Suspects & Spirits

Donnah Winger had just become a mother when she was brutally murdered in her own home on August 29, 1995. Her devastated husband, Mark was suddenly left to navigate life with their newborn daughter. Mark Winger told police he shot an intruder to save his wife, and the case was quickly ruled self-defense. In Part 1, we dive into who Donnah was, her marriage to Mark, the events leading up to that afternoon, and the people who stepped...

Happy New Year, Ghouligans! What better way to kick off the year than with four eerie listener stories? This month’s Boo’s Clues episode is brought to you by wailing river spirits, prophetic witches, disturbing encounters with psychiatric patients who believe they are reincarnated serial killers, and something watching from the woods. So, dim the lights, pour a drink, and settle in... It’s story time.

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Beverly Hills isn’t exactly known for hauntings...but maybe it should be. In the 1960s, actress Elke Sommer and her husband Joe Hyams experienced years of escalating paranormal activity in their secluded canyon home: ghostly apparitions, moving furniture, independent witnesses, formal investigations, and an eerily accurate psychic warning that came true in the most terrifying way possible. This is one of Hollywood’s most overlooked...

On July 9, 1993, Stephanie (Stacy) Wasilishin’s death was ruled a homicide. Yet, more than thirty years later, the case remains officially “unsolved.” On the night she was killed in her Sedona, Arizona home, her three-year-old daughter was awake and present, and told investigators repeatedly what she saw. Her older daughter, Nikki, slept down the hall, unaware that her life was about to change forever. The only person left to tell ...

In 1971, two young boys digging in a garden in Hexham, England uncovered two small carved stone heads...and what followed became one of Britain’s strangest paranormal cases. Soon after the discovery, unexplained disturbances began inside the home and spread next door, culminating in terrifying encounters with a dark, animal-like figure. When the heads were removed for study, the activity didn’t stop—it followed, appearing hundreds ...

This week, we dive into the twisted life of Graham Young, the notorious “Teacup Poisoner,” whose obsession with toxicology began in childhood and ended in a national scandal. From his early experiments on family members, to his years inside Broadmoor Hospital, to the shocking poisonings at a Hertfordshire factory, this is a case full of red flags, arrogance, audacity, and unbelievable oversight. With diary entries, survivor account...

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary and unsettling possession of Gottliebin Dittus, a case that unfolded in the Black Forest village of Möttlingen. What began as strange knocking and unexplained illness quickly escalated into full-blown chaos. We are talking violent poltergeist activity, grotesque physical manifestations, and terrifying apparitions that left witnesses speechless.  This TWO year haunting is one that still ...

Happy Thanksgiving True Crime Coven! Today, we’re serving up a feast of listener stories that are equal parts spooky, hilarious, and jaw-dropping. From Olympic-level family pettiness at the dinner table to nephews casually chatting about past lives, this episode has it all. We’ve got a family who ditched Black Friday shopping for full-on ghost hunting, a Thanksgiving murder confession no one saw coming, and even a "helpful" spirit ...

In 1986, four-year-old Jessica Gutierrez disappeared from her South Carolina home in the middle of the night, leaving behind only a few strange clues and a single chilling statement from the sister who slept beside her... Her sister insisted that a man in a “wizard hat” carried Jessica away. After massive searches and years of dead ends, Jessica’s case refused to fade from the community’s memory. This episode breaks down what happe...

In 1988, a young mother in San Pedro, California, became the center of one of the most unsettling hauntings ever documented. After moving into a small bungalow, Jackie Hernandez was confronted with violent paranormal activity that drew the attention of investigator Dr. Barry Taff and his team. What began as strange noises escalated into physical attacks, eerie apparitions, and a terrifying incident in the attic that nearly turned f...

Buckle up, True Crime Coven — this one’s a wild ride. Today we’re diving into the twisted story of Katherine Knight, the Aussie woman with a fiery temper, a love of knives, and one of the most disturbing crime scenes in history. After years of chaos and violent relationships, Katherine murdered her partner John Price in a scene so horrific it left even the most seasoned detectives physically ill. Listener discretion is advised — th...

In 1955, a quiet Kentucky farmhouse became the center of one of America’s strangest events. When glowing, otherworldly beings surrounded the Lankford family home, a night of chaos and fear unfolded. This story has gone down in history as one of the most compelling and controversial UFO encounters ever recorded. Today, we revisit the 1955 Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter.

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Happy Halloween, Ghouligans! Today our countdown goes out with a bang — because we’re back with another round of terrifying Boo's Clues submissions. From a séance gone wrong, to trick-or-treating at a killer’s house, and eerie encounters with black-eyed kids. These true tales prove Halloween isn’t just costumes and candy. Sometimes, the spirits show up too. So, lock the doors, light a candle, and settle in...it’s story time.

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This week we end our countdown to Halloween with cases from New Orleans’ French Quarter, where vampire legends and true crime collide. From the mysterious arrival of the Casket Girls to the brutal crimes of the Carter Brothers, we uncover how fear, folklore, and bloodshed gave rise to one of America’s darkest supernatural legends.

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As we continue our countdown to Halloween, Taylor brings you aboard one of America’s most haunted ships — the RMS Queen Mary. From her glittering past as a luxury ocean liner to her darker legacy as a floating ghost ship, the Queen Mary carries stories that refuse to sink. We’ll dive into the legend of Jackie, the little girl said to haunt the ship’s drained pool, explore the famous Dark Harbor Halloween event, and uncover why this...

On Halloween night in 2002, 21-year-old Christopher Jenkins vanished after leaving a Minneapolis bar. Four months later, his body was found in the Mississippi River — still wearing his costume. What began as a tragic accident soon revealed darker possibilities. On this episode of Suspects & Spirits, we revisit that cold Halloween night to uncover the mysteries surrounding Christopher’s death. What really happened in the final h...

On Halloween night, legends say the Devil himself walks among us. Sometimes disguised as a charming stranger on the dance floor. In honor of Spooky Season, this episode of Suspects & Spirits traces the Devil’s footsteps through scripture, theology, history, and lore. From a haunted barn dance to the creation of The Devil’s Bible, and even a cursed tree said to bear his name. These legends help us explore why Halloween is — and ...

Just days before Halloween in 2014, the body of Patricia Ward, a beloved professor, was discovered outside her home. At first, some mistook the gruesome scene for a Halloween decoration. But what looked like a macabre display was, in fact, a real-life horror. In this episode, we examine Patricia’s life, the shocking events of that night, and the tragic story behind one of the most disturbing Halloween cases in recent memory.

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Join the coven for some spooky stories! On today's episode, Taylor reads through this month's Boo's Clues submissions! From spooky sleepovers to date nights gone awry, this batch of stories is sure to satisfy your creepy cravings, and give you a good laugh. Cozy up and grab some popcorn, it's story time!

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