Mythical True Crime
Join us as we delve into the mysterious and the macabre, exploring captivating tales of true crime, legends, and unsolved mysteries from the realms of mythology and reality. Uncover the dark true tales of modern legends with our spoken narratives that blend history, crime, and the supernatural.... The Mythical True Crime podcast is now part the Darkcast Network of Indie podcast creators! Artwork and music royalty free, music credit: Labyrinth of Lost Dreams by Darren Curtis (Edited) https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/ free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported(CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Spring Break Murder: Mark Kilroy
Mark Kilroy was a victim of kidnapping and murder during Spring Break 1989. This is his lengthy story involving the crime, the lasting affects worldwide, and his legacy. Cultists murdered and buried Kilroy in a remote ranch in Mexico, supposedly gaining supernatural powers in doing so.
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🔒 Alternate AI Episode
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Hello and thank you for being a subscriber! Please enjoy this alternate take/ gag on the upcoming episode coming this Saturday, written entirely by AI!
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Spring Break Mystery: Brian Shaffer
Murdered by a serial killer, living a life with amnesia, or faking his own death, our story tonight looks at the devil in the details on the disappearance of Brian Shaffer. Includes information about the Smiley Face murder theory!
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Beyond the Myth: Haunted Dolls
I know, another Beyond the Myth! This was submitted by a Patreon subscriber so please enjoy!
Tonight, we'll discuss haunted toys in folklore, film and the psychology behind what scares us about these inanimate objects.
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Beyond the Myth: The Boogeyman and Jersey Devil
Having no specific appearance, this shapeshifting monster has haunted children for hundreds of years, the Boogeyman as it's known in America, takes children who misbehave away. The Jersey Devil is another type of "boogeyman" with a dark origin.
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Dead Cult Leader Arrested
Today we have a story fresh from the headlines, a cult-like group known as "Zizians" have been know to have killed possibly 6 or more people all across the USA. Jack "Ziz" LaSota, being falsely listed as dead by obituary in the past, is known as their leader. This is a case in progress, information here was obtained as of end of month February 2025 and may have an update in future. Info found online through many websites, but will be most focused on Mike Wendling's report from the BBC, USA Today and Wiki News.
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...Jack the Ripper Murder Solved?
Aaron Kosminski is named as a possible suspect in the Whitechapel Murder case since they happened almost 140 years ago, but with DNA evidence investigated, could we finally have as name to the monster who butchered his victims and inspired countless stories? My name is DJ and this the the Mythical True Crime podcast, a Darkcast Network contributor.
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Summer of Love Series: Son of Sam Part 2
Hello and welcome to part 2 of the finale of the Summer of Love series. If you liked what you heard, please subscribe or support my Patreon.
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Summer of Love Series: Son of Sam Part 1
Hello and welcome to the finale of the Summer of Love Series, a surprise 2 part episode about the Son of Sam! Part 1 will discuss details of the victims and killer while part 2 will deal with suspects and eventual capture, as well as the legacy left behind.
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Summer of Love Series: Monster of Florence
The Monster of Florence is the name used by the Italian media for a unidentified serial killer active within the Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy between 1968 and 1985. (My apologies, I have a hard time pronouncing names)
This is the 2nd part of our Summer of Love Series, dealing with true crimes involving, lover's lanes.
Join us next episode for the finale of the series, the infamous case, of Son of Sam!
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Summer of Love Series: The Texarkana Moonlight Murders
Hello and welcome to my Summer of Love Series: 3 episodes to enjoy over the summer, the Texarkana, Murders, Monster of Florence and ending with the highest profile case Son of Sam!
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Lady of the Dunes
Just when you thought I was gone.... I'm back!
This time with a little story of a mysterious murder of a young woman. Unable to be identified, it's believed that you've actually seen her before in the blockbuster hit, Jaws.
Join me as with look into the circumstances that lead to her death and the lasting impact of the question: Who was the Lady of the Dunes?
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Beyond the Myth: The Leprechaun and other Fairies
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I recently lost my job and while looking for work, I will continue to share and create content for you to enjoy. If you like what you heard or enjoyed previous episodes, please consider subscribing so I can continue making the episodes you enjoy! Also Share so others can join in on the Darkcast Networks content!
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Darkcast Ethics Roundtable
In late 2023, I participated in an Ethic Roundtable discussion with other Darkcast Network podcasters. Please give it a listen!
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Disappearances in the Woods
To some, the woods came be a place of calm and peace, to others, fear grips them and can feel like the are "being watched" and claustrophobic.
Tonight, with 2024's first episode, you will hear 3 stories of true crime, involving mysterious deaths, haunting murders and baffling disappearances.
Fresh from my holidays vacation, thank you for tuning in, and as always, my name is DJ and this is the Mythical True Crime podcast.
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Mythical True Crime Christmas Special
Seasons Greetings! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all. This is the last episode for 2023, but we will be back and bigger than ever in 2024. Something special for you all tonight, 2 true crime stories that took place around Christmas Day, and be sure to stay near the end, a have a special present for all you listeners!
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December Ghosts and Mummies!
Tonight's episode we'll hear 2 true crime stories that happened in the month of December, one involving ghosts that lead laws being changed in Great Britain, another during a Hollywood production that dealt with a local "urban legend".
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Thanksgiving Day Stories
On Thanksgiving day 2012, two teens were murdered by 64 year old Bryon David Smith. Shot at close range, but did not die instantly. The events that transpired are considered torture as they were taunted and treated as though they were "not human"...
Tonight, in light of the holiday, we'll have this story to listen to as well as remember the victims, as we all travel to our loved ones to spend time with, but also be thankful that we, everyone listening to this, are alive to enjoy the time that is given to us.
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Monster Mash Monday(Unreleased)
Enjoy this special episode from Wicked Week!
This is also the season 2 finale! I will be returning soon with Season 3!
Also a shoutout to William P. for subscribing! William, you rock!
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Witches Cauldron Sunday...maybe a Vampire Too!(Unreleased)
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Halloween Traditions and Origins
Halloween History & Traditions
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True Crime Wicked Intentions
Creepy True Crimes to make your skin crawl (Pay close attention for yours truly!)
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A Haunting We Shall Go!
Hauntings (all ghost driven stories)
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Wicked Week Announcement!
Stay Tuned as Mythical True Crime and the Darkcast Netowrk celebrate the spooky season, or as I say, the best time of the year! Join us for a week of shows dedicated to all things Halloween. You'll hear from myself as well as our community of Darkcast Network of Indie podcasters! Join us if you Dare!
Be advised some content may contain explicit material.
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Halloween CANCELLED
Like many of you, Halloween is my favorite holiday and time of year. But did you know, it was almost cancelled by a single event where people were killed and no suspect was ever convicted? Also known as the Chicago Tylenol Murders, this story is so terrifying that it changed several laws in the United States!
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Beyond the Myth: Bigfoot
Hello and good evening! I thought I'd try something a little different this week, a spin-off of sorts, calling it Beyond the Myth.
In these, I will focus more on the supernatural portion of our stories, offering a deep dive into the subjects of some of our favorite true crime stories.
Who better to start with than the first story I researched, Bigfoot.
This will be a little longer than most of my other episodes, and a lot of information given. This isn't for everyone that likes true crime. I'm not replacing my ori...
Mary Celeste
On Dec. 4, 1872, a British-American ship called The Mary Celeste was found abandoned and floating in the Atlantic ocean, the ship perfectly seaworthy and with its cargo fully intact. No one on board was ever heard from again. This has caused multiple theories on the whereabouts of the captain and crew, from being attacked by pirates to being abducted by aliens. Tonight, we learn the history of this seafaring unsolved mystery.
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Darkcast Network Presents Cruel Summer Part 2
Join me and the Darkcast Network for something... a little different. Enjoy part two of this collection of true crime and the supernatural, featuring me and other indie podcasters. The second story in tonight's episode is my favorite ;). Consider subscribing to the show and also don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.
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Darkcast Network Presents Cruel Summer Part 1
Join me and the Darkcast Network for something... a little different. Enjoy part one of this collection of true crime and the supernatural, featuring me and other indie podcasters. Consider subscribing to the show and also don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.
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Murders from a Vampire
His name was Vesago and claimed to be over 500 year old, responsible for the double homicide of the parents of a fellow member inside their "Vampire Clan". In reality, Vesago real name was Roderrick Justin Ferrell and despite claiming his advanced age, "Rod" would go on to become the youngest person on Florida's death row, at the time. Trigger warning provided.
BONUS: Detailed history into the Vampire folklore provided if you stick around after the main story!
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The True Story of the Amityville Horror
The Amityville Horror is a book by American author Jay Anson, published in September 1977. It is also the basis of a series of films released since 1979. The book is based on the claims of the paranormal experiences by the Lutz family, but has since led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness.
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The Bloody Benders
The Bender family, more well known as the Bloody Benders, were a family of serial killers in Labette County, Kansas, from May 1871 to December 1872. The family consisted of John Bender, his wife Elvira, their son John Jr., and their daughter Kate.
While there is no definitive number, estimates report that the Benders killed as many as twenty people before their crimes were even discovered. The family's fate remains mystery as well, with theories ranging from their deaths at the hand of justice to a successful escape. Much folklore and legend surround the Benders, making it difficult to s...
The Slender Man Stabbing
On May 31, 2014, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12-year-old girls, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, lured their friend Payton Leutner into a forest and stabbed her 19 times in an attempt to appease the Slender Man, a horrifying creature, whose story is told online as a digital urban legend, also know as creepypastas.
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Haunted Dreams: The Red Barn Murder
The Red Barn Murder was a 1827 killing in England. A young woman, Maria Marten, was shot dead by her lover, William Corder at the Red Barn, a local landmark. Letters to Marten's family were sent claiming that she was well, but after her stepmother spoke of having dreamed that Maria had been murdered, her body was, the next year, discovered in the barn.
The story provoked numerous newspaper articles, songs and plays. The plays, ballads and songs remained popular throughout the next century and continue to be performed today.
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The Hill Incident: UFO Abduction
Barney and Betty Hill were an American couple who claimed they were abducted by extraterrestrials in a rural portion of the state of New Hampshire in September for two days in 1961. The incident came to be called the "Hill Abduction" and the "Zeta Reticuli Incident" because the star map shown to Betty Hill could possibly be the Zeta Reticuli system according to some researchers. Their story was adapted into the best-selling 1966 book The Interrupted Journey and the 1975 television film The UFO Incident.
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SCREAM...for real: The Gainesville Ripper
Murdering five students in Gainesville, Florida, in the summer of 1990. Daniel Harold Rolling later confessed to raping several of his victims, committing a triple homicide in his home city of Shreveport, Louisiana, and attempting to murder his father earlier that year.
Tonight we'll learn what lead to these actions and ultimately inspiring one of the most successful horror film franchises in the United States.
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Phantom Phone Call: The Sodder Disappearances
On Christmas Eve 1945, a strange phone call began a series of events that lead to a fire destroying the Sodder residence, where the parents and 9 of 10 children slept. All but 5 of the children escaped with their lives, but the other bodies were never found. The Sodder family still, after almost 80s years believe the missing children are still alive. Years later, a piece of evidence proving their survival turns up, bringing up new questions.
Who called that night and what lead to a mystery that no one has been able to solve?
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What inspired "The Exorcist"? PLUS The truth about Mothman
In the late 1940s, in the United States, priests performed a series of exorcisms on an anonymous boy, documented under a pseudonym. The boy was the alleged victim of demonic possession, and the events were recorded. Subsequent supernatural claims surrounding the events were used as elements in William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel The Exorcist.
Our second story is the American cryptozoology tale about the Mothman! If you've never heard of this story, or a fan, please enjoy the facts and true crime involving one of the most popular cryptids.
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A Case of Demonic Possession: Anneliese Michel
Anna Elisabeth "Anneliese" Michel was a German woman who underwent 67 Catholic exorcism rites during the year before her death. When she died, her parents and priest were convicted of homicide. Did Satan prevail in stealing this young woman's soul and had the do-gooders take the fault?
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Noises in the Attic: The Hinterkaifeck Murders
The murders occurred near Munich, Germany, by an unknown assailant. There were six victims, all found bludgeoned to death. The murders are considered one of the most gruesome and puzzling crimes in German history, and the case remains unsolved.
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