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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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- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Dark History of the Ouija Board: Murders, Madness & Mysterious Communication
The Ouija board started as a popular parlor game, but how did it become one of the most feared tools for contacting the dead? This episode explores the creepy history of the Ouija board, from its origins and mysterious name to the paranormal encounters, alleged possessions, and true crime cases that helped give it a sinister reputation.We’re diving into haunted locations across the Pacific Northwest, including Heceta Head Lighthouse, Southern Oregon University, and a reportedly haunted coffee shop in Battle Ground. We’ll also explore Portland’s 1920s Ouija board obsession, a disturbing Arizona murder case allegedly linked to a séance, and the strange stories of people who claimed to communicate with spirits from beyond the grave. Are Ouija boards simply a way to tap into the subconscious, or could something more sinister be moving the planchette? Get ready for haunted history, paranormal investigations, creepy true crime, and Ouija board mysteries that might make you think twice before asking, “Is anyone there?”Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources
- 2 weeks ago1h 26m
A Killer in the Family Tree | Mark Dribin & Kenneth Griffin, Portland, OR
In July 1999, 42-year-old Mark Dribin disappeared from his Portland home. Investigators found blood, signs that someone had tried to clean it up, and DNA that they couldn’t produce a match for. For years, Mark’s family and investigators waited for answers.Then another man went missing. On February 1, 2020, Kenneth Griffin was last seen in Portland. His mother reported him missing the next day.Two men, twenty years apart, with no known connection to each other or to their killer. In this episode, we tell both of their stories, explain how forensic genetic genealogy broke open a decades-old cold case, and look at the questions that still remain.Investigators have asked anyone who believes they may have information regarding either case or any additional potential victims to come forward. If you have information, contact the Portland Police Bureau at homicidetips@police.portlandoregon.gov or call the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.Check out Bloodline Detectives Season 6 Episode 14: Bloodshed!Visit our website!Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Pastebin for sources.
- 3 weeks ago53 min
Portals to Hell: Devil’s Gate, A Haunted Road & Creepy Real Estate
Are there really portals to Hell hidden in the United States? In this episode, we explore the creepy legends surrounding Devil’s Gate Dam in Pasadena, California, the haunted Riverdale Road in Colorado, and a Salem, Oregon, house that sparked rumors of a gateway to the underworld. From occult rituals and curses, to phantom cars and ghostly joggers, we’re diving into paranormal encounters, haunted places, and terrifying urban legends. Are these places truly supernatural, or is there a more earthly explanation?Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources
- 4 weeks ago47 min
Women in Black: Ghosts Stories & Dark Urban Legends
This episode dives into the eerie legends of the Women in Black. We start in Yakima, Washington, where a mysterious woman in a black dress was reported in 1897. Witnesses described a tall, silent figure racing through the streets who could supposedly shapeshift into a massive black hog, earning her the terrifying nickname Hog Devil. But was Yakima’s first ghost actually a supernatural entity, a woman sneaking out to meet her lover, or an elaborate prank?Then we travel to Sleepy Hollow, New York, where a mysterious veiled Woman in Black haunted the streets in the late 1800s, before an encounter with police revealed a shocking possibility. From there, we head to Bangkok, Thailand, and the legend of the Women in Black of Wat Samian Nari, two ghostly sisters who reportedly hitch rides in taxis before disappearing, only to reappear crawling along the railroad tracks. Finally, we visit Fort Warren in Boston Harbor and the legend of Melanie Lanier, a Confederate soldier’s wife whose tragic story supposedly led to the haunting of the island by a guilt-ridden Lady in Black. But there’s a major problem: there’s no historical record that Melanie Lanier ever existed. Are these women ghosts, victims, hoaxes, urban legends, or something stranger?Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources
- Oct 1, 20261h 25m
Look For Me If I Don't Come Back: The Jack Family | Prince George, British Columbia
On the night of August 1, 1989, Ronnie Jack met a stranger at a Prince George pub who offered him and his wife Doreen jobs at a logging camp near Cluculz Lake. By 1:30 the next morning, Ronnie, Doreen, and their two sons, 9-year-old Russell and 4-year-old Ryan, had climbed into the man's dark pickup truck and driven off into the night. They were never seen again.More than three decades later, the disappearance of the Jack family remains one of British Columbia's most haunting unsolved cases. In this episode, we walk through the timeline of that night, the RCMP composite of the bearded stranger, and the anonymous 1996 call that pointed police to a ranch that never yielded any answers. We examine the layered history of intergenerational trauma, residential-school abuse, and forced displacement that shaped the family's world long before the night they vanished. We also have a new-ish voice joining the discussion of where the case sits today – welcome Taylyn! If you have any information about the disappearance of Ronald, Doreen, Russell, or Ryan Jack, please contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.
- Sep 24, 202647 min
A Documentary, a Dog, and a House With Rules
A woman gets a 3 a.m. email from a documentary producer who says he's spent a year developing a project about her life. What starts as flattering turns unsettling fast, and she can't seem to stop what's already in motion. Then a dog who's never shown a hunting instinct in his life starts locking onto something in the corner of a cabin near Mt. St. Helens — frozen, tail up, eyes fixed on nothing. He won't play his favorite game. He keeps getting up to follow it, checking corners like something's actually there. And then, just as suddenly and strangely, it stops. We close things out with an inheritance that comes with three very specific house rules. The rules seem simple enough — until he decides to break one. Thank you to the authors of this week's stories: Joe Zazzara (u/pieater727) and u/OK_The_NomadVisit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.
- Sep 17, 202652 min
Haunted Filming Locations of Practical Magic 2 | English Ghost Stories
This episode explores the haunted filming locations of Practical Magic 2, from a nearly 900-year-old English pub to the ruins of a medieval castle. While the original Practical Magic was filmed in Washington’s San Juan Islands, the sequel was primarily filmed in England, including recreated sets of the iconic Owens family dream house.At The Royal Standard, England’s oldest-claimed pub, reported paranormal activity includes candles mysteriously going out, laughter from an empty cellar, apparitions, and unexplained singing. Nearby Hag Pit adds even more witchy folklore!At Old Wardour Castle, a medieval English castle damaged during the English Civil War, visitors report seeing the Grey Lady, and hearing voices and strange activity in the castle’s surrounding woods. Plus, one visitor shares a very unexpected paranormal encounter in the grotto.So while Practical Magic 2 may have traded the Pacific Northwest for England, it seems the sequel found plenty of its own spooky magic in these historic and haunted locations.Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources
- Sep 10, 20261h 11m
Fall Adventures: Practical Magic & Cemetery Tours
In celebration of Practical Magic 2 coming out this week, we’re returning to an episode where we visit the bewitching Pacific Northwest seaside town where Practical Magic was filmed! The enchantment doesn't stop there—while chatting with Margaret from Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery, we delve into her passion for preserving historic sites and the engaging tours that breathe life into forgotten stories.Our conversations even traverse through enormous pumpkin growing competitions, tea leaf readings, and Samhain celebrations! As spooky season unfolds, our tarot reading advises caution and strategy, ensuring you're well-prepared for whatever may come. Whether you're a movie enthusiast or a history buff, there's a little something for everyone in this episode, promising thrills and chills with a side of humor.Interested in volunteering at Lone Fir Cemetery!? Email Margaret - info@friendsoflonefircemetery.orgRooted in History: Unearthing Lone Fir Cemetery's Haunting PastCheck out Aimee in the Pacific Northwest's blog for more cool stuff!Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources
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