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PNW Haunts & Homicides
Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again.
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Near-Death Experiences (NDEs)
We're back from summer break this week to explore near-death experiences and the intriguing commonalities people have during these moments. From overwhelming…
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The Raines Transcript
NEW EPISODE TOMORROW! But here is this previous Patreon exclusive bonus, that we constantly reference. From episode 147 Clairvoyant Tarot-reader Cons Timber…
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Haunted Dolls and the Labubu Curse
Guest Co-Host Alert! This week on PNW Haunts & Homicides, Caitlyn is joined by her husband Chris for a spine-tingling dive into haunted dolls—and not just any…
PNW Haunts & Homicides"The Sinners All Bow" with Kate Winkler Dawson
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus…
PNW Haunts & HomicidesMadame Mustache: The Wild West’s Most Badass Gambler
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a fabulous…
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Creepy People Chronicles: Spirit Guides, Dreams, and Haunted Encounters
Ever wondered what mysteries lurk just beyond the veil of our everyday reality? Join us for an episode teeming with eerie experiences and spiritual insights as…
PNW Haunts & HomicidesThe Disappearance of Melanie Ethier
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a story…
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Vanished: The Jami Sue Hagel Sherer Case (Part 2)
What happens when a controlling husband not only silences his wife — but continues to terrorize her loved ones, even from behind bars? By the end of September…
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Vanished: The Jami Sue Hagel Sherer Case (Part 1)
What happens when a picture-perfect life hides a dangerous secret — and a young mother suddenly vanishes? In September 1990, 26-year-old Jami Sue Hagel Sherer…
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The Pimlico Mystery: Chloroform, Secrets, and a Victorian Acquittal
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a story…
PNW Haunts & HomicidesMagdalena Zuk: Marsa Alam, Egypt
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a story…
PNW Haunts & HomicidesSkye Budnick: Hokkaido, Japan
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a story…
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Neil Stonechild: Deadly Saskatoon Starlight Tours
In 1990 Neil Stonechild, a 17-year-old Saulteaux First Nations teen, was last seen on a freezing November night in Saskatoon, handcuffed and bleeding in the…
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The Field of Vampires: Unearthing Historical Fears
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus…
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Heroines of Horror: The True Haunting Behind Vessel
Aurora and Fanni from Bad Witches Productions join us to share the real-life hauntings and creative process behind their horror short, Vessel. Aurora’s ghostly…
PNW Haunts & HomicidesThe Tragic Murder of Ashley & Dennis Prince - Love Lust Fridays
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus…
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More Time: The Murder of Sean Babbit
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus…
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Portland’s Haunting Music Hall - The Crystal Ballroom
This week, we head to Portland’s Crystal Ballroom, the haunted concert venue that inspired the eclectic, art-filled vibes of the Crystal Hotel. Owned today by…
PNW Haunts & HomicidesTruly Twisted - The Murder of Justine Vanderschoot
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus…
PNW Haunts & HomicidesHypno Nightmare Fuel - The Allagash Abductions
Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content…
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Freeway Killer(s) – Cold Cases Cracked by DNA
After more than four decades of silence, Parabon Nanolabs and cutting-edge genetic genealogy are reigniting public interest in three men who were—separately…
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Mimosas & Mayhem at the Stanley Hotel
Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content…
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Operation Beaver Drop: Idaho's 1948 Aerial Wildlife Relocation
Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content…
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Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling - Portland’s Crystal Hotel
In this spooky and delightfully unhinged episode, we’re joined by “extra special” guests Shea & Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes to explore the strange history…
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Meshay Melendez & Layla Stewart: Deadly Domestic Violence Tragedy | Vancouver, WA
In March 2023, Meshay Melendez and her daughter Layla Stewart disappeared from Vancouver, Washington. Despite multiple red flags and an active no-contact…
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Portland's Shanghai Tunnels
Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes) What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history…
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The Cliff House Curse: Ghosts, Shipwrecks, & Fiery History in San Francisco
Remember Jake the Alligator Man? Turns out his bizarre backstory might be tangled up with one of San Francisco’s most mysterious landmarks — The Cliff House…
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Oregon's Deadliest Shooting – Umpqua Community College
On October 1st, 2015, tragedy struck the quiet town of Roseburg, Oregon, home to the Umpqua Community College campus. When 26-year-old Christopher Sean Harper…
PNW Haunts & HomicidesEliza DeWolfe: Scandalous Love & Suffrage
Ever wondered how free love, feminism, and scandal shaped the 1800s Pacific Northwest? Join Caitlyn as she tags along with Shea of History Unhinged: Rainy Day…
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The Bizarre Tale of Jake the Alligator Man
This week, we dive into the eerie and eccentric history of Long Beach, Washington—home to Marsh’s Free Museum and its most famous resident: Jake the Alligator…
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To Train Up a Child: The Tragic Story of Hana Alemu
Hana and her adoptive brother, Immanuel, were brought from Ethiopia into what was supposed to be a loving home, but they instead found themselves in an abusive…
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Fort Vancouver’s Bicentennial: Historic Haunted Houses, Mysteries, & Murder
Join us as we explore the fascinating history and hauntings of Fort Vancouver! Built in 1825, this iconic site marks its 200th anniversary this year…
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Maureen Kelly’s Spiritual Quest: Vanished in Gifford Pinchot
In June 2013, 19-year-old Maureen Leianuhea “Anu” Kelly set off on a camping trip with friends in the vast and unspoiled wilderness Gifford Pinchot National…
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Exploring the Esoteric: Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot
Join us as we celebrate a significant milestone, marking our 200th episode with reflections on our incredible journey and the fascinating significance of the…
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Humboldt’s Darkest Crime: Marci Kitchen’s Deadly Hit-and-Run
On the evening of July 12th, 2016 when two teenage girls, Faith Lorraine Tsarnas and Kiya Kitchen, were struck and killed in a hit-and-run, the small town of…
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Nevada City, California: A Ghostly Gold Rush Town
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, just northeast of Sacramento, Nevada City, CA, is a historic Gold Rush town. Founded in 1849, it was one of the most…
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A Friend, A Sheriff, & A Murder: Who Killed Eric Tamiyasu?
On June 30th, 2001, in the quiet town of Hood River, locals would be saddened by the discovery of Eric Tamiyasu’s body in his rural home. But nothing could…
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Oculus Anubis: The Dark Myths & True Crime of Oregon's Most Mysterious Estate
In Damascus, Oregon—just 16 miles from Portland—sits a property shrouded in mystery, rumor, and controversy. Known as Oculus Anubis, the name itself sparks…
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The Hollywood Bandit
This episode, we delve into the life and crimes of Scott Scurlock, the bank robber who captivated law enforcement, the media, and public in the early 1990s…
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Exploring Places Forgotten: The Allure of Abandon Architecture
Ever wondered about the eerie allure of places left to time and the stories they might tell? Join us as we chat with Ben from Places_Forgotten, a remarkable…
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Gas, Greed, & Devastation: The Guadalajara Explosions
In this gripping episode, true crime meets catastrophic disaster. We’re also visiting Portland’s sister city established in 1983 – Guadalajara, Mexico. We’re…
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Expelling Evil: A Look into Modern-Day Exorcisms
Are you curious—or perhaps a bit wary—of the "D word" (demons)? This episode dives into the fascinating and chilling world of exorcisms, the ritualistic…
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The Martin Family: Secrets of the Columbia River Gorge | 1958
Step into the foggy streets of Portland in December 1958, where a seemingly perfect family—Ken and Barbara Martin along their three daughters—vanished without…
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Haunted Holidays: From Dickens to Hat Man
This holiday season, we're reviving a spooky Victorian tradition: ghost stories by the fire! Ever wonder why scary tales were part of the holly-jolly…
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The Wisdom Light Murder: Unraveling the Oak Grove Jane Doe
In this episode, we investigate the horrifying discovery of the Oak Grove Jane Doe in 1946, a cold case that still haunts Oregon’s history. In the serene…
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Spirits and Santa: Alaska’s Haunted Heart and Magical North Pole
Get cozy and brace yourself for the frosty, festive, and freaky vibes of Fairbanks, Alaska - where the Golden Heart of Alaska offers both yuletide cheer and…
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Debbie Higbee Benton: The Gladstone Beauty Salon Murder
Uncover the shocking and twisted story of Debbie Higbee Benton, a beloved salon owner whose 2011 murder in Gladstone, Oregon, shook her local community. As we…
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Crater Lake: The Haunting Beauty and Mysteries of America's Deepest Lake
Crater Lake, the ghost of the mighty Mount Mazama, is more than just breathtakingly blue waters—it's a place steeped in legend, tragedy, and the unexplained…
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Revenge Porn: The Dark Side of Digital Privacy Violations
In this episode, we dive into the shocking 2016 case of Benjamin Jay Barber, one of the first individuals convicted under Oregon’s groundbreaking ‘revenge…
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The Barefoot Bandit: High-Flying Crimes
In this episode we delve into the astonishing, adrenaline-fueled life of Colton Harris-Moore, infamously known as the "Barefoot Bandit." From his less than…
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The Legend of Flannel Man: Haunting or High Strangeness
Kick off November with tales of the mysterious Flannel Man—a plaid-wearing phantom spotted across the U.S. and beyond. Inspired by firsthand accounts from the…
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A Dance with Dimensions: The Elevator Game
Ever wondered what would happen if you pressed the right buttons to enter another world? We unravel the spine-chilling mystery of the Elevator Game, a ritual…
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Portland's Most Haunted Tour: Ghosts, History, and Halloween Adventures
What mysteries lurk within the darkened corners of Portland, Oregon's haunted past? Join us on an eerie expedition through time as we unravel the spectral…
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The Hart Family Murders: Behind the Viral Image
On March 26, 2018, a devastating car crash off the cliffs of Mendocino County, California, left behind a mystery that left friends, neighbors, loved ones, and…
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Unlock Portland's Unique Treasure Trove - Paxton Gate
Unlock the mysteries of Paxton Gate with us, where every corner promises the unexpected and the extraordinary. Join our conversation with Lilah, a seasoned…
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The Jake Bird Hex: Tacoma’s Infamous Ax-Murderer
In this episode we drive into the Gruesome Crimes of Jake Bird – Tacoma’s Ax-Killer, possibly one of America's most prolific, yet lesser-known, serial killers…
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Behind the Screams: Portland's Underhill Haunted House
Can a haunted house be more than just jump scares and creepy corridors? Ira and Jeff from Underhill Haunted House might have the answer. As the creative minds…
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Spooky Adventures: Practical Magic, Haunted Trains, and Cemetery Tours
Halloween fever is on, and the Pacific Northwest is buzzing with spooky festivities! From Mount Hood Railroad’s “Phantom of the Rail," to the bewitching…
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Escaped Convict vs. Beer Empire: The Abduction of Adolf Coors III
This episode pairs well with Oktoberfest beers, so grab a cold one and join us! On the morning of February 9, 1960, Coors disappeared while driving to work…
PNW Haunts & HomicidesBig Thirst in Margarita Canyon | Live, Laugh, Larceny
Happy Tuesday Creepy People! We have an amazing episode from Live, Laugh, Larceny to share with you this week. Caitlyn & Cassie promise to see you next Tuesday…