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Special guest alert - it's Parker! You've heard her research out of our mouths, now hear it out of hers as she takes us through the discovery of the multiple bodies and victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. After the late, determined and powerful Mari Gilbert demanded police search for her daughter Shannan - Suffolk County police deployed one officer and his dog to comb the area along Ocean Parkway for any signs of her daughter. Little did they know that this effort would ultimately lead them to finding over 9 sets of remains belonging to victims whose lives were cut way too short. The case remains unsolved, with ongoing investigations and a suspect in custody. This case is active, and in part 4 we'll discuss the most up to date facts of the case to include what led police to their main suspect.**Special thanks to Parker for her outstanding research on all parts of this case!**SOURCES:https://abcnews.go.com/US/officials-release-new-info-gilgo-beach-victim-investigation/story?id=113686884https://abc7ny.com/post/officials-release-new-info-gilgo-beach-victim-investigation-rex-heuermann-charged-6-murders/15309653/https://apnews.com/article/gilgo-beach-long-island-serial-killer-dd72eacb4c5d24b8bfc059eea805847dhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/long-island-serial-killings-investigation-timeline-48-hours/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-expected-identify-another-victim-gilgo-beach-killings-source-sa-rcna98125https://www.newsweek.com/shannan-gilbert-valerie-mack-gilgo-beach-killer-1909217https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/lost-girls-who-were-the-victims-of-the-long-island-serial-killerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgo_Beach_serial_killings#Police_investigationsDOCUMENTARY: Gone GirlsPODCASTS:Crime Junkie

It's June, which means happy PRIDE to all of our LGBTQ+ besties. We love you and the world is a much better place with you in it. This episode we're bringing to you the brutal and devastating murder of beloved drag queen, Ronica Reed. Known outside of drag he was Jamie Carroll, a sweet and kind man whose life wasn't perfect but did not deserve to come to an end.One cold night in December of 2009 in the historical town of Old Louisville, a fatal attack took place in the Richard Robinson house becoming Jamie's temporary resting place. Former sanatorium and overall cursed place, Jamie would be attacked and murdered after a night of sex, partying and drugs by the two people he least expected. **Researched by Ashley (we're giving Parker a much needed break this week, but STAY TUNED for our next episode with a special guest!!)**Sources:Authordetails dark history of Victorian mansion in Old LouisvilleDr.Stanley G. Bandeen and the Bush-Bandeen Sanatorium – Kentucky HistoricInstitutionsJeffreyMundt, Ky. man, acquitted of love triangle murder, convicted of lesser charges- CBS NewsPodcasts: Southern Fried True Crime

We are so back after a brief hiatus!Join Ashley for a solo journey this episode where she tells the story of the death of Shannan Gilbert, a 24-year-old woman who went missing in May of 2010. Shannan was working as an escort in New York when she disappeared in May of 2010 after booking a client in Oak Beach, Long Island. In an extensive efforts to find Shannan, police would ultimately wind up finding several remains scattered along the Ocean Parkway. These bodies would be later connected to the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK), before police found Shannan's remains in a marsh, December 2011.The circumstances surrounding her death remain controversial and unsolved. The cause of her death was ruled as undetermined, with nothing definitively indicating if she was a victim of LISK or if her death was accidental. Shannan's disappearance led to the findings of multiple bodies in Gilgo Beach however, and would contribute to the broader narrative of the LISK investigation. Stay tuned for part 3 when we dive in to the Long Island Serial Killer.***SPECIAL thanks to Parker for bringing us this content***.Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-uncovers-missing-escort-shannan-gilberts-final-minutes/https://www.crimeonline.com/2020/12/11/i-can-never-forget-10-years-after-the-discovery-of-the-gilgo-four-a-mothers-plea-to-the-long-island-serial-killer/https://crimetimelines.com/shannan-gilbert/https://www.gilgocase.com/gilbert-timeline.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/911-tapes-released-12-years-case-missing-woman-led-finding-10-bodies-l-rcna28726https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/shannan-gilbert-family-to-speak-out-for-1st-time-in-years-after-release-of-911-calls/3691837/https://people.com/shannan-gilbert-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-not-considered-murder-authorities-8652815https://websleuths.com/threads/timeline-shannan-gilbert.159244/

This week we decided to take a break between WTAF?! and offer you a palate cleanser. Tune in as Ashley tells Mike about Dudleytown, CT and Icelandic Witch Trials!Sources:New Page — AmericanHauntings (americanhauntingsink.com)https://galdrasyning.is/

What the Actual Fuck?! Join us this week as Ashley tells Wendy about the murder of Mari Gilbert in part 1 of 3 stories that intertwine. Harness up and buckle in because this is one hell of a ride.Content Warning: Graphic murder, child abuse, assault, and animal cruelty.**SPECIAL THANKS to Parker for bringing us this weeks story!**Sources:https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2016/07/25/stabbing-was-cause-of-ellenville-womans-death-suspect-daughter-had-blood-on-clothes-police-say/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/long-island-serial-killer-shannan-gilbert-mother-slain-sister-sarra-gilbert-charged/https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triad/news/2017/04/27/ellenville-woman-found-guilty-of-second-degree-murderhttps://youtu.be/9oX7gTs8Dlk?si=WUfQqc00sp5uJu_d

Join us this week as Mike tells Ashley the story of Mark David Chapman and the assassination of John Lennon. For this episode Parker sat down with her mom, Nancye (pronounced Nancy, the E is because she's extra) and got a first hand account of Nancye's brush with Mark David Chapman years before he would go on to murder Beatles member John Lennon.***Shout out to our amazing researcher and writer Parker for putting together this weeks story!***Sources:Parker's mom

The world is on fire, and so are we! Buckle in and settle down, this week we're discussing the disappearance of Veronica Kaye and the tragic yet mysterious story of "The Christmas Tree Lady". **Special thanks to Parker for her fantastic research on Veronica Kaye, and Wendy for her research on Joyce Summers.Sources:Family, police search for answers in Caledon cold caseOPP still aim to solve 1981 slaying of Veronica Kaye | Toronto SunSuicide of Joyce Meyer Sommers - WikipediaAfter 25 years, "Christmas Tree Lady" Is IdentifiedJoyce Meyer Sommers identified as 'Christmas Tree Lady' - The Washington Post

On this week’s episode Mike and Ashley discuss “The TubeSock Killings” and “The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer”Special thanks to Tom Martin for providing this week’sstories.Sources: Mineral,Washington murders - Wikipedia‘Mommywas in the trees’: The Tube Sock Killings | by Tim Gruver | Mediumhttps://614now.com/2024/hot-topics/at-18-year-anniversary-brian-schaffers-disappearance-remains-a-mysteryhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_Shafferhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiley_face_murder_theory

Welcome back! This is the second half of the mysterious disappearance and murder of The Frog Boys. Don't worry, it's unsolved and surely will drive you crazy trying to figure out what happened. Thanks for listening!**SPECIAL THANKS to Parker for her outstanding research on this one for us!ONLINE SOURCES: https://www.americanscientist.org/blog/macroscope/how-forensic-scientists-find-a-dead-body-and-how-microbes-can-helphttps://www.channelnewsasia.com/cnainsider/intrigue-scandal-heartbreak-case-south-korea-missing-frog-boys-774406https://www.donga.com/en/article/all/20020930/225035/1https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EB%8C%80%EA%B5%AC%20%EC%84%B1%EC%84%9C%EC%B4%88%EB%93%B1%ED%95%99%EA%B5%90%20%ED%95%99%EC%83%9D%20%EC%82%B4%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%95%94%EB%A7%A4%EC%9E%A5%20%EC%82%AC%EA%B1%B4/%EC%88%98%EC%82%AC%20%EB%B0%8F%20%EC%B6%94%EC%B8%A1https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2003/01/06/socialAffairs/Bodies-of-5-frog-boys-missing-since-1991-found-on-mountain/1909041.htmlhttps://kstationtv.com/2024/11/13/ksis-what-happened-to-the-frog-boys/?lang=enhttps://medium.com/@dellantonio.caterina/can-you-see-us-7c76578e3f06https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/8x8xjl/unresolved_murder_the_frog_boys_south_koreas_most/?rdt=37824 PODCASTS:“CONSPIRACY: The Frog Boys of South Korea” onCrime Junkie“The Frog Boys” on Disappearances“The Disappearance of the Frog Boys” on KoreanTrue Crime

The title will make sense in part 2, trust us...Told in 2 parts, Ashley tells Wendy the harrowing tale of "The Frog Boys". In South Korea 5 young friends, amidst massive political change on a national holiday, take advantage of a day off of school and set out on an adventure. In March of 1991 , Woo Cheol-Won (13), Jo Ho-Yeon (12), Kim Yeong-Gyu (11), Park Chan-In (10), and Kim Jong-Sik (9) would disappear - never to be seen again. **SPECIAL THANKS** to Parker for putting together this intensely tragic and bonkers story for us!ONLINE SOURCES: https://www.americanscientist.org/blog/macroscope/how-forensic-scientists-find-a-dead-body-and-how-microbes-can-helphttps://www.channelnewsasia.com/cnainsider/intrigue-scandal-heartbreak-case-south-korea-missing-frog-boys-774406https://www.donga.com/en/article/all/20020930/225035/1https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EB%8C%80%EA%B5%AC%20%EC%84%B1%EC%84%9C%EC%B4%88%EB%93%B1%ED%95%99%EA%B5%90%20%ED%95%99%EC%83%9D%20%EC%82%B4%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%95%94%EB%A7%A4%EC%9E%A5%20%EC%82%AC%EA%B1%B4/%EC%88%98%EC%82%AC%20%EB%B0%8F%20%EC%B6%94%EC%B8%A1https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2003/01/06/socialAffairs/Bodies-of-5-frog-boys-missing-since-1991-found-on-mountain/1909041.htmlhttps://kstationtv.com/2024/11/13/ksis-what-happened-to-the-frog-boys/?lang=enhttps://medium.com/@dellantonio.caterina/can-you-see-us-7c76578e3f06https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/8x8xjl/unresolved_murder_the_frog_boys_south_koreas_most/?rdt=37824 PODCASTS:“CONSPIRACY: The Frog Boys of South Korea” onCrime Junkie“The Frog Boys” on Disappearances“The Disappearance of the Frog Boys” on KoreanTrue Crime

In this episode, we delve into a tragic story from our hometown. The story of Shanda Sharer, a young girl whose life was brutally cut short in 1992 at the hands of a group of teenage girls. The gruesome murder shocked both the community and the nation, raising difficult questions about bullying, obsession, and the darker sides of adolescence. We explore the events leading up to her death and the motivations of her attackers that fatal night in January 1992. Join us as we navigate the complexities of this heartbreaking tale. Special thanks to Tom Martin for putting together research to help us tell Shanda's story. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Shanda_Sharer https://allthatsinteresting.com/shanda-sharer https://www.michaelcwellsphotography.com/2016/03/abandoned-witches-castle.html https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2019/2/21/the-murder-of-shanda-sharer

Join us this week as Mike tells Ashley of the Loretto Church Staircase, built by a stranger who rolled into town after 9 days of prayer to Saint Joseph. Stick around as Ashley tells Mike about The Chicken Coop Murders, specifically the disappearance of Walter Collins - the inspiration for 2008 film The Changeling. Shoutout to Tom Martin for finding these stories for us week to week. Sources: https://www.lorettochapel.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooiUhOsQ3uAwaShnSp5LCrIh9DMpZd4TSjM-mdcDWvDmKqx2OWk https://tapchithangmay.vn/en/the-mystery-of-the-150-year-old-staircase-has-not-been-solved/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretto_Chapel https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Walter_Collins https://allthatsinteresting.com/walter-collins https://www.alcatrazeast.com/crime-library/serial-killers/wineville-chicken-coop-murders/

It's a solo sesh this episode. Tune in as Ashley tells the story of the bizarre disappearance of Stacy McCall, Suzanne Streeter, and Sherill Levitt aka The Springfield Three.The disappearance is unsolved and the case remains open. If anyone has any information please contact the Springfield Missouri police department, or FBI.Shoutout to our researcher Tom Martin for putting the details of this case together.Sources:https://www.springfieldmo.gov/2498/Three-Missing-Womenhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Threehttps://people.com/springfield-3-went-missing-decades-ago-everything-know-about-case-7508731https://www.ky3.com/2024/06/07/springfield-three-32-years-since-disappearance-suzie-streeter-sherill-levitt-stacy-mccall/#https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/73150/op-73150.pdf

In the early evening of April 10, 1997 panic set in when Jeffrey Smith realized his wife wasn't where she was supposed to be. Having flown to Philadelphia for a conference, Jeffrey and his wife Judy were to attend a cocktail party in their hotel after a day of sightseeing for Judy and moderating for Jeffrey. Jeffrey had no idea that morning was actually the last time he'd ever see Judy again. 5 months later the scattered remains of Judy's body were found 600 miles south at a campground in Asheville, NC. Her disappearance and murder remain a mystery to this day. Shoutout to Wendy for researching this story as one of the "most irritating disappearance" due to the fact that it's wildly unusual and still unsolved. Sources: Reddit Unsolved Mysteries Wikipedia

**Content warning!** Danny Rolling's reign of terror includes multiple sexual assaults, which may be difficult for some listeners. The Gainesville Ripper, Danny Rolling, committed a series of gruesome murders in Gainesville, Florida, in 1990. This episode will explore his early life, psychological issues and motivations behind his violent actions. We'll discuss the crimes and capture of Danny Rolling, and how it ultimately led to inspiration for one 90s slasher film with a mass cult following. The murders discussed in this episode are unforgiveable and Danny got what he deserved. We try to find humor along the way with side stops to help digest the horrific nature of these crimes. Special thanks to Tom Martin, one of our researchers here at Nightshades for bringing us these stories to share week to week. Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime/danny-rolling-scream-killer-gainesville https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rolling https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Rolling-78 https://allthatsinteresting.com/danny-rolling-gainesville-ripper https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2006/10/25/rolling-sings-his-final-statement-then-is- executed/985962007/#

On the night of August 22, 1998 16-year-old Tera Lynn Smith told her 11-year-old sister, Sierra, that she was going for a quick jog and would be back in 20 minutes. Tera never came back home that night and her whereabouts remain a mystery to this day. If anyone has any information about Tera’s case they can contact the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office at 530-245-6135. Sources: Family pushing for justice in 1998 disappearance of daughter Tera Smith in Redding, California Inside the Haunting Unsolved Disappearance of Tera Smith

Nothing says happy holidays like chestnuts roasting over an open spontaneous human combustion and a dash of syphilis zombies of the Italian Renaissance. Some sit crooked with us as Mike and Ashley bring you some not so merry and bright tales. Research courtesy of Tom Martin! https://vocal.media/criminal/the-bewildering-christmas-human-combustion-of-matilda-rooney https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wick_effect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9ORYGU4ZII https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Irving_Bentley https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/George_Mott https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syphilis https://www.google.com/search?q=catholic+reformation+that+changed+the+italian+renaissance&rlz=1CAOJYT_enUS1050US1050&oq=catholic+reformation+that+changed+the+italian+ren&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBECEYoAEyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRirAjIHCAUQIRirAjIHCAYQIRiPAjIHCAcQIRiPAjIHCAgQIRiPAtIBCTEwMDMyajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://museumhack.com/renaissance-zombies/ https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/6/18-0786_article

In this episode Ashley takes Wendy on a deep dive in to one of the most chilling, confounding mysteries of the 20th century - the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Exploring the tale of 9 experienced hikers who set out on a seemingly routine trek in the Ural Mountains of Soviet Russia in 1959, only to meet a tragic and inexplicable fate. Buckle up, it's our first hour long episode but trust us when we say, you're going to want to hear this! All research for this episode completed and told by Ashley. Sources: The Grim Theories Behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident | (historycollection.com) Dyatlov Pass the Injuries - Oxfordshire History Teacher The Grim Theories Behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident | (historycollection.com) Histories Greatest Mysteries by the History Channel

This week Mike tells Ashley the story of 3 lighthouse keepers of the Flannan Isles Light House who disappeared without a trace. One of many of Scotland's mysteries, we may never know where these 3 men disappeared to. Ashley tells Mike the tale of the mysterious disappearance of Granger Taylor. A man whose fascination with mechanics and outer space would lead him to believe he was destined to voyage with extraterrestrials, only never to be seen or heard from again. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannan_Isles_Lighthouse https://allthatsinteresting.com/flannan-isle-mystery https://www.historyhit.com/the-flannan-isle-mystery-when-three-lighthouse-keepers-vanished-ov ernight/ https://mysteriousscotland.wordpress.com/2017/07/22/517/ B.C.‘s Granger Taylor left a note saying he was boarding an alien spaceship — then he disappeared | CBC Docs POV 'Genius' hasn't been seen since leaving note saying he was boarding alien spaceship (unilad.com) Unsolved Mysteries Podcast  - The Sudden Departure of Granger Taylor

In the heart of California, five friends embark on a fateful trip that takes a dark turn when they mysteriously vanish without a trace. As the search unfolds the haunting truth of their disappearance emerges, forever altering the lives of those they left behind. This episode Ashley tells Wendy about the Yuba County Five. As always, shout out to our researcher Tom Martin for bring us the stories to share with you each week! https://historicflix.com/the-yuba-county-five/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuba_County_Five https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1bm45ed/american_dyatlov_passyuba_county_five_case_update/

Time to welcome our co-host, Wendy! In this episode we explore the harrowing series of murders that gripped the Lewis-Clark Vally, leaving a community in fear and mourning. Reviewing a timeline of events, including multiple victims, who cases intertwine leaving investigators baffled. Suspects and circumstantial evidence will emerge, but this case remain unsolved.Special thanks to Tom Martin, Nightshades researcher bringing us these stories to share with our listeners each week!https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/Lewis-Clark-Valley-Serial-Murders-Five-People-Missing-and-Murderedhttps://www.podcastone.com/episode/Ep63---The-Lewis-Clark-Valley-Serial-Killerhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis%E2%80%93Clark_Valley_murders

Have you ever wondered what happens when we die? Not that we have the answer, but we’ve often wondered this ourselves. Whether you clinically die for 5 minutes, go towards the light before yanked back into your body, or you pass on and potentially find yourself recycling back to this earthly plan, we have some interesting stories to share with you this episode! Special thanks to Tom Martin, our researcher here at Nightshades, helping us bring interesting content to you from week to week! Getting Comfortable With Near-Death Experiences: My Near-Death Experience A Telephone Call From God - PMC Near-death experience - Wikipedia https://www.mamamia.com.au/pollock-twins/ https://collective.world/the-harrowing-mystery-of-the-pollock-twins-who-may-have-been-the-reincarnation-of-their-murdered-sisters/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/twin-sisters-who-family-were-27568945

A podcast exploring unsolved mysteries and true crime with a dash of humor. We're your hosts Ashley, Wendy and Mike and we look forward to you tuning in each week to hear what we have in store for you!