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  • 109: The Black Dahlia Murder Part 1: Elizabeth Short's Life, Death, and the Myths That Won't Die

    109: The Black Dahlia Murder Part 1: Elizabeth Short's Life, Death, and the Myths That Won't Die
    2026/06/18
    The Black Dahlia is one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history, but how much of what you've heard is actually true?
    In Part 1 of our deep dive into the Black Dahlia case, we separate fact from fiction as we explore the life of Elizabeth Short, the young woman behind the headlines. Long before the world knew her as the Black Dahlia, Elizabeth was a daughter, a dreamer, and a woman trying to build a life for herself in post-war America.
    Join us as we examine her early life, her travels across the country, her relationships, and the events leading up to her disappearance. We also explore the shocking discovery of her body in Los Angeles on January 15, 1947, and unpack the myths that have surrounded the case for nearly eighty years.
    From the origins of the "Black Dahlia" nickname to the media frenzy that followed her murder, we'll separate documented facts from decades of speculation. Before we dive into the countless suspect theories, we're starting where every investigation should begin: with Elizabeth herself.
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3093269/
    https://wildbluepress.com/elizabeth-short-black-dhalia/
    https://www.theblackdahliainhollywood.com/
    https://www.fbi.gov/history/cases-and-criminals/black-dahlia
    https://vault.fbi.gov/Black%20Dahlia%20%28E%20Short%29%20/
    https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2006/october/dahlia_102006
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    1 時間 6 分
  • 108: The Lead Masks Case: Brazil's Creepiest Unsolved Mystery

    108: The Lead Masks Case: Brazil's Creepiest Unsolved Mystery
    2026/06/10
    Two men hike into the hills outside Rio de Janeiro carrying raincoats, cash, bottled water, and a journal. Days later, they're found dead.
    There are no signs of violence. No obvious cause of death. And covering their eyes are homemade lead masks.
    Nearly 60 years later, the Lead Masks Case remains one of the world's most baffling unsolved mysteries. Were the men attempting to contact extraterrestrials? Participating in a secret spiritual experiment? Victims of a dangerous cult? Or is there a far more sinister explanation hidden beneath the surface?
    In this episode, we unravel the bizarre details surrounding the deaths of Manuel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana, explore reports of strange lights seen over the region, examine the mysterious note left behind, and dive into the conspiracy theories, paranormal claims, and unanswered questions that continue to surround this infamous Brazilian cold case.
    From UFO sightings and occult rituals to secret societies and unexplained deaths, the Lead Masks Case is a mystery that only gets stranger the deeper you dig.
    Grab your tinfoil hats! This one is weird.
    https://www.headcountcoffee.com/blogs/coffee-news/the-lead-masks-case-of-brazil-two-technicians-a-hilltop-and-an-unsolved-mystery?srsltid=AfmBOooXm-Y8lh8_5rPob2ik8HANkBgDw3cIjGkn-eQRHxeGWUJ41IKF
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_masks_case
    https://www.reddit.com/r/Weird/comments/1k8m30r/one_of_brazils_strangest_unsolved_mysteries_the/
    https://medium.com/curiosity-chronicles-extended/the-unsolved-lead-masks-case-death-ufos-and-a-cryptic-message-863dba5a13d6
    https://the-line-up.com/lead-masks-case
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    25 分
  • 107: Rob Rosen Interview: Crimes of Omission OUT NOW

    107: Rob Rosen Interview: Crimes of Omission OUT NOW
    2026/06/02

    This week on That's Disturbing, we're joined by award-winning investigative journalist, producer, and television creator Rob Rosen for a fascinating conversation that dives into true crime, wrongful convictions, paranormal investigations, and the media's role in shaping public perception.

    Rob is the creator and showrunner behind Reasonable Doubt, the groundbreaking true crime series that helped uncover wrongful convictions and contributed to multiple exonerations. He's also the longtime showrunner of The Dead Files, one of the most popular paranormal investigation shows on television. Now he's releasing his first book, Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice – The Media's War on Truth. OUT NOW wherever you buy your books!

    In this completely uncut, raw conversation, we discuss some of the most controversial criminal cases in recent history, what really goes on behind the scenes of investigative television, the challenges of re-examining murder convictions, and some of the strangest experiences from The Dead Files. Rob also shares what inspired his new book and why he believes what gets left out of a story can be just as important as what gets reported.

    No scripts. No edits. No holding back.

    This episode is also available in full video format on YouTube so you can watch the entire conversation unfold.
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    1 時間 14 分
  • 106: The Most Famous Poltergeist Case in the World: Enfield Explained

    106: The Most Famous Poltergeist Case in the World: Enfield Explained
    2026/05/27
    This week on That’s Disturbing, mother-daughter duo Gayle and Daphne dive into one of the most infamous paranormal cases in history: the Enfield Poltergeist. What started as strange knocking sounds inside a small council house in England quickly spiraled into claims of flying furniture, levitation, growling demon voices, and terrifying paranormal encounters that would shock the world for decades to come.
    Was the Hodgson family truly being haunted by something sinister… or was it one of the greatest paranormal hoaxes ever staged? We break down the eyewitness accounts, the chilling recordings, the investigators involved, and the moments that still leave people disturbed to this day.
    From possessed voices to violent poltergeist activity, this case inspired movies, documentaries, and endless debate in the paranormal community, but the real story might be even creepier than Hollywood made it.
    Lights off. Volume up. This one gets disturbing. 👀
    https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20231026-the-enfield-poltergeist-why-the-unexplained-mystery-that-shocked-1970s-britain-continues-to-disturb
    https://scaredycatskeptic.co.uk/scaredy-cat-skeptichaunting-of-enfield-real-poltergeist/
    https://www.historyvshollywood.com/video/janet-and-margaret-hodgson-interview/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_poltergeist
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    48 分
  • 105: Appalachia’s Creepiest Legends:Delilah McKenna Mystery and the Mothman

    105: Appalachia’s Creepiest Legends:Delilah McKenna Mystery and the Mothman
    2026/05/20

    In this episode, we’re diving deep into two of Appalachia’s creepiest stories: the disturbing Delilah McKenna creepypasta that’s been haunting the internet and the terrifying legend of Mothman.
    From glowing red eyes lurking over isolated roads to eerie Appalachian folklore that feels way too real, these stories have taken on lives of their own.
    We spiral into the unsettling story of Delilah McKenna, a dark internet horror tale wrapped in missing person vibes, strange backwoods rumors, and the kind of storytelling that makes you question whether it’s really fiction at all. Then we unpack the origins of the Mothman sightings, the paranoia surrounding the legend, and why people are still obsessed with it decades later.
    So turn the lights down, lock your doors, and don’t go wandering through the Appalachian woods alone at night.
    https://www.theeyota.com/2025/12/inside-the-forgotten-breeding-compound-the-pike-sisters-underground-prison-exposed-after-37-men-vanish-in-west-virginia.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawR4Xa9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsQm04bjJybE9vZDJONGpOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvLqprW7HScU-y-BaQzIUc8jo45nwzEDH8baQkTpXAFYK7CtcPhEgXPNjQ0I_aem_Mka2pZruXPpKTrOo-l_4hQ
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    50 分
  • 104: The Horrors of Poveglia: Mass Graves, Madness & Paranormal Legends

    104: The Horrors of Poveglia: Mass Graves, Madness & Paranormal Legends
    2026/05/13
    This week we’re diving into the bloody history of Poveglia, the infamous paranormal island near Venice that’s been called one of the most haunted places in the world. From plague victims dumped into mass graves, to abandoned asylum horrors, to terrifying ghost sightings and paranormal legends, this place honestly feels cursed.
    We also get into the creepy “vampire” burials discovered on the island, where bodies were buried with bricks shoved into their mouths to stop them from rising from the dead and spreading disease. Medieval vampire panic? Bloody plague island? Paranormal hauntings? This episode has ALL of it.
    Prepare for dark history, disturbing folklore, ghost stories, paranormal chaos, and a slightly giggly deep dive into one of Italy’s creepiest islands. 🖤
    https://www.historyhit.com/locations/poveglia-island/
    https://archive.archaeology.org/online/features/halloween/plague.html#:~:text=This%20was%20an%20ancient%20folkloric,they%20happen%20in%20the%20grave.
    https://allthatsinteresting.com/abandoned-hospitals/5
    https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/poveglia-island/
    https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/poveglia-0018044
    https://www.cnbc.com/2014/05/12/italian-government-put-venetian-island-up-for-sale.html#:~:text=The%20auction%20is%20being%20managed,the%20island%2C%20while%20maintaining%20ownership.
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    39 分
  • 103: The Bluebeard Killer: Harry Powers and the ‘Lonely Hearts’ Murder House

    103: The Bluebeard Killer: Harry Powers and the ‘Lonely Hearts’ Murder House
    2026/05/06
    Before modern dating apps, there were “lonely hearts” ads, and one man used them to lure women to their deaths. Harry Powers, often called the Bluebeard Killer, was one of America’s first known serial killers. In the early 1930s, he targeted widows and vulnerable women through personal ads, promising marriage, stability, and a new life. Instead, he brought them to his property in Quiet Dell, West Virginia,a place that would later become known as a murder house.
    In this episode, we break down the full story of Harry Powers, the Bluebeard serial killer, from his early life and manipulation tactics to the discovery of his victims, his chilling confession, and the trial that captivated the nation.
    https://news.lib.wvu.edu/2014/10/28/the-harry-powers-murders-crimes-that-inspired-west-virginia-authors/
    https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/entries/1852
    https://wchstv.com/news/local/letters-to-death-the-true-story-behind-west-virginias-first-serial-killer
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139544207/luella_b-powers
    https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/jayne-anne-phillips/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-raleigh-register-bluebeard-harry-p/13176298/
    https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Powers,%20Harry.pdf
    https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/entries/1852
    https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/powers-harry.htm
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120328083539/http://www.skcentral.com/news.php?readmore=2258
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120324101310/http://www.wvgazette.com/mediafiles/document/2009/03/17/Bluebeard_I090317193022.pdf
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    59 分
  • 102: Georgia Tann: The Woman Who Built a Child Trafficking Empire in Plain Sight

    102: Georgia Tann: The Woman Who Built a Child Trafficking Empire in Plain Sight
    2026/04/25
    This week’s episode? Oh, just a light little story about mass child trafficking in America 😃 Buckle up & definitely grab the kleenex. We’re diving into the case of Georgia Tann the woman who didn’t just run an adoption agency… she basically built a whole black market baby pipeline and got away with it for years. Like, years years. Corruption is an understatment. We break down how the Georgia Tann scheme worked, how it stayed hidden in plain sight, and how thousands of children were stolen, sold, and erased from their families’ lives. It’s dark. It’s infuriating. It’s one of those cases where you keep thinking, “there’s no way this gets worse”… and then it absolutely does. So yeah, expect a full deep dive, a lot of “are you kidding me??” moments, and our usual accidentally giggly coping mechanisms because otherwise we’d cry and you'd never be able to understand us.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Tann
    https://sos-tn-gov-files.tnsosfiles.com/forms/GEORGIA_TANN_TN_CHILDRENS_HOME_TCHS_INVESTIGATION_SCRAPBOOKS_1950.pdf
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camille_Kelley
    https://iu.pressbooks.pub/perspectives4/chapter/the-black-market-behind-adoption-in-modern-america/
    https://www.tba.org/?pg=Articles&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=64331
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW4fmdGNKvc
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    1 時間 7 分