find them by following the link below The Creators Collective Podcasters   (sources for this episode were: listed in the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Three of Do You Dare?   HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY DO YOU DARE?   This week we celebrate our birthday episode with the case of a con man/ serial killer and his murder castle…   (Trigger warnings: child murder, brief mentions of suicide)   In this episode Em covers the case of Herman Webster Mudgett - better known to most as the infamous H.H.Holmes.   Follow along as we dive into a case that’s tricky to figure the facts from the fictitious due to our killers propensity for scheming, scamming and pseudonyms. Was the inside of his ‘castle’ really as brutal as the press made it seem? Did he really have upwards of 200 victims? Was his first kill at only 11?Was he also the infamous Jack the Ripper? Or was this con artist more morbid myth than what you’ve heard?   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when we kick off our ‘Missing May’ theme with Cian sharing the story of a high profile figure who disappeared at sea.    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Canadian Creepies Podcast and you can find them at @canadiancreepies on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were : britanica.com, crimemuseum.org, thewestendmuseum.org, smithsonianmag.com, encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org, windycityghosts.com, biography.com, mysteriouschicago.com, Wikipedia, Eleanor Neale and Morbid's coverage of the case, the documentary HH Holmes America's first serial killer.) 

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Two of Do You Dare?   This week we taking on the third and final part of our mini series by looking into the life and early death of one of the most iconic women of the 20th century.   (Trigger warnings: mentions of possible child abuse and molestation, mental illness, drug addiction, suicide.)   In this episode Ci covers the life and death of Marilyn Monroe. Overcoming a difficult childhood to becoming one of the most internationally recognisable faces in her 36 years Marilyn shot to stardom becoming a model, actress and director but things weren’t always that simple.   Follow along as we take a look at the highs and lows of her career, the pressures of fame, her struggles with addiction and her fight to be seen as more than just a ditzy blonde bombshell and one of the most popular sex symbols of the 50’s and 60’s in a world that criticised women no matter what they did.   Then join us as we look into how all of this culminated in her tragic death and we analyse decades worth of conspiracy theories that later surround it.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em celebrates our birthday episode by telling you about a con man and serial killer that was one of the first cases to get her interested in the world of true crime.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Something Strange Podcast and you can find them at @something_strangepod on Instagram for more information.*   Link to Marilyn’s released autopsy report   (sources for this episode were: listed in the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Fifty-One of Do You Dare?   This week we taking on part 2 of our mini series by deep diving into America’s royal family, looking at how they came to have the power and influence they created and picking apart the series of unfortunate events that have seeming plagued them for decades.   (Trigger warnings: mentions of Intellectual disability leading to lobotomy, plane crashes, car crashes, Assassinations, miscarriage and infant death, drug addiction, drug abuse, accidental overdose, brief mentions of possible child abuse, sex addiction and possible racism and antisemitism, suicide, child death and drowning.)   In this episode Em dives into the history of the Kennedy Dynasty and the supposed Kennedy Curse that is said to affect them and those close to them.   Follow along as we take a chronological tour of the unfortunate accidents, early deaths, suspicious occurrences and tragic health events that have seemed to touch so many of the individuals in this family.   From multiple plane and car crashes to public assassinations to drug related incidents and horrific accidents, this family has really seen it all but is this just an unlucky series of coincidences or something more sinister?   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian finishes out our first year of podcasting by looking at the life and tragic death of a woman who was not only a model and a film star but one of America’s most popular icons who’s legacy and influence is still felt to this day.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Moon Brews Podcast and you can find them at @moon.brews.podcast on Instagram for more information.*   Link to NTSB Report of the plane crash of JFK Jr: https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateFactualReport/46975/pdf   (sources for this episode were: nps.gov, vanityfair.com, britanica.com, jfklibrary.org, people.com, eu.usatoday.com, multiple ati articles, data.tab.gov, multiple people magazine articles, Refinery29.com, edition.cnn.com, Wikipedia and google.)

Welcome to Episode Fifty of Do You Dare?   This week begins our 3 part mini series on our lead up to our one year anniversary episode by talking about one of America’s most famous presidents and one of the world’s most famous political assassinations.   (Trigger warnings: Assassination)   In this episode Cian covers John F Kennedy, starting with his early life and his time in the navy to his entrance into politics, his presidency and his assassination.   Follow along with us as we delve into not only JFK but also Lee Harvey Oswald and his own subsequent assassination and then look into a range of different conspiracy theories that have clung to this case since it first happened.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em uncovers the Dynasty that is the Kennedy family and picks apart the series of unfortunate events that have seemed to curse them and those close to them.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Spooky Sips Podcast and you can find them at @spookysips_podcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: listed in the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Nine of Do You Dare?   This week we’re visiting one of the most bizarre houses possibly ever built that’s lore is maybe even stranger than the property itself.   (Trigger warnings: N/A)   In this episode Em is sharing the story of the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling 24,000 square foot Victorian mansion that’s construction first began in 1884 and continued for almost 40 years.   From secret passages and hidden rooms to disorienting staircases and a doorway to nowhere this is definitely a property designed to resemble something more akin to a funhouse than a luxurious mansion but the reason that it was created?   Follow along with us as we try to unpick the facts from the legends that surround its creator Sarah Winchester. Link to the Virtual Tour of The Winchester Mystery House   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian kicks off our April three part special but looking into one of the most famous political assassinations of our time. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Unknown Unsolved Unseen Podcast and you can find them at @unknownunsolvedunseenpod on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: multiple ATI articles, Winchestermysteryhouse.com, smithsonian magazine, thelittlehouseofhorrors.com, syfy.com, blogspot.com, blogger.com, a medium article, Google, Wikipedia.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Eight of Do You Dare?   This week we’re diving into an urban legend of shadowy figures dressed in black who always seem to find themselves showing up after supposed extraterrestrial events are witnessed by people.   (Trigger warnings: N/A)   In this episode Cian tells us about the ‘Men in Black’, who they are thought to be, why they are thought to appear and what they are believed to do when they arrive.   This urban legend has captured the imaginations of many a writer, investigator and film producer alike so play along with our daring duo in today’s case as Cian presents Em with a series of alleged encounters with these suited men and she aims to rank their believability.   Which will you find the most likely?   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em attempts to separate the facts from the fiction when it comes to the story of one of the most insanely built houses you’ll ever see!   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Not My Ghost, Not My Problem Podcast and you can find them at @notmyghostpodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: listed in the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Seven of Do You Dare?   This week we’re covering a case with facts so unbelievable that if there wasn’t the evidence to back them it would be easy to believe that this was something out of a far fetched and almost inconceivable lifetime movie.   (Trigger warnings: Graphic descriptions of gore and violence, descriptions of rape and sexual assault, mentions of child abuse and molestation, mentions of the occult and satanic beliefs, graphic descriptions of horrific wounds.)   In this episode Em covers the unbelievable case of Alison Botha, the victim of a particular vicious and brutal abduction, rape and attack at the hands of two predators who by all accounts should have actually been in jail at the time it happened rather than out in bail thanks to other similarly horrific acts they’d already committed.   Follow along with us as we explore Alison’s story as well as digging into the background of the two men that were already on a dark and dangerous path of violence against women. This is a case full of twists, turns and reveals that will shock you to your very core and have you questioning whether thanks to technicalities on the justice systems whether it was actually truly served.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian looks into an urban legend that is not only linked with the extraterrestrial but has also grown big enough to inspire its own movie franchise.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Macabre Mondays Podcast and you can find them at @macabremondayspodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: all that’s interesting article, medium articles, mandela.ac.za, parliament.gov.za, multiple daily maverick articles, womenforchange.co.za, news24.com, yahoonews.com, google, morbid podcast and the criminal makeup podcast.) 

Welcome to Episode Forty-Six of Do You Dare?   This week we’re fulfilling all your ghostly needs with a haunted mansion located in the heart of Gardner, Massachusetts.   (Trigger warnings: N/A.)   In this episode Cian takes us to The S.K. Pierce Mansion and uncovers the history behind the man who built this stunning gothic Victorian home, the deaths that have occurred within its walls and the spirits that are said still to linger even now.   Follow along with the pair try to decide if they’d be willing to spend the night at this imposing home or whether after hearing the tales they’d rather stay anywhere else.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em shares a true crime case that’s so unbelievable that if there wasn’t a mountain of proof you’d be sure it was something out of a work of fiction.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for State Of The Unknown Podcast and you can find them at @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: listed during the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Five of Do You Dare?   This week we hit you with not one story but three as we explore the phenomenon of time slips.   (Trigger warnings: N/A.)   In this episode Em tells us about three of the most documented cases of time slips starting with the Kersey Slip before looking into the Morebly-Jourdain incident and finally take us on a trip to Bold street in Liverpool.   Follow along with us as we dissect what this phenomenon is and discuss whether what these people experienced were a simple trick of the mind or something more supernatural.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian takes us to Massachusetts for an 1800’s mansion that said to be filled to the brim with ghosts.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Tea, Tales and Talks Podcast and you can find them at @teatalestalks on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: mjwayland.com, icysedgwick.com, mysticaltimesblog.com, medium articles, historicmysteries.com, smithsonianmag.com, listverse.com, Liverpoolecho.com, thetab.com, discoveryuk.com, theguideliverpool.com, Birminghammail.com, Wikipedia.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Four of Do You Dare?   And this February is black history month so all we will be spending this month highlighting cases of people of colour that are so often overlooked or neglected by police and the media.   This week we crack into a curious case that splits opinions on whether what happened was a truly tragic accident or if foul play was involved…   (Trigger warnings: Discussions of Systemic Racism.)   In this episode Cian walks us through the case of High school student and athlete Kendrick Johnson and we try to figure out how he ended up as he did.   Follow along with us as we try to pick apart the murky details of his death from conveniently missing CCTV footage to the logistics of how he was found and the strange circumstances surrounding his second autopsy. Join us as we discuss who he was and his family’s relentlessly quest for justice in these sketchy circumstances.   If you want to check out the website created by Kendricks family that post case updates, memories, photos and memorials then you can got to: Kendrick Johnson Foundation - Seeking Justice and Inspiring Change   And if you want to help you can support Kendrick’s family you can donate to their go fund me here: Fundraiser by Jacqueline Johnson : The Kendrick Johnson Foundation Fund   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em kicks off March with some tales that are guaranteed to have you questioning the passage of time.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Grimly Podcast and you can find them at @grimlypodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: listed within the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Three of Do You Dare?   And this February is black history month so all we will be spending this month highlighting cases of people of colour that are so often overlooked or neglected by police and the media.   This week we head to Forsyth County, Georgia for a case that’s mishandling is all too reminiscent of the locations twisted history.   (Trigger warnings: Discussions of Systemic Racism, Racism, and brief mentions of Lynching.)   In this episode Em covers the case of Tamla Horsford, a wife, mother and friend who attended a birthday sleepover with other soccer mums only to never make it home alive to her family the following morning.   Follow along with us as we try to untangle a mess of contradictory statements and evidence, delve into horrifying details and attempt to figure out how Tamla ended up laying dead in her ‘friends’ backyard below a balcony when nothing in this case seems to line up.   If you want to check out the pages created by Tamla’s family that post case updates, memories, photos and memorials then you can got to Justice For Tamla Horsford on Facebook or @justicefortam on instagram.   Link to Autopsy and Released Police Reports Link to 911 Call   Available FCSO and GBI Interviews: Jeanne Meyers GBI Interview Jose Barrera GBI Interview Madeline Lombardi GBI Interview Madeline Lombardi FCSO Interview Bridget Fuller 1st GBI Interview Bridget Fuller 2nd GBI Interview Paula Seals FCSO Interview Paula Seals GBI Interview Stacey Smith FSCO Interview Stacey Smith GBI Interview Thomas Smith GBI Interview Marcy Hardin GBI Interview Officer Mike Christian GBI Interview Neighbour Mary GBI Interview   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian looks into the strange death of a high school athlete and the suspicions that surround it.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Down The Crooked Path Podcast and you can find them at @downthecrookedpath on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: datausa.io, historicforsyth.com, atlantahistorycenter.com, npr.org, Rollingstones.com, medium articles, YouTube videos of police interviews and 911 call, people.com, vibe.com, released official documents including the autopsy report, Wikipedia, Google and coverage of the case by morbid podcast, murder mystery and makeup podcast and True Crime with Kendall Rae Podcast. )

Welcome to Episode Forty-Two of Do You Dare?   And this February is black history month so all we will be spending this month highlighting cases of people of colour that are so often overlooked or neglected by police and the media.   This week we look into what was meant to be a relaxing vacation to Mexico that went horribly wrong.   (Trigger warnings: Discussions of Racism and beatings.)   In this episode Cian shares with us the case of Shanquella Robinson a 25 year old woman  who thought she was going on a fun trip away with friends only for it to end with her deceased and a whole heap of suspicion surrounding how.   Follow along with us as we unpack the strange actions of those who were there, look into why the autopsy and their stories didn’t add up and the leaked video that blew the case wide open and left many calling for justice.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em looks into a unsolved death in a county we’ve visited once before that is the textbook definition of sketchy.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for It Creepy Shit Podcast and you can find them at @creepy_shit_podcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were mentioned in the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Forty One of Do You Dare?   And this February is black history month so all we will be spending this month highlighting cases of people of colour that are so often overlooked or neglected by police and the media.   Tune in this week as we kicks off Black history month with a tragic case that left a promising 18yr old boy the victim of a horrific hate crime.   (Trigger warnings: Discussions of Racism and Racial Attacks.)   In this episode Em delves into the horrific murder of Stephen Lawrence at the hands of a group of men in an unprovoked, racially motivated assault.   Follow along with us as we not only look into the crime itself but the way Stephen’s case changed UK law, exposed policing standards and left a legacy that continues to grow with each passing year as his family continues to fight for not only Stephen’s memory but to get him the full justice he deserves.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when we start of Black History Month series where we looking into cases of people of colour who often don’t get the attention they deserve. Em will be kicking us off with a vicious hate crime here in the UK that to this day remains only partially solved but had a massive impact on society, policing and the law.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for It Cane From The Maritimes Podcast and you can find them at @itcamefromthemaritimes on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: bbc articles, dmu.ac.uk, stephenlawrenceday.org, the guardian articles, cps.gov.uk, Wikipedia)

Welcome to Episode Forty of Do You Dare?   Tune in this week as we take a look at an extremely current case that blew up in the news just before due to its celebrity victims.   (Trigger warnings: Discussions of Addiction.)   In this episode Cian talks us through everything we know so far about the killings of acting and directing legand Rob Reiner and his incredible wife who spent her life as a brilliant photographer, film producer and political activist.   Follow along with us as we delve into the lives of these, by all accounts, wonderful individuals and we unpack what is known so far regarding their tragic killings.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when we start of Black History Month series where we looking into cases of people of colour who often don’t get the attention they deserve. Em will be kicking us off with a vicious hate crime here in the UK that to this day remains only partially solved but had a massive impact on society, policing and the law.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Canadian Creepies Podcast and you can find them at @canadiancreepies on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: listed in the episode )

Welcome to Episode Thirty-Nine of Do You Dare?   Tune in this week for the case that’s not only been our most requested but also took place where the hosts grew up.   (Trigger warnings: Drugs.)   In this episode Em covers the disappearance of Damien Nettles that took place on the Isle of Wight back in 1996 when he was only sixteen years old.   Follow along with us as we weed through a mishandled investigation, a heap of speculation and a case that for the Isle of Wight, and your two hosts who are from there, became the subject of local lore that to this day leaves everyone who’s heard of Damien’s story with more questions than answers.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian takes on one of the most current cases we’ve covered so far.   If you have any information regarding Damien’s case please come forward and contact: Hampshire Police on 101, quoting ‘Operation Ridgewood’. or emailing [email protected]. If you would prefer to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Missing People run a 24/7 helpline for missing people and for the public to contact them with information. Please phone or text 116 000 quoting 96-001159 if you have anything that could help Damien’s case. Please email Damien’s mother, Valerie Nettles at [email protected] You can also contact Mrs Nettles via Damien’s Facebook group   And if you want to support that campaign for the creation of Damien’s Law you can find out more information and how to help at Damien Nettles - Missing since 1996   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Something Strange Podcast and you can find them at @something_strangepod on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: damiennettles.uk, bbc articles, doenetwork.org, hampshirelive.news and Wikipedia.)  

Welcome to Episode Thirty-Eight of Do You Dare?   And It’s been a WEEK for the Do You Dare duo…   Join Em this week as she flys solo after a chaotic week of broken hard drives, colds and last minute recording, but not wanting to leave you all without an episode she had to go it alone.   (Trigger warnings: Violence against animals, Gun Violence.)   In this episode Em is covering The Edmond Post Office Massacre along with some of the other tragedies that plagued the US postal service in the decades that followed.   Follow along as she dissects the life of the perpetrator Patrick Sherrill and unpacks the horrific events that left 14 people dead, six injured and ended up coining a phrase that you’ve probably all heard yet never know the dark origins: ‘Going Postal’.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's tragic case and we hope to see you back next episode as things go back to normal when Em tells Ci and everyone else about a highly requested case that is as local to the siblings as it can get.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Moon Brews Podcast and you can find them at @moon.brews.podcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: nytimes.com, time.com, latimes.com, okhistory.org, Washingtonpost.com, upi.com, Wikipedia, ebsco.com, rmmagazine.com, eu.oklahoman.com and murder, mystery and makeup by Bailey sarian.)

Welcome to Episode Thirty-Seven of Do You Dare?   HAPPY NEW YEAR! And welcome to the very first episode of 2026!   Join us this week as Em kicks off 2026 with a case that covers everything from Twisted history to true crime and theatre…   (Trigger warnings: N/A)   In this episode we are covering The Astor Place Riot and the OG celebrity beef that ultimately caused it.   Follow along as we unpack the drama between two Shakespearian actors that grew bigger than just the stage but into a battle of social class, a battle of countries and a battle of Macbeth…   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next episode as Cian tells you an explosive case that all started with a pizza order.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Kill Me Maybe Podcast and you can find them at @killmemaybepod on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: A Dark History episode by Bailey Sarian, Wikipedia, folger.eu, Gothamcentre.org, Saturdayeveningpost.com, theoutline.com, britanica, smithsonianmag.com, thecollecter.com and Google.)

Welcome to Episode Thirty-Six of Do You Dare?   IT’S HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE DO YOU DARE? DUO!   Join us this week as Cian tells us about one of the most baffling unsolved cases we’ve covered so far.   (Trigger warnings: N/A)   In this episode we look into disappearance of The Sodder Children and we try to untangle all of the weirdness that surrounds this case.   Follow along as Em, Cian and a special guest try to figure out whether what happened that fateful night was a horrific crime and kidnapping or just a tragic accident with a bunch of horrible coincidences…   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next episode as Em kicks off 2026 with a special episode dedicated to the pairs Nan in honour of her birthday. We’ve got a mix of twisted history, true crime and theatre… it’s going to be a riot!    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Spooky Sips Podcast and you can find them at @spookysips_podcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were:)

Welcome to Episode Thirty-Five of Do You Dare?   MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!   IT’S HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE DO YOU DARE? DUO!   Join us this week as Em unravels a tragic murder that kicked off a media tabloid frenzy in the UK.   (Trigger warnings for mentions of child pornography.)   In this episode we cover the heartbreaking case of Joanna Yeates whose body was discovered in the snow on Christmas Day of 2010.   Following along with the investigation as they combed through suspects, followed the clues and eventually were able to capture the monster that did it.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next episode as Cian tells you the still unsolved mystery of five missing children and one house fire that left both investigators and a family with more questions than answers.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Unknown Unsolved Unseen Podcast and you can find them at @unknownunsolvedunseenpod on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: The murder of Joanna Yeates documentary on amazon prime, Wikipedia, a video on the case by YouTuber Eleanor Neale, bbc news articles, express.co.uk, Google and a Guardian article.)

Welcome to Episode Thirty-Four of Do You Dare?   IT’S HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE DO YOU DARE? DUO!   Join us this week as Cian tells us about an extremely deadly night that took place Christmas Eve 2008 when a man dressed up as Santa pulled up to a family gathering and unleashed all hell.   (Trigger warnings for mentions of domestic violence and suicide.)   In this episode we cover The Covina Massacre where a bitter ex husband by the name of Bruce Pardo decided to go on a killing spree that left 9 members of a single family dead and would have likely killed even more had his plan unfolded the way he’d wanted it to.   Following along with us as we unravel the sequence of events that destroyed one family’s Christmas and made us all think twice about who is at the door.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em dives into a relatively recent UK case that cause one of the biggest media storms around at the time.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Not My Ghost, Not My Problem Podcast and you can find them at @notmyghostpodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: )

Welcome to Episode Thirty-Three of Do You Dare?   IT’S HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE DO YOU DARE? DUO!   Join us this week as Em tells us all about ‘The Downtown Posse’ a group of teens and young adults who definitely ended up on Santa’s bad side in 1992 when they went on a three day crime spree from the 24th of December to the 26th   (Trigger warnings for mentions of graphic violence.)   In this episode we travel to Ohio to cover the Dayton Christmas killings of 1992 where the gang that went by the name ‘The Downtown Posse’ killed six people, injured multiple others and changed the holiday season for one city for years to come.   Following along with us as we tell you all the details of their tree day crime spree, how they eventually got caught, their punishments and we remember the victims that tragically lost their lives when this callous group of young adults decided they were simply bored and wanted to kill.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Macabre Mondays Podcast and you can find them at @macbremondayspodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: oxygen.com, nbcnews.com, a mirror article, the sun.co.uk, discover.hubpages.com, murderpedia, a medium article and Wikipedia)

Welcome to Episode Thirty-Two of Do You Dare?   IT’S HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE DO YOU DARE? DUO!   Join us this week as Cian dips into eastern European folklore and kicks off the holiday season with St Nick’s more sinister counterpart.   (Trigger warnings for mentions of child abuse.)   In this episode Cian tells us about the history of Krampus and what happens to naughty children during Krampusnacht when they don’t follow the rules. This part human part goat like figure who originated in the Germanic alpine regions may have started around the 17th century but he only grows more and more popular as the years go on.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em takes a darker turn into some Christmas crime that was committed by some very naughty young people.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for State of the Unknown Podcast and you can find them at @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: )

Welcome to Episode Thirty-One of Do You Dare?   All this November, Tuesdays are for Twisted History over here at Do You Dare? So buckle up because the past has never been more revealing.   Join us this week as Em breaks down the truth and the myths behind one of America’s most popular holidays and takes you to a part of history you probably weren’t taught in school.   (Trigger warnings for discussions of genocide, massacres, racism, xenophobia, rape, slavery, murder.)   In this episode Em tells us the dark truth behind Thanksgiving. We journey back in time to talk about everything from early America and colonisation to the myths taught in schools and the truths about the founding of this holiday from the perspective of native Americans.   As thanksgiving takes place this year please consider looking into and supporting these charities that do amazing work to support indigenous communities:   Home - Native American Rights Fund   https://collegefund.org/   Home | NCAI   Homepage - NICWA   Indigenous Environmental Network | Respecting and Adhering to Indigenous Knowledge and Natural Law   StrongHearts Native Helpline | Identify Abuse   https://www.niwrc.org/ Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian kicks off the Christmas season by telling us about a certain European folklore figure that is the opposite side of the Santa coin.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Tea Tales and Talks Podcast and you can find them at @teatalestalks on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Britannica, familysearch.org, potawatomi.org, a Delish article, a Forbes article,  blog.nativehope.org, smithonianmag.com, americanindian.si.edu, history for kids.net, bia.gov, Wikipedia.)

Welcome to Episode Thirty of Do You Dare?   All this November, Tuesdays are for Twisted History over here at Do You Dare? So buckle up because the past has never been more revealing.   Join us this week as Cian takes us to 1800’s London where one of the world’s most popular beverages turns into a deadly tidal wave which not only destroys buildings but also takes lives along with it.   In this episode Cian tells us about The London Beer Flood of 1814 and how a small fault with the company’s vats lead to an explosion of beer that left it flooding out and taking out any buildings and people that happened to have the misfortune of being in its path.   Plus we also talk about what went down in the aftermath.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em tells us the truths behind a certain topical American holiday that’s history is far darker than what people are taught in schools.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Grimly Podcast and you can find them at @grimlypodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were:)

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Nine of Do You Dare?   All this November, Tuesdays are for Twisted History over here at Do You Dare? So buckle up because the past has never been more revealing.   Join us this week as Em picks five of histories most horrifying torture methods and tells you all about them.   (Trigger Warning's for graphic and gory descriptions of torture, mentions of SA and child abuse.)   In this episode Em will be covering Rat Torture, The Rack, The Judas Cradle, The Blood Eagle and Lingchi and telling you about not only the dark history behind them but all of the gory details of what they entailed.   Play along with Cian as he tries to figure out which is the worst of the lot with each new method Em introduces.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian tells us about a certain flood involving a popular beverage.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Down The Crooked Path Podcast and you can find them at @downthecrookedpath on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: britanica.com, elite readers.com, medievalBritain.com, ati articles, historyhit.com, a medium article, keele.ac.uk, smithsoniamag.com, chinaknowlage.de, Wikipedia, historyskills.com historydefined.net, theworldofchinese.com, ancient-origins.net)

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Eight of Do You Dare?   All this November, Tuesdays are for Twisted History over here at Do You Dare? So buckle up because the past has never been more revealing.   Join us this week as Cian starts us off in 1600’s England with a tale of treason that lead to a national holiday that people still celebrate to this day.   (Trigger Warning's for torture.)   In this episode Cian tells us about Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot. We go back to a time in England where religious tensions were reaching an all time high and many catholics, but none more so than this group that we will speak about today, were against the reigning king.   Dive in with Cian and Em as they talk about details of how the plot formed, how it was foiled, what happened to those involved and the legacy of those events that lives on to this very day.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em picks five of the most horrific torture methods history had to offer and let’s you experience the truths behind them.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Creepy Shit Podcast and you can find them at @creepy_shit_podcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were:)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!   As a very special treat on this frightful day we are really excited to share with you the very first ever edition episode of ‘The Listener Files’.   In these episodes Cian and Em will be telling you all a carefully curated handful of personal stories sent into us by our very own listeners.   For this particular bonus episode we are leaning into all things spooky with tales from seven separate listeners with a heavy focus on all things haunted.   Don’t forget that you can be part of one of these episodes in the future by sending us your stories of the paranormal, true crime, hauntings, weird déjà vu, sleep paralysis demons, mysterious happenings and anything spooky, spine chilling or hilarious!   If you’ve got a story send it to us at [email protected] or message it to us on one of our socials!   And don’t forget to tune back in on Tuesdays for our regular episodes…   IF YOU DARE…

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Seven of Do You Dare?   It’s spooky season guys and all this month we will be covering creepy cases that will make the hairs stand on the back of your neck!    Join us this week as Em unpacks the facts from the fiction behind one of America's most iconic hauntings.    In this episode Em will be looking at the truths behind the legends made popular in the book and film, The Amityville Horror. This week we travel to the house that had the iconic eye like windows to talk about the murders that started this property's grisly reputation to the family that moved in following and their famous claims of a paranormal experience so strong that it drove them from the home, never to return again. We even get a special cameo from the Warren's, a pop culture phenomenon and a killer that continuously changed his story.  Today is a bit of everything. True crime, Spooky happenings and the start of a legend.    Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's insane case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian kicks of our month of twisted history with a story about gunpowder, treason and plot as we finally unpack a story we brought up in our first ever episode.  If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts, theories and let us know if you’ve been to visit the Bell Witch cave!   You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for It Came From The Maritimes Podcast and you can find them at @itcamefromthemaritimes on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: ati articles, a biography article, americanghostwalks.com, New York post articles, Wikipedia, how stuff works articles, syfy.com, USghostadventures.com and Google.)

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Six of Do You Dare? It’s spooky season guys and all this month we will be covering creepy cases that will make the hairs stand on the back of your neck!  Join us this week as Cian leads us in the exploration of a hunted house that’s history is just as fighting as its ghosts.   (Trigger Warning's for Sexual Assault, Murder, Child Murder, Nazis, Infant Murder.)   In this episode Cian whisks us away to Cleveland, Ohio to uncover the secrets that hide within the walls of The Franklin Castle.  From it’s creation at the hands of the twisted Hannes Tiedemann to its many resident both dead and alive this house’s energy is almost as dark as the history behind it.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em tells our special guest about the crimes and the ghouls that live as the inspiration for one of the most well known horror movies of our time.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Something Strange Podcast and you can find them at @something_strangepod on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, clevelandhistorical.org, thelittlehouseofhorrors.com, clevelandvintage.com, ghostwalks.com)

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Five of Do You Dare?   It’s spooky season guys and all this month we will be covering creepy cases that will make the hairs stand on the back of your neck!    Join us this week as Em shares with you all the juicy details of one of Tensenesses most famous haunting that’s still said to be happening to this very day!   In this episode Em will be sharing with you the story of The Bell Witch, a historic haunting and possibly one of the only times a spirit has ever been attributed to actual kill a man…   Listen along as Em tells us about the entity that was said to plague the Bell family and how to this day there’s a cave on the very same property that is said to be a portal for not only this spirit but others as well that you can even go and visit…. If you dare…   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's spooktacular case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian tells us about a haunting house with a grisly history.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts, theories and let us know if you’ve been to visit the Bell Witch cave!   You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Something Strange Podcast and you can find them at @something_strangepod on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, bellwitchcave.com, tnmuseum.org, customhousemuseum.org, bellwitch.org, apnnews.com, southernthing.com, paranormal traveler.com, al.com and Google.)

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Four of Do You Dare? It’s spooky season guys and all this month we will be covering creepy cases that will make the hairs stand on the back of your neck!  Join us this week as Cian kicks off October with a tragic case where the perpetrator is often dubbed the Halloween Killer and where one young girl lost her life just doing the activity all kids love to do on October 31st - Trick or Treating.   (Trigger Warning's for Sexual Assault against a Child, Crimes against Children.)   In this episode Cian walks us through the heartbreaking case of Lisa Ann French who lost her life, not at the hands of a stranger, by at the hands of someone she should have been able to trust.  Follow us as we unpack the haunting events of that fateful Halloween night and we look into how the killer was captured as well as the family’s fight for justice.    Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em takes us all to Tennessee to uncover the tales of what really took place during one of the areas most famous and most well documented hauntings.    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Moon Brews Podcast and you can find them at @moon.brews.podcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, People.com, Medium.com)

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Three of Do You Dare?   Join us this week as Em takes you to post war England for a listener suggested case that will leave you asking yourself, was justice really served here? Did the punishment that was given truly fit the crime that was committed?   In this episode Em takes us through the case of Derek Bentley, a young man who seemed as if the world was against him from an early age. Derek faced many challenges in his short life but also created some for himself.  This episode will blur the lines between criminal and victim, power and abuse of it and leave us all asking the question was this justice or did the law take things too far given the added evidence?   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as we begin our Halloween coverage with Cian covering a case that may make you think twice about Trick or Treating...   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories because we want to know what you think!  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Kill Me Maybe Podcast and you can find them at @killmemaybepod on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, BBC Bitesize, https://nswbar.asn.au, ccrc.gov.uk, capitalpunishmentuk.org, and Google)

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Two of Do You Dare?   Join us this week as Cian takes us on the Uber ride from hell with a driver who likes to claim that his actions were only caused thanks to 'the devil app' on his phone that changed thanks to Uber updating it.    (Trigger Warning's for Gun Violence.)   In this episode Cian walks us through the events of the 2016 Kalamazoo Shootings where Jason Brian Dalton took the term 'road rage' to a whole new extreme. By the time his day was done six people would be dead, two would be seriously injured and almost bizarrely, some of the people that got into his car in-between would never realise a thing.    Many are left wondering why this happened?  Did Jason just snap one day? Was there something else to blame for his actions? And will it make you think twice next time you book a ride from a stranger?   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em travels back in time in the heart of England to cover a case that will leave you asking the question..... Did the punishment truly fit the crime?    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Spooky Sips Podcast and you can find them at @spookysips_podcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, CNN, ABC, BBC, WWMTnews, Michigan department of corrections website.)

Welcome to Episode Twenty-One of Do You Dare?   Join us this week as Em takes us to Springfield (and not the one from The Simpsons) but the one where over 30 years old ended up being the scene of possibly one of the most famous unsolved triple disappearances ever to take place.  In this episode we will be talking about the mysterious disappearances of Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, Stacy McCall, and Suzie  mother, Sherrill Levitt, better known as The Springfield Three.   This case will leave Em and Cian with more questions than answers but join them as they take you through the timeline, discuss suspects and theories and try to keep their cool as it comes to light just how much evidence that could have helped solve this was either accidental destroyed or missed thanks to police inaction.  This is one of those cases that is frustrating from beginning to end, where everyone has their own opinion on what the hell could have happened that fateful night and we want to hear what you think over on our socials!   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian takes us on an Uber ride out of a nightmare and might just make you think twice about who the stranger is behind the wheel of one of the worlds most popular ride services.   The case of The Springfield Three to this day does remain open so if you or anyone you know has any tips or information regarding this case that may bring the families and friends some closure then you can contact: Call the Springfield Police Department: 417-864-1810  Call Crime Stoppers: 417-869-8477  Submit a Tip Online: Visit P3Tips.com or https://www.springfieldmo.gov/FormCenter/Police-4/Three-Missing-Women-Tip-Form-478 You can also submit tips both directly and anonymously through the FBI.gov website.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Unknown Unsolved  Unseen Podcast and you can find them at @unknownunsolvedunseenpod on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: A medium article, Wikipedia, Reddit, Google, the Springfield Daily Citizen, people.com, Springfieldmo.gov, fbi.gov, ky3.com, nbcnews.com, a Springfield news leader article.)  

Welcome to Episode Twenty of Do You Dare?   Join us this week as Cian talks us through a case that took investigators over fifty years just to give the victim back her name but now has developed into possibly even identifying her killer…   (Trigger Warning's for Sexual Assault, Possible domestic violence.)   In this episode Cian takes a look at the case of Ruth Marie Terry, who spent many years better known to the public as ‘The Lady of the Dunes.’  This week we travel to Massachusetts for what was one of the most well known Jane Doe cases around and we look at how, thanks to advances in technology and the use of genetic genealogy, they were finally able to give Ruth back her name.  We then explore how finding her identity may have led investigators straight to her killer and the possible person behind that has a wild background all of his own.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's interesting case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em digs into one of the most intriguing unsolved disappearances that to this day remains a mystery of unanswered questions.    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Not My Ghost, Not My Problem Podcast and you can find them at @notmyghostpodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, An nbc news article, an guardian article, an independent article and a daily mail article, oxygen true crime and News.com)  

Welcome to Episode Nineteen of Do You Dare?   Join us this week as Em covers the case of one of the worst shooting massacres to ever take place in the UK.   (Trigger Warning's for possible attempted sexual assault, Gun Violence and Suicide.)   In this episode Em tells us about the tragic events of The Hungerford Massacre where a lone shooter left an idyllic picturesque quiet town in England looking like something out of a war zone.  The actions inflicted by one man on a normal summer’s day would leave sixteen people dead, many more wounded, a community in terror and a nation asking “how come something like this happen in a place like that, and why wasn’t it able to be stopped sooner?”  This case was by all accounts a tragedy however whilst the motives behind it are still heavily debated to this day it did make major changes to gun laws in the UK.  Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's heartbreaking case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian tells us about a famous Jane Doe who’s case proves that even after countless years it’s still possible to give a victim back their name and possible even find their killer…   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Macabre Mondays Podcast and you can find them at @macabremondayspodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were:primarily a BBC documentary on the massacre, BBC news articles, Wikipedia, and a medium article. )

Welcome to Episode Eighteen of Do You Dare?   Join us this week as Cian tells us the heartbreaking tale of the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams, better known in the media as The Delphi Murders.  (Trigger Warning's for mentions of crimes against children, attempted Sexual Assault.)   In this episode Cian walks us through the harrowing details of a case that lead to these two young girls losing their lives and how the man who did it was eventually caught all thanks to the incredibly brave and quick thinking victims themselves.  We take a look at the wonderful people these young girls were, their incredible ingenuity in a terrifying moment, the audacity of the monster that hurt them and how justice was served. It's very rare a victim solves their own murder but in this case it couldn't have been done without them so tune in to hear just how they caught their own killer.     Richard Allen Police Interrogation Richard Allen Phone Call Confession   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's heartbreaking case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em tells us about one of the worst examples of a shooting massacre ever to take place in the UK.  If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for State Of The Unknown Podcast and you can find them at @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, A wrtv.com article by Katie Cox, NBC, CNN, The Independent, BBC Articles. )

Welcome to Episode Seventeen of Do You Dare?   Join us this week as Em dives headfirst into all of the mystery, Dark History and Tragic tales and spooky stories that give Lake Lanier its insidious reputation, and may leave you forever questioning just what lays beneath the waters you swim in.... (Trigger Warning's for mentions of Racism, Racial Cleansing, Mob Violence and Lynching) Don't forget your life jacket because this week we are exploring one of America's deadliest lakes that in less than 100 years of its creation has seen over 700 lives lost at its waters. But the thing about Lake Lanier is its tragic history starts way before that. With mob justice, racial cleansing, stolen land and a town that now lies beneath its murky waters - including graves - it's no wonder that to this day the lake is said to be haunted and cursed. So are all of these deaths tragic accidents? Are their ghosts lurking below waiting to pull you to a watery demise? Is it the curse that continues to stain these waters red? or is it something else entirely?    Join us this week as we take a look beneath the surface and uncover some of these stories that have remained sunken.  If you'd like to help out the family of Ramon Diaz-Soria with a donation to help with his funeral expenses, you can find his go fund me set up by his sister Abigail at: Ramon's Go Fund Me Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's controversial case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian talks us through a relatively recent case where the two young victims helped solve their own tragic murders thanks to quick thinking and snapchat. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Tea, Tales and Talks Podcast and you can find them at @teatalestalks on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: civilandhumanrights.org, Wikipedia, allthatsinteresting.com, a sun article, medium.com, theroot.com, Oxfordamerican.org, lakelanier.com, a cnn article, a teen vogue article, boatingsecrets.net, Atlantaghosts.com, listverse.com, jaybusbee.substack.com, fox5atlanta.com )

Welcome to Episode Sixteen of Do You Dare?   Join us this week as Cian takes us back in time to cover the still unsolved case of The 1920 Wall Street Bombing.  This week we are heading to the heart of America's financial district where in the middle of a busy work day an unknown person drove a carriage full of explosives and shrapnel to Wall Street before parking outside one of the most prominent buildings and fleeing.  Was this a tragic accident? A targeted attack? An act of terrorism or a political statement? Join us this week as we dig into the details and the theories of this explosive case. Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's controversial case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian takes us way back to the 1920's when a bomb shattered a busy day in the financial district.  If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Grimly Podcast and you can find @grimlypodcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, FBI.gov and Britanica.)

Welcome to Episode Fifteen of Do You Dare?   Join us this week as Em talks us through the controversial case of The Stanford Prison Experiment.  This week we are heading to one of America's most prestigious universities to tell you about a psychological study that's as widely debated as it is well known within the study of modern psychology.  Join Em and Cian as they look into the events of the experiment, how it managed to descend so quickly into chaos, why it was so controversial and why its still so talked about even to this day. Take a look with us into human behaviour as we ask the question, how far will a normal person go when put in the right situation? and join in the conversation with them over on instagram @doyoudarepodcast and Let us know what you think...    Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's controversial case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian takes us way back to the 1920's when a bomb shattered a busy day in the financial district.  If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Down The Crooked Path Podcast and you can find @downthecrookedpath on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: simplypsychology.org, Wikipedia, verywellmind.com, exhibits.stanford.edu/spe)

Welcome to Episode Fourteen of Do You Dare? Join us this week as Cian tells us the strange and speculated case of Elisa Lam.  Take a trip with us this week to the dreaded Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles as Cian walked us through the final days of Elisa Lam. In this case that garnered so much public speculation due to one very creepy piece of elevator CCTV footage Cian will talk us through the real details of the case as well as looking at all of the theories that came out of it from a tragic accident, a terrible mental health episode, foul play, ghosts and even a Korean elevator game designed to transport you to another dimension. Join Em and Cian as they discuss what they think really happened to Elisa Lam and why this case still grips so many to this day and join in the conversation with them over on instagram @doyoudarepodcast and Let us know what you think...    Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's strange case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em brings you a fascinating case about a psychological experiment from the 70's that not only ended in chaos but is still shrouded in controversy and debated amongst students and scholars to this day.    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Creepy Shit Podcast and you can find @creepy_shit_podcast on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, people.com article, and a youtube video by Buzzfeed Unsolved which was the inspiration for doing this case.)

Welcome to Episode Thirteen of Do You Dare? Join us this week as Em tells us the unsolved story of The Watcher of 657 Boulevard. Follow along as this quiet suburban street plays host to a mystery most foul and steady your hearts as we read through the creepy threatening letters sent but this unknown stalker that turned a family's dream home into its own living nightmare. Have you ever wondered about what could be hidden in your walls? Ever felt eyes watching your every move? Ever feared for the safety of yourselves and your children?... Well this family did. But to this day many still ask the questions, Who was the Watcher? Why this house and this family? And was there really a threat or was this all just some elaborate hoax or prank gone wrong? Let us know what you think...  Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's spine chilling case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian brings you a tragic tale of a young woman whose death sparked viral internet speculation due to a bizarre piece of elevator CCTV footage. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for It Came From The Maritimes and you can find @itcamefromthemaritimes on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: primarily https://www.thecut.com but also a sun article, a Marie Claire article, the radio times, Wikipedia, and a New York Times article)

Welcome to Episode Twelve of Do You Dare? Join us this week as Cian takes us through the brutal abduction and murder of Fan Man-yee also known to many as The Hello Kitty Murder.  Sit down with us as we discuss this horrific case and how a young mother lost her life at the hands of three despicable men and even more shockingly a 14 year old girl. This case shows the true lengths of depravity humans can go to and if you are of a sensitive disposition proceed with caution. Trigger Warnings for this case include: Rape, Abuse, brief descriptions of Vomit, Graphic descriptions of torture.   We also apologise for the amount of uncomfortable laughter during this episode, it was honestly one of the only ways we could make it through the case and we mean no disrespect to the victim or her loved ones.  Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's stomach turning case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em brings you a creepy unsolved tale of stalking that will make you want to double check your locks. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Canadian Creepies and you can find @CanadianCreepies on Instagram for more information.*   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, Medium.com article and a Youtube Video by the The Infographics Show.)

Welcome to Episode Eleven of Do You Dare? Join us this week as Em takes us through the tragic unsolved disappearance of 9 year old Asha Degree.  This has always been a case that have left investigators, the public and the family with more questions than answers about what could have happened that fateful February night back in 2000. But come along with us as try to untangle the details, talk theories and tell you about all of the new evidence that has come to light in only the last year.  Could this once seemingly unsolvable case be close to being cracked wide open? You tell us.  Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's mind boggling case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian brings you a heartbreaking and torturous murder from overseas. If you have any information regarding Asha's disappearance you can contact FBI Charlotte at 704-672-6100 or the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office at 704-484-4787. You can also contact the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or you can submit tips online at fbi.gov/AshaDegree  If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   (sources for this episode were:  Wikipedia, Yahoo News, a series of WBTV articles, Medium articles, the Charlotte observer, fbi.gov, the star, andthenweregone.com, CNN, wnct.com, TikTok and a YouTube video by Bella Fiori.)

Welcome to Episode Ten of Do You Dare? Today we're staying close to home... In this episode Cian will be creeping us all out with not one but five different locations from where the pair grew up and talking you through not only their histories but their hauntings as well.  Play along with Em as she tries to blindly rank the places Cian tells her from most spooky to least and watch out for the creepy shadow demon in the basement, the playful ghost children, the spirits of dogs still wandering with their owners and even a full-blown ghost house party! Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's spooky case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em brings you a case that's still in the news today of a young girls unsolved disappearance. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!    Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories. You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   (sources for this episode were: ghostisland.com, The county press, Wikipedia, Hauntedrooms.co.uk, Island Echo, historyhit.com, spookyisles.com and Youtube)

Welcome to Episode Nine of Do You Dare?   Happy Pride Month guys!  And welcome to the final episode of our Pride Moth Mini Series.  This month we've been focusing on cases relating to LGBTQ+ folks and choosing to highlight stories that have impacted the history of this resilient community and forced changes to be made. We feel it's important to share their stories and say their names so that they might be remembered not only for the tragedy that befell them but also the people they were and the differences they have made, so we hope you've enjoyed the series and we can't wait to continue covering these cases even outside of June.     In this episode Em will be covering the relatively forgotten case of the Upstairs Lounge Arson Attack. In this case we will be taking you to New Orleans to discuss what went wrong on the night of the 24th of June 52 years ago and how callous angry act ended up in so much death and destruction. Ci and Em will be studying not only the events of that night but also why to this day people still barely speak of it.    Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's tragic case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian takes us all through something spooky that's a little to close to home.    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!    Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories. You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   (sources for this episode were: Tinderbox: The untold story of the upstairs lounge fire and the rise of gay liberation by Robert W Fieseler, the amazing coverage by Georgia Marie on Mysteries and Histories podcast, 64parishes.org, a guardian article, theJimani.com, lgbtarchiveslouisiana.org (if you want to see more pictures of the building and photos of the victims etc this is a great site to visit) NewOrleanshistorical.org, Wikipedia and Google.)

Welcome to Episode Eight of Do You Dare?   Happy Pride Month guys!   This month we are going to be focusing on cases relating to LGBTQ+ folks and choosing to highlight stories that have impacted the history of this resilient community and forced changes to be made. We feel it's important to share their stories and say their names so that they might be remembered not only for the tragedy that befell them but also the people they were and the differences they have made.     In this episode Cian will be covering the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard.  In this case we will be analysing the tragic events that lead to the death of Matthew Shepard and the mixed out cry that followed. Em and Cian will be discussing the use of the Gay Panic Defence along with berating the men who did it.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's heartbreaking case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em share's with you the final case in our Pride Month coverage.    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!    Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories. You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   (sources for this episode were: wikipedia, famous-trials.com, ebsco.com and a guardian article.)

Welcome to Episode Seven of Do You Dare?   Happy Pride Month guys!   This month we are going to be focusing on cases relating to LGBTQ+ folks and choosing to highlight stories that have impacted the history of this resilient community and forced changes to be made. We feel it's important to share their stories and say their names so that they might be remembered not only for the tragedy that befell them but also the people they were and the differences they have made.     In this episode Em will be covering the sad case of Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner and shocking Cian with not only murder but also an absolutely incredible tale of perseverance, survival and advocacy. In this story, where a romantic camping trip along the Appalachian trail was ruined by an asshole with a rifle, we will follow the twists, the turns and the craziness that left doctors stunned by one woman's ability to live and judges condemning one man's abhorrent excuses for the things he did.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's heartbreaking case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Cian share's with you his second tale in our Pride Month coverage.    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!    Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories. You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   (sources for this episode were: appalachiantrailhistory.org, a medium article, Claudia Brenner's Book - 8 Bullets: one woman’s tale of surviving anti gay violence (which I was able to borrow through internet archive.org which is an excellent free online library I’d highly recommend), Wikipedia, law.justia.com, scholar.lib.vt.edu, performative.com, advocate.com, A BBC article and Newspapers.com)

Welcome to Episode Six of Do You Dare?   Happy Pride Month guys!   This month we are going to be focusing on cases relating to LGBTQ+ folks and choosing to highlight stories that have impacted the history of this resilient community and forced changes to be made. We feel it's important to share their stories and say their names so that they might be remembered not only for the tragedy that befell them but also the people they were and the differences they have made.     Cian will be kicking us off with our first Pride Month episode as he takes a deeper look into the events surrounding the Pulse Nightclub shooting and Em herself will be figuring out which shape truly provides the best support for those in need.     Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's harrowing case and we hope to see you back next Tuesday as Em has an insane story planned to share with you all.    If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!    Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories. You can contact us at [email protected] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   (sources for this episode were: Wikipedia, thecluecollective.com, museum hack.com, Britanica.com, The BBC and NPR.)