Under The Tape: A True Crime Podcast

This week, we’re talking about the Slender Man stabbing, the horrifying case where two 12-year-olds decided the best way to gain favor with a tall faceless demon from the internet was… attempted murder. You know, classic middle school activities. We dig into the rise of creepypasta culture, the interrogations, the genuinely tragic mental health aspects of the case.https://www.patreon.com/c/UnderTheTapePodcastSources: https://abcnews.com/US/slender-man-interrogation-tapes-reveal-shocking-details-alleged/story?id=29117234https://abc7.com/post/slender-man-stabbing-victim-speaks-out-for-first-time/5649595/https://abcnews.com/US/investigators-slender-man-case-discuss-chilling-interviews-12/story?id=66320806https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/search?query=slender%20manhttps://knowyourmeme.com/memes/slender-man?utm_https://forums.somethingawful.com/?utm_Documentries:20/20 slender man documentyBeware the Slender Man

Daniel LaPlante wasn’t just a nightmare neighbor, he was the kind of guy who made everyone suddenly check their attic twice. In this episode, we dive into one of Massachusetts’ most bizarre and terrifying true crime cases, involving hidden crawl spaces, creepy wall messages, and a killer who somehow made “being home alone” feel illegal.We talk about the chaos, the media frenzy, and the moments that genuinely made us say, “Absolutely not.”Come for the true crime. Stay because now none of us can sleep.https://www.patreon.com/c/UnderTheTapePodcastSources & Further ReadingCourt records and archived reporting from Massachusetts newspapersInterviews with investigators and surviving witnessesHistorical coverage from television news specials and true crime documentarieshttp://masscases.com/cases/sjc/416/416mass433.htmlhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/03/04/man-who-killed-pregnant-mom-kids-wants-sjc-order-earlier-parole-eligibility/GjQQ2gaUmORDYjwfTLnBnI/story.htmlhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/daniel-laplante-dragon-blood_n_3280918https://www.lowellsun.com/2007/12/01/judge-i-could-pull-the-switch/Morbid, Sinisterhood, and Sword and Scale podcasts

Ok guys get ready for a mysterious case of Elisa Lam. This week is a solo episode and we talk mental health and the mystery of Elisa Lam. Come join the discussion!!If you or someone you know is facing a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org to chat with a trained counselor.https://www.patreon.com/c/UnderTheTapePodcastSources:https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-55994935https://people.com/elisa-lam-cecil-hotel-case-everything-to-know-11908647https://globalnews.ca/news/395438/timeline-the-mysterious-disappearance-of-elisa-lam/https://podscripts.co/podcasts/morbid/the-mysterious-unsolved-death-of-elisa-lam?scroll_to_words=Elisa+Lam&search_type=basic

Ok get ready guys this is a crazy survival tale! We're deep diving into the 70's school bus kidnapping in Chowchilla California. There's 26 kids plus their school bus driver Ed Ray get kidnapped and then buried alive, listen in to find out how they escape!!https://www.patreon.com/c/UnderTheTapePodcastSources:CNN – Chowchilla documentary coverage https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/02/us/chowchilla-kidnapping-escape-cnn-film KQED – Interview + analysis https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101904421/chowchilla-reexamines-harrowing-1976-school-bus-kidnapping CBS News – Survivor interview https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-survivor-never-before-seen-interview/ Los Angeles Times – Case + parole coverage https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-17/frederick-woods-will-be-released-on-parole-chowchilla-1976-kidnapping-26-children

Ted Bundy Part 4:Dive into one of the most chilling criminal cases in American history: the story of Ted Bundy. In this episode, we explore how Bundy used charm and deception to lure victims across multiple states, evading capture for years while leaving a trail of devastation behind him. We break down the key moments of the investigation, his shocking escapes, and the eventual capture that brought his crimes to light. This episode examines not only the timeline of events, but also the lasting impact of the case on law enforcement and public awareness of serial offenders.Sources:Documentaries -Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy TapesTed Bundy: Falling for a KillerTed Bundy: Mind of a MonsterBooks -The Stranger Beside Me - Ann RulePodcasts -Morbid PodcastCriminology

Ted Bundy Part 3: Dive into one of the most chilling criminal cases in American history: the story of Ted Bundy. In this episode, we explore how Bundy used charm and deception to lure victims across multiple states, evading capture for years while leaving a trail of devastation behind him. We break down the key moments of the investigation, his shocking escapes, and the eventual capture that brought his crimes to light. This episode examines not only the timeline of events, but also the lasting impact of the case on law enforcement and public awareness of serial offenders.Sources:Documentaries -Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy TapesTed Bundy: Falling for a KillerTed Bundy: Mind of a MonsterBooks -The Stranger Beside Me - Ann RulePodcasts -Morbid PodcastCriminology

In Part 2, we trace Ted Bundy’s crimes as they escalate in both frequency and confidence. Beginning with his final known victims in Washington, we examine how his methods became more refined, and more dangerous, as he continued to evade capture.The episode then follows Bundy’s move into Utah, where his pattern of manipulation and violence continued. We explore key cases, survivor accounts, and the growing sense of fear spreading across state lines. As investigators begin to connect the dots, Bundy’s carefully constructed façade starts to show cracks.Sources:Documentaries -Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy TapesTed Bundy: Falling for a KillerTed Bundy: Mind of a MonsterBooks -The Stranger Beside Me - Ann RulePodcasts -Morbid PodcastCriminology

In Part 1, we dive into the early life of one of America’s most notorious serial killers. From a childhood marked by secrecy and identity confusion to the development of disturbing behaviors, this episode explores the formative years that shaped Ted Bundy. We examine his relationships, education, and the warning signs that were overlooked, setting the stage for the crimes that would later shock the nation.This episode lays the groundwork for understanding how Bundy was able to blend charm with manipulation, and how those traits helped him evade suspicion in the early stages of his crimes.Sources:Documentaries - Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster Books -The Stranger Beside Me - Ann RulePodcasts -Morbid Podcast Criminology

In April 1995, 25-year-old Houston lawyer Jennifer Morey woke up in the middle of the night to every woman’s worst nightmare an intruder sitting on top of her with a knife pressed against her throat. What followed was a brutal attack that left Jennifer fighting for her life with a slashed throat and severe injuries.Sources:https://www.houstonpress.com/news/false-sense-of-security-6587121/I Survived Episode on Jennifer MoreyThat's Terrible Podcast Episode on Jennifer Morey

On March 11, 2011, a horrific murder inside a Lululemon Athletica store in Bethesda, Maryland stunned the community. Employees Jayna Murray and Brittany Norwood were inside the store after closing when a violent attack left Murray dead and Norwood claiming they had been assaulted by masked intruders.As investigators examined the scene, Norwood’s story began to unravel. Evidence revealed the crime had been staged, and the attack stemmed from a confrontation after Murray discovered Norwood had allegedly stolen merchandise. Norwood was later convicted of Murray’s murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.Sources:The Yoga Store Murder - Dan MorseThe Washington Post – reporting on the investigation and trial (e.g., coverage by journalist Dan Morse).Associated Press – coverage of the conviction and trial proceedings.Washington Examiner – detailed courtroom reporting and forensic testimony.Oxygen Media – investigative reporting and interviews with detectives on the case.WTOP News – reporting and follow-up coverage related to the case.

In this episode, we examine the harrowing survival story of Susan Kuhnhausen, an emergency room nurse from Portland, Oregon, who returned home one night in 2006 to find a hired hitman waiting inside her house.What followed was a life or death struggle that would ultimately expose a calculated murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by her estranged husband, Eric Kuhnhausen.Listener discretion advised: This episode contains discussion of violence and attempted murder.Sources:I Survived: Season 5 Episode 2Morbid Podcast Episode 84https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/https://hospitalwatchdog.org/er-nurse-kills-attacker-while-defending-herself/https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/https://theretrobliss.medium.com/brave-nurse-fatally-strangles-hitman-to-survive-1b6d02290cc6

In Part 2 of Casey Anthony, we cover the three 911 calls made by Roy Kronk that led to the discovery of Caylee’s remains near the Anthony home in Orlando, the forensic evidence presented by prosecutors, including chloroform searches, duct tape, and decomposition in Casey’s trunk, and the trial.PRIMARY BOOK SOURCES USEDJeff Ashton – Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey AnthonyJose Baez – Presumed GuiltyDiane Fanning – Mommy’s Little GirlPodcast Episodes Listened ToThe ProsecutorsRed Handed

In this deep-dive investigative episode, we examine one of the most controversial criminal cases in modern American history: the disappearance and death of 2yr old Caylee Anthony and the trial of her mother, Casey Anthony.From the infamous “Zanny the Nanny” story to the shocking 31 days Caylee was missing before anyone called police, this case gripped the nation and divided the public after the 2011 verdict.PRIMARY BOOK SOURCES USEDJeff Ashton – Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey AnthonyJose Baez – Presumed GuiltyDiane Fanning – Mommy’s Little GirlPodcast Episodes Listened ToThe ProsecutorsRed Handed

A routine training run in the Utah desert turns into a two-day survival ordeal. In this episode, we tell the story of endurance athlete Danelle Ballengee, who was critically injured after a fall near Moab and forced to rely on experience, restraint, and a series of difficult decisions to stay alive. This is a grounded, step-by-step account of what happened, how she survived, and what the experience changed.SOURCES:https://www.runnersworld.com/trail-running/a20808181/danelle-ballengee-five-years-later/?utm_https://www.deseret.com/2006/12/21/19992155/dog-leads-rescuers-to-injured-runner-stranded-near-moab/?utmhttps://coloradotriathlete.com/documentary-portrays-danelle-ballengees-extraordinary-tale-of-survival/?utm_https://babbittville.com/taz-the-wonder-dog/

On June 5, 2002, fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted at knifepoint from her bedroom in Salt Lake City and held captive for nine months. This episode examines the investigation, the coercive control used by her captors, and the myths surrounding victim behavior that often prevent understanding and rescue. We focus on what this case teaches about real-world safety, survival, and why awareness and belief save lives.CRISIS & CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT (U.S.)RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)Website: https://www.rainn.org 24/7 Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) Online Chat: https://chat.rainn.org Provides: Confidential support, legal information, survivor guidanceNational Human Trafficking HotlineWebsite: https://humantraffickinghotline.org Phone: 1-888-373-7888 Text: 233733 (BEFREE) For: Trafficking concerns, exploitation, and reporting suspicious activityNational Domestic Violence HotlineWebsite: https://www.thehotline.org Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Available 24/7 for crisis intervention and safety planningTEENS & YOUNG ADULTSLove is RespectWebsite: https://www.loveisrespect.org Text: LOVEIS to 22522 Focus: Dating violence, coercive control, and unhealthy relationship dynamicsTRAUMA RECOVERY & HEALING1in6Website: https://1in6.org Focus: Survivors of childhood sexual abuse Provides: Online support groups, educational materials, recovery toolsPsychology Today – Trauma-Informed Therapist DirectoryWebsite: https://www.psychologytoday.com Search filters include trauma, PTSD, EMDR, and somatic therapyINTERNATIONAL RESOURCESRAINN International Resource DirectoryWebsite: https://www.rainn.org/international-resources Helps locate survivor support organizations worldwideChild Helpline InternationalWebsite: https://www.childhelplineinternational.org Support for children and young people in over 150 countriesIMPORTANT NOTEIf you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Survivors deserve support, dignity, and belief — help is available.Sources for this episode:Documentaries:Kidnapped: Elizabeth SmartI am Elizabeth SmartBooks:My Story by Elizabeth SmartFederal Court Records: https://www.utd.uscourts.govElizabeth Smart Foundation: https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org

In Part Two, we turn to the theories that have kept the JonBenét Ramsey case endlessly debated for decades. From intruder scenarios to family-based explanations, we examine the most prominent interpretations of the evidence and the reasoning behind each one. Rather than arguing for a single conclusion, this episode breaks down how different readings of the same facts have led investigators, experts, and the public down very different paths, revealing why the case remains unresolved and deeply polarizing to this day.Sources:Books:JonBenet by Steve ThomasForeign Faction by James KolarDocumentaries:Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet

In this episode, we examine the JonBenét Ramsey case, one of the most enduring and controversial unsolved crimes in American history. Focusing on the crime scene and the early investigation, we walk through the events surrounding the discovery of six-year-old JonBenét in her family’s Boulder, Colorado home and the decisions that shaped the case from the very beginning.Sources:Books:JonBenet by Steve ThomasForeign Faction by James KolarDocumentaries: Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet

On Christmas Eve 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke became the sole survivor of a commercial plane crash after falling nearly two miles into the Amazon rainforest, still strapped to her seat.In this episode, we follow Juliane’s incredible 11-day journey alone through the jungle as she battled injury, hunger, infection, and grief. Using knowledge passed down from her scientist parents, she followed rivers, avoided deadly wildlife, and made decisions that ultimately led to her rescue.Sources:• Book – When I Fell From the Sky (memoir by Juliane Koepcke) – Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Fell-Sky-Juliane-Koepcke/dp/0983754705• Juliane Koepcke – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliane_Koepcke• LANSA Flight 508 – Wikipedia (crash details & survival): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LANSA_Flight_508• ABC News – “How teenager Juliane Koepcke survived …” (detailed article): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-02/the-girl-who-fell-3km-into-the-amazon-and-survived/101413154• BBC interview mentions – featured in ABC coverage (Juliane’s perspective): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-02/the-girl-who-fell-3km-into-the-amazon-and-survived/101413154You can find me on Instagram at: underthetapepodEmail me at: [email protected]

In this episode, we examine one of the most infamous true crime cases of the modern era: Jodi Arias and the murder of Travis Alexander. What began as a passionate, on-again/off-again relationship ended in a brutal killing that would captivate the public and unfold over years of dramatic courtroom proceedings.The sources for this episode are:Mesa Police Department reportsThe State of Arizona v. Jodi Ann Arias trial transcriptsAutopsy findings from Medical Examiner Dr. Kevin HornInterrogation filesWitness testimony from friends, roommates, and digital forensic expertsAnd the most detailed books written on the case:Picture Perfect by Shanna HoganConviction by prosecutor Juan MartinezFind me on Instagram at: underthetapepodEmail me at: [email protected]

Hey everyone! I’m Hannah Grayson, and after almost ten years working as a Threat Intelligence Analyst, collaborating with law enforcement and major social media platforms, I’ve seen some wild things.And now I’m taking everything I’ve learned and bringing it to my new podcast: Under The TapeEach week, I’m breaking down true crime cases, unbelievable survival stories, and the patterns and behavior most people overlook, but I can’t help analyzing.If you love smart true crime, deep dives, or stories of people who somehow made it out alive… this is your kind of show.New episodes drop every week starting January 2026. Hit follow so you don’t miss the launch.