The Treehouse In The Woods

This week, we’re talking about the disappearance of Theresa Bier a 16 year old girl whose story became tangled in Bigfoot lore, wilderness rumors, and disturbing questions that remain unanswered decades later.What started as a strange story about Sasquatch sightings in the California wilderness slowly became something much darker, involving older men, shifting stories, and the possibility that the real danger in the woods was never paranormal at all.

This week, we’re covering the murder of Natalie McNally, a 32 year old woman from Northern Ireland who was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed in her home.Investigators eventually focused on boyfriend Stephen McCullagh, a streamer whose carefully planned digital alibi quickly started falling apart.From online activity to deception and disturbing levels of premeditation, this case became a chilling example of how modern technology can be used to create the illusion of innocence.

This week, we’re talking about Casey Kasem the legendary voice behind American Top 40 and one of the most recognizable figures in radio history.But his final years became the center of a deeply controversial and very public family dispute involving his wife, his children, legal battles, and serious questions about care, control, and what was really happening behind the scenes.What should have been a private goodbye turned into a complicated and emotional conflict that drew national attention and left many people divided.

In 2009, the Jamison family vanished in rural Oklahoma after what was supposed to be a normal trip to look at land for a fresh start. Days later, their truck was discovered abandoned in a remote area with thousands of dollars still inside, their belongings untouched, and the family dog left behind.What followed became one of Oklahoma’s most unsettling mysteries, surrounded by theories involving foul play, paranoia, cult rumors, and unanswered questions that still remain today.

A disturbing true crime case from Germany involving Armin Meiwes and one of the most infamous early internet encounters of the 90s–early 2000s.What begins on an online forum known as the Cannibal Café quickly turns into a case that shocked the world and raised unsettling questions about consent, morality, and the darkest corners of internet culture.

It starts like a ghost story.A family hears footsteps, finds strange messages, and realizes something is very wrong inside their home… like they’re not alone. But this isn’t paranormal. This week, we break down the chilling true crime case of Daniel LaPlante, also known as the “man in the walls.” What begins as eerie and unexplained quickly turns into something far more disturbing, ending in a brutal and tragic crime. We tell this story the way it unfolds: slow, creepy, and completely unbelievable… until it’s not. And yes, we cope the only way we know how, which is how he earned the nickname: the hatch-wielding mayo man.

We’re diving into the disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon in Panam, a case that’s been debated for years, but still doesn’t feel fully explained. Instead of just telling the story, we walk through the evidence step-by-step… from the moment they went missing, to the discovery of their phones, the strange call activity, and the photos that raised more questions than answers. We break down what we know, what doesn’t quite make sense, and why this case continues to stick with people. If you want to follow along with the evidence as we talk through it, we’ve included links in the show notes, and you can also find a visual breakdown on our Instagram. Listen now: Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon: The Chilling Evidence They Left Behind. Photos can be found at

This week’s Weird Wednesday gets… a little out there We’re diving into the famous Ariel School UFO sighting in Zimbabwe, where over 60 schoolchildren reported seeing something they definitely couldn’t explain. Aliens? Mass hysteria? Something else entirely?But before we get into that… we take a quick detour into a lesser-known (and slightly unhinged) theory surrounding JonBenét Ramsey that had us questioning everything for a minute It’s weird. It’s chaotic. And honestly… we’re not saying we believe any of it… but we’re also not not saying that

In this episode we examine the disturbing case of Stanislav Reshetnikov, a Russian livestreamer whose content pushed the limits of internet shock culture, until it ended in tragedy.Known online as “Stas Reeflay,” Reshetnikov participated in the growing trend of trash streaming, where viewers donate money in exchange for humiliating or dangerous acts performed live on camera. During one of these streams in December 2020, his girlfriend Valentina Grigoryeva was forced outside in freezing temperatures while the broadcast continued.What began as another shocking livestream quickly turned into something far darker when Valentina was later found unresponsive on camera while thousands watched online.This case raises uncomfortable questions about internet culture, viewer complicity, and how far people are willing to go for views, money, and online attention.

In this episode we examine the disturbing case of Chandler Halderson, a young man whose elaborate lies about college, jobs, and his future eventually spiraled into something far darker.For months, Chandler maintained a carefully constructed story about graduating from college, working for major companies, and landing prestigious opportunities — all while the truth slowly unraveled around him. When his parents began asking questions, the situation escalated into one of the most shocking family murder cases in recent years.We break down the timeline of events, the web of deception that led up to the killings, and how investigators uncovered the truth behind the disappearance of Bart and Krista Halderson. We also discuss the digital evidence, the investigation, and the trial that ultimately exposed the lies at the center of this case.This episode explores how a pattern of small lies can snowball into something catastrophic, and how the truth eventually caught up with Chandler Halderson.

This episode isn’t a basic retelling of the JonBenét Ramsey case; it’s a deep-dive overview into the theories, suspects, strange details, and unanswered questions that keep this case alive nearly three decades later.Instead of walking step-by-step through events, we explore the side trails: disputed evidence, investigative controversies, public speculation, and claims like those from John Mark Carr. We also discuss how decisions made during the early investigation by the Boulder Police Department shaped the direction of the case and public perception.If you already know the basics, this episode is for you. We focus on the angles, theories, and modern discussions that keep people asking the same question: who really killed JonBenét Ramsey?

In this episode, we dive into the haunting string of unsolved crimes connected to Bardstown, a small town shaken by violence, secrets, and unanswered questions. We examine the shocking ambush murder of Jason Ellis, the brutal double homicide of Kathy Netherland and Samantha Netherland, and the mysterious disappearance of Crystal Rogers.As we lay out the timeline, evidence, and lingering theories, one question keeps surfacing: are these tragedies connected, or is Bardstown the site of a series of chilling coincidences?

In this third and final installment of our Killer in My Backyard series, we examine the life and crimes of Keith Hunter Jesperson, better known as the Happy Face Killer.Born in Canada and raised in Selah, Washington, Jesperson later lived and worked throughout Eastern Washington, including the Spokane area, before becoming a long-haul truck driver. That access to the open road allowed him to murder at least eight women across multiple states between 1990 and 1995.In this episode, we walk through Jesperson’s early life, his movements across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and the step-by-step details of each confirmed victim, where they were last seen, where they were found, and how his crimes went undetected for years. We also discuss the devastating wrongful convictions tied to his first murder, the taunting letters signed with a smiley face that earned him his nickname, and recent developments identifying victims who were once known only as Jane Does.This case is deeply tied to Washington State, and it serves as a reminder that some of the most prolific killers aren’t distant monsters, they lived, worked, and moved through our own backyards.

In this Weird Wednesday, we dive into the legendary Ape Canyon attack of 1924. Prospectors camping near Mount St. Helens claimed they were besieged by a family of Bigfoot, rocks thrown, terrifying noises outside, and a harrowing night in the wilderness.Join me as we retell the story, explore the eyewitness accounts, and unpack one of the Pacific Northwest’s most infamous Bigfoot encounters.

In 2004, 11-year-old Cody Haynes disappeared in Kittitas County, Washington. His father and his father’s girlfriend were at the center of the accusations surrounding his disappearance.No one has seen or heard from Cody since 2004, and his family continues to fight for justice and answers, answers that only one person now can provide.In this episode, we revisit the case of Cody Haynes, lay out the known facts, and shine a light on a story that deserves attention. Our goal is simple: justice for Cody Haynes.

This week, we continue The Killer in My Backyard series with the disturbing and often overlooked case of Donna Perry, also known as Douglas Perry, one of Spokane, Washington’s serial killers.In 1990, three women were murdered and dumped along the Spokane River. For years, the cases went unsolved and were even briefly attributed to another serial killer active in the area at the time, Robert Lee Yates Jr. It wouldn’t be until years later, following a completely unrelated arrest, that investigators realized they had been looking at the wrong person.In this episode, we walk through Perry’s early life, criminal history, and move to Spokane, before breaking down the Spokane River murders, how Perry avoided detection, and the moment everything finally unraveled. Perry was ultimately caught after attempting to purchase firearms at White Elephant, leading to DNA evidence that tied him directly to the murders.We also examine Perry’s prosecution, the failed defense argument that Donna and Douglas Perry were “different people,” and how advances in DNA testing reassigned these murders away from Robert Lee Yates and onto the correct offender.Told from a local perspective, this episode explores how violence hid in plain sight and how Spokane’s river became a silent witness to crimes that went unseen for far too long.

In this Weird Wednesday episode, we break down the disturbing and bizarrely surreal case of Jonathan Gerlack, a 34-year-old man from Pennsylvania arrested in January 2026 for one of the most shocking grave robbing cases in recent memory.Investigators say Gerlack was stealing human remains from Mount Moriah Cemetery, with some of the bodies dating back to the 1800s. Authorities uncovered nearly 100 skeletons stored between his home and a storage unit, along with evidence that at least one corpse had been left decomposing inside his basement.According to police, Gerlack allegedly sold stolen human bones through Instagram and Facebook, turning historic graves into a black-market operation. What makes the case even stranger is the contrast a heavily tattooed, metal-loving guy committing old-school grave robbery… and allegedly hauling skeletons around in a RAV4.The sheer scale, age of the remains, and audacity of the crimes earned him the nickname the Pennsylvania Ghoul. In this episode, we walk through the timeline of the investigation, how the cemetery thefts were uncovered, and why this case feels like a collision between modern social media, dark subcultures, and crimes people assume only happen in history books.

In this episode, we launch our new series The Killer in My Backyard with the case that hit closest to home: Robert Lee Yates Jr., Spokane, Washington’s infamous Grocery Bag Killer.Yates lived in a quiet South Hill neighborhood, just minutes from where we live, blending into everyday life while committing a series of murders across Washington State. From his early life and military career to the crimes committed in Spokane, Walla Walla, and beyond, we walk through the full timeline of his known victims, his arrest, and the disturbing details that only came to light years later.We also explore how Yates avoided suspicion for so long, the chilling trade he made with investigators to avoid the death penalty, and how later developments revealed that not all victims originally attributed to him were actually his. This case intersects with other notorious Pacific Northwest killers, making it a key chapter in Spokane’s darkest era.Told from a local perspective, this episode goes deeper than most retellings, not just into the crimes, but into what it’s like to realize a serial killer once lived in your metaphorical backyard.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the murder of Hae Min Lee, a case that has become one of the most debated and re-examined in modern true crime history.We walk through the events leading up to Hae’s disappearance, the investigation, and the conviction that followed, but we don’t stop there. This episode looks at everyone involved: the friends, the witnesses, law enforcement, and how allegations of misconduct, tunnel vision, and unreliable testimony have reshaped the public’s understanding of the case.From the cultural impact of Serial to ongoing legal battles and renewed scrutiny, we explore how this case didn’t just affect one person, it left lasting consequences for multiple lives and raised serious questions about the justice system itself.This isn’t just the story of a murder, it’s the story of what happens when truth, memory, and power collide.

Was Stranger Things inspired by a real government experiment?In this episode, we explore the Montauk Project, the infamous conspiracy involving mind control, psychological trauma, MK-Ultra–style experiments, and alleged time manipulation that many believe directly influenced Stranger Things. But beyond the pop culture connection, this story takes a much darker turn.We examine claims made by individuals who believed they were part of the Montauk experiments, and how those beliefs were allegedly used to manipulate and sexually exploit vulnerable people, blurring the line between conspiracy theory, cult dynamics, and real-world crime.This episode blends true crime, government conspiracy, psychological abuse, and pop culture history, asking a harder question: when belief becomes identity, who gets hurt?Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, MK-Ultra theories, secret government programs, and unsettling true crime rooted in psychological control.

In November 1971, the List family vanished from their home in Westfield, New Jersey — and no one noticed for nearly a month.What investigators eventually discovered inside the Breeze Knoll mansion would become one of the most chilling family annihilation cases in American true crime history. John List methodically murdered his wife, mother, and three children, stacked their bodies in the ballroom, wrote detailed letters explaining his actions… and then disappeared.For nearly 18 years, John List lived under a new identity while the house that went silent sat abandoned, decaying, and becoming a magnet for rumors, trespassers, and fear.

In this episode, we dive into the baffling case of David Glenn Lewis, a Texas attorney who vanished in 1993 and was later struck and killed along a highway in Moxee, Washington, over 1,600 miles from home. For 11 years, he remained a John Doe, with no clear explanation for how or why he ended up there.What makes this case even stranger is what was happening before he disappeared: an upcoming legal deposition, unexplained travel, and a timeline that still doesn’t quite add up.We explore this case from a local Washington perspective, adding details that often get overlooked and examining the lingering questions surrounding Lewis’s death. Was this a tragic accident, or is there more beneath the surface?A huge thank you to Amanda for suggesting this case, it’s one that continues to haunt both Texas and Washington locals to this day.

Hey friends! Quick update episode.We’re officially switching our release day from Mondays to Tuesdays, starting now. So if you were looking for a new episode today, don’t worry, it’s still coming, just dropping on Tuesdays from here on out. Same show, same chaos, just a better day for everyone.We also go off on a little side tangent (because of course we do) about alligator lore… and whether that makes any sense at all for Northern Idaho. It’s short, it’s weird, and it’s very on brand for us.Thanks for sticking with us, thanks for listening, and we’ll see you tomorrow, and every Tuesday after that.

When the justice system failed her, Miriam Rodríguez Martínez became her own investigator.After her daughter, Karen Alejandra Rodríguez Martínez, was kidnapped and murdered by cartel members in Mexico, Miriam refused to accept silence, corruption, or inaction. Instead, she spent years tracking down those responsible, gathering evidence, identifying suspects, and forcing authorities to make arrests in one of the most dangerous environments imaginable.In this episode, we walk through Karen’s disappearance, the devastating aftermath, and how Miriam transformed grief into an all-out pursuit of justice, one that would ultimately make her a target herself.This is a story about loss, courage, and what happens when a mother refuses to let her child be forgotten.

In this episode, we dive into the disturbing and deeply mysterious murder of Cassidy Rainwater, a missing woman from Missouri whose case spiraled into dark web rumors, gruesome allegations, and a wave of conspiracy theories.We break down the timeline of Cassidy’s disappearance, the chilling discovery that linked suspects James Phelps and Timothy Norton to her murder, and the cabin photographs that fueled nationwide speculation about cannibalism and organized dark web activity. We also discuss the ongoing questions surrounding Cassidy’s family, the disappearance of her mother years earlier, and why so many believe this case reveals something bigger happening in the Ozarks. This is one of Missouri’s most unsettling and talked-about true crime cases, and today, we’re unpacking every detail.

In June of 1999, a man named Ricky McCormick was found in a Missouri field… and nothing about the case has made sense since. Not the location. Not the circumstances. And especially not the two handwritten notes found in his pockets, notes filled with symbols, numbers, and codes that even the FBI’s top cryptanalysts couldn’t break.Tonight, we’re diving into one of America’s strangest unsolved mysteries: Who was Ricky McCormick? What did those coded notes mean? And why has this case stayed officially “open” for more than two decades?But because this is The Treehouse in the Woods… you know we’re taking a detour. And yes, somehow, along the way, we end up with a man known only as Mr. Pancakes. Don’t worry. It’ll make sense. Kind of.So grab a snack, lock your doors, and settle in.This is Missouri Mysteries: The Unbreakable Code… and Mr. Pancakes.

Grigori Rasputin wasn’t just a mystic, he was a walking fever dream of a man whose life reads like someone mixed a soap opera with a horror movie and said, “Yeah, that’ll work.”In this episode, we break down the real Rasputin: his chaotic rise from a troubled kid in Siberia, to wandering holy man, to member of a sex cult, to somehow becoming besties with the Romanovs… all while surviving more assassination attempts than should be medically possible.But heads up: this isn’t a rigid, snooze-worthy history lecture. This is the fun retelling of the “we got curious, fell down a rabbit hole, and now you have to hear about it too” version. Expect weird facts, questionable choices, royal drama, and Rasputin being Rasputin.If you love chaotic historical figures, dark humor, cults, conspiracies, or stories that make you go “WHAT the hell?!”, you’re in the right place.

This week we’re covering the tragic and deeply unsettling case of actor Johnny Lewis — better known to most as “Half-Sack” from Sons of Anarchy.His final days were a whirlwind of arrests, erratic behavior, and escalating instability that ended in a shocking and violent crime that stunned fans and Hollywood alike.We walk through Johnny’s early acting success, the warning signs that appeared long before the tragedy, and the strange industry connections surrounding the case.It’s a fast-moving, chaotic story m, part true crime, part Hollywood cautionary tale, and one of the wildest cases we’ve covered in a while.

This week, we cover the chilling case of Justin Mohn, who murdered his father, decapitated him, and uploaded a YouTube video detailing his motives. We walk through the timeline, his extremist beliefs, and how authorities responded to a crime that unfolded publicly online.And because our brains needed a palate cleanser after that, we also share the surprisingly adorable WWII-era mission that involved dropping beavers out of airplanes to repopulate Idaho. (We don’t make the news, we just question it.)A shorter episode, but… this one didn’t require embellishment.

In this episode, we unpack the disturbing case of Robert “Awake the Rapper” Crimo III — the SoundCloud-aesthetic musician turned mass shooter behind the Highland Park 4th of July parade attack. We walk through the red flags leading up to the tragedy, the system failures that let him slip through, and the internet’s obsession with linking his story to MK-Ultra and government cover-up theories.We keep it balanced, factual, and grounded… with just enough tinfoil hat energy to acknowledge the conspiracy chatter without living in it.If you’ve ever wondered how a walking SoundCloud stereotype sparked both horror and conspiracy at the same time, this is the episode.

This week’s installment of The Real Faces of Horror dives face-first into the greasepaint with one of the most infamous killers in history, John Wayne Gacy, the suburban businessman, party clown, and serial murderer who forever turned our fear of clowns into a national pastime. Join us (and my day-six migraine) as we untangle Gacy’s double life, explore his chilling connection to Stephen King’s IT, and unpack how he became the ultimate real-world boogeyman hiding behind a painted smile.This episode is jam-packed with disturbing details, a few bad puns, and maybe the start of a conspiracy rabbit hole that could use its own tinfoil-hat sequel.

Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate are often remembered as the murderous teenage couple who terrorized Nebraska in 1958… but what if that story isn’t quite right?In this week’s Real Faces of Horror, we take a closer look at whether Caril was a willing partner or just a terrified 14-year-old caught in a nightmare.Think Natural Born Killers, but make it “maybe she didn’t even want to be there.

In one of the weirdest true crime stories to come out of the 1980s, a Domino’s Pizza mascot became the accidental target of a real-life hostage situation.This week, we’re talking about the 1989 Chamblee, Georgia Domino’s incident, where a man named Kenneth Lamar Noid stormed a restaurant at gunpoint, all because he believed the “Avoid the Noid” campaign was a personal attack.We unpack the bizarre mix of marketing gone wrong, corporate chaos, and mental health tragedy that followed, with plenty of jokes, Mothman theories, and our son’s first-ever guest appearance to balance it out.So grab a slice, lock the door, and join us for this delightfully unhinged Weird Wednesday.

The Real Faces of Horror: The Gainesville Ripper — The Man Who Made Us ScreamDescription:In the third installment of our Real Faces of Horror series, we’re pulling off the Ghostface mask to meet the real killer who inspired Scream.Before the phone calls, the popcorn, and the rules of surviving a horror movie, there was Danny Rolling, the Gainesville Ripper.We’re diving into the crimes that terrorized Florida in the ‘90s, his twisted motivations, and how his real-life rampage became one of horror’s most iconic blueprints. Grab your snacks… just maybe don’t answer the phone.

This week’s Weird Wednesday takes a detour from folklore into something far more chilling, the real-life horror story of Ilse Koch, the so-called Witch of Buchenwald.Once a Nazi war wife living in luxury on the edge of a concentration camp, Ilse’s name became synonymous with cruelty, sadism, and disturbing rumors of human-skin souvenirs. But how much of what we’ve heard is fact, and how much is dark myth born from unimaginable evil?Join us as we separate history from horror and dive into one of World War II’s most infamous figures.

Step into part two of our October series, The Real Faces of Horror, where we uncover the true crimes that inspired some of horror’s most twisted tales.This week, we’re heading back to 1870s Kansas to meet The Bloody Benders, a family of innkeepers with a deadly secret beneath their floorboards. Their story of deception, violence, and disappearance would go on to inspire horror classics like The Hills Have Eyes, the banned X-Files episode “Home,” and countless other tales of terror.From rumors of the family’s escape to legends of hauntings on “Hell’s Half Acre,” we explore how one frontier family’s crimes became part of American folklore, and why their ghosts might still linger today.Lock your wagon doors and grab a lantern, it’s going to be a dark ride.

This Weird Wednesday starts with a bizarre true story from the Nevada desert, illegally dumped cremains. But the real deep dive? The Japanese Kappa: water-dwelling tricksters with turtle shells, creepy heads, and a strange obsession with cucumbers. Folklore, true crime, and just enough weirdness to get you through the week.

In the first installment of our October special series The Real Faces of Horror, we dive into the chilling life and crimes of Ed Gein, the real-life murderer and grave robber who inspired some of the most infamous horror films of all time, including Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.From his disturbing childhood in rural Wisconsin to the shocking discoveries made at his farmhouse in Plainfield, we unravel the twisted psychology behind the “Butcher of Plainfield.” We’ll also explore his suspected role in his brother’s death, the murders of Mary Hogan and Bernice Worden, what happened to his infamous property, and the eerie haunted legends that still surround it today.This is more than true crime, it’s the real story behind a cultural nightmare that still terrifies us decades later.

For this weeks special bonus episode we dive into the brutal and bizarre story of Princess Olga of Kiev.From burning cities with birds to burying her enemies alive, Olga’s revenge was legendary. But here’s the twist—this ruthless ruler later became a saint. Was she a holy woman, a savage queen, or something in between?Join us as we unravel Olga’s story.

In 1966, two men were discovered dead on a hillside near Rio de Janeiro. Dressed in formal suits, wearing strange lead masks, and carrying a cryptic notebook with instructions like “be at the place determined” and “ingest capsules, wait for the effect”, their deaths remain one of the strangest unsolved mysteries in modern history. Were they victims of a secret ritual, government experiments, UFO contact… or something else entirely?In this episode, we dive into the bizarre story known as The Lead Masks Case, unraveling the facts, the theories, and the unsettling questions that linger almost 60 years later.

In January 1935, a young man checked into the Hotel President in Kansas City under the name Roland T. Owen. Days later, he was found brutally beaten and stabbed inside his locked hotel room—Room 1046. What followed was a bizarre and haunting investigation filled with false names, mysterious phone calls, cryptic last words, and even a stranger who paid for his funeral.In this episode, we dive into one of the most enduring unsolved cases in true crime history. Was Roland a victim of organized crime, a love affair gone wrong, or something even darker? Join us as we unravel the strange details, chilling clues, and the unsettling mystery that still haunts Room 1046.

Picture it: Las Vegas, 2021… Zak Bagans’ mom hands me a free sticker. Fast forward to our anniversary trip, and we find ourselves inside one of the creepiest places in Vegas, Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum. In this Weird Wednesday episode, we share our experiences wandering through haunted relics and chilling exhibits, from the infamous Dybbuk Box and Devil’s Rocking Chair to Ed Gein’s cauldron, Dr. Kevorkian’s van, and disturbing serial killer memorabilia. We also talk about the strange energy inside the house itself, why some rooms unsettled us the most, and of course… the story behind that free sticker.

In July 2001, 20-year-old Megan Barroso vanished in Simi Valley, California. When her body was discovered days later, investigators faced a terrifying crime—but an unusual clue would eventually bring her killer, Vincent Sanchez, to justice. The unlikely hero? Glitter. In this episode of The Treehouse in the Woods, we dive into Megan’s story, the horror of her final night, and how something as small as a fleck of glitter unraveled the truth. Teasha shares why glitter is not just part of her business—but also a forensic game-changer.

Disappearances, strange lights, eerie sounds, and yes, even Bigfoot. In this Weird Wednesday episode, we’re diving into the mysteries of the Bennington Triangle in Vermont. From missing hikers to Native Abenaki lore, we’ll explore what might be lurking in the woods… while one of us is convinced it’s Bigfoot and the other isn’t buying it. You decide.

In this episode of The Treehouse in the Woods, we trace Duncan McKenzie’s violent path across the Northwest, beginning with the Oct. 26, 1973 murder of 15-year-old Deborah (Debra) Prety in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and leading to the Jan. 21, 1974 murder of Lana Harding in Conrad, Montana. We center Deborah’s story, then follow the investigation, McKenzie’s conviction for Harding’s murder, and his 1995 execution. Decades later, DNA evidence linked McKenzie to Deborah’s killing, finally giving her family answers. We also touch on the unsettling vibes of the 1970s Inland Northwest, the rumors, occult whispers, and small-town fear that framed these cases.

In this Weird Wednesday episode of The Treehouse in the Woods, we dive into two of the most unsettling sound mysteries ever recorded. The Bloop – In 1997, an earth-shaking, ultra-low frequency sound was picked up in the Pacific Ocean, louder than anything ever captured before. Was it shifting ice? A secret submarine experiment? Or could it be evidence of something massive lurking in the depths? The Hum – A strange, low droning noise that thousands around the world claim to hear, yet scientists can’t fully explain. Is it industrial, biological, psychological… or something even stranger?Join us as we break down the theories, the science, and the chilling unknowns behind these mysterious sounds. New episodes every Monday & Weird Wednesdays!Follow, rate, and share to help keep the Treehouse lights on.

In March 1922, a quiet Bavarian farmhouse called Hinterkaifeck became the site of one of Germany’s most chilling unsolved crimes. Six family members, including two young children, were brutally murdered with a mattock, and the killer may have lived in the house for days afterward. Strange footprints in the snow, voices in the attic, and eerie signs of someone watching the family all led to a case that has terrified investigators and armchair sleuths for over a century.In this episode of The Treehouse in the Woods, we explore the mystery of the Hinterkaifeck murders: the unsettling clues left behind, the bizarre theories ranging from serial killers to supernatural forces, and why this haunting true crime story continues to fascinate.

What happens when sleep paralysis feels less like a dream and more like a warning? In this episode of The Treehouse in the Woods, Teasha shares her terrifying personal sleep paralysis story, complete with hands reaching out of her mattress, a shadowy figure in the room, and an overwhelming sense of dread. That eerie feeling of a home invasion turned chillingly real. Join us for a spine-tingling Weird Wednesday that blends firsthand experience, folklore, and spooky science to ask: was it just sleep paralysis… or something more?

Step into the bizarre and disturbing world of Pazuzu Algarad, the self-proclaimed Satanist whose filthy North Carolina home earned the nickname “the house of doom” or, as we call it, “the house of doodoo.” From his dark persona and disturbing lifestyle to the murders that shocked the community, we dive into how Pazuzu built his cult-like following and what really went on inside those walls.In this episode of The Treehouse in the Woods, we break down the twisted story, the crimes, and the urban legend feel surrounding Pazuzu. Was he truly a dangerous cult leader, or just a deeply disturbed man who let chaos consume his life? Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of violence, murder, and disturbing living conditions.

In this week’s Weird Wednesday episode, we dive into the strangest moments history has to offer: the mysterious Dancing Plague, the contagious Laughing Plague, and the eerie legend of the Pied Piper. Along the way, we get a little personal and explore how my family tree claims ties to royalty… and even Jesus. Join us for a mix of history, legend, and a few laughs—because sometimes truth is stranger (and funnier) than fiction.