A Study of Strange
For lovers of true crime, mysteries, and outlandish tales of high strangeness. Join host Michael May as he investigates tales of the unknown each week, from bizarre crimes to unsolved murders and unexplained phenomena. ”A Study of Strange” attempts to debunk common misconceptions and dive deep into the most unusual unsolved stories from history. With occasional guests including entertainment industry insiders, writers, randos and more! Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like GHOSTS OF THE OZARKS, 12 HOUR SHIFT, and hosting the true-crime automotive TV shows AUTO/BIOGRAPHY and AUTOBIOGRAPHY: COLD CASES. He obsesses over historical myst...
Tue, April 15, 2025
Small Town Murder Mystery: Orville Gibson
A dairy farmer is found dead in a small Vermont town, but was it murder...or an elaborate suicide plot to frame his enemies? The mystery surrounding Orville Gibson's death was a world-wide sensation news story at the time, and remains unsolved to this day, with two prevailing theories. Was he lynched by vengeful neighbors, or did he stage his own death to take down the town that scorned him? Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DPfA8cqkvo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHBnQRNKkpA https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-twist-in-vermont-farmers-mysterious-1957-death/ https://www.truecrimene.com/episodes/episode-62-the-suspicious-death-of-orville-gibson https://newengland.com/yankee/magazine/the-haunting-case-of-orville-gibson/ https://transom.org/2014/murder-memory-in-a-new-england-village-the-story-of-orville-gibson/ https://vtdigger.org/2014/11/16/former-judge-explores-newburys-mystery-orville-gibson/
Tue, April 08, 2025
UFOs at 30,000 feet: True Pilot Encounters We Can't Explain
Pilots are among the most trusted observers in the world, but what happens when they report objects defying the laws of physics? This episode explores some of the most credible, chilling UFO encounters ever recorded by those who might share the skies with the unknown. With special guest Keri Pina! Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS! https://www.safeaerospace.org/ https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ryan-HOC-Testimony.pdf https://www.ndtv.com/feature/ufos-dancing-boeing-pilot-captures-breathtaking-footage-of-mysterious-objects-in-sky-6334450 https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/29/us/arizona-pilots-ufo-sightings/index.html https://www.airlineratings.com/news/famous-boeing-747-captain-has-seen-ufos/ https://www.newsweek.com/my-testimony-congress-uap-was-tip-iceberg-opinion-1817377 https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/satellites/a60207287/airline-pilots-starlink-satellites-ufos/ https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/29/us/arizona-pilots-ufo-sightings/index.html https://www.ndtv.com/featu
Tue, April 01, 2025
The Curious Case Of The Sodder Children REDUX
On Christmas Eve 1945, a devastating house fire in West Virginia destroyed the Sodder family home. Five of the children were unable to escape as the house burned to the ground, but what happened next became one of the most strange unsolved mysteries. Some of the evidence suggests that the children survived, and the fire was an attack on the Sodder family. In this re-release of an older A Study of Strange episode, we dig into the suspicious clues and facts of the case. Some of which have rarely been published. Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, March 25, 2025
The Mystery Of The 4chan Serial Killer
In 2015, an anonymous 4chan user claimed to be a serial killer, and posted a series of gruesome images as proof. Was it a hoax? Can we finally get closer to solving this mystery? Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Links! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP64AOND_nU https://www.ktnv.com/reports-suspect-arrested-in-long-unsolved-gilgo-beach-killings https://www.reddit.com/r/serialkillers/comments/efmm5i/any_updates_on_that_4chan_serial_killer/ https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyvideos/comments/12lzk76/the_story_behind_the_4chan_serial_killer/ https://www.mayheminthedesert.com/trafficking https://n2.kemono.su/data/f0/14/f01464063ba68717b8acf9729d82ba75383cb9e168fd3758955fc4a0933cfc0a.pdf?f=The%20_b_%20Killer%20%28wip%29.pdf https://uboachan.net/x/res/1887.html https://en.namu.wiki/w/4chan/%EC%82%AC%EA%B1%B4%20%EC%82%AC%EA%B3%A0
Tue, March 18, 2025
By Reason Of Insanity: The Tragic Death Of Marion Parker
In 1927, Los Angeles was gripped by terror as a young girl was kidnapped and then brutally murdered. The killer's motive was a twisted mystery, and his escape sparked a massive manhunt that captivated the nation. Though solved, this crime was considered the most horrifying case in Los Angeles’ history at the time, and it’s still haunting and strange. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links! https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Rain-Abduction-Murder-Marion/dp/1442251190 https://calisphere.org/item/ark:/21198/zz002hbcnx/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-feb-04-me-21037-story.html https://dl.library.ucla.edu/islandora/object/edu.ucla.library.specialCollections.losAngelesDailyNews:969 https://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/576943?srsltid=AfmBOoq1wAr7BQ1RJqu23Vzl1I54btLGlCoq_Af5Q2JJhgGwMS_Ojcfh https://www.facebook.com/groups/lostmarket/posts/1791016075005779/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8978/marion-parker https://derangedlacrimes.com/?tag=marion-parker
Tue, March 11, 2025
Nazis in Los Angeles: Secrets, Spies, and Sinister Hideouts
Were Nazis in LA during World War II? Local legends around places like the Murphy Ranch and the Furst Castle suggest they were, with fascist sympathizers building retreats and strongholds. Some claim Hitler even visited during the war. However, the truth is never quite what it seems, and it is way way more interesting. Listen to learn about an unheralded spy master who prevented treason and violence from Nazis in the City of Angles, as well as the truth behind local lore. With special guest Curtis T. Andersen! ( Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Gilmore Girls ) https://www.instagram.com/curtisandersen/ https://www.youtube.com/@CurtisAndersen https://www.theboardbard.com/ https://www.instagram.com/boardbardgamestore/ Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS! https://www.amazon.com/Hitler-Los-Angeles-Against-Hollywood/dp/1620405628 https://theweek.com/articles/477179/hitlers-bizarre-plan-rule-world-from-hollywood https://oldviennagardens.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/endless-rumors/ https://la.curbed.com/2014/9/24/10043624/murphy-ranch-trail-pacific-palisades-history https://www.circlingthenews.com/debunking-a-palisades-urban-legend-nazi-utopia/ https://oldviennagardens.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/endless-rumors/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1013675595342155/files/files
Tue, March 04, 2025
The Strange & Unsolved Death of Charles C. Morgan
The often covered, discussed, and scrutinized death of Charles Morgan. The story is too odd and mysterious to not record our own retelling of his story. In March 1977, escrow agent Charles C. Morgan went missing. Three days later he turns up in the middle of the night with plastic handcuffs on his wrists and ankles and unable to speak. Just weeks later, he turns up dead, shot in the back of the head with his own gun. There were no finger prints on the gun, and he hid a strange coded message on a two dollar bill in his underwear. And those are just two of the plethera of strange details about this "suicide". Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, February 25, 2025
5 Haunted Ghost Towns
Some towns refuse to die. Long after their last residents have vanished, something remains — eerie voices, shadow figures, and legendary folktales. In this episode, we explore five of the most haunted ghost towns in America: Bannack, MT, a lawless gold rush town with a murderous past; Bodie, CA, with a legendary curse; Wonder Valley, CA, a weird stretch of desert; Riverton, AL, a town drowned beneath a reservoir but with a very real mystery; and Garnet, MT, which became a ghost town twice. If ghosts are real, these are the places they live. With special guest, filmmaker Adam Stilwell! Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS! https://rosetrail.org/ghost https://southwestmt.com/blog/bannack-haunting-montana/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txwrib3-2nY https://windriver.org/podcast/spirits-of-riverton-unveiling-the-haunting-tales-of-downtown/ https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/949N-XYN/maggie-williams-1894-1909 http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/colbert/cemeteries/riverton.txt https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128552246/dorothy-dunn https://www.glaciersir.com/blog/5-spooky-secrets-about-garnet-ghost-town/
Tue, February 18, 2025
True Crime Tale: Brian Brady Discusses the True Story that Inspired His Book
Author Brian Brady’s latest book, Hiding in Plain Sight , is loosely inspired by a true crime, and he was personally involved in its investigation. We discuss writing about murder, what shows, movies, and books get wrong about real investigations, and the true story that inspired the book. Learn more about Brian and read his books here: https://www.goldengatetales.com/ https://www.instagram.com/goldengatetales/ https://x.com/goldengate50367 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-brady-0354764/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561942214527 Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, February 11, 2025
5 Civil War Mysteries
The Civil War shaped the United States more than any other event, and it left behind some strange, unsolved mysteries. This Minisode covers 5 of the most interesting mysteries including paranormal events, lost treasure, and more. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, February 04, 2025
The Tragic Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold
Dorothy Arnold was a young heiress with everything to live for, but one December day in 1910, she disappeared in broad daylight from the center of New York. Over a century later, her case still haunts the city. Listener discretion is advised. With special guest Sean Anthony Davis. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, December 17, 2024
Upcoming Strangeness in 2025
A compilation of some of the upcoming topics "A Study of Strange" will cover in the coming year. Episodes include haunted ghost towns, unsolved crimes, Nazi tunnels in Los Angeles, and a smattering of UFOs. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, December 10, 2024
The Bloody Benders REDUX
Re-release of an early two part series. In 1873 it was discovered that a family known as the Benders had been killing travelers along the Osage Mission Trail in Labette County, Kansas. We know surprisingly little about the evil Benders. In fact, they may not have been a family at all. Their heinous acts of violence are still discussed to this day making the Bloody Benders the stuff of legend and folklore. Special guest John M Keating joins the pod for both episodes of the Bloody Benders! Learn more about John M Keating: hthttps://jmkaudition.com/ His Movie: https://tubitv.com/movies/670622/the-concessionaires-must-die Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links: https://www.amazon.com/Hells-Half-Acre-Benders-American-Frontier/dp/19848798391 https://www.travelks.com/listing/cherryvale-museum/1480/ https://www.amazon.com/Bender-Tragedy-Mary-York/dp/1981809171/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRidkoF_ZfM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/bloody-benders-true-story-kate-bender-crimes-susan-jonusas.html https://kansasreflector.com/2021/10/31/a-mysterious-murder-site-has-a-new-owner-hes-looking-for-answers-about-the-bloody-benders/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVkb5RAyM1w https://www.amazon.com/Bender-James-Karen/dp/B074CT771H
Tue, November 26, 2024
Béla Kiss The Vampire of Cinkota
Béla Kiss was a Hungarian conman and serial killer who is infamous for his macabre practice of storing his victims in metal drums filled with alcohol. His devious crimes were not discovered until he was allegedly killed in action during the first World War. However, his death was debated and rumors persist that he survived the war and even made his way to America. With special guest Amy Schloerb! thealignedactor.com Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Hearts-Vampire-Bizarre-Horrifying/dp/1484062221 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-monster-of-cinkota-eddie-samuel/1145564992 https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/bela_kiss/1.html
Tue, November 19, 2024
Do We Live In A Multiverse | With Rachel Noll James
Scientists have theorized about a multiverse or parallel universes for centuries, and it’s only in the last few decades that the ideas have gone mainstream seeping into pop culture. There are a lot of different interpretations depicting how a multiverse might work and impact our reality. Today, filmmaker Rachel Noll James discusses her research about the topic while writing her newest film INGRESS Info on INGRESS and Rachel Noll James: https://www.amazon.com/Ingress-Rachel-Noll-James/dp/B0D5RM5X21 https://www.instagram.com/ingressfilm/ https://www.rachelnolljames.com/ Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, November 12, 2024
Lake Champlain Monster
Wading back into cryptid waters, this Minisode of "A Study of Strange" covers the background on North America's Loch Ness monster, Champ. Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0lvAzseTaQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0lvAzseTaQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mb9IxOATYw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlfIzzk6XLc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkpzfqlt3PI https://www.lakechamplainregion.com/heritage/champ https://www.wgpfoundation.org/historic-markers/10700-2/
Thu, October 31, 2024
Halloween Murder Mystery | The Death of Lillian Armstrong
Lillian Armstrong's brutal and shocking unsolved murder on Halloween night has not been forgotten since it occured in 1963. Her community in Newcastle, England, was terrified, and it didn't help that the killer was never caught. Halloween is all tricks and treats—until something real goes bump in the night. With special guests Denise Pantoja and T.J. Rotell from Channel29 and Blood and Popcorn. Channel 29: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok- @wearechannel29 Youtube - youtube.com/@wearechannel29 Twitch - twitch.tv/channel29 Blood N’ Popcorn: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok - @bloodnpopcorn Website - bloodnpopcorn.com T.J. Rotell: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok - @andimtjrotell Denise Pantoja: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok - @thedeemogorgon Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, October 15, 2024
Nelly Butler's Ghost | America's First Documented Haunting
In 1799, the ghost of a recently deceased Eleanor Butler began haunting Abner Blaisdell's home. The ghost had a peculiar interest in the Blaisdell family, and her visitations were witnessed by many. Learn about the first documented haunting in America on this minisode of A Study of Strange ! Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/nelly-butler-maine-ghost-story https://newengland.com/yankee/history/americas-first-ghost/ https://www.amazon.com/Nelly-Butler-Hauntings-Documentary-Literature/dp/0615394965 https://sullivansorrentohistory.org/pages/5359
Tue, October 08, 2024
A Study of Ghosts
If ghosts are real, are we even close to understanding what they are? A discussion about spooky spirits with Intuitive Reader Kim Beam. www.KimBeam.com IG & FB: @IamKimBeam YouTube: @IamKimBeam2 Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, October 01, 2024
Lost Bugatti: The World's Most Expensive Car
One of WWII's lost treasures was an automobile. The Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic "La Voiture Noire" is estimated to be worth over $100 million USD if it's ever found. Its whereabouts are a mystery because it was hidden during the war to keep it out of Nazi hands, but unlike other hidden Bugattis that were unearthed and restored "The Black Car" stays hidden, teasing treasure hunters with hopes that they might find fortune and glory. The world's most expensive car requires the world's tallest man. So, joining the podcast for this episode is Tim Donahue. The very tall co-host of Motor Trend TV's Auto/Biography and Auto/Biography: Cold Cases . Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://mph.com/news/53/the-mystery-behind-the-missing-100-m-bugatti-type-57-sc-la-voiture-noire https://www.drive.com.au/news/mystery-surrounds-160-million-bugatti-atlantic-la-voiture-noire-find/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uo1fQ5oVIM https://jalopnik.com/we-asked-an-expert-if-pictures-posted-on-reddit-are-rea-1848145147 https://www.thedrive.com/news/43358/the-story-behind-the-alleged-ultra-rare-bugatti-shell-posted-to-reddit
Tue, September 24, 2024
The Skunk Ape
Florida's Bigfoot cousin, the Skunk Ape, has been sighted since at least he early 1970s roaming the glades and swamps. Joining the discussion is the director of the film "Frogman", Anthony Cousins . Whether you consider the Skunk Ape a bogus cryptozoological legend or not, the Everglades and surrounding swamps are undoubtedly an easy place to hide. Watch Frogman here https://www.amazon.com/Frogman-Anthony-Cousins/dp/B0CXSZ2PVF @frogmanmovie Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://www.proquest.com/openview/26cd0dbed8ca12acb6debfa041726ce8/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=39174 https://www.reddit.com/t/skunk_ape/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEI7epB7FOg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeBzSA8shgs
Tue, September 17, 2024
Three Strange Hollywood Murders | with guest Brea Grant
We’re covering three of Los Angeles' most mysterious and unsolved murders from the golden age of Hollywood; William Desmond Taylor, a famed director, Georgette Bauerdorf, a young socialite, and Thelma Todd, a beloved actress. Each died under strange and suspicious circumstances. We unravel the clues, suspects, and enduring mysteries surrounding these cold cases that still haunt LA’s dark past. With a special guest, filmmaker Brea Grant! https://www.amazon.com/12-Hour-Shift-Angela-Bettis/dp/B08KBNZPWX https://open.spotify.com/show/72RLzwn9dJU5tGfAw9behU https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Brea-Grant/dp/B08XVRRVJC https://www.amazon.com/Torn-Hearts-Katey-Sagal/dp/B09QGNYDZQ Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, September 10, 2024
Australia's First Serial Killer
This is the chilling true story of John Lynch, an Irish criminal transported to the harsh Australian colony in the 1830s. What started as a punishment for petty crimes soon escalated into a violent spree of murder as Lynch sought to escape his brutal new life. Discover how one man turned to ruthless violence in the wildness of 19th century Australia. This gripping tale blends true crime, historical mystery, and fascinating human behavior. Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://www.amazon.com/AXEMAN-BERRIMA-ACCOUNT-AUSTRALIAN-HISTORY-ebook/dp/B01MR10SXK https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lynch_(serial_killer) https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lynch-john.htm https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/lynch/4.html https://www.ranker.com/list/australian-john-lynch/amandasedlakhevener
Tue, July 16, 2024
The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula
In 1942, Pascagoula, Mississippi was haunted by a mysterious figure who slipped into homes under the cover of darkness, cutting locks of hair before vanishing into the night. This bizarre crime spree left the entire town on edge until a suspect was finally arrested. Yet, mystery and speculation surrounding the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula persist, fueling debate and curiosity even decades later. Uncover the chilling tale and lingering questions in this episode of “A Study of Strange.” Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://ourmshome.com/the-mystery-of-pascagoulas-phantom-barbour/ https://blog.newspapers.com/the-phantom-barber-of-pascagoula/ https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/The-Phantom-Barber-of-Pascagoula https://www.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2014/03/pascagoulas_phantom_barber_rep.html https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/article280160434.html https://medium.com/@stage3man/the-phantom-barber-unraveling-americas-mystery-4bf00177376c
Tue, July 09, 2024
DEVIANT: True Crime Hosts Andrew Iden and Dan Szematowicz
Listener Discretion Advised. In their new podcast, Deviant , hosts Andrew Iden and Dan Szematowicz take you into the dark corners of what human beings are capable of, starting with serial killer Israel Keyes. Deviant is the most comprehensive coverage of the notorious serial killer using his own words as a source. In this episode, we learn from hosts, Dan Szematowicz and Andrew Iden, about their new series and the importance of true crime. Deviant is Produced by Cold Open Media. Cold Open Media is a team of producers and storytellers with a combined 60 years experience in journalism, television, radio and podcasting. The mission: creating experiential, audio-first content that audiences feel and remember. Listeners can follow DEVIANT on major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music and Youtube . @deviant.podcast Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, June 25, 2024
The Strange Death of Superman PART TWO
A discussion about the various theories behind the death of George Reeves, iconic star of the 1950s TV series "Adventures of Superman." His suicide is controversial, and may have sparked the so-called Superman Curse. With returning special guest Sean Anthony Davis Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Kryptonite-Bulldog-Death-Superman/dp/0312146167 https://www.amazon.com/Speeding-Bullet-Bizarre-George-Reeves/dp/0961959673http://www.jimnolt.com/MAY1989.pdf http://www.jimnolt.com/MAY1989.pdf
Wed, June 19, 2024
The Strange Death of Superman PART ONE
The death of George Reeves, iconic star of the 1950s TV series "Adventures of Superman,” is controversial, and may have sparked the so-called Superman Curse. Discover the secrets behind Reeves’ mysterious demise as we explore the conflicting testimonies, and examine the evidence that challenges the official ruling of suicide. In this episode, we cover: - George Reeves' early life and rise to fame - His relationships - The bizarre events and suspicious circumstances on the night of his death - Introduce the theories With returning special guest Sean Anthony Davis Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Kryptonite-Bulldog-Death-Superman/dp/0312146167 https://www.amazon.com/Speeding-Bullet-Bizarre-George-Reeves/dp/0961959673http://www.jimnolt.com/MAY1989.pdf http://www.jimnolt.com/MAY1989.pdf
Tue, June 04, 2024
Espionage and the Murder of William Dean REDUX
A re-release of an early episode of A Study of Strange, one of the most fascinating and mysterious murder mysteries comes from New Hampshire in the aftermath of World War One. The murder of William Dean may be an obscure case in true crime but it's one that lovers of the strange and mysterious should not miss. Were there really spies in the small towns of New Hampshire during the war, and did a respected local man get killed because he got caught up in espionage? Listen to the formally two-part story of the murder of William Dean. With guests Tara Perry and Jordan Wayne Long. Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, May 28, 2024
Real UFO Encounters
On a special episode of "A Study of Strange" we read listener submitted witness accounts of unidentified flying objects. Real stories from real people. Performers include Matt Glass (@glassbrain), Tara Perry (@taratarafotara), Amy Schloerb (@amyschloerb), Kara Schaaf , and Michael May. Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, May 21, 2024
6 Strange Mysteries from New York City
A recent visit to New York inspired a look into some of the strangest mysterious from the city. We've got something for everyone from unsolved murders and haunted locations to a large serpentine cryptid swimming in the Hudson River. Guest Sanjay Raja is a specialist in health and wellness and is in production for his new show "Recipe for Wellness". Find out more on instagram @recipeforwellness2024, fb https://www.facebook.com/sanjay.raja.12/, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjay-s-r-925682b2/ Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, May 07, 2024
True Crime Author Joe Strupp "Death on St. Charles St."
For about 60 years, a chilling story about a murder suicide was a tight lipped family secret until author and journalist Joe Strupp came across the tale of his great uncle, John Bowman. Strupp spent years investigating the case and his findings are in his new book Death on St. Charles Street . Though we know what happened, there are still mysterious aspects of this tragedy. Strupp also addresses the unsolved murder that is the basis of his other true crime book, A Long Walk Home. Find the book here: http://joestrupp.com/, https://shorturl.at/cptQY Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, April 30, 2024
The Mythical Lost City of Zerzura - MINISODE
Zerzura is a legendary lost oasis city deep in the Sahara desert said to be guarded by black giants wielding golden swords and filled to the brim with treasure. The legend goes back millennia and showed up in books and maps published by European explorers in the 18th and 19th centuries. Despite numerous daring expeditions, Zerzura remains a mystery, possibly still waiting to be unearthed. Tune into this exciting minisode as we cover the lore of this mythical city — could the sands of time be ready to reveal their secrets? Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Wed, April 17, 2024
Hunting the Beast of Bladenboro
In the winter of 1953, the sleepy town of Bladenboro, North Carolina was thrown into chaos by a series of gruesome animal attacks. The perpetrator? A mysterious creature that locals dubbed the "Beast of Bladenboro" and "the vampire cat." Join us as we discuss the legend of this cryptid, examining the evidence, and exploring the theories surrounding its existence. What was the beast, and did it ever truly exist? With special guest Kara Schaaf! Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: https://northcarolinaghosts.com/piedmont/beast-bladenboro/ https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2006/10/29/the-beast-of-bladenboro/30296348007/ https://www.wsoctv.com/video/archive/cherryville-woman-claims-mountain-lion-attacked-horse/BLALBZJ5F7TOFVDFLEIV5VEKYA/
Tue, April 09, 2024
The Smiley Face Killers
The most terrifying concept you might come across in true crime is The Smiley Face Killers. A theory that proposes a killer or group of killers with victims across the country. Their calling card; a smiley face. The idea has been popular in true crime content for over a decade, but it still haunts those that seek answers to the deaths of loved ones. With returning special guest Bridget Weitzel! https://www.instagram.com/queenb_onthemove/ Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: http://homicidecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Research-Brief-on-Smiley-Face-Murder-Theory-FINAL.pdf https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/kevin-m-gannon/1793362/ https://positivelypittsburgh.com/smiley-face-killer-fact-or-fiction/
Tue, March 26, 2024
The Strange Death of Todd Geib
We delve into the provocative case of Todd Geib, whose disappearance in the summer of 2005 led to a chilling mystery. Three weeks after he left a party, Todd was found floating in a secluded lake and authorities quickly concluded an accidental drowning. Yet, with a plethora of peculiar details and unanswered questions surrounding his death, speculation abounds. Was Todd Geib's demise a case of murder, and could it be linked to a string of strange deaths? Join us as we explore this baffling case which has ignited intrigue among content creators, filmmakers, and writers alike. With returning guest, and true crime aficionado Bridget Weitzel! https://www.instagram.com/queenb_onthemove/ Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://www.routledge.com/Case-Studies-in-Drowning-Forensics/Gannon-Gilbertson/p/book/9780367655938?source=shoppingads&locale=en-USD&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwYSwBhDcARIsAOyL0fivbN3GmHKp-FXECT4pm5RSs5ceq7L1-6mgMjdUYVKWN7z08lKm7akaAlijEALw_wcB https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pre-Owned-Smiley-Face-Killers-Coincidence-Conspiracy-or-Cover-Up-Paperback/2977893012?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101094067 https://www.change.org/p/reopen-todd-geib-s-case https://www.reddit.com/r/SuspiciousDrownings/comments/rr386s/todd_geib_casnovia_michigan_6112005/ <a href='https://www.oxygen.com/smiley-face-kil
Tue, March 19, 2024
The Berman Murders Unraveled
We probe into the provocative mystery of Barry and Louise Berman's unsolved homicide that cast a shadow over a tranquil area of the Mojave Desert in 1986. The Bermans vanished during a romantic retreat, their abandoned truck the only trace left behind. Author and journalist Doug Kari of "The Berman Murders: Unraveling the Mojave Desert's Most Mysterious Unsolved Crime" joins the podcast to discuss his debut book about the case. Kari spent the better part of a decade speaking to witnesses, visiting crime scenes, and piecing together a compelling theory built around a possible suspect. This gripping tale of murder, mystery, and a haunting journey through the enchanting Mojave desert is a story you won't forget. Buy the book! https://www.dougkari.com/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-berman-murders-doug-kari/1143786995 https://tinyurl.com/d2cn7ae9 Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Rate and Review to help us reach more listeners! Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, March 12, 2024
The Real Exorcist: The Mystery of Roland Doe MINISODE
Welcome to a spine-chilling mini episode of "A Study of Strange," where we dive into one of strange history's most unsettling cases - the real-life event that inspired the 1973 cinematic horror masterpiece, "The Exorcist." Join us as we study the story of Roland Doe, a 13-year-old boy from Saint Louis, whose experiences in 1949 turned from the unexplainable to the downright terrifying. This is the true story of the 1949 exorcism. Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Rate and Review to help us reach more listeners! Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS! https://allthatsinteresting.com/roland-doe-the-exorcist-true-story https://www.novelsuspects.com/articles/roland-doe/ https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/demoniac-who-is-roland-doe-the-boy-who-inspired-the-exorcist/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/roland-doe https://www.slu.edu/universitas/archive/2014/exorcism.php https://www.distractify.com/p/was-the-exorcism-of-roland-doe-real https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/possessed_thomas-b-allen/300856/item/5146426/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_frontlist_under_%2410&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0bWvBhBjEiwAtEsoWw_yotmswVOFmaLSb5y3O3QzSykNEcnaz5IFKcj5WgvPkcd5ZtTMThoCdWIQAvD_BwE#idiq=5146426&edition=3553241
Tue, March 05, 2024
Unraveling the Mystery of the 1916 NJ Shark Attacks
The first recorded shark attacks in history were part of a group of deadly strikes that occured in New Jersey in 1916. Four deaths occured in a matter of 12 days, and the fallout included panic and a new fear of sharks. The events terrified the community and later inspired Peter Benchley to write JAWS. The shark attacks were not just deadly but very strange. Groups of shark attacks like these are not known to happen, and to this day no one knows for certain what type of shark was involved, if it was one shark or more, of even if all the attacks were from sharks. Today on "A Study of Strange" we discuss the real events, the victims, and how the attacks in New Jersey in 1916 lead to our modern fears of the apex predator of the seas. Joining us is guest Amy Schloerb! www.amyschloerb.com Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Rate and Review to help us reach more listeners! Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Wed, February 21, 2024
Carl Großmann: The Butcherin' Berlin Beggar
In 1921 screams were heard coming from Carl Großmann’s apartment. Neighbors quickly called the police who arrived to catch Großmann in a frightening, murderous act that caused the papers to label him The Berlin Butcher. Großmann is a notorious serial killer but his claim to fame today (selling sausages made of human meat) may be entirely made up. On this episode of "A Study of Strange" we try to suss out the truth. Joining this episode is the co-host of the "True Crime ABCs" podcast, Sarah Lovett! Listen and follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-abcs/id1698385786 Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Rate and Review to help us reach more listeners! Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://www.thetruecrimedatabase.com/case_file/the-berlin-butcher/ https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_Gro%C3%9Fmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtDxdt5L2aQ https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/grossmann-georg.htm https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Extreme-Violence-Clare-Allely/dp/036748093X/ref=asc_df_036748093X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=533463736693&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=730500286153011470&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-912353148443&psc=1&mcid=7b1b02f229193eb48ace7e3fc08875f5&gclid=CjwKCAiAlcyuBhBnEiwAOGZ2S8EGOvGTdlBw5bDqY06TbDBPwPOInPNrs-T7gbtVYlgs1Kn42CjYmRoCD_4QAvD_BwE
Wed, February 14, 2024
Lost at Sea: Disappearances that Shook Basketball MINISODE
Dive into the baffling disappearances of two prominent figures in basketball history: Urgel "Slim" Wintermute and Bison Dele (Brian Williams) in this MINISODE. From different generations and under different circumstances, the two big-men are linked by their strange disappearances while sailing. Join our Substack and support the show! Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, February 06, 2024
The Lost Dutchman Mine
Welcome to another thrilling episode of "A Study of Strange," where we peel back the layers of the unknown and the mysterious. Today we're joined by an incredibly talented writer, Alexandra Grunberg, and we attempt to delve deep into the cloudy myths, legends, and history that surround one of America's most enduring tales: The Lost Dutchman Mine. Find Alexandra's work at https://alexandragrunberg.weebly.com/ If you've been captivated by the tale of the Lost Dutchman Mine, we'd love your support: Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform Rate and Review to help us reach more listeners Support by visiting our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: https://www.jacksanfelice.com/about https://www.amazon.com/Lost-El-Dorado-Jacob-Waltz/dp/1890216100/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1707005341&refinements=p_27%3AJack+San+Felice&s=books&sr=1-3 https://www.treasurenet.com/threads/the-lost-dutchmans-gold-mine-location.662671/ https://www.ajpl.org/the-origin-of-the-lost-dutchman-mine-story/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vjAE6QjzKc
Tue, January 30, 2024
Murder Mystery at the President Hotel
We delve into the perplexing and unsolved murder that took place at the President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri in January 1935. The victim, Roland T. Owen, was found alive but severely beaten, strangled, and stabbed in his hotel room. What makes this case even more bizarre is that Owen claimed that nobody attacked him. Joining us for this episode is RJ Blake, a producer and writer from the podcast Strange Phenomenon! The Murder Mystery at the President Hotel remains one of Kansas City's enduring mysteries, captivating true crime enthusiasts and leaving us with unanswered questions. Support the show! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Cool Links! https://kansascitymag.com/news/longform/the-owen-case/ https://www.al.com/news/erry-2018/09/56ecbe55ac9479/the-mystery-of-what-was-in-the.html https://fox4kc.com/news/unsolved-murder-in-1935-the-unusual-guest-at-a-kansas-city-hotel/ https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Murder_of_Artemus_Ogletree https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/artemus-ogletree
Tue, November 21, 2023
The Sea Monster and the Sub MINISODE
Towards the end of the first world war, a German U-boat, SM UB-85 , was captured off the shores of Northern Ireland. The sub was found on the surface, its crew on deck, and willingly surrendering. Legend has it that the German soldiers told the crew of the British Patrol boat that they were attacked by a monstrous sea creature, and the sub was damaged beyond repair. Enjoy today's Minisode! Support the show by leaving a rating and review, and check out our new Substack for additional content. Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, November 14, 2023
The Dark Watchers
In this episode of "A Study of Strange," we venture into the Santa Lucia Mountains of California to explore the legend of the Dark Watchers: silhouette type beings that do nothing but observe. These eerie figures have been a part of Californian folklore for hundreds of years, leaving many to wonder about their origins and reality. With special guest Mark Alan Miller from Encyclopocalypse! https://www.encyclopocalypse.com/ https://www.facebook.com/encyclopocalypsepub https://www.instagram.com/encyclopocalypsepub/ https://twitter.com/EnPocalypsePub Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Cool Links! https://www.darkwatchersbook.com/ https://dailyyonder.com/local-lore-dark-watchers-from-santa-lucia-mountains-of-california-onto-the-pages-of-classic-american-writers/2022/01/21/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/the-dark-watchers https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/The_Dark_Watchers https://www.iflscience.com/could-the-dark-watchers-of-santa-lucia-and-am-fear-liath-mr-be-the-same-phenomenon-59076
Tue, May 09, 2023
The Great Amherst Mystery
The most notorious account of poltergeist activity in Canada is said to have started in 1878. Esther Cox was a young woman who began hearing unexplainable noises, such as knocking and scratching sounds, in her bedroom at night. Soon These events escalated into objects moving, physical attacks, and fires starting on their own. The paranormal events were reported on extensively, but they're still debated to this day. Check out our guest, T.J. Rotell's, work! twitch.tv/channel29 linktr.ee/channel29 linktr.ee/geekyteej Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Amherst-Mystery-Supernatural-Collectors/dp/0809481081 https://www.amherst.ca/esther-fest.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Amherst_Mystery https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2021/10/28/the-great-amherst-mystery-1888/ http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/cox_esther_14E.html
Tue, May 02, 2023
The Mystery of Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier
The deaths of Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier are a tragic and controversial mystery that occurred in South Dakota in 1992. The couple were driving early one morning when they hit black ice and their car flipped. Both left the wreck, with Bruguier's cousin still inside the vehicle, and then disappeared. Months later their bodies were found near the sight of the crash, but some strange evidence points to them having died somewhere else entirely. With special guest Brooke Seguin! https://www.instagram.com/30minutemusicals/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://unsolved.com/gallery/arnold-archambeau-ruby-bruguier/ https://www.grunge.com/725658/the-mysterious-deaths-of-arnold-archambeau-and-ruby-bruguier-explained/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1t22y2/the_mysterious_deaths_of_arnold_archambeau_ruby/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Missing411/comments/b43eta/the_disturbing_deaths_of_arnold_archambeau_and/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/south-dakota/unsolved-murder-mystery-sd/ https://www.newspapers.com/search/?query=archambeau&p_province=us-sd&dr_year=1992-1992 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv4ZQooagrs
Tue, April 25, 2023
The Murder of Leota Camp
On July 10th, 1967, 25 year old mother of three, Leota Camp, was found by her young children, stabbed and bleeding in a small bedroom of the family’s home in Des Moines, Iowa. There was no sign of a robbery, forced entry, or sexual assault. In short, there doesn't seem to be a motive, and the attack happened when family and neighbors were within earshot. The murder of Leota Camp still haunts her family and friends to this day and has become one of Iowa's most notorious cold cases. With special guest Bill Whirity. Anyone with information about Leota Camp’s unsolved murder can contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at (515) 725-6010 or email at dciinfo@dps.state.ia.us. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/leota-camp/ https://www.dsm.city/departments/police-division/index.php https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/independence_bulletin_journal/news/article_d8c57172-3d40-11e5-84c3-63934fcead6e.html https://iowacoldcases.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/1967-7-11-dmr-leota-camp-six-unsolved-murders-2pgs.pdf https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/investigations/2015/07/25/years-later-memory-mothers-brutal-death-lingers/30682451/ https://www.newspapers.com/search/?query=leota%20camp&p_province=us-ia&dr_year=1967-1967 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76258647/leota-mae-camp https://madison.com/news/iowa/who-killed-leota-camp-48-years-later-and-still-no-answer/article_5959062c-ddfa-5c02-a8e9-bdb7e4dea47a.html?mode=comments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQZpgfnOm8w&t=10061s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51AzHqs_N6I
Tue, April 18, 2023
America’s First Serial Killers
Considered to be the first American serial killers, Micajah and Wiley Harpe were born in North Carolina in the mid to late 1700s and became notorious for their violent crimes in Kentucky and Tennessee. They are known for committing a series of brutal murders. We dive into the fascinating and dark history of the Harpe Brothers, exploring their lives, their crimes, and the rumors and legends that have grown up around them. The Harpes proved to be an immensely hard subject to research and pinpoint exact details. Both because of the time the Harpes lived and because rumors and folklore, which can't be confirmed, dominate their story. But they were real and they were terrifying. Visit guest Amy Schloerb's site! www.thealignedactor.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://www.amazon.com/Killer-Brothers-Biography-Americas-Killers/dp/1482771810 https://www.amazon.com/Harpes-Rampage-Americas-Serial-Killers-ebook/dp/B004DCB5YQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2N77YSMEWKN7N&keywords=harpe+brothers&qid=1681747634&s=books&sprefix=harpe+brothers%2Cstripbooks%2C133&sr=1-3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpe_brothers https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-harpes/ https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/harpe-brothers.htm https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/harpe-brothers-scots-who-became-usas-first-serial-killers-1433832 https://www.theministryofhistory.co.uk/historical-biographies/the-harpe-brothe https://medium.com/lessons-
Tue, April 04, 2023
The Mysterious Disappearance of Louis Le Prince - MINISODE!
Inventor Louis Le Prince was the first person to create a motion picture, but before he got a chance to exhibit his camera he mysteriously disappeared in 1890. No one has ever solved the case and theories range from suicide to an assassination by rivals such as Thomas Edison. Enjoy our first ever Minisode! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAiYFEHI9o8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UigxF7bx84M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTlXaqG4VyE https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1369702108701603#:~:text=On%20September%2016%2C%201890%20Louis,by%20his%20family%20or%20friends. https://harpers.org/archive/2022/04/who-killed-louis-le-prince-on-the-forgotten-father-of-film/ https://blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/louis-le-prince-created-the-first-ever-moving-pictures/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/louis-le-prince-shot-the-worlds-first-motion-picture-and-then-disappeared-forever-was-it-murder
Tue, March 28, 2023
The Disappearance of Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was a world-renowned author of crime fiction, and her vanishing in 1926 made headlines around the globe. For 11 days, she was nowhere to be found, and theories about her disappearance were rampant. Was it a publicity stunt? A case of revenge? Or something more sinister? It's alleged that Agatha Christie never spoke of those 11 days, but on this episode we look into some of the details of this strange story that are often overlooked, and hear from Christie herself. Visit guest Julisa Wright's amazing business: https://storyboarddelights.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://www.amazon.com/Agatha-Christie-Eleven-Missing-Days/dp/0720613906 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Agatha_Christie/N5XzDQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=missing+11+days+agatha+christie&printsec=frontcover https://www.google.com/books/edition/Agatha_Christie_and_the_Eleven_Missing_D/r-JEYgEACAAJ?hl=en https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/aug/27/mystery-of-agatha-christie-disappearance https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/books/agatha-christie-vanished-11-days-1926.html
Tue, March 14, 2023
Talking Bigfoot with a Six Year Old
Albert Ostman's shocking encounter and kidnapping by a family of Sasquatch in 1924 is still a hotly debated topic. Was he telling the truth? Did he really spend almost a week living with Bigfoot? Are Bigfoot real? Maybe a six year old kid, and budding cryptozoologist, will have an answer. Is this an appropriate story to share with my son? Probably not but the nightmares haven't been that bad.... Visit our sponsor: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://www.nytimes.com/1974/01/20/archives/stalking-the-sasquatch-its-hard-to-prove-that-something-even-a.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Voq2tQJx8 https://www.science.org/content/article/bigfoot-samples-analyzed-lab
Tue, March 07, 2023
The Forgotten Witch Trials of Connecticut
Before the infamous Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts, the majority of witch accusations and executions in North America took place in Connecticut. But, the Connecticut Witch Trials were once forgotten by history, and some details, records, and accounts are still largely unknown. Can the terrifyingly absurd witch trials teach us anything about humanity? On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by brother and sister, Sean and Sinead Persaud of Shipwrecked Comedy, who grew up near Salem, absorbing a lot of the witchy history of New England. Shipwrecked Comedy: https://www.shipwreckedcomedy.com/ Visit our sponsor: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://www.abebooks.com/Witchcraft-Delusion-Colonial-Connecticut-Historical-Account/31283214980/bd?ref_=ps_ggl_18382194370&cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade0to10-_-product_id=COM9788027343003USED-_-keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0oagBhDHARIsAI-BbgfHmF-pWaUwVn19gB6yVaVfsa7fAJvIjKQ9A-r6qqqTAjE3xo67Lv8aAsQCEALw_wcB https://www.amazon.com/Connecticut-Witch-Trials-First-Panic/dp/1626193878 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/connecticut-may-exonerate-accused-witches-senate-resolution-proposed/ https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-R-0718.htm#:~:text=Connecticut's%20witch%20trials%20were,fear%20was%20the%20primary%20caused . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut_Witch_Trials https://www.wethersfieldhistory.org/articles/connecticuts-witch-trials/ <a href='https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/48051580
Tue, February 28, 2023
Are Zombies Real? Part 2 - With Mali Elfman
In part 2 of “Are Zombies Real?”, we discuss accounts of zombification in Haiti. These include the dramatic experience of Clairvious Narcisse which inspired “The Serpent and the Rainbow”, the strange zombie tale of Felicia Felix-Mentor, and more. Writer/Director, Mali Elfman, of the new film NEXT EXIT, and producer of the film BIRTH/REBIRTH joins the podcast. Visit our sponsor here: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Listen to the episode unedited and commercial free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Books: https://www.google.com/books/edition/THE_AMERICAN_MEDITERRANEAN/pUiToxfB3Y4C?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=victim https://tinyurl.com/2p9d328k https://tinyurl.com/59mendhe https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Haitian_Revolution.html?id=C3HnDwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description https://www.amazon.com/1804-Hidden-History-Haiti-Wyclef/dp/B075TSFKKT/ref=asc_df_B075TSFKKT/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312152579167&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10350078240651898399&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-568748063226&psc=1 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Haitian_Vodou/_smB9MocN0kC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=vodou+in+haiti&printsec=frontcover https://www.amazon.com/Zombies-Cultural-History-Roger-Luckhurst/dp/1780236697/ref=asc_df_1780236697/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385641680285&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2528799625666126412&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-564752502945&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=79288120715&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385641680285&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2528799625666126412&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-564752502945 Links: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2017/10/are-zombies-real https://travelnoire.com/clairvius-narcisse-haitian-zombie https://www.historicmysteries.com/clairvius-narcisse-zombie-story/ https://www.ted.com/talks/c
Tue, February 21, 2023
Are Zombies Real? Part 1 - With Mali Elfman
Are zombies real, and where did the concept of a mindless, walking dead person originate? On this two part series we look into the history of the zombie, its ties to Haitian history, and explore the handful of stories of zombification that have been studied. Stories include the account of Clairvious Narcisse and the strange zombie tale of Felicia Felix-Mentor. Writer/Director, Mali Elfman, of the new film NEXT EXIT, and producer of the film BIRTH/REBIRTH joins the podcast. Visit our sponsor here: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Listen to the episode unedited and commercial free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Books: https://www.google.com/books/edition/THE_AMERICAN_MEDITERRANEAN/pUiToxfB3Y4C?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=victim https://tinyurl.com/2p9d328k https://tinyurl.com/59mendhe https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Haitian_Revolution.html?id=C3HnDwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description https://www.amazon.com/1804-Hidden-History-Haiti-Wyclef/dp/B075TSFKKT/ref=asc_df_B075TSFKKT/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312152579167&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10350078240651898399&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-568748063226&psc=1 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Haitian_Vodou/_smB9MocN0kC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=vodou+in+haiti&printsec=frontcover https://www.amazon.com/Zombies-Cultural-History-Roger-Luckhurst/dp/1780236697/ref=asc_df_1780236697/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385641680285&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2528799625666126412&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-564752502945&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=79288120715&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385641680285&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2528799625666126412&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-564752502945 Links: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2017/10/are-zombies-real https://travelnoire.com/clairvius-narcisse-haitian-zombie https://www.historicmysteries.com/clairvius-narcisse-zombie-story/ <a href='https://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_m_moreman_the_d
Tue, February 07, 2023
The Redpath Mansion Murder Mystery
In 1901, one of Canada’s most wealthy and powerful families found themselves players in a real murder mystery. Ada Redpath and her son, Jocelyn Clifford Redpath, were found shot to death in their home. The murder weapon (or weapons) were found near the bodies, and it was concluded to be a murder-suicde. Why then is this a mystery? Police never investigated, the bodies were hastily buried, and the Redpath family never spoke of that night. It’s a story filled with secrets and, maybe, lies. With special guest, filmmaker Jesse Ikeman. He really wants you to check out his tiktok where he shares awesome filmmaking tips. Give it a looksee: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesseikeman Listen to the episode unedited and commercial free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvdCKGN3pZ0 https://mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/s/1762/news/interior.aspx?sid=1762&gid=2&pgid=1224#:~:text=In%20the%20Redpath%20manor%2C%20servants,He%20perished%20hours%20later . https://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/redpath/interpretations/indexen.html https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maison_Redpath https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/mcr/article/view/18717/20459 https://www.mysteryquests.ca/quests/31/indexen.html https://www.amazon.com/Redpath-History-Sugar-House-v/dp/0920474675 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-redpath-canadian-bakebook-redpath-sugar-ltd/1125315060 https://medium.com/unsolved-canadian/was-there-a-murder-at-the-redpath-manor-84d7223ddc60 https://www.jhmoncrieff.com/r-is-for-redpath-mansion-murders/ https://www.frsthand.com/story/the-redpath-mansion-mystery https://dailyunsolvedmysteries.tumblr.com/ https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/the-other-redpath-mansion-mystery https://www.google.com/maps/place/1065+R.+Sherbrooke+E,+Montr%C3%A9al,+QC+H2L+1L
Tue, January 31, 2023
Internet Mysteries
Joined by guest Sean Anthony Davis, a writer and an employee at Naughty Dog, we discuss some of the internet’s most baffling mysteries while attempting to plan our own online enigmatic creation. Topics include the video 11B-X-1371 (aka the plague doctor video), the most mysterious song on the internet, the Heaven’s Gate website, the Markovian Parallax Denigrate, and the site Oct282011.com. Listen to the episode unedited and commercial free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markovian_Parallax_Denigrate https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMysteriousSong/comments/d2btl2/the_mysterious_song_known_information_facts_and/ https://theghostinmymachine.com/2016/08/01/unresolved-the-markovian-parallax-denigrate-attempting-to-find-order-in-chaos/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Lindauer https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/29/magazine/susan-lindauer-s-mission-to-baghdad.html https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/markovian-parallax-denigrate-spam-mystery/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK314DWnPGs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quyXS4a0JGQ https://thebodyintl.com/cults/left-alive-and-unchanged-the-heavens-gate-website https://heavensgate.com https://www.reddit.com/r/creepy/comments/36pfn2/the_mystery_behind_wwwoct282011com_anyone_know/ <a href='https://ww
Tue, January 24, 2023
Devil’s Fire of Canneto Di Caronia - with Director Laura Moss (”Birth/Rebirth”)
Beginning in December of 2003, strange and unexplained fires began occurring in the seaside town of Canneto Di Caronia, Sicily, Italy. The fires caused damage to many homes and businesses and the residents had to evacuate by the next summer. What's strange is that the cause of the fires has never been determined even after scientists and government organizations studied the quiet town. Filmmaker Laura Moss joins the podcast to discuss the strange mystery of Canneto. Theories include UFOs, secret weapons testing, and, of course, the Devil. Catch Laura Moss' feature film BIRTH/REBIRTH after its premier at Sundance 2023 at a theater near you followed by its streaming on Shudder. Follow Laura's work https://www.instagram.com/retrospecterfilms/ Listen to the episode unedited on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dZLVY9wyGk&ab_channel=NBCUniversalArchives https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/24/world/canneto-di-caronia-journal-electricity-goes-wild-did-the-devil-make-it-do-it.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/canneto-di-caronia-fires https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canneto_di_Caronia_fires https://magazine.atavist.com/when-the-devil-enters/ https://www.odditycentral.com/wtf/italian-village-plagued-by-mysterious-fires-has-been-puzzling-scientists-for-years.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng_jcas-sKo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEctBLzbvCw
Tue, January 17, 2023
Sir Victor Goddard’s Time Slip Incident
In the mid-1930s, RAF officer Sir Victor Goddard experienced what might be the most famous case of a "time slip." By the end of his life, Goddard was a decorated and respected military veteran (of two world wars), writer, speaker, and firm believer in the paranormal. Though Goddard is full of mysterious stories and theories, his time slip experience remains the most perplexing. On this episode of A Study of Strange we explore Goddard's bizarre flight that lead to a momentary look into the future. Listen to the episode unedited on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRkoGacytAU https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Towards-Reality-Victor-Goddard/dp/0855000457 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtm3pZaEa3E https://bshistorian.wordpress.com/tag/victor-goddard/ https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Victor_Goddard https://www.scientificmystery.com/victor-goddard/ https://canyoustandthetruth.com/sir-victor-goddard-flight-time/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322682617_Sir_Victor_Goddard_Obituary https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/where-physics-meets-psychology/202201/time-slips-the-multiverse-and-you https://www.goodto.com/family/are-time-slips-real-526367 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Hart https://www.baesystems.com/en/heritage/hawker-hart https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Drem <a href='https://www.skeptic.com/insight/new-facts-concerning-goddard
Tue, January 10, 2023
Werewolf Serial Killer
Spain’s first documented serial killer, Manuel Blanco Romasanta, claimed to have killed his victims while suffering from the curse Lycanthropy. Simply put, he claimed to be a werewolf. Romasanta’s case was bizarre and his trial lasted nearly a year before ultimately being sentenced to death. But that’s neither the beginning nor the end of the tale of “The Werewolf of Allariz.” With special guest R.J. Blake. Producer of the podcast “Strange Phenonmenon”. https://www.strange-phenomenon.com/ Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Blanco_Romasanta https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/blanco-romasanta.htm https://historycollection.com/serial-killer-insisted-werewolf-trial/ https://phmuseum.com/exhibition/obscura/lobismuller https://unusualhistoricals.blogspot.com/2015/10/myth-folklore-lobisome-galician-werewolf.html https://the-line-up.com/manuel-blanco-romasanta-el-hombre-lobo https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/spains-first-recorded-serial-killer-3edff75ad9ab http://www.theparanormalguide.com/blog/manuel-blanco-romasanta-the-werewolf-of-allariz https://www.lifepersona.com/romasanta-the-wolf-man-of-the-forest-biography-and-murders
Tue, December 27, 2022
Murder at Greystone Mansion - with Dearly Departed’s Scott Michaels
Scandal rocked the small town of Beverly Hills, CA in 1929. At a massive mansion built by an oil tycoon's son, Ned Doheny, two men were shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide. Almost 100 years later, no one can tell you exactly what happened that night because the case is full of rumors including a love affair, a coverup, and the inclusion of the political controversy of its time, the Teapot Dome scandal. Today, the grounds of the home known as Greystone Mansion are open to the public, but few know the history of the murder-suicide that took place within those walls. Scott Michaels of Dearly Departed Tours joins the episode. Scott is the authority on the dark side of Hollywood. Though they don't run tours anymore, check out the digital adventures of the team at https://dearlydepartedtours.com/ and their youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DearlyDepartedTours Dearly Departed's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dearly-departed-podcast/id1447769441 Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------- Links: https://www.amazon.com/Beverly-Hills-Confidential-Century-Scandals/dp/188331870X https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Side-Fortune-Triumph-Scandal/dp/0520229096 https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/if-these-walls-could-talk https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-doheny-murder-20190216-story.html https://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/the-continuing-mystery-of-the-greystone-mansion-murders/ https://one.usc.edu/archive-location/ned-doheny-murder-site https://www.flickr.com/photos/52781623@N00/100538408
Tue, December 20, 2022
Bloody Benders - Part Two
The conclusion of the tale of the infamous Bloody Benders! Special guest John M Keating joins the pod for both episodes of the Bloody Benders! Learn more about John M Keating: https://johnmkeatingacting.com/ His Movie: https://tubitv.com/movies/670622/the-concessionaires-must-die Visit our sponsor here: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links: https://www.amazon.com/Hells-Half-Acre-Benders-American-Frontier/dp/19848798391 https://www.travelks.com/listing/cherryvale-museum/1480/ https://www.amazon.com/Bender-Tragedy-Mary-York/dp/1981809171/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRidkoF_ZfM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/bloody-benders-true-story-kate-bender-crimes-susan-jonusas.html https://kansasreflector.com/2021/10/31/a-mysterious-murder-site-has-a-new-owner-hes-looking-for-answers-about-the-bloody-benders/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVkb5RAyM1w https://www.amazon.com/Bender-James-Karen/dp/B074CT771H
Tue, December 13, 2022
Bloody Benders - Part One
In 1873 it was discovered that a family known as the Benders had been killing travelers along the Osage Mission Trail in Labette County, Kansas. We know surprisingly little about the evil Benders. In fact, they may not have been a family at all. Their heinous acts of violence are still discussed to this day making the Bloody Benders the stuff of legend and folklore. Special guest John M Keating joins the pod for both episodes of the Bloody Benders! Learn more about John M Keating: https://johnmkeatingacting.com/ Tea Time Crimes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-time-crimes/id1612269029 His Movie: https://tubitv.com/movies/670622/the-concessionaires-must-die Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links: https://www.amazon.com/Hells-Half-Acre-Benders-American-Frontier/dp/19848798391 https://www.amazon.com/Bender-Tragedy-Mary-York/dp/1981809171/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRidkoF_ZfM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/bloody-benders-true-story-kate-bender-crimes-susan-jonusas.html https://kansasreflector.com/2021/10/31/a-mysterious-murder-site-has-a-new-owner-hes-looking-for-answers-about-the-bloody-benders/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVkb5RAyM1w https://www.amazon.com/Bender-James-Karen/dp/B074CT771H
Tue, November 29, 2022
19th Century Serial Killers
Serial killers are not just a modern affliction. Today's episode briefly covers six cases of serial murder from the 19th century. Three solved and three unsolved. These include the Kelly Family, the Austin Axe Murderer, Thames Torso Murders, Mary Ann Cotton, and Dr. Thomas Cream. And, a true-crime aficionado, Bridget Weitzel, joins the show! Have you seen a UFO? We'd love to have you on a future episode. Write us at astudyofstrange@gmail.com Visit our sponsor here: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links: https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Ann-Cotton-Britains-Female/dp/1904380913 https://www.audible.com/pd/Mary-Ann-Cotton-Dark-Angel-Audiobook/152679893X?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=CjwKCAiA7IGcBhA8EiwAFfUDsaGjfemZfA9xyE0xIvg4XDQbM4wCJmqp9vUpgoMf2TqLHQL1mD_NWBoCuYoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_Girl_Annihilator https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/The_Servant_Girl_Annihilator https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/10-10-18-servant-girl-murders-history/ https://dbpedia.org/page/The_Kelly_Family_(serial_killers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm-KBNM3dVI http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2013/10/another-bender-family.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Neill_Cream https://www.casebook.org/suspects/cream.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZNG2L5rLuI https://whitechapeljack.com/thames-torso-murders/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGReFBDR0eA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_Strangler https://aadl.org/node/536347 https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=QUB18941114-01.2.15&e=-------en-20--1--img-txIN%7ctxCO%7ctxTA--------0------
Tue, November 22, 2022
The Curious Case of the Sodder Children
In the early hours on Christmas dady, 1945, a fire quickly spread through the Sodder house and five of the nine children at home never made it out. They were presumed dead. It wasn’t long though before the Sodders began to notice that certain details didn’t add up, and they began to suspect the children were actually alive. A theory that persists to this day. The Sodder Children story has been passed down through generations and it's getting harder and harder to solve the mystery. Bringing a new perspective to this case is guest Mr. Matt Glass. Famed composer of A Study Of Strange's theme music! Find Matt's work: https://www.glassbrain.com/ & https://www.mattglass.net Have you seen a UFO, UAP, or USO? We'd love to have you on a future episode. Write us at astudyofstrange@gmail.com Visit our sponsor here: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links! https://nodirectevidence.com/ - Bob Bragg's Book https://www.wvgazettemail.com/obituaries/sylvia-paxton/article_eb50dc1f-1551-58c2-9763-2642ac0979a1.html - Sylvia's Obit https://www.newspapers.com/clip/46375952/sodder-children-died-in-the-fire/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/47889477/?terms=sodder%20children&match=1 https://stacyhorn.com/2005/12/28/long-long-long-sodder-post/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance https://www.npr.org/2005/12/23/50
Tue, November 15, 2022
Kenneth Arnold and the Birth of the Flying Saucer
1947 was a historic year. On top of the atomic age and the Cold War knocking on the door, a man from Boise, Kenneth Arnold, saw nine strange objects in the sky and it changed the world forever. The press ate up Arnold's story, and the few weeks that followed saw a frenzy of "flying saucer" sightings including some of the most notorious UFO cases of the 20th century. Were they all just part of the mass hysteria that followed Arnold's account? Guest Keri Pina brings her passion for the UFO phenomena to the show! Have you seen a UFO, UAP, or USO? We'd love to have you on a future episode. Write us at astudyofstrange@gmail.com Visit our sponsor https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Sources and Links: - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096Y8FXGV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o04?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NSZZGTX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0D8eAm8h2Y - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWqwB52wnuI - https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54076142/kenneth-arnold-ufo-sighting-june-25/ - https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54075774/kenneth-arnold-ufo-sighting-follow-up/ - https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17319675/kenneth-arnold-flying-saucers-are/ - https://www.history.com/news/historys-most-infamous-ufo-sightings
Tue, November 08, 2022
The Man Under The Latrine
The "out of the ordinary" case, as described by our guest, Amber Keating, happened in 1989 in Fukushima, Japan where a deceased man was found in the collection tank of a squat toilet. The story has become a mainstay of mystery blogs, reddit posts, and youtube videos, but authentic sources for research are hard to come by. Regardless, it's a worthy mystery. If it's true, how and why did the man crawl into the small, gross pipes? Guest Amber Keating is a licensed clinical social worker and mental health clinician. Find Amber on instagram @amber.says.shine and https://www.pacificmft.com/amber-keating . Visit our sponsor here: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ------- Sources: https://inf.news/en/world/8327e4d966753258ab639433a5a25c97.html https://medium.com/illumination/the-man-under-the-toilet-cff342c69b27 https://inf.news/en/world/8327e4d966753258ab639433a5a25c97.html https://daydaynews.cc/en/international/724025.html https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/lyrbq9/a_young_japanese_man_was_found_dead_in_a_septic/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9ed5C39riE&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8giz1eNKznE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SXLFSxZjmI <a href='https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/4
Bonus · Thu, October 27, 2022
Tom Holland - Halloween Bonus
Writer/director Tom Holland (FRIGHT NIGHT, THINNER, CHILD'S PLAY) discusses his inspirations and beginnings in the horror genre, and how the first film he directed lead to his new book "Fright Night: Origins". Follow Tom on instagram @thterrortime and Twitter @RealTomHolland Info and purchase links for the "Fright Night: Origins" by A. Jack Olrich and Tom Holland is available at the following links; https://bloody-disgusting.com/books/3734145/fright-night-origins-tom-holland-returns-with-brand-new-fright-night-novel/ https://www.amazon.com/Fright-Night-Origins-Tom-Holland/dp/1959205048 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fright-night-tom-holland/1142181752 ------ Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tue, October 25, 2022
Halloween Special: Terrifying Tales Part Two
Part two of the Halloween Special includes the telling of various paranormal events and a UFO sighting. Happy Halloween! Part Two's terrifying tales are told by filmmakers Mali Elfman (Next Exit), Joe Russo (Nightmare Cinema), Zeke Pinheiro (Fun Size Horror), and Bryan May. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC TIMESTAMPS 3:34 Mali Elfman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1689712/ 21:56 Zeke Pinheiro: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1755493/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 34:04 Bryan May 41:10 Joe Russo: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2349665/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3 52:00 Michael May
Tue, October 18, 2022
Halloween Special: Terrifying Tales Part One
Halloween it's not just about the candy, horror films, and parties, but the excitement of sharing scary stories. It's not simply the feeling of fear we crave but the depth of emotions that the stories provoke. The tradition of sharing scary stories continues in our two part Halloween special. Stories include personal paranormal experiences, a short story, and unexplained phenomena. Happy Halloween! Part one's terrifying tales are told by filmmakers Nick Peterson ("The Visitant"), Matt Glass ("Ghosts of the Ozarks"), Simone Kisiel ("Bugs: A Trilogy"), and Matt Mazany ("The Real Murders of Orange County"), and actors Curtis Andersen ("Sabrina The Teenage Witch") and Anna Lillie. Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC TIME STAMPS 3:05 Nick Peterson: https://www.nick-peterson-film.com/ 14:50 Matt Glass: https://www.glassbrain.com/ 28:28 Simone Kiseil: https://magicdogproductions.net/ 42:10 Curtis Andersen: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0026119/ 55:57 Anna Beth Lillie: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2532667/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 01:10:20 Matt Mazany: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3472531/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Tue, October 11, 2022
Spooky Spirits - An Interview about Ghosts with Brandee Stilwell
We all love ghost stories. Especially this time of year around Halloween. Haunted houses, ghost hunting, scary movies, we can't get enough. Outside of the holiday fun though, some people have experienced paranormal activity in their daily lives. It can be emotional, frightening, or even funny. On today's episode, Brandee Stilwell shares some of her ghostly experiences. Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, some things can't be explained. Subscribe and listen to upcoming paranormal episodes of A Study Of Strange all throughout October! Happy Halloween! And, join Patreon for exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Buy Brandee's Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/None-This-Going-According-Plan/dp/1685648479 Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Mon, October 03, 2022
Ghosts Of The Myrtles Plantation with Bill Whirity
If you were to ask what the most haunted house in United States is, chances are high that the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana tops the list. Film writer/director Bill Whirity joins the show to discuss the history of the Myrtles Plantation. A history that perfectly mixes legend and fact, to create a unique destination for skeptics and believers alike. What’s real? What’s fake? And, what’s it like to stay the night in the most haunted house in America? Bill Whirity is an award winning writer and director who is also the co-founder of The Midnite Movie Club which is the world’s first decentralized movie studio. The MMC is a community of film lovers who want to be more than just passive viewers. People who yearn to see fun, entertaining, genre movies get made again. Subscribe and listen to upcoming paranormal episodes of A Study Of Strange all throughout October! Happy Halloween! And, join Patreon for exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Midnite Movie Club: https://midnitemovieclub.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: https://myrtlesplantation.com/ https://stfrancisville.net/ https://www.amazon.com/Frances-Kermeen/e/B001ITRMTO%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E2WMAO/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-History-Louisiana-Plantations-America-ebook/dp/B075H2TNL2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1AULI8R4E9JZ&keywords=the+myrtles+plantation&qid=1664403410&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjI4IiwicXNhIjoiMi4zMyIsInFzcCI6IjIuNTAifQ%3D%3D&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+myrtles+plantation%2Cdigital-text%2C197&sr=1-4 https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/myrtles <a href='https://medium.com/exploring-history/the-history-and-the-haunting-of-the-myrtles-plantation-6c
Mon, September 26, 2022
Murder in Mandan with Brian James O’Connell
Feature film director Brian James O'Connell came across the case of a North Dakota man arrested for the brutal killing of four people in 2019, and became so intrigued that he traveled to North Dakota to attend part of the trial. On this episode of A Study Of Strange, Brian shares details of the bizarre case that shocked the city of Mandan, ND. The alleged killer, Chad Isaak, professed during his trial that he was not the murderer, but all of the evidence pointed directly to Isaak. Evidence that includes security camera footage of a man with a distinct walk, just like Isaak's, the discovery of the murder weapons, blood on and in his truck, and more. What makes this case even more strange is that there appears to be no motive. No connection with the killer to the victims. Today we attempt to make sense of the senseless, and share recent news related to Chad Isaak. Join Patreon to get access to special content and a free giveaway for the next 50 days! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Find our more about Brian O'Connell: http://itsboc.com/ http://drgodcomedy.com https://www.facebook.com/Improv1to1/ http://www.improvutopia.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: https://www.kvrr.com/tag/chad-isaak/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/28/us/chad-isaak-sentencing-north-dakota.html#:~:text=the%20main%20story-,Killer%20Who%20Stabbed%204%20People%20100%20Times%20Gets%20Life%20Without,'m%20not%20a%20murderer.%E2%80%9D&text=As%20a%20subscriber%2C%20you%20have,articles%20to%20give%20each%20month . https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2021/12/28/mandan-murders-judge-sentences-man-life-killing-4-2019/9033643002/ https://www.kvrr.com/2022/07/06/isaak-appeals-mandan-murder-convictions/
Mon, September 19, 2022
Espionage and The Murder Of William Dean PART TWO - w/ Tara Perry and Jordan Wayne Long
What do spies have to do with a murder in a small New Hampshire town in 1918? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything. Today we conclude the story of the epically strange murder of Dr. William Dean with guests, actor Tara Perry ("The Fresh Beat Band", "12 Hour Shift", "Ghosts of the Ozarks"), and her husband, filmmaker Jordan Wayne Long ("Ghosts of the Ozarks"). During World War I, there were reports of strange lights in the mountains of Southern New Hampshire. Paranoia was at an all time high and people believed the strange lights were signals to and from German spies, possibly even communicating with U-boats off the Eastern coast of the US. The government was so concerned that they sent agents to investigate the signal lights, which never stopped during the course of the war. Caught up in the midst of what seems like the plot of a spy novel, was a resident of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, Dr. William Dean. One quiet night in August of 1918, Dr. Dean ventured towards his barn to milk his cow, but he never made it back inside for his dinner. Dean was later found in six feet of water within his cistern, tied, covered in a bag, and strangled to death. Nothing was stolen. No apparent motive ever discovered. For over 100 years, the murder has transfixed the town and the best theory to date is that Dr. Dean saw something related to the strange lights in the mountains, and it got him killed. Join Patreon to get access to special content and a free giveaway for the next 60 days! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/killed-william-dean-tale-spies-swindlers-politicians/ https://www.ledgertranscript.com/Dean-murder-overview-19015646 http://www.jaffreyhistory.org/10dean/margaret.pdf http://www.jaffreyhistory.org/10dean/MarkBeanPaper.pdf https://rs41.smugmug.com/Jaffrey/Dean-Murder
Bonus · Tue, September 13, 2022
”News Of Strangeness” September, 2022
News Of Strangeness is normally an exclusive perk for members of A Study Of Strange's patrons. To gain access to more News Of Strangeness episodes, or other additional content, visit www.astudyofstrange.com or https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Join Patreon in the next few months and receive a free giveaway! Thank you for listening! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Join our Patreon for exclusive content! Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Mon, September 12, 2022
Espionage and The Murder of William Dean - w/ Tara Perry and Jordan Wayne Long
What do spies have to do with a murder in a small New Hampshire town in 1918? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything. Today we explore the strange murder of Dr. William Dean with guests, actor Tara Perry ("The Fresh Beat Band", "12 Hour Shift", "Ghosts of the Ozarks"), and her husband, filmmaker Jordan Wayne Long ("Ghosts of the Ozarks"). During World War I, there were reports of strange lights in the mountains of Southern New Hampshire. Paranoia was at an all time high and people believed the strange lights were signals to and from German spies, possibly even communicating with U-boats off the Eastern coast of the US. The government was so concerned that they sent agents to investigate the signal lights, which never stopped during the course of the war. Caught up in the midst of what seems like the plot of a spy novel, was a resident of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, Dr. William Dean. One quiet night in August of 1918, Dr. Dean ventured towards his barn to milk his cow, but he never made it back inside for his dinner. Dean was later found in six feet of water within his cistern, tied, covered in a bag, and strangled to death. Nothing was stolen. No apparent motive ever discovered. For over 100 years, the murder has transfixed the town and the best theory to date is that Dr. Dean saw something related to the strange lights in the mountains, and it got him killed. Join Patreon to get access to special content and a free giveaway for the next 60 days! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/killed-william-dean-tale-spies-swindlers-politicians/ https://www.ledgertranscript.com/Dean-murder-overview-19015646 http://www.jaffreyhistory.org/10dean/margaret.pdf http://www.jaffreyhistory.org/10dean/MarkBeanPaper.pdf https://rs41.smugmug.com/Jaffrey/Dean-Murder
Bonus · Mon, September 05, 2022
”The Light Grid” Interview excerpt w/ Tony Swansey
Tony Swansey shares a personal strange, supernatural experience that happened during a camping trip to Joshua Tree. This interview is an excerpt from a longer interview released exclusively to A Study Of Strange's Patreon members. To learn more or listen to the entire, unedited interview visit www.astudyofstrange.com and click on the Patreon tab. Thank you for listening! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Join our Patreon for exclusive content! Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Mon, September 05, 2022
The Bennington Triangle - With filmmaker Yuri Baranovsky (”The Summoned”)
Special guest Yuri Baranovsky , the writer/producer behind the horror film "The Summoned", joins the podcast to learn about the mysteries and folklore surrounding The Bennington Triangle. This Vermont location is the setting for at least five strange disappearances starting in 1945. No known connections exist between the victims except their location and strange details. The Bennington Triangle was a name given to the area in 1992 by Vermont author Joseph A Citro. Most accounts briefly mention a history of odd things in Vermont from UFOs, to Bigfoot like cryptids, and curses, but there is never much detail about such legends. Today, on this episode on A Study Of Strange, we attempt to track down those stories and see if they could be connected to the missing persons of The Bennington Triangle. Thank you for listening! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Check out Yuri's work here: https://www.hlgstudios.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Join our Patreon for exclusive content! Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: Joseph Citro Books: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-A.-Citro/e/B001JSJOOK%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://www.amazon.com/Passing-Strange-England-Hauntings-Horrors-ebook/dp/B007QUU6XS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2RQL00BMMRGFF&keywords=joseph+a+citro&qid=1661787715&s=digital-text&sprefix=joseph+a+citro%2Cdigital-text%2C133&sr=1-4 https://www.amazon.com/Passing-Strange-England-Hauntings-Horrors-ebook/dp/B007QUU6XS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2RQL00BMMRGFF&keywords=joseph+a+citro&qid=1661787715&s=digital-text&sprefix=joseph+a+citro%2Cdigital-text%2C133&sr=1-4 https://www.benningtonbanner.com/local-news/lost-in-glastenbury/article_3e0f679a-9ebf-5ba9-b990-8f8e39ea128d.html https://obscurevermont.com/the-vanished-town-of-glastenbury-and-the-bennington-triangle/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Seen_Wearing_..._(Hillary_Waugh_novel) https://www.grunge.com/625
Tue, August 30, 2022
The Murder of Biggie Smalls - With expert guest, filmmaker Michael Dorsey
The co-executive producer and showrunner of Ghost Adventures: House Calls , Michael Dorsey , has made a career out of documenting compelling stories for TV and film. Over the years he's become known for his expertise on the "unsolved" murder of Biggie Smalls having produced multiple projects about the case. On this episode of A Study of Strange, Dorsey shares his insight and opinion about who killed Biggie and why there have been no arrests. On March 9th, 1997, in Los Angeles CA, superstar music artist Biggie Smalls, aka the Notorious B.I.G., was shot at an after party near the Peterson Automotive Museum. The assailant pulled up along side Biggie in a Chevrolet Impala and attacked. Biggie was rushed to the hospital but passed away shortly after arriving. He was only 24 years old. This came just 6 months after rival rapper, Tupac Shakur, was also shot and killed. Many speculate the murders were connected. No suspect has ever been arrested for Biggie’s murder despite the fact that many consider the case solved. Therein lies where the case takes a strange turn. The murder of Biggie Smalls is shrouded in conspiracy theories and rumors. Rumors of gang violence, business rivalries, police corruption, and vengeance. The truth may lie somewhere in the middle. Thank you for listening! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Join our Patreon for exclusive content! Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links to Resources and Michael Dorsey's Biggie Smalls projects: Murder Rap Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_7kG4SbBdI Deep Diver Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiUOCK0hsUY Michael Dorsey Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzgtqbLm258 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zDLyDLt--s
Tue, August 30, 2022
The Spirit Photographer William H. Mumler Part 2 - With Special Guest Tim Donahue
Part 2 of the mystery of William H. Mumler. Guest Timothy Donahue, filmmaker and tall former co-host of the deep cable show "Auto/Biography", strangely stuck around for the conclusion. Tim wears his skeptic hat as Michael introduces him to the story of William H. Mumler, the father of spirit photography and a likely conman. It was in New York City in 1869 when William Mumler was accused of fraud. Mumler was a medium who would take portraits of people, and on their photographs would magically appear ghosts. The practice became known as Spirit Photography. While we might look at Mumler’s photographs with a modern eye and clearly see double exposure as a method to create the spirits, no one could figure out how Mumler was pulling off his deceit. Mumler’s case is connected directly to our cultural beliefs and distrust of the media today. And, we still don’t know how he did it. Thank you for listening! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Join our Patreon for exclusive content! Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Research Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Apparitionists-Phantoms-Photography-Captured-Lincolns/dp/0544745973/ref=asc_df_0544745973/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312134266711&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3198501778131025376&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-412257958969&psc=1 https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/person/104VG5 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/meet-mr-mumler-man-who-captured-lincolns-ghost-camera-180965090/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/photographer-who-claimed-to-capture-abraham-lincoln-
S1 E1 · Tue, August 30, 2022
Who Killed Julia Wallace? With special guest, author Norm Thoeming.
We dive into a real life locked-room murder mystery in the first ever episode of A STUDY OF STRANGE. Who killed Julia Wallace on September 20th, 1931? It is a case that has stumped investigators for nearly a century. Our special guest, writer of mystery & thrillers, Norm Thoeming aka August Norman, joins to help figure it out. Read Norm’s work here ! Julia’s body was found by her husband, William Herbert Wallace, after returning home from a bizarre outing. Initially the doors to their home were locked before William gained entry to find the brutal scene. William H. Wallace had alibis, lots of them in fact, but their apparent strangeness lead investigators to presume William committed the act of murder. He was tried and convicted to death before an appeal set him free. If William didn’t do it, who did? Thank you for listening! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Theme Music by Matt Glass Patreon for exclusive content. More info at www.astudyofstrange.com Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
S1 E2 · Tue, August 30, 2022
Who Killed Julia Wallace? Part 2
We continue to dive into the real life locked room murder mystery of Julia Wallace. Tonight we discuss William Herbert Wallace's trial, additional suspects, and theories with our special guest, writer of mystery & thrillers, Norm Thoeming aka August Norman. Read Norm’s work here ! Julia’s body was found by her husband, William Herbert Wallace, after returning home from a bizarre outing. Initially the doors to their home were locked before William gained entry to find the brutal scene. William H. Wallace had alibis, lots of them in fact, but their apparent strangeness lead investigators to presume William committed the act of murder. He was tried and convicted to death before an appeal set him free. If William didn’t do it, who did? Thank you for listening! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Join our Patreon for exclusive content - learn more at www.astudyofstrange.com Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Resources & Cool Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoVz82MW_AY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Herbert_Wallace https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Julia-Wallace-Crime-History-ebook/dp/B06ZZ1YM9G https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3457316-the-killing-of-julia-wallace https://www.williamherbertwallace.com/ https://www.williamherbertwallace.com/general/richard-gordon-parry/ https://inacityliving.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-wallace-murder-case.html https://theunredacted.com/the-killing-of-julia-wallace-an-impossible-murder/ https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/three-men-linked-liverpool-murder-3354050 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21253830-the-killing-of-julia-wallace
Tue, August 30, 2022
The Spirit Photographer William H. Mumler Part 1 - With Guest Tim Donahue
Our special guest for this two parter mystery is Timothy Donahue, a filmmaker and former co-host of the tv series “Auto/Biography” along with A Study Strange’s host Michael May. Tim wears his skeptic hat as Michael introduces him to the story of William H. Mumler, the father of spirit photography and a likely conman. It was in New York City in 1869 when William Mumler was accused of fraud. Mumler was a medium who would take portraits of people, and on their photographs would magically appear ghosts. The practice became known as Spirit Photography. While we might look at Mumler’s photographs with a modern eye and clearly see double exposure as a method to create the spirits, no one could figure out how Mumler was pulling off his deceit. Mumler’s case is connected directly to our cultural beliefs and distrust of the media today. And, we still don’t know how he did it. Thank you for listening! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Join our Patreon for exclusive content! Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Research Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Apparitionists-Phantoms-Photography-Captured-Lincolns/dp/0544745973/ref=asc_df_0544745973/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312134266711&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3198501778131025376&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-412257958969&psc=1 https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/person/104VG5 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/meet-mr-mumler-man-who-captured-lincolns-ghost-camera-180965090/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/photographer-who-claimed-to-capture-abraham-lincoln-ghosthtt
Trailer · Tue, August 23, 2022
A Study Of Strange - Trailer
Coming Soon! For lovers of true crime, mysteries, and even outlandish tales of high strangeness. Join host Michael May as he and a guest investigate tales of the unknown each week from bizarre crimes to unsolved murders and unexplained phenomena. A Study of Strange attempts to debunk common misconceptions and encourages each guest to “play a role” in the storytelling process. Guests include entertainment industry insiders, friends, weirdos, randos, and more! Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like GHOSTS OF THE OZARKS, 12 HOUR SHIFT, FUN SIZE HORROR and hosting the true-crime automotive TV shows AUTO/BIOGRAPHY and AUTOBIOGRAPHY: COLD CASES. He obsesses over historical mysteries and loves to bring fascinating stories to life.
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