Death by Misadventure: True Crime Paranormal

In Chicago, homicide was only part of the story. Behind the courtroom doors, justice had a price—and sometimes, the people sworn to uphold the law were just as dangerous as the criminals they prosecuted.

This week on Death by Misadventure, Jacy Nova sits down with Gregg Owen, a former touring rock musician turned Chicago homicide prosecutor whose extraordinary career took him from the concert stage to the darkest corners of the criminal justice system.

In the late 1960s, Gregg played keyboards with The American Breed, known for their million-selling hit "Bend Me, Shape Me," an...

On August 25, 2001, the music world lost one of its brightest young stars. Just hours after wrapping her iconic "Rock the Boat" music video in the Bahamas, Aaliyah boarded a private plane bound for Miami. Minutes after takeoff, the aircraft crashed, claiming the life of the beloved Princess of R&B and eight others on board. What should have been a short flight home became one of the most heartbreaking tragedies in modern music history.

In this episode of Death by Misadventure, we revisit Aaliyah's journey from a talented young singer in Detroit to one of the defining...

On a warm spring night in Memphis, rock star Jeff Buckley was waiting for his band to arrive for rehearsal when he wandered into the Mississippi River fully clothed, singing Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love." Moments later, he vanished beneath the dark water. Six days later, his lifeless body was found downstream. Jeff Buckley was only 30 years old when he disappeared into Wolf River Harbor on May 29, 1997, leaving behind one of rock music's most haunting stories.

In this episode of Death by Misadventure, we explore the life and mysterious death of the gifted singer-songwriter whose voice seemed...

In 1982, seven people died after taking cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules in what became one of the most terrifying unsolved crimes in American history.

The poisonings shattered the nation’s sense of safety, triggered a massive nationwide recall, and changed the way everyday products are packaged forever. But more than four decades later, the mystery still lingers in the shadows.

In this haunting episode of Death by Misadventure, Jacy Nova sits down with author Joseph Ciabelli to explore the chilling story behind his book, The Tylenol Murders: A Father’s Confession to His Son.

What begi...

Interview with authors Burl Barer and Frank C. Girardot about their book Where the Murder Lies. The 2004 murder of a retired Los Angeles schoolteacher never made the evening news. Within hours, arrests were made, charges were filed, and a speedy conviction sent Jimmy Kitlas, an incredibly shy special-needs teenager with no criminal history, to prison.

Twenty years later, a woman named Kelley Leigh asked Barer and Girardot to investigate. She believed the case’s rapid resolution concealed a deeper and more troubling narrative—one marked by deception, manipulation, dishonesty, and a profound disregard for truth and justice.

On the night of August 31, 1997, Princess Diana left the Ritz Hotel in Paris with Dodi Fayed, slipping into the back seat of a black Mercedes to escape the relentless glare of the paparazzi. Minutes later, inside a tunnel along the Seine River, the car crashed into a concrete pillar at high speed. Dodi and the driver were killed instantly. Diana was pulled from the wreckage alive—but would be pronounced dead hours later at a Paris hospital.

Only one man survived the crash: her bodyguard. What followed was global shock, overwhelming grief, and a flood of unanswered qu...

On the fateful afternoon of April 25, 2002, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the 30-year-old charismatic hip-hop star of TLC, was driving down a remote road near La Ceiba, Honduras, in a rented Mitsubishi SUV. She was there with several others to film a documentary.

She had spent weeks deep in the jungle on a spiritual retreat—fasting, filming, and reflecting. But on that final day, something went terribly wrong. The SUV she was driving lost control. It flipped several times. Lisa was killed instantly. The seven other passengers were injured.

In the days leading up to the crash...

On the evening of October 31, 2001, Cindy Song, a 21-year-old Penn State student, dressed up in a Playboy bunny costume and headed out with friends to celebrate Halloween.

After a night of partying, dancing, and a stop at a 24-hour diner, Cindy was dropped off at her apartment on West Clinton Avenue around 4 a.m. It was the last time anyone would see her alive.

When police entered her apartment two days later, the door was locked. Her backpack was by the door. Her cell phone and false eyelashes were left behind on the bathroom counter...

Join renowned psychic detective Debbie Malone as she delves into the unsolved murder of music executive Brett Cantor, who was tragically killed on July 30, 1993.

In this fascinating episode, Debbie Malone is joined by three other leading psychic mediums, including Troy Griffin and Jusstine Kenzer, to explore the mysterious events surrounding Brett Cantor's tragic death.

Listen to the new Dragonfly trailer from Casefile Presents a rock 'n' roll true crime story that premieres on July 18, 2023.

Step inside the shadowy world of the 90s music industry with Casefile Presents. We go behind the velvet ropes to explore the exclusive Hollywood club scene and the nightlife king and queen pins who ruled it. 

At the center of it all was Brett Cantor, who by 1992, had built an impressive career as an A&R executive at Chrysalis Music Group and was instrumental in helping discover bands like Rage Against the Machine. Brett was a...

Are you ready to dive into the world of paranormal activity in America? We've got a special guest on today's episode - Jeff Belanger, an expert in folklore and legends. Belanger is the host of the award-winning New England Legends podcast and author of over a dozen paranormal books, making him the perfect storyteller to guide us through the mysteries of haunted houses, ghosts, and other unexplained phenomena.

We join Kelly Snyder, former DEA agent and founder of Find Me. Kelly and his elite team of psychics, retired law enforcement officers, and search and rescue volunteers work tirelessly to solve missing person and cold cases, and to bring justice to the victims and their families.

We investigate the tragic murder of four Idaho college students on November 13, 2022. With the accused killer, Bryan Kohberger, awaiting trial, we'll delve into the haunting details of the events that took place that fateful night.

We join Lyn Buchanan, a remote viewing expert and former member of a top-secret US Army intelligence group. Lyn shares his incredible journey from ordinary soldier to one of the military's leading psychic spies with Jacy Nova.

Join us as we unravel the mystery surrounding the rise and fall of Big Star, a pioneering band in the world of indie rock. Our focus will be on the tragic death of Chris Bell, the band's impact on the music industry and the legacy left behind with the help of Rich Tupica, author of "There Was A Light: Chris Bell and the Rise of Big Star: The Cosmic History of Chris Bell and the Rise of Big Star".

We talk with Steve Hodel, retired homicide detective and NY Times best-selling author of the book, The Black Dahlia Avenger. We explore Elizabeth Short's cold case in depth, and Steve details why he believes his father, Dr. George Hodel, is not only responsible for her murder but was a prolific serial killer. He reveals why a police cover-up may have stopped the Black Dahlia murder and several other lone-woman murders from ever being solved. 

Can a psychic detective help solve a murder case? Today, we join the best-selling author and Australia's top psychic medium, Debbie Malone. We discuss her most famous cases, including Lynne Dawson, featured in the #1 podcast, The Teacher's Pet. It's a fascinating discussion on how she helps police solve cold cases.

We join acclaimed journalist Gavin Edwards, author of the Last Night at the Viper Room. He vividly recounts the life and tragic death of brilliant actor River Phoenix—a teen idol on the fast track to Hollywood royalty who died of a drug overdose in front of West Hollywood’s storied club, the Viper Room, at the age of 23 in 1993.

Join us on a supernatural journey as we tour the rock and roll history of Jimmy Hendrix and talk about his mysterious death with Brad Schreiber, co-author of "Becoming Jimmy Hendrix." The book is now featured in the library of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's a fascinating discussion about the life and death of the legendary Jimi Hendrix.

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Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her home of an accidental drug overdose on August 5, 1962. However, many fans believe it was murder. Join us on a supernatural journey as we investigate the mysterious death of the glamorous Hollywood actress and explore the many conspiracy theories surrounding her untimely death.

We investigate the mysterious death of one of Hollywood's brightest stars, Brittany Murphy, and her husband Simon Monjack. The coroner stated it was a tragic accident but some believe it was murder.

Take a supernatural journey as we tour the music history of Lynyrd Skynyrd. We reveal the harrowing details of their fatal plane crash and the deadly curse that followed the band around like a ghost.

In a final roundtable discussion led by retired homicide detectives Pat Tapia and Paul Delhauer, we conclude the Dragonfly series with an exclusive look inside the history of Brett Cantor’s cold case and what they discovered in our year long murder investigation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We speak exclusively with Brett Cantor's former girlfriend, Rose McGowan about his final days and how she convinced LAPD in 2006 to take a second look at his cold case. The new investigation leads to a DNA hit and a person of interest. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The "911 Calls with the Operator" podcast series presents and dissects the gripping emergency calls made throughout the world. Travel the rough road that dispatchers, and those on the other end of the line, must travel to help those in crisis. (PROMO) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We go beyond the grave to search for clues in Brett Cantor's unsolved murder. We speak with four esteemed psychic detectives who offer their supernatural insight about his cold case. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We uncover new information about Brett Cantor's murder, explore the conspiracy theories surrounding his death, and reveal if his case shares a connection with the stabbing deaths of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We follow the shocking aftermath of Brett Cantor's murder. Detective Rick Jackson takes us inside the original homicide investigation to discuss the trail of clues the killer's left behind. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We follow Brett Cantor’s quick rise in the music scene as an A&R label rep and how his partnership in the infamous nightclub Dragonfly led to a deadly fate. We speak with his family and friends to retrace Brett’s final days that ended in his shocking murder on July 30, 1993. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The mystery of Brett Cantor's unsolved murder still haunts Hollywood like a ghost. We explore the music industry's dark side and how it may have led to the Dragonfly nightclub owner's deadly fate in our new cold case investigation preview. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The haunting rock and roll tale of Scott Weiland. Join us on a supernatural journey as we investigate his wild ride to rock stardom and the final days leading up to his tragic death.

The haunting story of Diana, Princess of Wales. We explore her marriage to Prince Charles, investigate her deadly crash and the many conspiracy theories surrounding her tragic death.

The haunting death of Jayne Mansfield. Her final tragic days, what led to the movie star's deadly crash in 1967, and the secret Hollywood curse that may have caused it.

We investigate the Dark Knight of Hollywood, Heath Ledger. Join us on a supernatural journey as explore his movie career, his relationship with Michelle Williams, and what led to his tragic death. 

We investigate the seedy side of Hollywood and explore the 1993 unsolved murder of A&R music executive and Dragonfly nightclub owner, Brett Cantor.

There’s an important new true crime podcast called Scene of the Crime, and this season features the unsolved case of the Delphi murders. Join the hosts each Thursday, as they dive deep into the mystery of what happened on that dreadful Valentine's Day. Listen to the trailer now. (promotion)

On January 11th, almost exactly two years from the day he was first arrested, Aaron Swartz, Co-founder of Reddit would be found dead in his Brooklyn apartment. We investigate his tragic death and explore the dark side of justice.

The chilling tale of the DeFeo murders at the infamous Amityville horror house. We investigate the dark and horrific crime that led to the terrifying haunting of the Lutz family at 112 Ocean Avenue.

The haunting death of Chester Bennington. We tour his music history with Linkin Park, explore the mystical facts and investigate the final days leading up to his tragic death.