Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

This week, Kaydra wraps the dark story of the Servant Girl Annihilator, America's first alleged serial killer. In part 2, we will get into more grisly murders, trials, theories as to who this monster could have been, and paranormal experiences that have occurred in these areas today. ---------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3/month for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected]:1) "Unsolved Murders" True Crime Stories from Parcast (episodes 70 and 71)2) Wikipedia3) https://www.servantgirlmurders.com/the-servant-girl-annihilator/4) https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/investigation/texas-servant-girl-murders/index.html5) https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-serial-killer-servant-girl-murderer-terrorized-city-in-1800s/6) http://www.servantgirlmurders.com/7) https://the-line-up.com/servant-girl-annihilator-austin8) https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a43408/midnight-assassin-skip-hollandsworth/9) https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/capital-murder/

This week, Kaydra begins to unravel a tangled web in Austin, TX. This is the story of the Servant Girl Annihilator, America's first serial killer. In part 1, we will get into some of the grisly murders, the relevant history of Austin at that time, messy politics, and the killer's M.O.---------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3/month for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected]:1) "Unsolved Murders" True Crime Stories from Parcast (episodes 70 and 71)2) Wikipedia3) https://www.servantgirlmurders.com/the-servant-girl-annihilator/4) https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/investigation/texas-servant-girl-murders/index.html5) https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-serial-killer-servant-girl-murderer-terrorized-city-in-1800s/6) http://www.servantgirlmurders.com/7) https://the-line-up.com/servant-girl-annihilator-austin8) https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a43408/midnight-assassin-skip-hollandsworth/9) https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/capital-murder/

**SKIP TO 19:22 TO GET TO THE STORY **In today's episode Kaydra is joined by a very special guest, fellow podcaster and friend Amanda Goodness from Drinking the Koolaid podcast! This was recorded via Zoom so the audio may sound different. In this episode, Kaydra shares 2 perplexing and adorable stories about remarkable animals and gets into the theory of animals having a 6th sense. Hear all about Oscar the Hospice Cat and Smoky the Yorkshire Terrier and War Dog.Want more Drinking the Koolaid? Check them out wherever you get your podcasts or visit DTKpod.com.---------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3/month for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected]:1) Wikipedia2) https://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/do-cats-have-a-sixth-sense3) https://nationalserviceanimalsmemorial.org/project/smokey-first-therapy-dog-and-veteran-of-wwii/4) https://www.military.com/history/worlds-first-therapy-dog-was-world-war-ii-pacific-veteran.html5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om4hxolzkdk6) https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-palliative-care-blog/2016/april/11/meet-oscar-the-cat-that-predicts-death-and-provides-comfort/7) https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmp078108

Ever wondered if twin telepathy is actually a thing? And what about doppelgängers? Today, we get into these ideas and all of their creepiness. Hear alleged experiences and sightings, history and studies, lore, and theories.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3/month for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) https://www.verywellfamily.com/twin-telepathy-24471302) https://www.livescience.com/45405-twin-telepathy.html3) Reddit4) https://www.buzzfeed.com/shylawatson/these-twin-telepathy-stories-will-shock-you5) "Monozygotic Twins and Macro-entanglement" paper written by Guy Lyon Playfair, J. Nonlocality: Special Issue on Psi and Nonlocal Mind, 2017. 6) https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/Doppelgangers7) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/readersblog/james/emilie-sagee-and-the-strange-case-of-the-doppelganger-5362/8) Wikipedia9) https://twinstrangers.net/twin-strangers-exist

To make up for not covering a cult in forever, Kaydra spills the tea and brings you a DOUBLE feature of very upsetting cult behavior! Hear all about the dark history and practices of the infamous Yogi Tea company, and Celestial Seasonings company (known for their Sleepytime Tea).———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3/month for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) https://www.womenofgrace.com/blog/243102) https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-disturbing-mainstream_b_6670263) Wikipedia4) https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2018/04/judge_dismisses_lawsuit_over_r.html5) https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2021/01/the-insane-true-story-of-the-racist-eugenics-book-your-inspirational-teabag-tag-might-be-based-on/6) https://www.inverse.com/article/10731-cults-conspiracies-and-the-twisted-history-of-sleepytime-tea7) https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/sleepytime-tea-secret-religion-behind-celestial-seasonings/news-story/9228510c5786f9b611306909484c40df8) https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c82r3xcz/entire_text/#:~:text=The%20exact%20circumstances%20surrounding%20the,papers%20divided%20into%20four%20parts.9) Spotify Parcast "Sinister Societies" episode: "Cult Brands: Spilling the Tea"

Kaydra has returned from her break and is bringing you a listener requested story. Learn about the dark history and lore behind Garner State Park in Concan, TX.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3/month for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————Sources:Wikipediahttps://texashillcountry.com/deadly-frio-river-love-triangle/https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/texas-state-parks-100-years/#:~:text=“We%20have%20a%20lot%20of,than%20half%20a%20million%20annually.http://www.texasufosightings.com/new-sightings/photo-of-cigar-shaped-craft-near-garner-state-parkUfo-hunters.comhttps://www.backroadstexas.net/the-white-lady-of-the-frio-river/https://backpackerverse.com/watering-holes-in-texas/http://frontiersofzoology.blogspot.com/2012/04/wildmen-of-texas.htmlhttps://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/giant-39texas-redhead39-centipede-spotted-in-garner-state-parkhttps://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Teen-killed-in-250-foot-fall-at-Garner-State-Park-806406.phphttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/truck-driver-deadly-texas-bus-crash-was-impaired-marijuana-misuse-n920961#https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-man-indicted-church-bus-crash-killed-13-n778206https://ladyfreethinker.org/feral-cats-are-being-shot-to-death-as-the-official-management-strategy-at-garner-state-park-in-texas/Reddit

Happy 2024! While Kaydra takes a break, enjoy these flashes from the past and perplexing family experiences from the Brannan's. These stories were compiled from episodes throughout season 1 including episodes 2, 11, 17, and 21. Be sure to let Kaydra know what you want for season 2!!!———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3/month for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].

Enjoy this creepy Christmas themed season finale of Perplexity! Hear the creepy infamous legend of Krampus, a Germanic demon who visits children annually and punishes them for bad deeds. You will also hear an alleged Krampus sighting. Kaydra will be taking a short break but will be back in January 2024 for Perplexity Season 2! Let her know what you want in the new season! ———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES: An article from ⁠Today.USC.Edu⁠ by Susan Bell The Spotify Podcast “Mythology” episodes “Krampus Pt. 1” and “Krampus Pt. 2”WikipediaDarkness Prevails Youtube channel submission 1: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzavMdoyRjI

Did you know there is a huge influx of UFO/UAP sightings on and around Christmas? Could it be because of light shows? Government experiments? Santa and his Reindeer? In this episode you will hear about many sightings around the world, including some pretty famous ones, then we will briefly get into some theories.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/ufo-or-santa-this-holiday-season2) https://www.syracusenewtimes.com/ufos-of-christmas-past/3) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/santa-ufo-christmas-reports-canada-1.58503934) https://people.com/human-interest/ufo-sighting-wisconsin-apparently-solved-christmas-lights/5) https://www.history.com/news/ufo-sightings-speed-appearance-movemen6) https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-546496757) https://x.com/joshuajered/status/1605004593335013376?s=46&t=9cj0NOs2UQc2Q-Ei-jlmdw

Kaydra covers a tragic true crime case that rocked Toronto, Canada. From 2010-2017, gay men were targeted by a deranged serial killer resulting in at least 8 homicides. When the investigation goes cold, a lead unexpectedly falls in police’s lap. A lead that could turn Toronto on its’ head. Then, there’s a huge twist and it turns out who they were looking for has been under their nose all along, someone they never would have a suspected… a mall Santa Claus.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES: 1) https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1437596739641 2) Crime Junkie "Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur" episode 3) "Catching a Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur" directed by James Buddy Day 4) Report: Missing and Missed- Report of the Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations by Gloria J. Epstein 6) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/01086f21-e102-4de0-8e4b-567a13c66c5c 7) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10635743/First-known-survivor-Toronto-serial-killer-Bruce-McArthur-speaks-out.html 8) https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/santa-claus-the-serial-killer-who-is-bruce-mcarthur-why-did-he-kill-17694251/amp/ 9) Netflix’s “Catching Killers” Season 2: episodes 3 and 4

In honor of Kaydra's 1 YEAR PODIVERSARY, she is bringing you a very requested and long awaited topic... skinwalkers and the infamous Skinwalker Ranch.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES: 1. https://thoughtcatalog.com/jacob-geers/2016/10/14-facts-about-skinwalkers-that-will-100-scare-the-shit-out-of-you/ 2. https://www.utah.com/articles/post/what-is-skinwalker-ranch-and-whats-really-going-on-there/# 3. Snap Judgment "Spooked" podcast episode entitled "Skinwalker." 4. The Netflix Series "Skinwalker Ranch" 5. https://www.history.co.uk/articles/from-skinwalkers-to-wendigos-4-native-american-myths-and-legends 6. Stories from Reddit

Hear the incredible story of Harrison Okene: the man who endured a shipwreck, and survived 3 days at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) Rescue video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um1ym9u8XaA&ab_channel=TheTelegraph2) Wikipedia3) https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/26/i-survived-three-days-in-a-capsized-boat-on-the-ocean-floor-praying-in-my-air-bubble4) https://www.newsweek.com/shipwreck-survivor-10-years-later-60-hours-underwater-17723955) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/12/nigeria-sailor-survive-air-pocket6) https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-many-shipwrecks-are-there.html7) “My Favorite Murder” podcast episode 356

Happy Thanksgiving! Hear the perplexing tale of this Thanksgiving Cryptid... a giant blood thirsty turkey known as the Gobblesquatch. You will also hear the interesting history of America's turkey pardoning tradition.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) Wikipedia2) https://visitcryptoville.com/2013/11/28/gobblesquatch-legendary-creature-or-holiday-hoax/3) https://urbanlegendsonline.com/gobblesquatch/

In honor of Perplexity's 50th episode... Kaydra is bringing you a BIG STORY! Hear the horrifying history of the Salem Witch Trials and some perplexing theories. You will also hear about the not so famous but even more deadly Werewolf Trials.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/2) https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials3) https://www.history.com/news/werewolf-trials-europe-witches4) Wikipedia5) Quotes are from "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller6) Brittanica.com7) some historical background information was gathered from "Last Podcast on the Left" episode 500

Ever wondered about time travel? Time slips? Glitches in the matrix? Then this episode is for you!!! You will hear several shocking and allegedly true stories of time slips, followed by some perplexing theories backed by science, and last but certainly not least, some shady declassified government projects!———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/where-physics-meets-psychology/202201/time-slips-the-multiverse-and-you2) https://medium.com/inside-the-simulation/five-chilling-instances-of-time-slips-d3a7248c9e093) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/magazine/time-slips-time-travel.html4) https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00788R001700210016-5.pdf5) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_Project6) https://www.greenmatters.com/technology/gateway-process7) https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00788R001700270006-0.pdf 8) Snap Judgment "Spooked," podcast episode "Lost in Time."

While October is sadly over, I wanted to bring you guys another spooky tale. This is the infamous story of the Bell Witch that haunted the Bell family in Adams, Tennessee! This goblin like demon creature cursed and tortured the family for many years. You will also learn all about the Bell Witch Cave!———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) https://www.bellwitchcave.com2) Wikipedia3) https://sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com/tsla/exhibits/myth/bellwitch.htm4) https://tnmuseum.org/junior-curators/posts/tennessee-legends-the-bell-witch?locale=en5) http://www.bellwitch.org/story.htm6) https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/robertson/2021/10/28/history-tennessee-bell-witch-could-science-explain-paranormal/8568160002/7) https://wild-hearted.com/the-bell-witch/8) Ghost Adventures Season 10 Episode 5: "Bell Witch Cave"

Happy Halloween! Please enjoy this final bonus episode to round out the month of October. You will hear the infamous poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe. Also special thanks to blogger, James Milson, for the entry featured at the beginning of this episode.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poehttps://jamesmilson.com/2017/10/26/a-halloween-special-the-raven-by-edgar-allan-poe/

Happy October! Today you will hear the perplexing mystery of David Stone. When a man suddenly disappeared on October 31, 1988, his friends and family were horrified and confused. And to make matters worse, the investigation would bring anything but clarity.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) Brittanica.com2) https://nashuproar.org/37107/features/the-disappearance-of-david-stone/#:~:text=On%20February%2023%2C%201992%2C%20four,or%20cause%20of%20his%20death.3) Wikipedia4) statisticsbyjim.com5) Season 3 episode 7 of "Unsolved Mysteries"6) https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/David_Stone7) https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/new-age-quest-of-death-on-halloween-true-crime-7136cca69eda

Hear the terrifying story of a haunted house that lures in young unsuspecting victims each and every year. This story is a work of fiction that comes from the /NoSleep Reddit forum, and was written by Reddit user DrBlackJack21.... Not JACK BLACK. I misspoke. Smh.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected]

In this spooky October episode, you will hear the shocking story of the Campbell family. Newly weds James and Brittany had just relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii with their two sons in 2019 when they soon found themselves in a house of horrors. You will also hear a paranormal listener story at the end of the episode.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) SpectrumLocalNews.com article by Michael Tsai2) James Campbell's TikTok: @theevildad23) Civilbeat.org article by Kevin Dayton4) NYPost.com article by Dusica Sue Malesevic5) The-line-up.com article by Kelsey Christine McConnell6) Amp.nine.com.au article by Bronte Gossling7) Allthatsinteresting.com article by Austin Harvey

In today's spooky bonus episode, you will hear another story from the internet. This story was written by Kenz Ross and was found on ReedsyPrompts.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].

Happy October! In today's spooky episode, you will hear perplexing folklore and Halloween traditions from all around the world! At the end of the episode, you will also hear a listener's story about auditory hallucinations. YES -- I know I pronounced Samhain wrong. I have since learned it is pronounced Sow-when and I'm SO sorry for screwing that up! ———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT:Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SHOW NOTES:1) https://theparentingco.com/the-12-best-halloween-folk-tales-from-around-the-world/2) https://www.npr.org/2022/10/28/1130836737/how-halloween-is-celebrated-around-the-world3) https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/halloween-around-the-world4) https://www.unitedlanguagegroup.com/blog/translation/how-halloween-is-celebrated-around-the-world5) https://www.history.com/news/halloween-facts-traditions-legends6) https://www.wgpfoundation.org/historic-markers/headless-horseman/

Wondering what to watch during this spooky month? In this bonus episode, Kaydra talks about some of her favorites.In case you want the list for reference later:Mike Flanagan's "Midnight Mass" (available on Netflix)Mike Flanagan's "The Haunting of Hill House" (available on Netflix)Mike Flanagan's "The Midnight Club" (available on Netflix)"American Horror Story Seasons" 12, "Delicate," and 3, "Coven" (available on Hulu and FX)The 2017 British horror film "The Ritual" (available on Netflix)———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].

New episodes every week wherever you get your podcasts. WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for as little as $1 a month: https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Get your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity Follow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast--6240687/support.

Happy October! Today you will hear the perplexing history and disturbing present events surrounding the ancient tradition of Chinese ghost marriages. At the end of the episode, you will also hear an unsettling listener story about a home intruder.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].———————————————SOURCES:1) https://www.bbc.com/2) https://www.chinahighlights.com/3) Wikipedia4) https://www.culturalworld.org/5) https://www.statista.com/6) https://www.grunge.com/7) https://www.theguardian.com/8) https://hype.my/9) https://link.springer.com/10) https://www.tellerreport.com/11) https://www.globaltimes.cn/

A man lost his sight 20 years ago. But one day, while out on a walk with his dog, he sees something in the distance he can’t ignore. The first thing he’s been able to see in 2 decades. How could this be? He has to find out. This is a fictional story from the /NoSleep Reddit forum.———————————————WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at [email protected].

In the 1980s, the small town of Silver Plume, the two worlds of Tom Young and Keith Reinhard would collide. Hear the shocking and unsolved mystery of these two men then we will get into many perplexing theories. Trigger warning: suicide---------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:1) https://www.tyla.com/tv-and-film/tom-young-keith-reinhard-colorado-lost-in-the-wild-amazon-20211102) https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Keith_Reinhard3) https://unsolved.com/gallery/keith-reinhard/4) https://charleyproject.org/case/keith-r-reinhard5) https://www.historicmysteries.com/keith-reinhard-disappearance/6) https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/keith-reinhard7) https://www.darksidedoc.com/

Hear the horrifying conclusion of this true crime case and join the discussion. If you missed part one, be sure to listen to that first! This is the story of Brenda Wright, her daughter Erica, and Utah’s Lafferty family. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED FOR THIS EPISODE. This is easily the most gruesome case I’ve covered.Trigger warnings include violence, assault, homicide, and suicide. This case also involves a child---------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.--------------------------------------------------- SOURCES:1) ⁠https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2022/6/3/23110084/who-is-the-real-brenda-wright-lafferty-what-we-miss-when-we-dont-ask-under-the-banner-of-heaven⁠2) ⁠https://www.ghgossip.com/what-happened-to-allen-lafferty/⁠3) Wikipedia4) ⁠https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lafferty-murders⁠5) The podcast "True Crime Brewery" episode "Blood Atonement"6) Some audio from 1984 interview footage was used from this video: ⁠https://youtu.be/krdWxc2xwH0?si=VRjEhC3oqIyMNNO6

Listen to this tragic and dark story of two worlds colliding. This is the story of Brenda Wright, her 15 month old daughter Erica, and the Lafferty family. This is a true crime case with dark and heavy elements. Listener discretion is advised.---------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:1) https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2022/6/3/23110084/who-is-the-real-brenda-wright-lafferty-what-we-miss-when-we-dont-ask-under-the-banner-of-heaven2) https://www.ghgossip.com/what-happened-to-allen-lafferty/3) Wikipedia4) https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lafferty-murders5) The podcast "True Crime Brewery" episode "Blood Atonement"6) Some audio from 1984 interview footage was used from this video: https://youtu.be/krdWxc2xwH0?si=VRjEhC3oqIyMNNO6

Kaydra gets into a perplexing listener request! Learn all about the mermaid including myths, origins, and alleged sightings.---------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can now become a Patron for $3 for early access to content AND Patreon exclusive bonus episodes! https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your mysterious merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Check out the Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/mermaid-in-south-africa/Wikipediahttps://jacksdivinglocker.com/en/the-mermaid-storyhttps://folklorethursday.com/folktales/top-mermaid-sightings-in-the-last-century-that-are-hard-to-deny/zihttps://u.osu.edu/vanzandt/2018/03/08/the-existence-of-mermaids/https://www.forbes.com/sites/evaamsen/2022/02/19/illusions-of-faces-in-inanimate-objects-are-often-male/?sh=55577c0a7a07https://www.the-sun.com/news/6865565/do-mermaids-exist-conspiracy-theory/YouTube video by Wild World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FWFEeGcdftwhttps://facts.net/mermaid-facts/

From the 14th century to the present, Kaydra shares many terrifying tales of people who were buried alive. She also gets into the perplexing history of the safety coffin.---------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support the show and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastMerch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexitySocial Media: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:https://taylormarshall.com/2007/09/duns-scotus-buried-alive.htmlhttp://lyfaber.blogspot.com/2007/05/heres-few-weird-quotes-i-ran-across.html?m=1WikipediaThe podcast "My Favorite Murder" episode 186https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/safety-coffins/https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/08/08/alice-blunden/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54818/4-people-who-were-buried-alive-and-how-they-got-outhttps://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/23884https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/she-was-almost-buried-alive-dedb2efcf593https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/woman-buried-alive-spent-11-30717117https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/nursingcare/chapter/diversity-in-dying-death-across-cultures/

Since its construction in the 1950s, manmade Lake Lanier has had countless tragedies. Over 700 people have lost their lives here, making it one of the most dangerous lakes in the world. The land is also rooted in a dark and senseless history of racism, violence, murder, and greed. Is the Georgian lake haunted? Is there a Lady of the Lake? Is it cursed? Is it just plain dangerous? Let’s get into it.---------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support the show and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastMerch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merchWebsite: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexitySocial Media: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:An article from USA Today by Francisco Guzman: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/31/lake-lanier-deaths-history-georgia/70498888007/An article from Travel Noire by Parker Diakite: https://travelnoire.com/lake-lanier-death-sparks-debateAn article from 11Alive by La'Tasha Givens, Makayla Richards, and Daris Schneider-Bray: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/community/voices-for-equality/oscarville-lanier-lake-black-town-riot-mae-crow-chattahoochee-beulah-rucker/85-8647e2be-a07b-4e80-91cc-61613d0ff472An article from A-Z-Animals by Cindy Rasmussen: https://a-z-animals.com/blog/discover-why-lake-lanier-could-be-americas-most-dangerous-lake/An article from Oxford American by Anjali Enjeti: https://oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-113-summer-2021/the-haunting-of-lake-lanierAn article from CNN by Faith Karimi: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/31/us/lake-lanier-urban-legends-trnd/index.htmlAn article from NewsOne by Victoria Kim: https://newsone.com/4513448/black-folklore-in-video-episode-2-the-ghosts-of-lake-lanier/An article from Unilad by Stefania Sarruba: https://www.unilad.com/news/lake-lanier-most-haunted-explained-217864-20230707The Gainesville TimesAn article from YourTango by Livvie Brault: https://www.yourtango.com/news/is-lake-lanier-haunted-by-racist-history-ghosts-curse

Kaydra wraps up this three part series with a final horrifying case. This series has been all about doctors who, to put it lightly, broke their Hippocratic oaths. In story 3, you will hear the dark tale of Dr. Walter Freeman, also known as The Father of the Lobotomy.---------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support the show and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastMerch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexitySocial Media: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:An article from Physiciansweekly.com with contributions from Linda Girgis, MD: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/top-14-most-evil-doctors-of-the-last-two-centuries/WikipediaAn article from WondersAndMarvels.com by Jack El-Hai: https://www.wondersandmarvels.com/2016/03/fighting-the-legend-of-the-lobotomobile.htmlAn article from NIHrecord.nih.gov by Carla Garnett: https://nihrecord.nih.gov/2019/11/01/when-faces-made-case-lobotomyYouTube video from Bailey Sarian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feHnfZ7Tsyc&ab_channel=BaileySarianhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5962395/#:~:text=By%201942%2C%2075%25%20of%20the,lobotomized%20by%20doctors%20were%20women.

Kaydra gets into the second of three horrifying cases of doctors who, to put it lightly, broke their Hippocratic oaths. In story 2, you will hear the dark tale of Dr. Marcel Petiot, also known as Dr. Satan.-------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support the show and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcasMerch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexitySocial Media: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:WikipediaAn article from CVLTNation.com by Meghan MacRae: https://cvltnation.com/dr-satan-the-unbelievable-story-of-serial-killer-dr-marcel-petiot/An article from wickedwe.com by Robbie Ruinsburg: https://wickedwe.com/dr-marcel-petiot/A Britannica article by John Philip Jenkins: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcel-PetiotAn article from Missouri Medicine by Arthur Gale, MD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9324719

Kaydra gets into the first of three horrifying cases of doctors who, to put it lightly, broke their Hippocratic oaths. In story 1, you will hear the dark tale of Linda Burfield Hazzard who operated “Starvation Heights."---------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support the show and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastMerch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexitySocial Media: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast. CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:An article from Physiciansweekly.com with contributions from Linda Girgis, MD: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/top-14-most-evil-doctors-of-the-last-two-centuries/WikipediaAn article from Smithsonianmag.com by Bess Lovejoy: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/doctor-who-starved-her-patients-death-180953158/An article by Kathrine Beck: https://www.historylink.org/File/7955

Kaydra has her best friend, Jazmine on the pod! From 1991 to 1993, 4 men and 4 women made history when they spent 2 years in a geodesic dome to learn about the Earth’s biosphere, climate change, and about sustaining life in outer space. But how they would go down in history is up for debate. Apologies for the audio quality-- we had some unforeseen technical difficulties in this episode.---------------------------------------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support the show and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastMerch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexitySocial Media: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:Documentary "Spaceship Earth" directed by Matt WolfWeird History on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf3Z6iRKqRM&ab_channel=WeirdHistoryWikipediaAn article from Forbes.com by Sonia Moskowitz: https://www.forbes.com/profile/bass/?sh=2c4d4bac6c29https://www.rvheraclitus.org/The podcast “Nice Try!” From Curbed, New York Magazine, and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

In 1973, two children had an unforgettable experience when they met Sam the Sandown Clown. Sam was later described by the children as a mix between a clown, a robot, and an alien.---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT:Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.You can also check Perplexity Mystery Podcast out on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your merch: https://www.bonfire.com/perplexity-summer-designs-2023-2/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!CONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:An article from theghostinmymachine.com by Lucia: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2022/05/30/encyclopaedia-of-the-impossible-sam-the-sandown-clown/An article from lorethrill.com by Alex Postrado: https://lorethrill.com/sandown-clown-alien-or-hoax/An article from curiousarchive.com by Ashley: https://www.curiousarchive.com/sam-the-sandown-clown-alien-man-in-black-or-folie-a-deux/An article from ranker.com by Jodi Smith: https://www.ranker.com/list/sandown-clown-incident/jodi-smith

Kaydra (finally) does an episode entirely dedicated to the lil green guys up above. The U.S. government’s Project Blue Book set out in 1952 to determine if UFOs were a potential threat for the nation's security, and to gain a better scientific understanding of UFOs. But what they found would be so baffling, so impossible to explain… the truth simply couldn’t stay hidden for long.---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.You can also check Perplexity Mystery Podcast out on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastGet your merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!CONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:An article from News Nation by Brian Entin: https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/military-whistleblowe-us-ufo-retrieval-program/A fact sheet from the Department of Air Force Archives: https://archive.ph/20120719123429/http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet_print.asp?fsID=188&page=1Air Force article: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104590/unidentified-flying-objects-and-air-force-project-blue-book/"The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects," Edward J. Ruppelt, https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/17346/pg17346-images.htmlWeb.archive.org:https://web.archive.org/web/20061209172010/http://www.nicap.dabsol.co.uk/51-69.htm"A Journey in Disinformation, Paranoia, and UFOs: Mirage Men," by Mark Pilkington: https://books.google.com/books?id=TQ3BBAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=falseWikipediaInterview with General Samford: https://youtu.be/4-MbGYAv7Cg

Kaydra gets into the horrifying and perplexing true story of the Tsavo Man-eaters, which inspired the 1996 movie from Kaydra’s childhood, “The Ghost and The Darkness.”---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family. You can also check Perplexity Mystery Podcast out on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:1. Wikipedia2. Movieweb.com: https://movieweb.com/true-story-that-inspired-the-ghost-and-the-darkness/#:~:text=The%20story%20is%20based%20on,railway%20bridge%20in%20Kenya%2C%20Africa.3. Dailykos.com: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2014/4/9/1250842/-Tsavo-Man-Eaters-The-True-Story-of-the-Ghost-and-the-Darkness4. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/73WjZpe4sXjO6jUzz6LG3c?si=im3IwrX8RyS0AGUeRyqUtA5. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nHR3xsc7frpsWyBW6ZUDx?si=LyDgH6IzSbCpoApNpiFZRw6. Wideopenspaces.com: https://www.wideopenspaces.com/the-ghost-and-the-darkness/7. An article from Livescience.com: https://www.livescience.com/58735-man-eating-lions-analyzed.html8. An article from Irishexaminer.com: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20449005.html

Kaydra shares two listener stories, along with her thoughts of the recent Titan submarine disaster and an alleged siren sighting.---------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.You can also check out Perplexity Mystery Podcast on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.

In this episode, Kaydra gets into the history of Route 66, the infamous Highway that provides a scenic route from Chicago, to St. Louis, to Los Angeles. But this Highway has a dark history… and is packed full of perplexing stories!---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family. You can also check Perplexity Mystery Podcast out on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:WikipediaA 2018 History.com article by Elizabeth Nix: https://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-route-66An article from Motortrend.com: https://www.motortrend.com/features/route-66-road-trip-guide-tips-and-tricks?slide=14Several articles from Route66News.comSeveral articles from LegendsofAmerica.com: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/66-ghosts/A RoadTripUSA.com article: https://www.roadtripusa.com/southern-pacific/new-mexico-and-texas/roswell-ufo-central/A 2018 article from KQRE.com by Kim Vallez: https://www.krqe.com/news/recent-nm-skinwalker-photo-ignites-fear/An NPR article by Evie Hemphill: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-05-19/a-half-century-since-they-disappeared-the-lost-boys-of-hannibal-still-prompt-questionshttps://youtu.be/YJSHY5109hE

In this bonus PODCAST EXCLUSIVE episode, Kaydra reads a fictional story from the /NoSleep Reddit forum that kept her up at night. This episode contains explicit language and creepy content. Listener discretion is advised. The story was written by Reddit user WorldAwayTweedy.---------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.You can also check Perplexity Mystery Podcast out on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.---------------------------------------------SOURCE:https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/13pmz0q/as_i_got_on_the_elevator_the_man_getting_off/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1--- Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast--6240687/support.

Kaydra gets into the perplexing and rare Cotard’s Syndrome, discovered in the late 1800’s. Only about 200 cases around the world have been recorded to date. Persons with Cotard’s have delusions of negation that can range from believing they lost their organs, blood, or body parts, to being certain they have lost their soul, are dead, or do not exist at all.---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT:If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.You can also check Perplexity Mystery Podcast out on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2008 Jun; 5(6): 28–29. Published online 2008 Jun. “A Case Report of Cotard’s Syndrome,” by Anne Ruminjo, MD and Boris Mekinulov, MD.WebMD“Sudden Onset of Cotard’s Syndrome as a Clinical Sign of Brain Tumor,” by Luis Moreira Goncalves and Alberto Tosoni (2016): https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-60830000000080https://psychologydictionary.org/negation/An article from “Life in the Fastlane” by Anthony Vu and Mike Cadogan: https://litfl.com/jules-cotard/An article from Medium.com by Dale M. Brumfield:https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/mademoiselle-x-living-while-dead-8fe06146b711AAPC.com: https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/F22WikipediaA 2017 article by Aradhana Sahoo, BS, and Keith A. Josephs, MD: "A Neuropsychiatric Analysis of the Cotard Delusion." https://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.17010018Psychcentral.com: https://psychcentral.com/health/what-is-a-mental-health-crisis#how-to-get-helpA 2013 article by Helen Thomson: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn23583-mindscapes-first-interview-with-a-dead-man/

As per your request, it’s time for some weird and dark history! And what better place to start than Ancient Rome? Kaydra shares several shocking stories that will make you grateful to live in the 21st century.---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.You can also check Perplexity Mystery Podcast out on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:1. "The History Voyager" podcast episode "Female Gladiators in Ancient Rome"2. World Atlas website: Worldatlas.com/amp/ancient-world/the-5-darkest-secrets-of-ancient-rome.html3. An article by Natasha Sheldon: https://historycollection.com/caligula-the-infamous-roman-emperor-who-made-his-horse-a-senator/

Is it possible for us to live more than once? In this episode, Kaydra delves into the history and cultural belief of reincarnation and shares some perplexing stories. We hear the story of James Leininger, the story Ryan Hammons, and the story of a young boy who claimed his past life ended in murder… and he just might know who’s responsible.---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT:If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.You can also check Perplexity Mystery Podcast out on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:1) An article by Anthony Galli: https://anthonygalli.medium.com/the-case-for-reincarnation-evidence-implications-b2cbb5feb0b52) Wikipedia3) "The Mystery of Reincarnation" by Nagaraj et al: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3705678/4) NPR: https://www.npr.org/2014/01/05/259886077/searching-for-science-behind-reincarnation5) A 2021 article from "How Stuff Works" by Sarah Dowdey: https://people.howstuffworks.com/reincarnation.htm6) An article from Reader's Digest by Lauren Cahn: https://www.rd.com/article/chilling-reincarnation-stories/7) NBC News Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/boy-says-he-remembers-past-life-hollywood-agent-n3275068) An article from the Deccan Chronicle: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140521/lifestyle-offbeat/article/3-yr-old-recalls-past-life-murder-identifies-killer-and-locates-his9) An article by Sarah Allender: https://wallstreetinsanity.com/9-reincarnation-stories-that-will-give-you-goosebumps/

Kaydra covers the horrifying and unsolved Anaqua Springs case. On the morning of January 10th, 2019, 16-year-old Alexa Denice Montez, 10-year-old London Sophia Bribiescas, and their mother, Nichol Olsen were all found dead. The girls' deaths were ruled homicides, while their mother's death was ruled a suicide. But upon closer inspection, and hearing from an anonymous expert, you'll see this case has a lot of question marks. Everything is not as it seems.---------------------------------------------------DEMAND ACTION IN THIS CASE!Contact the Texas Attorney General's Office:https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/contact-us (800) 983-9933(512) 936-1200⁠Contact the Bexar County Police Department:⁠(210) 335-6000⁠200 N Comal St, San Antonio, TX 78207---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.You can also check Perplexity Mystery Podcast out on YouTube and subscribe!Buy Kaydra a coffee to support and get a shoutout on the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT:Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityTo submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.---------------------------------------------------SOURCES:1) A 2023 article from News4SA by SBG San Antonio Staff Reports2) Several articles from San Antonio Express News by Peggy O'Hare3) A 2021 Article from MySA by Peggy O'Hare4) A 2021 article from FoxNews San Antonio by Yami Virgin5) 2 articles from Kens5News by staff and Sharon Ko6) Legacy Obituaries: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sanantonio/name/nichol-olsen-obituary?id=71747937) A 2021 article from ConanDaily by Abdel Jibri Omar: https://conandaily.com/2021/01/10/charlie-wheeler-biography-13-things-about-texas-entrepreneur-nichol-olsens-boyfriend/8) A 2021 People.com article by Christine Pelisek9) A 2019 Daily Mail article by Anneta Konstantinides10) A Heavy.com article by Igor Derysh11) An article from KENS5 News: https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/family-of-10-year-old-killed-sneds-letter-to-texas-attorney-general/273-458eed45-3df8-4c3e-a6e2-ed126b3d5b4112) An article from KSAT News: https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/05/25/anaqua-springs-home-where-mom-2-kids-found-dead-on-market-for-975k/13) Rachel Shannon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm3wbuUlsao&ab_channel=RachelShannonTrueCrime

Kaydra dives deeper into the psychological phenomenon that is mass hysteria. Kaydra shares 3 stories throughout history: the meowing and biting nuns of Europe, the Monkey Man of Delhi, and the Great Clown Panic of 2016.-------------------------------------SOURCES:1) Article from HowStuffWorks by Melanie Radzicki McManus2) 2015 article from Esoterx.com: https://esoterx.com/2015/08/05/bad-habits-the-15th-century-nun-biting-mania/3) A 2022 History.com article by Jessica Pearce Rotondi: https://www.history.com/news/mysterious-illnesses-mass-hysteria4) A 2021 article from Skeptical Inquirer by Benjamin Radford: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-monkey-man-panic-20-years-later/5) A 2016 Time.com article by Melissa Chan------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.Buy Kaydra a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast CONTACT: To submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast, and subscribe to the YouTube channel!

Kaydra dives into the story of the Screaming Schoolgirls of Malaysia. In July of 2018, a 17 year old female student began to scream hysterically and uncontrollably… then, even stranger, dozens of schoolgirls began to join in. It turns out, similar events have been occurring for decades all around the world for seemingly no reason at all. What could be the cause? Could it be mass hysteria? Is it the paranormal? Is it a demonic possession? Whatever the case, this story will certainly perplex you!-------------------------------------SOURCES:1) Article from BBC by Heather Chen: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-488504902) Article from Ancient Origins by Ashley Cowie: https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/mass-hysteria-malaysian-school-girls-00124263) News.com article by Debra Killalea: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/school-life/mass-hysteria-in-malaysian-school-screams-heard-from-the-classrooms/news-story/42f3d7d2b784a402cb6ec188aed2eb2e4) A Dazed article by Anna Cafolla: https://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/30905/1/why-is-mass-hysteria-taking-over-schools-------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.Buy Kaydra a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT: To submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast, and subscribe to the YouTube channel!

On March 11, 2011, the Tohoku region of Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history. A 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck below the North Pacific, leading to a devastating tsunami. Over 15,000 died, and thousands went missing. As if that wasn’t tragic enough, what happened next shocked the town of Ishinomaki and left them questioning what happens after death. At the end of the episode, Kaydra shares a terrifying listener story, submitted by Amanda D.-------------------------------------SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:1) "Unsolved Mysteries" episode 'Tsunami Spirits'2) A 2020 article from MarieClaire.com by Katherine J Igoe: https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a34160068/who-is-taio-kaneta-unsolved-mysteries/3) An OprahDailycom article by Shelby Copeland: https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a34414398/unsolved-mysteries-tsunami-ghosts-real/4) An article from National Geographic: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/tohoku-earthquake-and-tsunami/5) London Review of Books: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v36/n03/richard-lloyd-parry/ghosts-of-the-tsunami6) The Book: "Ghosts of the Tsunami" By Richard Lloyd Parry-------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support.Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and family.Buy Kaydra a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT: To submit a story of your own, or to make a topic request, email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram.Perplexity is on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Check those all out @PerplexityMysteryPodcast, and subscribe to the YouTube channel!

Kaydra dives into another listener request, the story of Rajneeshpuram, a cult in Oregon led by a sex guru named Bhagwan Shree Rashneesh, now known as Osho. The Rashneeshees are responsible for the largest bioterrorism attack in U.S. history to date. Food poisoning, attempted assassinations, arson, practical jokes, fancy cars...this story has it all!-------------------------------------SOURCES:The podcast "Cults" from Parcast, episode: "Rajneeshpuram"WikipediaAn article from Pew Research by Kelsey Jo Starr: https://www.pewresearch.org/The podcast "Building Utopia" with Rusty KingA 2018 Humanities article by Hugh Urban: https://www.neh.gov/humanities/2018/spring/feature/rajneeshpuram-was-more-utopia-desert-it-was-mirrorThe podcast "The Dollop," with Dave Anthoy and Gareth Reynolds, episode "The Rajneeshees."-------------------------------------SUPPORT:Please follow the podcast and leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on!You can also check out the YouTube channel @PerplexityMysteryPodcast and subscribe!Follow on TikTok and Instagram @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.To support and get a shoutout on the show, buy Kaydra a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastCONTACT: Send stories, request topics, and simply say hello! Email Kaydra at [email protected], or reach out via DM on Instagram @PerplexityMysteryPodcast