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Join your host Jamie Jackson for biweekly creepy, strange and bone chilling stories about topics like ghosts, cryptids, aliens, UFO's and some True Crime. Jamie has been investigating the paranormal for over 30 years and has traveled to many haunted locations.Â
Ep 186 The Kecksburg UFO: What Fell from the Sky? Part 1
On a cold December evening in 1965, something strange streaked across the sky, and a small Pennsylvania town found itself at the center of a mystery that would last for decades.
What came down near Kecksburg? Why did witnesses describe something they couldn't explain, and what really happened in the woods that night?
In Part One, we're heading back to the beginning of the Kecksburg UFO incident, exploring the strange events that captured the attention of witnesses, sparked an investigation, and left behind questions that have never entirely gone away.
Was it simply a...
Ep 185 The Haunting of St. Albans Sanatorium
In Radford, Virginia, there's an old building with a troubled past, a reputation for paranormal activity, and stories that have kept investigators coming back for years. St. Albans Sanatorium was once a place where patients sought treatment, but today, it's known for something far more unsettling.
From shadowy figures moving through empty hallways to unexplained voices and encounters that seem to reach beyond the physical world, the stories surrounding St. Albans are enough to make you wonder what might still be lingering inside its walls.
This week on Lurk, we're stepping inside one...
Ep 184 The Chilean UFO Mystery
In 1977, something happened in the remote Chilean highlands that would become one of the country's most famous UFO mysteries.
A group of soldiers reported seeing strange lights. One of them disappeared for a short time—and when he returned, the story became even stranger.
Decades later, questions still surround what happened that night.
Was it an encounter with something unknown? A misunderstood event? Or is there more to the story than the official accounts suggest?
In this episode of Lurk, we take a closer look at the 1977 Chilean UF...
Ep 183 Vanished in Yellowstone: The Disappearance of Dennis Johnson
In 1966, eight-year-old Dennis Johnson disappeared during a family trip to Yellowstone National Park.
What began as an ordinary day in one of America's most beautiful wilderness areas quickly turned into a desperate search.
Searchers were brought in. The surrounding area was scoured. Every possible lead was investigated.
But Dennis was never found.
More than half a century later, his disappearance remains unsolved.
What happened to an eight-year-old boy in the middle of Yellowstone?
How could someone simply vanish?
And why has this case continued to...
Ep 182 The Enfield Horror: The Monster in the Dark
In the spring of 1973, the quiet town of Enfield, Illinois became the center of one of the strangest creature encounters in American paranormal history.
It began with a terrifying encounter outside a home late at night. What was reportedly seen that night was unlike any ordinary animal—and before long, stories of a strange creature began spreading through the community. Witnesses described something unusual moving through the darkness, and the reports quickly attracted the attention of police, reporters, curious onlookers, and those determined to find the mysterious creature for themselves.
But what exactly was lurking ar...
Ep 181 What Lurks on Tangier Island
What Lurks on Tangier Island
Out in the Chesapeake Bay sits a small, isolated island with a history and character unlike anywhere else. Tangier Island is known for its unique community, its connection to the water, and a way of life that has remained remarkably distinct from the mainland.
But places with deep histories often have stories of their own.
In this episode of Lurk, we travel to Tangier Island to explore some of the strange stories, unexplained encounters, and paranormal legends connected to this remote Chesapeake community.
What...
Ep 180 The Girl Bigfoot Took: The Disappearance of Theresa Bier
In June of 1987, sixteen-year-old Theresa Ann Bier disappeared into the Sierra Nevada mountains of California.
She had gone into the mountains with 43-year-old Russell “Skip” Welch, a man who was fascinated by Bigfoot and claimed to know where the creatures could be found. Theresa never returned.
What followed was one of the strangest missing-person investigations imaginable.
Welch gave investigators conflicting accounts of what had happened. A campsite he initially identified was later questioned by investigators, who believed the scene may have been staged. Another campsite was located miles away, in the remo...
Ep 179 The Women in White
There are few figures more familiar in the world of the paranormal than the woman in white.
She appears along lonely roads, beside dark stretches of water, inside old houses, near railroad tracks, and sometimes in the headlights of a passing car. Sometimes she's simply standing there, watching. Sometimes she's searching for someone. And sometimes, she asks for a ride.
But what happens when you stop?
In this episode of Lurk, we're traveling across America in search of the mysterious women in white whose stories have become part of...
Ep 178 The Haunted Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay Part 2
The Chesapeake Bay has claimed thousands of ships, but some believe it has never truly released everyone who sailed its waters.
In Part 2 of our journey, we leave Maryland behind and head south into Virginia, where lonely offshore lighthouses have stood watch for more than two centuries. Far from shore, lighthouse keepers endured crushing isolation, violent nor'easters, thick fog, hurricanes, and months cut off from the mainland. Their stories became part of Chesapeake folklore—and according to many witnesses, some of those keepers may still be tending their lights.
Join us as we investigate the le...
Ep 177 The Kidnap and Murder of Brittany Locklear
On the morning of January 7, 1998, five-year-old Brittany Lynn Locklear stood at the end of her family's driveway in rural Raeford, North Carolina, waiting for her school bus—just as she had so many mornings before.
When her mother stepped inside for only a few moments, Brittany disappeared.
What followed was one of North Carolina's most heartbreaking child abduction cases. Less than twenty-four hours later, Brittany's body was discovered only a few miles from her home. Despite an enormous search effort, hundreds of tips, and decades of investigation, her killer has never be...
Ep 176 The Haunted Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay Part 1
For centuries, the lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay have stood as silent guardians, guiding ships safely through storms, fog, and dangerous shoals. But according to generations of lighthouse keepers, watermen, Coast Guard crews, and visitors, some of these lonely beacons may still be occupied by those who once tended their lights.
In Part 1 of this special two-part series, we begin our journey at the northern reaches of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and travel south, exploring the history, folklore, and reported paranormal activity surrounding some of the region's most historic lighthouses.
From phantom keepers climbing...
Ep 175 The Haunted Trail: Maine
Maine – Where the Appalachian Trail Ends... and Something Else Begins
The Appalachian Trail ends in Maine—but for many hikers, the stories begin there.
In this episode of LURK, we travel into the most remote section of the Appalachian Trail, where ancient mountains, endless forests, and miles of wilderness have given rise to legends that refuse to die.
We'll explore:
The eerie isolation of the Hundred-Mile WildernessThe ancient Wabanaki legend of Pamola, the powerful guardian spirit of Mount KatahdinThe unsettling folklore surrounding Gulf Hagas, known as t...Ep 174 Love That Lingers
This Valentine’s Day, we’re stepping off the beaten path and into something deeper… something older.
Have you ever met someone and felt like you already knew them? Like your soul recognized theirs before your mind could catch up?
In this special episode of Lurk, we explore the eerie space where romance meets the paranormal—diving into the lore of soulmates, twin flames, past-life connections, and the ghostly lovers who refuse to let death be the end of their story.
From ancient skeletons buried in eternal embrace to modern encounters with lost loves wh...
Ep 173 Ghosts and Curses of Bhangarh Fort
Nestled at the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, India, the ruins of Bhangarh Fort have earned a reputation so chilling that visitors are legally forbidden from entering after sunset. Declared one of the most haunted locations in the world, this 17th-century fort is wrapped in legends of curses, obsession, and restless spirits.
In this episode of Lurk, we explore the rise and fall of Bhangarh Fort—from its royal origins under the Kachwaha dynasty to the eerie silence that now blankets its temples, palaces, and marketplaces. Locals whisper of shadowy figures, disembodied sc...
Ep 172 The Colonial Parkway Murders Part 2
We explore the haunting 1988 disappearance of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey—no bodies ever found—and the 1989 murders of Annamaria Phelps and Daniel Lauer, whose remains were discovered weeks later in woods near I-64. These cases close out the Colonial Parkway series, with lingering questions about connections to the earlier killings. We cover investigative challenges, family perspectives, and 2024–2026 breakthroughs linking deceased suspect Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. to multiple victims (including recent resolutions for Thomas/Dowski). Some justice delivered, but closure remains elusive for these families. Tips? Contact FBI Norfolk or Virginia State Police.
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Ep 171 The Colonial Parkway Murders Part 1
Between 1986 and 1987, two young couples vanished or were found murdered along one of Virginia’s most scenic and historic roadways. What initially appeared to be isolated tragedies would later become the opening chapter of one of the most chilling and enduring unsolved serial murder cases in American history.
In Part One, we examine the first two confirmed crime scenes connected to the Colonial Parkway Murders — cases that set a disturbing pattern investigators are still trying to understand decades later.
Case One: Cathy Thomas & Rebecca Dowski (1986)
Cathy Thomas and...
Ep 170 Cursed Peaks: Secrets of the Superstition Mountains
Rising sharply from the Arizona desert, the Superstition Mountains are as beautiful as they are deadly. For centuries, these jagged peaks have been wrapped in stories of curses, lost gold, disappearances, and something far darker lurking among the canyons.
In this episode of Lurk, we descend into the legends that made the Superstitions infamous—from the tale of the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine to the countless hikers and prospectors who entered the mountains and were never seen again. Indigenous warnings, brutal terrain, unexplained deaths, and whispers of shadowy figures all collide in a landscape many believe is c...
Ep 169 Vanished in Richmond: The Taylor Behl Case
In September 2005, 17-year-old college freshman Taylor Behl left her dorm at Virginia Commonwealth University for a short late-night drive—and never returned. What began as a routine missing-person report quickly spiraled into a massive search effort that drew national attention and exposed a disturbing web of relationships, manipulation, and obsession.
In this episode of Lurk, we retrace Taylor’s final hours, the frantic investigation that followed, and the unexpected suspect who had been hiding in plain sight. From downtown Richmond to the quiet backroads of Mathews County, we follow the trail that ultimately led to the...
Ep 168 Ghosts of the Crescent: Shadows in the Ozarks
In this episode of Lurk, we travel to the historic—and notoriously haunted—Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Perched high in the Ozark Mountains, this grand Victorian structure has been many things over the past century: a luxury resort, an elite girls’ school, and most infamously, a fraudulent cancer hospital run by the charismatic con man Norman Baker. Its long and troubled history has left behind more than just stories—it’s said to be one of the most haunted hotels in America.
We dive into the hotel’s tragic past, explor...
Ep 167 Death in the Devil’s Valley: The Horsesay & Hardisty Mystery
In this episode of Lurk, we enter the vast and haunting expanse of the Nahanni Valley—one of Canada’s most remote wilderness regions and the source of countless legends, unexplained deaths, and chilling disappearances. Known ominously as The Valley of the Headless Men, the area has long held a reputation for swallowing travelers whole. (Listen to Episode 150 for more details into the mysterious Nahanni Valley)
This time, we examine the mysterious fate of David Horsesay and Frank Hardisty, two outdoorsmen who ventured into the Nahanni simply to enjoy the wilderness and...
Ep 166 The Haunted Trail: New Hampshire Part 2
Welcome back, Lurkers, to another bone-chilling stretch of our Haunted Trail series — where we trek the Appalachian Trail and uncover the dark legends, ghostly encounters, and mysterious disappearances that haunt its rugged path.
In this episode, we pick up our journey at Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch, a place of breathtaking beauty — and unsettling energy.Â
From there, we follow the trail north through the White Mountains, where the wilderness grows darker and the legends more chilling.Â
Further along, the trail winds near the Presidential Range, where storms strike...
Ep 165 The Nazi S-Bahn Killer: Murder on the Berlin Line
Berlin, 1940.
 The city is shrouded in blackout darkness as air raids echo overhead and Nazi propaganda blares from the radios. But something even more sinister is stalking the streets and trains of the German capital—an invisible killer moving through the night, targeting women on their way home.
By day, Paul Ogorzow was a loyal Nazi Party member and railway worker. By night, he became one of Berlin’s most terrifying serial killers—using the cover of wartime blackouts and the city’s S-Bahn rail network to hunt, assault, and murder unsuspecting passengers. His reign of...
Ep 164 The Haunted Trail New Hampshire Part One
Hey Lurkers, welcome to Part One of our journey through New Hampshire on The Haunted Trail — where the Appalachian Trail winds from the historic halls of Dartmouth College to the rugged slopes of Mount Moosilauke, and onward toward the shadowed beauty of Franconia Notch.
In this episode, we follow one of the most challenging and mysterious stretches of the Trail. Along the way, we’ll uncover tales of lost hikers, UFOs, and ghostly figures said to wander the switchbacks of Moosilauke after dark. From the haunted hollows near Hanover to the strange whoops echoing through Franconia Notch, this...
Ep 163 Cursed Foundations: The Haunted Ram Inn
Tucked away in the English countryside at Wotton-under-Edge sits one of the most infamous haunted locations in the world—the Ancient Ram Inn. Built in the 12th century, this former inn has a reputation steeped in chilling legends: pagan rituals, child sacrifices, demonic infestations, and restless spirits tied to the land itself.
In this episode of Lurk, we explore the dark history and terrifying hauntings of the Ram Inn. From shadowy figures and spectral children to encounters with something far darker than ghosts, the inn has terrified visitors for decades. Paranormal investigators, skeptics, and thrill-seekers alike have al...
Ep 162 Pascagoula UFO: The 1973 Abduction
In October 1973, two Mississippi men—Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker—claimed they were taken aboard a strange craft while fishing on the Pascagoula River. What they described was unlike any other UFO report at the time: robotic beings with claw-like hands, paralyzing fear, and a chilling medical-like examination.
The story made headlines across the country, drawing the attention of law enforcement, journalists, and UFO investigators. Some dismissed the account as a hoax, but recordings of the men made in secret revealed something far harder to explain—their terror was real.
In this episode of Lurk, we div...
Ep 161 Beneath the Roar: Ghosts of Lincoln Park
Once home to the city’s cemetery, Chicago’s Lincoln Park carries a dark history buried just beneath the surface—literally. Before the laughter of children and the roar of lions filled the air, thousands of bodies were laid to rest here… many of them never moved when the zoo was built.
In this episode of Lurk, we dig into the chilling history of the land beneath Lincoln Park Zoo, from the days of grave robbers and smallpox victims to the paranormal encounters reported by zookeepers, visitors, and ghost hunters alike. You’ll hear stories of shadowy figures pa...
Ep 160 They Came Through the Trees: The Rendlesham Encounter
In December 1980, strange lights descended into the dense woods of Suffolk, England—lights that would spark one of the most compelling and controversial UFO cases in modern history. Military personnel stationed at RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge reported inexplicable phenomena: hovering lights, a metallic craft, radiation readings, and even direct contact.
In this episode of Lurk, we take you deep into Rendlesham Forest to unravel the chilling events that unfolded over several nights. Was it a secret military experiment? A case of mass hysteria? Or a close encounter with something not of this world?
We examine fi...
Ep 159 Blood, Bones, and Bagpipes: The Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle
This week, we’re traveling to the heart of Scotland to explore one of the most iconic—and haunted—strongholds in the world: Edinburgh Castle. Perched high on Castle Rock, this ancient fortress has withstood centuries of war, siege, and bloodshed… and some say, the spirits of its past have never left.
From the chilling beat of a headless drummer to the mournful sounds of the phantom piper lost beneath the castle, we’ll uncover the ghost stories that linger in its shadowy corridors. Discover the dungeon that once held prisoners of war, he...
Ep 158 Unsolved: The Hinterkaifeck Slaughter
In this chilling episode of Lurk, we delve into one of the most mysterious and brutal unsolved crimes in German history—the Hinterkaifeck murders. In 1922, on a quiet Bavarian farmstead, six members of the Gruber-Gabriel family were found gruesomely murdered. The scene was eerie: strange footprints in the snow, an attic possibly occupied before the killings, and a killer who may have stayed in the house after the murders were done.
Who was responsible for this horrific crime? Was it someone close to the family, or a wandering stranger with dark intentions? And what clues still haunt in...
Ep 157 The Roswell Incident: Crash, Cover-Up, or Conspiracy?
In this episode of Lurk, we’re heading deep into the desert heat of New Mexico, 1947 — where something mysterious fell from the sky. Was it a weather balloon, as the military claimed? Or was it the crash landing of an extraterrestrial craft?
Join us as we investigate the infamous Roswell Incident, the rumors of alien bodies, the shifting official stories, and the birth of modern UFO conspiracy culture. From witness testimonies to declassified documents, we explore the truth behind the headlines — and the secrets still hidden in plain sight.
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Ep 156 The Last Light: The Mystery of Flannan Isle
In December 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace from the remote Flannan Isles, a cluster of windswept rocks off the western coast of Scotland. The relief vessel arrived to find a chilling scene: a meal uneaten, a clock stopped, and no sign of life. What happened to the men of the Flannan Isle Lighthouse?
In this episode, we explore the historical facts, the strange details of the discovery, and the enduring theories—from violent storms and rogue waves to madness, murder, and the supernatural. Was it simply a tragic accident, or is there something more haunting at...
Ep 155 Death in Daylight: The Murder of Mabel Page
 On the afternoon of March 31, 1904, the quiet suburb of Weston, Massachusetts, became the center of a chilling murder case that gripped the region. Mabel Page, a 40-year-old woman known for her quiet, respectable life, was found brutally murdered in her own home — strangled and stabbed in broad daylight. The crime scene showed no signs of forced entry, leading investigators to suspect someone she knew… or someone clever enough to hide in plain sight.Â
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Ep 154 Vanished in the Storm: The Granger Taylor Enigma
In this episode of Lurk, we travel to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, to examine one of the most perplexing disappearances in Canadian history — the case of Granger Taylor, a gifted mechanic who claimed to be in contact with extraterrestrials. On a stormy night in November 1980, Granger left behind a cryptic note, climbed into his homemade truck, and was never seen again.
What really happened to Granger Taylor? Did he meet with foul play? Stage his own disappearance? Or—just maybe—did he actually leave Earth behind?
Join us as we dig into the facts, the conspi...
Ep 153 The Haunted Trail: Vermont
Join us as we venture into the eerie woods of Vermont’s Appalachian Trail, where the past and present collide in tales of ghostly encounters, UFO sightings, Murder, and the mystery of treasure that’s never been found. In this episode, we explore the chilling and fascinating stories that make the Green Mountain State one of the most haunted, mysterious places in America.
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Ep 152 Whispers of Waipahu: Ghostly Tales from the Haunted Plantation Village
In this spine-tingling episode of Lurk, we travel to Oʻahu, Hawaii, to explore two of the island’s most infamous haunted sites: Waipahu Plantation Village, a living history museum with a ghostly past, and the elusive and terrifying legend of the Haunted Kasha House in ʻEwa Beach.
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Once a bustling sugar plantation, this open-air museum tells the story of Hawaii’s immigrant laborers — but it also has a darker side. Former workers and paranormal investigators report unexplained voices, phantom footsteps, and shadow figures lurking around the historic bu...
Ep 151 The Eyeball Killer: A Gaze Into Darkness
Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and may not be suitable for all listeners.
In this chilling episode, Jamie and guest Host Liz dive into the disturbing case of Charles Albright, dubbed the "Eyeball Killer." A seemingly charming man with a dark obsession, Albright terrorized Dallas in the early 1990s, targeting sex workers and leaving behind a gruesome signature: surgically removing his victims' eyes with eerie precision.
Join us as we explore:
Albright’s troubled childhood and early signs of his fixation with eyesThe murders of Mary Pratt, Susan Peterson, and Sh...Ep 150 Mysteries of the Nahanni: Tales from the Headless Valley
Deep in the wilderness of Canada’s Northwest Territories lies the Nahanni Valley—a place as breathtaking as it is haunting. Known as the "Valley of the Headless Men," this remote region is steeped in mysterious disappearances and eerie phenomena that defy explanation. In this episode, we dive into the chilling tales that have made the Nahanni a magnet for adventurers, prospectors, and storytellers alike.
The McLeod Brothers’ Fate: We unravel the grim story of Willie and Frank McLeod, two prospectors found decapitated in 1908, sparking the valley’s infamous nickname. Was it murder, madness, or something more sin...Ep 149 Ghosts of the Driskill: Unveiling Its Haunting secrets
In this spine-chilling episode, we dive into the eerie history of the Driskill Hotel, a legendary landmark in Austin, Texas, known for its luxurious charm and ghostly residents. Built in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse Driskill, this opulent hotel has long been a hotspot for paranormal activity, earning its reputation as one of the most haunted places in America. Join us as we explore the tales that linger within its walls and uncover the mysteries that refuse to check out.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
•The Origins of the Driskill: Learn about Jesse Driskill’s grand vision...
Ep 148 From Murder to Ashes: The Unsolved Case of Holly Blake
In this gripping episode, we uncover the tragic murder of Holly Blake, a young woman whose life was brutally taken. Holly’s case is not just one of loss, but also of justice—because, against all odds, her killer was brought to justice. However, the twists and turns of this case reveal a chilling possibility: had Holly's murderer not been caught, they might have gone on to become a serial killer.
Join us as we retrace the investigation, the key turning points in solving the case, and the chilling truth about what might have been prevented by Holl...
Ep. 147 Ape Canyon Mysteries: Devil Monkeys and the Disappearance of Jim Carter
In this chilling episode, we dive deep into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most eerie and unresolved mysteries—Ape Canyon, Mount St. Helens, and the haunting legend of the Devil Monkeys.
Before the infamous eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980, reports of strange, monkey-like creatures began circulating around the area, with locals and adventurers alike claiming to have seen terrifying figures resembling primates in the wilds of Ape Canyon. But these weren't your typical monkeys—these creatures were described as aggressive, intelligent, and utterly terrifying, earning them the nickname "Devil Monkeys."
We’ll explore the hist...
