SERIOUSLY STRANGE | Hosted by Rob Gavagan
Seriously Strange is a true crime series that covers frightening and bizarre topics from the world around us. From twisted top 10 lists to creepy countdowns to gripping true crime stories, Seriously Strange has all you need to feed your desire for the dark. Created & hosted by Rob Gavagan (formerly Rob Dyke). Seriously Strange has a number of subseries' called "Twisted Tens," "Serial Killer Files," "Anatomy of Murder," "Truth or Tale," "Caught on Camera," and "Into The Dark." This podcast series is produced & published by Rob's lead editor, Scott Kinmartin. Season 1: Seriously StrangeSeason 2: Twisted TENSSeason 3: Anatomy of MurderSeason 4: Serial Killer Files
Highs, Horrors, and Haunting Tales: A Look at Extreme Behavior and Unsettling Encounters
3 Horrific Things People Did While High | SS #75
In this episode, we examine three drug users who took being high to a totally new and terrifying level. Rob highlights the harrowing consequences of drug use through disturbing real-life stories. It begins with Ricky Castle, whose descent into drug addiction and occult activities ultimately culminated in a violent murder driven by delusions. The narrative then shifts to the case of rapper Big Lurch, whose PCP use led to a horrifying act of cannibalism. Finally, the video recounts the tragic events caused by Dale Nelson's alcohol and LSD-induced rampage...
The Twisted Secrets of Eugene Butler & The Unsettling Disappearance of Angela Hammond
▶ The Twisted Secrets of Eugene Butler | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #137
Eugene Butler proved to be more than just a little quiet or a tad bit strange. He proved to harbor a dark secret within his home that would shock his community and beyond.
▶ He Had to WATCH Her Get TAKEN | The Disappearance of Angela Hammond | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #138
Explore the chilling and unsolved disappearance of Angela Marie Hammond, who vanished without a trace from Clinton, Missouri, in 1991. This episode delves deep into the events of that fateful night, the ongoing search for answers, and the i...
First Female Serial Killer, The Real Life Buffalo Bill & The Casanova Killer
Belle Gunness [NEVER CAUGHT] | SERIAL KILLER FILES #12
Say hello to the first female serial killer of the series. And she was never caught! Belle Gunness was a Norwegian-American serial killer born in 1859. She gained notoriety in the early 20th century for luring men through Lonely Hearts ads and matrimonial agencies to her farm in La Porte, Indiana. Belle is suspected of murdering numerous suitors for financial gain, including collecting life insurance. The exact number of her victims remains uncertain, but estimates range from 14 to over 40. In 1908, her farmhouse burned down, revealing multiple bodies on the property. Belle's fate...
The Tragic Deaths of Innocent Children | ANATOMY OF MURDER
In this podcast: An American Honor Killing, the horrifying UNSOLVED Girl Scout Murders, the tragic death of Judith Barsi, and the sad story of Holly Jones.
1. An American HONOR KILLING | ANATOMY OF MURDER #9
A fun-loving teenage girl murdered in the name of "honor"... Palestina Zein "Tina" Isa was an American teenage girl murdered in an honor killing in St. Louis, Missouri by her parents, Zein and Maria Isa. Her death was recorded on audiotape during FBI surveillance of Zein Isa due to his association with the Abu Nidal Organization (ANO). He and...
MASSACRE at McDONALDS and The Choke & Stroke Killer
MASSACRE at MCDONALD'S - James Huberty | ANATOMY OF MURDER #5
45 customers inside a McDonald's restaurant had no idea that their lives were about to change...and end. Some events go to show that tragedy can come at just about any time at any place. A man with a deep seething hatred for society. A family life that could be considered anything but normal, and a violent resolution that will never be forgotten. All this and more as we explore the Anatomy of Murder.
SAMUEL LITTLE - A National HORROR | SERIAL KILLER FILES #41
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Creepypasta Scary Story Readings: Neptune's Fancy (written by Vincent V. Cava)
Creepypasta Scary Story Readings: Neptune's Fancy by Vincent V. Cava | CREEPYPASTA #6
NEPTUNE'S FANCY: Part ONE | SCARY STORY READING #6A (Vincent V. Cava)
A crew of fishermen hauls up something they weren't expecting...
NEPTUNE'S FANCY: Part TWO | SCARY STORY READING #6B (Vincent V. Cava)
After capturing a strange merwoman, a crew agrees to bring her back to her underwater kingdom for a reward, but the journey proves to be full of nightmarish terrors and things don't seem to be as simple as...
Creepypasta Scary Story Readings: There's Something TERRIBLY Wrong with My Son
There's Something TERRIBLY Wrong with My Son (Part 1) | CREEPYPASTA #5
A man realizes there's something very disturbing about his infant son...
There's Something TERRIBLY Wrong with My Son (Part 2) | CREEPYPASTA #5
A father finds the devastating conclusion to what's wrong with his son...
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Creepypasta Scary Story Readings: The Blood Keeper (ft. CreepsMcPasta)
The Blood Keeper (Ft. CreepsMcPasta) | CREEPYPASTA #4
A young man decides to have a little fun in a cemetery one night, but things take a turn when he notices a light coming from the gravedigger's utility shed...
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Creepypasta Scary Story Readings: One for the Road, Sniff & Immortal
One for the Road, Sniff & Immortal | CREEPYPASTA #1-3
One for the Road (11:44) by Michael Whitehouse (read the story here)
A struggling alcoholic soon finds that his addiction may be the least of his worries...
Sniff (6:30) by Michael Whitehouse (read the story here)
A man spends a night at his aunt's house, but her home hides a dark secret...
Immortal (8:23) by Vincent V. Cava (read the story here)
A man who has sought the secret to immortality...
People Witnessing a Murder Do NOTHING (Kitty Genovese) & The Vicious Murders of Anna Brackett and Annie Le
Anatomy of Murder is a Seriously Strange true crime subseries that examines the different types of murder that don’t qualify for Serial Killer Files. Join Rob Gavagan as he delves into the details of chilling cases from all over the world. From mass murderers to spree killers to unsolved homicide, Anatomy of Murder is not for the faint of heart.
People Witnessing a Murder Do NOTHING - Kitty Genovese | AoM #17
The murder of Kitty Genovese - could it have been stopped? This episode examines this haunting case.
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The Most Twisted SERIAL KILLERS You've Never Heard Of
An American Psychopath (Carl Panzram) and The Black Magic Serial Killer (Ahmad Suradji). Let's open the Serial Killer Files...
CARL PANZRAM: The Most Twisted Serial Killer You’ve Never Heard Of | SKF #36
Carl Panzram — a man of many names, and many victims. The most twisted serial killer you’ve never heard of... Before he was executed in 1930, Carl Panzram confessed to a litany of crimes that included burglary, arson, rape, and murder — and didn't express one bit of remorse.
The Black Magic Serial Killer - Ahmad Suradji | SERIAL K...
BTK Killer (Dennis Rader), LUST Killer (Jerry Brudos) & Soviet Serial Killer (Anatoly Slivko)
► BTK Killer - Dennis Rader | SERIAL KILLER FILES #7
Dennis Rader is a serial killer known as BTK, the BTK Strangler, or the BTK Killer. Between 1974 and 1991, Rader killed ten people in Kansas and sent taunting letters to police and newspapers describing the details of his crimes. Let's open the serial killer file...
► Jerry Brudos - The LUST Killer | SERIAL KILLER FILES #20
Jerome Henry "Jerry" Brudos was an American serial killer and necrophile who committed the murders of at least four women in Oregon between 1968 and 1969.
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10 CRAZIEST (and Most Creative) Heists of All Time & 5 Very Dumb Criminals
► 10 CRAZIEST (and Most Creative) Heists of All Time | TT #48
Earning an honest living can take a lot of work. So can robbing a bank.
► 5 Very Dumb Criminals | CAUGHT on CAMER...
10 Terrifyingly True HALLOWEEN Tragedies & Deal Corll THE CANDY MAN
10 Terrifyingly TRUE Halloween Tragedies | TWISTED TENS #30
In this countdown, we examine 10 terrifying events that occurred on Halloween...
THE CANDY MAN - Dean Corll | SERIAL KILLER FILES #34
The Candy Man could, and would, kill anyone he wanted...with a little bit of help. Dean Arnold Corll was an American serial killer and sex offender who abducted, raped, tortured, and murdered a minimum of twenty-eight teenage b...
The Robison Family Murders, Cheshire Home Invasion Murders & Bow & Arrow Murderer
► The Robison Family Murders [UNSOLVED] | ANATOMY OF MURDER #3
The Robison Family took off for an extended vacation and were all brutally murdered in their cottage. Investigations only lead to more questions and the revelation of dark dealings. The Robison family murders, also referred to as the Good Hart murders, were the mass murders of Richard Robison, his wife Shirley Robison, and their four children; Ritchie, Gary, Randy, and Susan on June 25, 1968.
► The Cheshire Home Invasion Murders | ANATOMY OF MURDER #7
A grocery shopping trip went terribly wrong for an entire family... On July...
Serial Killers: The Boogey Man, Vampire of Düsseldorf, Monster of the Andes & Beast of Ukraine
Serial Killer Files: The Boogey Man, Vampire of Düsseldorf, Monster of the Andes & Beast of Ukraine
► The Infamous ALBERT FISH | ANATOMY OF MURDER #10
An old man no one suspected of being a horrific murderer and cannibal. One of the most sickening serial killers of all time...
► Peter Kürten - The Vampire of Düsseldorf | SERIAL KILLER FILES #2
Peter Kürten was a German serial killer known as "The Vampire of Düsseldorf" and the "Düsseldorf Monster." He committed a series of murders and sexual assaults i...
UNSOLVED Serial Killers: Charlie Chop-off, The Black Doodler & The Atlanta Ripper
► The UNSOLVED [?] Case of Charlie Chop-off | #SERIALKILLERFILES #44
It was a rainy day in March of 1972 when eight-year-old Douglas Owens was running errands. He would never make it back from this outing. That day his body would be found on a rooftop just two blocks from his home in Harlem, New York City. The young boy had been stabbed 38 times. His shoes were missing, and the wounds were apparent over his neck, chest, and back. Most horrifyingly, his genitals had been slashed so viciously that it was attached to his body by but a single bloody flap of...
Serial Killers: Monster of the Rivers, The Green River Killer & The Killer Lobster Boy
► Arthur Shawcross - Monster of the Rivers | SERIAL KILLER FILES #13
Released from prison after murdering TWO children. Can you believe it? Arthur John Shawcross, also known as the Genesee River Killer, was an American serial killer active in Rochester, New York from 1972 through 1989. Shawcross's first known murders took place in his hometown of Watertown, New York, where he killed a young boy and a girl.
► The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway | SERIAL KILLER FILES #31
In this episode, we examine one of the most notoriously deadly serial killers in American history...the...
Serial Killers: The Chessboard Killer, Dating Game Killer & Video Game Murderers
► The CHESSBOARD Killer | SERIAL KILLER FILES #21
Alexander Yuryevich Pichushkin, also known as "The Chessboard Killer," is a Russian serial killer. He is believed to have killed between 49-60 people from 1992 to 2006 in Southwest Moscow's Bitsa Park, where a number of the victims' bodies were found. Let's open the serial killer file...
► DATING GAME KILLER Rodney Alcala | SERIAL KILLER FILES #28
Rodney James Alcala was an American serial killer and sex offender who died of natural causes while on death row in California.
► 5 People That MURDERED Over VIDEO GAMES | SS #59
3 Luckiest UNLUCKIEST People EVER & 5 People Who DIED After Winning the Lottery
► 3 Luckiest UNLUCKIEST People EVER | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #22
It's commonly said that a person makes their own luck. I'm not exactly too sure about that...
► 5 People Who DIED After Winning the Lottery | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #76
In this countdown, we examine 5 people with great...and awful luck.
► 5 UNBELIEVABLE ACTS OF KARMA | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #98
What goes around comes around...
10 Unbelievable Things Sent in the Mail & 3 Crazy Prison Escapes
► 10 Unbelievable Things Sent in the Mail | TWISTED TENS #28
Usually, we love getting mail. But not all of us! In this countdown, we examine some terrifyingly terrible packages.
► 3 Unbelievable PRISON ESCAPES | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #58
Prison -- not a place many people plan on hanging around. So once they're there, it's only natural that they may attempt to get out...
The Most SHOCKING Things People Do to Their Bodies & Most UNREAL Diet & Fashion Trends
► UNBELIEVABLE Things People Do to Their Bodies | SS #81
From crazy body modifications to other things that just may make you cringe...
► 10 Shocking Photos of EXTREME Plastic Surgery | TT #15
Change is good sometimes. Just be careful about how you go about it.
What Would Happen if You Had a Brain Transplant? Should We Change or ERASE Memories?
► What Would Happen if You Had a Brain Transplant?
Could you survive a brain transplant? And if so, would you really want to survive it?
► Should We Change or ERASE Memories?
Could the end of emotional pain be just a few zaps away?
► 3 Bizarre Cases of Amnesia You'll Never Forget | SS #37
Who would have thought that one's greatest mystery could be figuring out who they are?
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10 Scary Facts You Didn't Know About Nuclear Bombs & 5 Earth-Crushing Natural Disasters That Could Happen TOMORROW
► 10 Scary Facts You Didn't Know About Nuclear Bombs | SCARY LITTLE THINGS #1
Hiroshima and Nagasaki were horrific and devastating. But there's plenty more to be afraid of now.
► 5 Earth-Crushing Natural Disasters That Could Happen TOMORROW!
The planet we call home is a ticking time bomb just waiting to explode...
10 TERRIFYING JAPANESE & EUROPEAN URBAN LEGENDS
► 5 TERRIFYING JAPANESE URBAN LEGENDS | SS #96
Japanese culture has some horrifying legends you may keep the lights on for...
► 5 CREEPY EUROPEAN URBAN LEGENDS | SS #102
Rob discusses some creepy characters haunting European folklore...could they be real?
3 REAL Disturbing Horror Stories & 5 Nightmarish Cabin Vacation Horror Stories
► 3 REAL Disturbing Horror Stories from Reddit | INTO THE DARK #3
Here are some freaky experiences people have had...
► 5 Nightmarish Cabin Vacation Horror Stories | TRUTH OR TALE? #2
Everyone loves a little getaway. But death isn't one of the things you can exactly get away from. Here are five horrifying cabin nightmares. Some are true. Some are not. Can you guess which is which?
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11 Terrifying Unsolved Mysteries | SERIOUSLY STRANGE
► 3 Terrifying Unsolved Mysteries | SS #24
There are people out there who are really good at figuring out a mystery. And then there are mysteries that are really good at never being figured out.
► 5 BIZARRE & UNEXPLAINED Events | SS #86
These haunting events may make you sleep with the lights on...
► 3 BIZARRE CRIME SCENES | #SERIOUSLYSTRANGE #100
3 places where people died that left people shocked, confused, and without words...
Serial Killers: The Granny Ripper, Giggling Granny & The Vienna Strangler
► Granny Ripper [ONGOING] | SERIAL KILLER FILES #22
A grandmother who killed and devoured her victims. Seems like a fairy tale. But it's not. Tamara Samsonova, also known as "Granny Ripper," is a Russian woman who gained notoriety in 2015 for murdering and dismembering her neighbors. She was caught after her son found incriminating evidence and reported her to the police. Samsonova was found guilty but was deemed legally insane and sent to a psychiatric institution instead of prison. She had a history of mental illness and was known to be fascinated with serial killers, often leaving cr...
Serial Killers: The Night Stalker, Grim Sleeper & Sunday Morning Slasher
► The Night Stalker - Richard Ramirez | SERIAL KILLER FILES #14
Richard Ramirez, known as the Night Stalker, plagued Southern California with fear as he invaded people's homes after they went to sleep, and would brutally torture and kill his victims.
► The Grim Sleeper - Lonnie David Franklin Jr. | SERIAL KILLER FILES #17
Lonnie David Franklin Jr., better known as the "Grim Sleeper," was a serial killer responsible for at least ten murders and one attempted murder in Los Angeles, California between 1985 and 2007. He was also convicted of rape and sexual violence.
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Unbelievable Medical MISTAKES, Deadliest Doctors & Medical Breakthroughs
► 3 Unbelievable Medical MISTAKES | SS #32
Little inspires more fear and anxiety than a medical procedure. Luckily, most doctors and surgeons are required to go to great lengths to master their profession. But let's face it, nobody's perfect...
► Deadliest Doctors | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #17
Doctors -- trusted professionals whose main job is to get you back on your feet or to keep you on your feet, but so many of us still try to avoid them. Ther...
The Most Mysterious People No One Can Explain, 3 Sideshow Freaks & 5 People with Shocking Skills
► THE MOST MYSTERIOUS PEOPLE NO ONE CAN EXPLAIN | SS #92
Who could these people be? Will we ever know for sure? What do you think?
► 5 PEOPLE WITH SHOCKING SKILLS | SS #93
It's incredible what the human mind and body are capable of achieving...
► 10 Haunting UNSOLVE...
5 People That MURDERED Over VIDEO GAMES, 8 People Who DIED From Video Games & More!
► 5 People That MURDERED Over VIDEO GAMES | SS #59
Single players to MMORPGs, a video game can make a gamer rather angry. Here are 5 people that KILLED over video games.
► People That DIED From Video Games | SS #1 [PILOT]
► 5 Scariest Things Gamers Should be Worried About | SS #65
Have you ever had a gaming binge where you barely moved for hours on end? Of course, you have. Well, it just goes to show that your worst enemy isn't always on your screen, but per...
Serial Killers: Barbie & Ken Killers, Fred & Rose West, and Father & Son Murderers
► The BARBIE & KEN Killers | SERIAL KILLER FILES #18
Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka seemed like the perfect couple. They were. Just not how you'd expect.
► Fred & Rose West | SERIAL KILLER FILES #16
Britain's Most Notorious Serial Killers. The husband and wife serial killing team.
► Father & Son Murderers - Joseph Kallinger | SERIAL KILLER FILES #32
In this episode, we discuss the disturbing life of Joseph Kallinger and his son.
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Serial Killers: Acid Bath Murderer, The Soap-Maker of Correggio & A Mother's Bathtub Murders
► John George Haigh (Acid Bath Murderer) | SERIAL KILLER FILES #4
John George Haigh, also known as "The Acid Bath Murderer," was a British serial killer who gained notoriety in the 1940s. He is known for committing a series of gruesome murders and disposing of his victims' bodies by dissolving them in sulfuric acid. Let's open the serial killer file...
► Make Bodies Into Soap - Leonarda Cianciulli | SERIAL KILLER FILES #27
Leonarda Cianciulli, also known as "The Soap-Maker of Correggio," was an Italian serial killer who gained notoriety in the 1940s. She was responsible for...
The Twisted Secrets of Eugene Butler (The Midnight Rider)
The Twisted Secrets of Eugene Butler | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #137
Eugene Butler proved to be more than just a little quiet or a tad bit strange. He proved to harbor a dark secret within his home that would shock his community and beyond.
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The Butcher Baker (Robert Hansen) & The Butcher of Rostov (Andrei Chikatilo)
► Robert Hansen - The Butcher Baker | SERIAL KILLER FILES #5
Robert Hansen, known in the media as the "Butcher Baker," was a serial killer. Between 1971 and 1983, Hansen abducted, raped, and murdered at least 17 women in and around Anchorage, Alaska. Hansen hunted many of them down in the wilderness with a Ruger Mini-14 and a knife. Let's open the serial killer file...
► Andrei Chikatilo - Butcher of Rostov | SERIAL KILLER FILES #29
One of the most notorious serial killers of all time. Hear his story. Andrei Chikatilo, also known as the "Butcher of Rostov," was...
Terrifying Hitchhiker MURDERS, Hitchhiking HORROR Stories & Road Trips That Turned Into NIGHTMARES
► Terrifying Hitchhiker MURDERS ft. Mr. Nightmare | SS #68
Hitchhiking isn't always a free ride. Mr. Nightmare joins me in examining three terrifying hitchhiker murders.
► 3 Creepy TRUE Hitchhiking Horror Stories | MR. NIGHTMARE
Here are three allegedly TRUE hitchhiking horror stories, featuring guest narrator Mr. Nightmare who will be narrating two of three horror stories.
► ROAD TRIPS That Turned Into NIGHTMARES | SS #104
Christopher Vaughn and his family were driving from Oswego to Knights Action Park in Springfield in 2007, but they never made it. Instead, the trip tu...
5 Haunted Hospitals & 5 Haunting New England Mysteries
► 5 Haunted Hospitals | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #79
If you don't believe in ghosts, these 5 hospitals may change your mind...
► 5 Haunting New England Mysteries | #SERIOUSLYSTRANGE #103
New England is old and beautiful. Here are some of the scarier things...
Serial Killers: The Gorilla Killer (Earle Nelson) and The Bigfoot Killer (Unsolved)
► The Gorilla Killer - Earle Nelson | SERIAL KILLER FILES #15
A man who tormented the United States and Canada with his sinister disregard for life... So brutal that he was referred to as "The Gorilla Killer." Today, we discuss America's very first serial sex killer, Earle Nelson. Let's open the serial killer file...
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3 Unbelievable PRISON ESCAPES & 5 Killers Who Should've Never Been Released from Prison
► 3 Unbelievable PRISON ESCAPES | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #58
Prison -- not a place many people plan on hanging around. So once they're there, it's only natural that they may attempt to get out...
