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Obscura: A True Crime Podcast

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Welcome to Obscura, a true crime podcast that immerses you in the depths of the darkest mysteries life has to offer. Unravel chilling narratives with us as we delve into true stories of murders, enigmatic mysteries, and haunting disappearances. Our meticulous storytelling brings these grim tales to … read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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103: Brandy Bain Jennings

March 27th, 2024

26:48

November 15th, 1995

Naples, Florida, Cracker Barrel

Eighteen-year-old night maintenance man Jason Wiggins stayed overnight to clean up. assistant …

The Zodiac

March 25th, 2024

1:36

Dive into the chilling world of The Zodiac, the elusive predator who terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s. With five confirmed victims and a claim of thirty-seven, his taunting letters, cryptic ciphers, and …

102: The Killing of Cayler Ellingson

March 20th, 2024

26:25

September 18, 2022

North Dakota

State Radio receives a 911 call. During the 911 call Shannon Brand tells State Radio that he hit a man with his vehicle …

101: Bill Riley - Graveyard Dead

March 13th, 2024

34:29

Donna Jackson, age 57, was sound asleep in her bed. It was the sound of her barking dogs that finely woke her. Upon checking what the ruckus was about… she found a man attempting to break into her patio door. Now, in an …

100: End of Watch

March 6th, 2024

38:00

Officer Jonah Hernandez is responding to a trespassing call on the 300 block of South Valley Drive. The property has a history of vandalism, break ins, arson, erratic behavior, and drug use. Just a little earlier the …

99: Dylon Peterson

February 28th, 2024

28:49

January 7th, 2007

Vancouver, Washington

Dylan R. Peterson, age 25, has just committed a monstrous act. He calls 911.

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98: The Disappearance of William Blodgett

February 21st, 2024

42:04

On January 1st, 2009, Greg Blodgett reported his father, William Blodgett, missing. Greg was concerned that something had happened to his father due to the fact no one in his family had been able to make contact with …

97: David Litts

February 14th, 2024

21:07

Much of today’s episode will be pulled directly from police and medical sources. The object here is to provide little actual commentary. Instead you …

96: Jhenea Pratt - Sippy Cup

January 31st, 2024

31:51

Official Report: After seeing that her 17-month-old daughter Charlotte isn't breathing, Jhenea Pratt calls 911. When police arrived, they observed …

95: Derek Rosa

January 17th, 2024

38:52

Just fourteen days earlier 39 years old Irina Garcia gave birth to her daughter and Derek Rosa's half-sister. A picture posted to her Instagram on …

94: Black Label: Wanderlust

January 3rd, 2024

1:00:48

The fastest way up to the top of Mount Toubkal is a two day route. The two day route is a “simple up and down via the same trail from Imlil”. On the first day, you travel to Imlil). Once in Imlil, you take a four hour …

93: 2018 Tallahassee Shooting

December 20th, 2023

38:37

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92: Black Label: In Living Color

December 6th, 2023

21:55

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Obscura Presents: Disaster - Alligator and Tiger Doublesode

December 1st, 2023

46:31

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91: Trey Eric Sesler

November 22nd, 2023

46:47

In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Trey Eric Sessler, also known as 'Mr. Anime'. We explore how an entertaining YouTube anime …

90: Family

November 8th, 2023

31:17

Fundraiser for April Lyda and her family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/april-lyda-and-her-family April's Daughter is currently being held in a treatment facility. Details on this may be updated on a later date. I've …

Maze of Secrets

October 24th, 2023

1:26:38

...1 eerie corn maze...
...9 haunting figures...
...9 spine-tingling tales...
...Will YOU find your way out? This holiday season, step into a labyrinth …

89: Winter Park Wedding Shooting

October 11th, 2023

25:08

Presented to you today will be the case of Daniel Knight. You will notice that I provide little commentary. I am here to present the evidence to you …

88: Black Label: Uber - Part 03 - The Cage

September 27th, 2023

55:17

Listener, this is part 3 to the Uber series.

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87: Black Label: Uber - Part 02 - Circus

September 20th, 2023

39:39

Listener, this is part 2 in the Uber series.

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86: Black Label: Uber - Part 01

September 13th, 2023

42:06

As we live our lives, we have a broad belief that those around us are decent, kind, and humane human beings. We take for granted that people we encounter every day are like us. The reality is far bleaker and far …

85: Black Label: Echoes

August 30th, 2023

35:51

A violent crime isn't committed in a vacuum. Through the years you can feel the reverberations. In today's episode we cover two criminals. It's worth …

84: Black Label: A Shadow Cast Over Yosemite

August 16th, 2023

1:05:25

There are several ways to get to the Yosemite National Park in Northern California, but the most scenic is a long, winding road through the mountains. As you drive north on Wawona Road, the small shrubs give way to the …

83: Gary Ridgway: Green River Killer, Part 03

August 9th, 2023

32:58

If this were a Hollywood movie, the story of Gary Ridgway would build to an explosive climax. Considering the path he took, the events the unfolded, …

82: Gary Ridgway: Green River Killer, Part 02

August 2nd, 2023

37:51

Part 02 of a three part series. Now in adulthood, we take a look at the media circus surrounding Gary Ridgway. His pride. The Green River Task Force. …

81: Gary Ridgway: Green River Killer, Part 01

July 19th, 2023

48:24

In today's episode we tackle the early life of a monster. Through piecing together moments of his child we may gain insight into why Gary Ridgway …

[Freebie] Fireside Chat: Behind the Curtain

July 6th, 2023

12:12

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80: Marc Dutroux: Atrocity Exhibition, Part 03

July 5th, 2023

36:39

The conclusion to the jam-packed three-part series. You wouldn’t expect it possible after last episode. But things somehow get darker. Now… let’s get …

79: Marc Dutroux: Atrocity Exhibition, Part 02

June 21st, 2023

44:11

In 1995, 8-year-olds Melissa Russo and Julie Lejeune disappeared while playing in their neighbourhood in the south of Belgium. The following month, …

78: Marc Dutroux: Atrocity Exhibition, Part 01

June 7th, 2023

36:47

In June 1995, 8-year-old friends Melissa Russo & Julie Lejeune went for a walk to a park near their neighbourhood outside the Belgian capital …

77: Black Label: Accelerant

May 24th, 2023

44:36

David Joseph is in his home minding his own business when members of his family grab his attention. There’s a fire outside of their window and they want him to investigate. Outside there’s a woman. Her name is …

76: The Devil and Black Jesus

May 10th, 2023

55:10

Just because the portrayal has Voodoo hasn’t always been accurate, it doesn’t mean there aren’t those who have used inaccurate portrayals as a muse for their evil deeds.

In today’s episode we explore such crimes. Crimes …

Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 2

May 10th, 2023

1:13:21

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today …

Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 1

May 9th, 2023

1:07:15

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today …

75: Victoria Climbié: Expanded and Complete

April 26th, 2023

1:11:48

By the late 1990s and early 2000s, hundreds of children from West Africa were entering Britain and Europe every year under private fostering arrangements. The educational and personal development opportunities available …

74: Black Label: The Outbuilding

April 12th, 2023

35:13

There was no hope for justice in a case like this. That went out the window long before an arrest was ever made. Be that as it may, Richardson had to be held accountable for his crimes. Prior to his guilty verdict, …

Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 2

April 4th, 2023

1:06:59

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll …

Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 1

April 3rd, 2023

1:08:59

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll …

73: Phillip Vasyli: Paradise Lost

March 29th, 2023

1:01:47

The tropical archipelago of The Bahamas is surrounded by crystal clear waters, spectacular reefs and boasts some of The Caribbean’s most pristine …

72: Deafening Silence - Crime in Science Fiction, Part 02

March 15th, 2023

29:30

In part one of this series, I spoke directly with a victim of child abuse within the Science Fiction community. Moira, the victim in question, her parents put her through direct physical, mental, and sexual abuse. …

71: Theresa Knorr - Bad Mother

March 1st, 2023

39:26

The story of a mother, the abuse she inflicted on her family, a body found burning, and another found decaying in a box.

TW: Child abuse, extreme …

70: Black Label: Heartbreaker - Cartel, Part 01

February 15th, 2023

30:39

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69: Avalon Lost - Crime in Science Fiction, Part 01

February 1st, 2023

54:24

Listener, this is part one of a two-part series on the many crimes of science fiction authors. Let’s not sugar coat it. The sexual abuse of children committed by science fiction authors. We’re going to talk about the …

68: The CIA - Secrets, Lies, and Torture [Part 02]

January 18th, 2023

43:58

Dr. Ewan Cameron’s embodied the title of a mad scientist in ways few ever could. When learning of his practices, Ewan Cameron exhibits an …

67: The CIA - Secrets, Lies, and Torture [Part 01]

January 4th, 2023

39:25

In 1953, a heinous crime was committed. At that time, it was new, potentially relevant information, when Harold Blauer’s doctor gave him a massive …

66: Ana Kriégel - A Different Tune, Part 02

December 21st, 2022

29:24

In the digital age, monitoring the online content that our children are accessing and consuming adds a further layer of complexity. Most parents do their best to educate their kids and maintain open communication about …

65: Ana Kriégel - A Different Tune, Part 01

December 7th, 2022

32:45

In the digital age, monitoring the online content that our children are accessing and consuming adds a further layer of complexity. Most parents do their best to educate their kids and maintain open communication about …

64: The Murder of Jennifer Webb

November 23rd, 2022

35:45

Emotions lie deep within each of us. Hidden from outside view yet powerful and busy activations that twist and turn inside ourselves. They drive our …

63: The Actress, Samantha Wohlford

November 9th, 2022

43:48

Confidence and self-belief can be beautiful powerful emotions enabling a positive life and a balanced way of living. They can be and should be used …

62: Chandler Halderson, Part 02

October 26th, 2022

52:40

The most dangerous person of all is one with a twisted inner mind who blends into society without being noticed. Quietly watching and planning. Considering their options while participating in normal family life as if …

61: Chandler Halderson, Part 01

October 12th, 2022

48:35

The lies people tell can lead to devastating consequences. When they become too big, they get cumbersome, heavy, and hard to maintain. More lies are needed on top. Layer after layer. A complex spider’s web emerges that …

60: [Black Label] 9-1-1 Emergency + Sydney Loofe, Part 02

September 28th, 2022

1:00:10

When 24-year-old Sydney Loofe met her online date "Audrey" in November 2017, she thought she had met the woman of her dreams. In actuality, this …

[Black Label] Nick Stoutzenberger

September 15th, 2022

57:30

When I created Black Label, it was a response to the backlash I received after covering Nick Stoutzenberger. Or Nick Bate as he’s known online. Angry blog posts and emails were written. Twitter was pissed. I realized …

59: Sydney Loofe (Part 1)

August 31st, 2022

22:35

When 24-year-old Sydney Loofe met her online date "Audrey" in November 2017, she thought she had met the woman of her dreams. In actuality, this …

58: Collin Reeves - Ex-Solider Neighbours Murder [UK]

August 18th, 2022

42:13

On the afternoon of Sunday, November 21, 2021, the beautiful town of Taunton in Somerset, northwest England held its annual Christmas lights switch …

[Black Label] Andrew Brown

August 3rd, 2022

22:31

Listener, enjoy this Black Label episode.

17 year old Andrew Brown, had a previous dating relationship with 16 years old Tiffany. Tiffany ended that …

57: The Corn Rake Murder, Part 02

July 20th, 2022

30:23

Nothing will set anger alight more intensely than betrayal. Once this fire starts to burn, for certain people, there’s only one way to dampen it down and extinguish the flames. Love is an emotion that is presumed to …

56: The Corn Rake Murder, Part 01

July 6th, 2022

27:13

Nothing will set anger alight more intensely than betrayal. Once this fire starts to burn, for certain people, there’s only one way to dampen it down and extinguish the flames. Love is an emotion that is presumed to …

55: Neil Entwistle: A Family Murdered, Part 02

June 8th, 2022

52:21

British man Neil Entwistle was once an intelligent university graduate with IT qualifications that could have taken him far in life. At 27-years old, …

54: Neil Entwistle: A Family Murdered, Par 01

May 25th, 2022

50:41

We all have secrets. Internal thoughts we keep to ourselves. Actions and behaviours we carry out in private that no one else knows about. Part of those internal personal thoughts are fantasies, dreams, and desires that …

53: Teenage Twilight Killers - Kim Edwards & Lucas Markham

May 11th, 2022

36:46

In the Spring of 2016, the small town of Spalding in Lincolnshire, England found itself in the spotlight of media attention. For all the wrong …

52: Obscura Origins: Oba Chandler, Part 02

April 27th, 2022

44:48

In Florida there is a man, a predator lying in wait. He’s got a long criminal record and a boat that’s not quite 30 feet. He owns a dark blue jeep …

51: Obscura Origins: Oba Chandler, Part 01

April 13th, 2022

35:44

Here it is in all it's reimagined glory. The earliest roots of Black Label. The Oba Chandler series. Listener, I busted my butt to get this to you guys in a reasonable time.

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In Florida there is a man, a predator …

50: The Joseph Wesbecker Murders - Prozac in the Printing Plant

March 30th, 2022

30:29

If you’ve ever been in a printing plant, you know how loud they tend be. The rhythmic banging and clicking of the presses combined with the purr of constant, high decibel white noise is surprisingly soothing once you …

49: The New York City Subway Shootings, Part 02

March 2nd, 2022

27:04

New York City in the 1980s was not the place we know it to be today, especially when it comes to violent crime. Almost no neighborhood was without …

48: The New York City Subway Shootings, Part 01

February 16th, 2022

29:30

New York City in the 1980s was not the place we know it to be today, especially when it comes to violent crime. Almost no neighbourhood was without …

47: The Warwick Slasher: Out for Blood

January 5th, 2022

36:16

In the case of Craig Price, otherwise known as the Warwick Slasher, there was every indication he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. His inherent …

46 : Lauren Barry & Nichole Collins: Into The Dark, Part 02

December 22nd, 2021

22:58

On the October long weekend of 1997, 14-year-old Lauren Barry and 16-year-old Nichole Collins were enjoying a camping trip with some friends at a …

45 : Lauren Barry & Nichole Collins: Into The Dark, Part 01

December 9th, 2021

48:11

On the October long weekend of 1997, 14-year-old Lauren Barry and 16-year-old Nichole Collins were enjoying a camping trip with some friends at a …

44 : The Ipswich Serial Murders, Part 02

November 27th, 2021

27:14

On 1 November 2006, Kerry Nicol was worried. She hadn’t heard from her 19-year-old daughter Tania since she’d left their house just 2 nights earlier. …

43 : The Ipswich Serial Murders, Part 01

November 12th, 2021

39:51

(Part 1) On 1 November 2006, Kerry Nicol was worried. She hadn’t heard from her 19-year-old daughter Tania since she’d left their house just 2 nights …

42 : The Van Breda Murders, Part 02

October 27th, 2021

34:28

(Part 2) In January 2015, Martin and Teresa Van Breda were enjoying having their oldest son, 22 year old Rudi home from university in Australia. The …

41 : The Van Breda Murders, Part 01

October 13th, 2021

37:08

In January 2015, Martin and Teresa Van Breda were enjoying having their oldest son, 22 year old Rudi home from university in Australia. The family’s …

40: The Bourke Street Massacre, Part 03

September 29th, 2021

45:33

In late 2018, James Gargasoulas was found guilty of six counts of murder, for running down pedestrians almost 2 years earlier in Melbourne’s Bourke …

39: The Bourke Street Massacre, Part 02

September 15th, 2021

38:44

On 20 January 2017, during the typically busy lunch hour in the Melbourne CBD, 27 year old James Gargasoulas drove along the footpath of multiple …

38: The Bourke Street Massacre, Part 01

September 1st, 2021

56:26

Welcome, I'm glad you made it. I will have a new episode for you every other week so I hope you're ready to join me by the fire.

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[Black Label] Marcella Lightner-Thrash - Semper Fi

July 22nd, 2021

1:05:02

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[Black Label] The Devil Made Me Do It

June 15th, 2021

53:01

Black Label episodes are released monthly to Patreon Supporters. Take a listen to one, this is S2E10 on Black Label. (link below)Listener, if anything in today’s episode has raised any issues for you, or if you or …

[Black Label] Machete

May 14th, 2021

54:23

Black Label episodes are typically exclusive to Patreon supporters, to listen to our other episodes find us on Patreon at the link below. Extreme content warning. In two parts, one longer, this episode explores an …

37: Quick Cuts

May 1st, 2021

35:36

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[Black Label] Mathew Borges

April 23rd, 2021

55:21

Black Label monthly episodes are typically exclusive to Patreon Supporters, but throwing this one out to ya! This is S2E4 on Black Label.Mathew …

36 - Richard Russell - The Q400 Incident

April 1st, 2021

55:47

Today’s story is something a little different. Our protagonist didn’t set out to hurt somebody else. He didn’t harm innocent people. He didn’t snap in the heat of the moment and do something shocking that can’t be …

35 - Justin Rey - The Dismemberment

March 22nd, 2021

51:48

On October 24, 2017, police received a call from the manager of a U-Haul storage facility located near Kansas City, Missouri The Manager reported …

[Black Label] Mother

March 4th, 2021

50:20

Content Warning: Graphic Audio,  Maternal Filicide Black Label episodes are typically exclusive to Patreon supporters, but here you go! This is Season 2 Episode 2 on Black Label. The maternal instinct of a mother is an …

34: Rebecca Zahau - Butterfly

February 18th, 2021

1:20:43

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33: Lisa Nowak - The Diaper Astronaut + Q&A Fireside Chat

February 1st, 2021

35:23

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32: Morgan Huxley - Here By The Sea

January 22nd, 2021

1:11:09

Neutral Bay’s commercial centre is Military Road. One of the busiest arterial roads on the lower north shore, it’s the main gateway to Sydney’s …

31: The Truro Serial Murders

December 31st, 2020

1:12:10

In Adelaide and around the southern coastline, residents and tourists alike flock to the pristine beaches that offer some respite from the sweltering heat. But if you drive north of the city, the landscape is a …

[Black Label] House of Horrors

December 16th, 2020

1:24:39

Typically Black Label monthly episodes are restricted to Patreon supporters, decided to make an exception. This is Season 2 Episode 9 on Black Label! Listener, the case you are about to hear is the darkest I’ve covered …

30: Renae Marsden - With Friends Like These, Part 01 & Part 02

November 13th, 2020

2:05:50

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Lost Episodes: Halloween Specials '18 and '19

October 29th, 2020

45:22

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[Black Label] Lauren Giddings

October 23rd, 2020

1:31:39

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September 23rd, 2020

0:35

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29: Shanda Sharer - Follow The Leader

September 9th, 2020

1:07:03

The chilly midwinter morning of 11 January 1992 in southern Indiana was shaping up to be ideal for quail hunting. At around 10:45am on the outskirts of Jefferson Proving Ground just outside the town of Madison, two …

28: Heather Heyer - Pay Attention, Part 02

July 31st, 2020

43:06

In April 2017, following some months of debate, Charlottesville voted to remove the statue of Robert E Lee. But this stalled in early May, when a …

27: Heather Heyer - Pay Attention, Part 01

July 22nd, 2020

40:30

In April 2017, following some months of debate, Charlottesville voted to remove the statue of Robert E Lee. But this stalled in early May, when a …

26: James Byrd Jr - On The Map

June 10th, 2020

1:10:49

What you’re about to hear didn’t happen all that long ago. Unfortunately for the victim in today’s story, more extensive legislative protection came too late for what transpired one unusually hot June in east Texas. But …

25: Lee Rigby - The Drummer Boy

April 8th, 2020

1:12:16

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24: Leigh Leigh - Property of the Clan

March 11th, 2020

1:17:33

One adolescent rite of passage where many of these key memories are formed - both good and bad - is parties. For many of us, parties during our …

23: Henry Brisbon - The I-57 Killer

February 26th, 2020

42:22

In 1973, three brutal murders were carried out along Interstate 57 in Illinois. The man responsible, with three accomplices, was Henry Brisbon. He …

22: Matthew Shepard - Equal Rights

February 5th, 2020

1:09:24

CW: Homophobic Slurs, Rape, Hate CrimesWriter: Gemma HarrisPerhaps you already know this story - or think you do. But as you’ll hear, what happened just outside a town in the midwest state of Wyoming on a chilly fall …

21: Jeffrey R. MacDonald - The Fort Bragg Murders

January 22nd, 2020

1:08:38

At 3:40am on February 17, 1970, a phone call was received by the operator in Fayetteville, North Carolina . The person on the other end of the line …

20: Christine Eadie & Helen Scott - At World's End

January 11th, 2020

1:04:36

Today’s story takes us across the pond and back in time to 1970s Scotland. Christine Eadie and her friend Helen Scott had known each other since childhood. On October 15, 1977, after a night on the town, their last stop …

19: Debora Green - The Farrar Family

December 11th, 2019

1:06:13

Listener, what happens when your home is destroyed in a natural disaster or accident and you lose the very people you need around you? You have no home to go to, and are cast adrift without the people you love who you …

18: Baby Doe - The Murder of Bella Bond

November 27th, 2019

1:18:22

In 2015 the discovery of a child’s body on a secluded area of beach sparked a quest to find the child’s real identity and who was responsible for her death. The death of a young child is a tragic event. The death of a …

17: Edward Baldock & Tracey Wigginton - Satanic Panic

November 13th, 2019

1:01:30

This episode delves into the darkness of the human psyche, exploring theories of behaviors and personality traits largely influenced by one's past …

16: Ronald Dominique - Swamp Thing, Part 02

October 15th, 2019

47:47

This episode of Obscura Podcast delves into the chilling and dark tale of Ronald Dominique, a serial killer from Louisiana who brutally murdered at least 23 men from 1997 to 2006. The victims were primarily from low …

15: Ronald Dominique - Swamp Thing, Part 01

October 3rd, 2019

1:09:41

In this episode, we explore the dark underbelly of Louisiana, where a series of chilling serial killings cast a long shadow from the early 1990s to …

14: Robert Hansen - The Hunter, Part 02

September 12th, 2019

1:05:40

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13: Robert Hansen - The Hunter, Part 01

September 4th, 2019

59:56

Most of us are familiar with reality tv shows where people are isolated in remote locations around the world to test and demonstrate their skills, …

12: The Hart Family Crash, Part 02

August 12th, 2019

41:06

On March 26, 2018 in the late afternoon, the California Highway Patrol was called out to a crash site on US highway 101 in the affluent Mendocino …

11: The Hart Family Crash, Part 01

August 6th, 2019

40:06

On March 26, 2018 in the late afternoon, the California Highway Patrol was called out to a crash site on US highway 101 in the affluent Mendocino …

10: The Murder of Michael McMorrow - Strawberry Fields Forever

July 24th, 2019

1:03:32

Listener, as you’ll hear, the facts of today’s story and the events that unfolded just prior to Memorial Day Weekend in 1997, show what happens when …

9: The Murders of Joann and Alex Katrinak, Part 02

July 10th, 2019

59:27

The conclusion of our two part series on the murders of Joann and Alex Katrinak. We hope you behaved and stayed off Wikipedia. Visit us online at ObscuraCrimePodcast.com

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8: The Murders of Joann and Alex Katrinak, Part 01

June 26th, 2019

53:38

In December 1994, Andrew Katrinak arrives home to an empty house. At 10:40 p.m. he calls 911 to report his family missing. So begins a case that features a missing wife, a missing baby, and the husband who gave news …

7: The Murder of Honora Parker - Heavenly Creatures

June 12th, 2019

1:09:44

Today’s story is not that of a romance per se, but about another special kind of relationship. The type of relationship some of us are lucky enough to have in our lives at least once - it’s the story of best friends. …

6: Missing Mona Biddy

May 2nd, 2019

51:14

For the one year anniversary of Obscura we're returning to our first episode and doing the case justice this time. As an added bonus we're including Black Label 06 - Crush for free. For the sake of not getting kicked …

5: Jonathan Richardson - The Outbuilding

February 13th, 2019

41:21

Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on our Black Label Podcasting channel on Apple Podcasts Premium. You can also support Obscura and access the additional Black Label Episodes that are released …

4: Corey Feldman's Fight Against Pedophilia

February 6th, 2019

37:27

Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on our Black Label Podcasting channel on Apple Podcasts Premium. You can also support Obscura and access the additional Black Label Episodes that are released …

3: Zack and Addie

December 18th, 2018

1:02:18

For today’s show we cover a lot of ground. I figure I can only tell the story of Zach and Addie once…so…I better do the story justice. To finish out the year on the main feed, I’ve chosen to go out with a bang. Get …

2: The Murder of Brandon Teena

December 13th, 2018

27:27

The murder of Brandon Teena thrust the trans community into the forefront of public discussion. Before the early 1990s, transgender people were a silent minority within society. When the case we'll be discussing had …

1: Nick Stoutzenberger - The Mouth of Madness

November 29th, 2018

56:42

Today we discuss person so revolting he triggered my gag response. This is a first for the show. The episode skated on the edge of becoming a black …

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