In 2001, a quiet young man checked into a motel in Washington under the name “Lyle Stevik.” He paid in cash, kept to himself, and left behind no trace of his real identity, only a suicide note and a name that turned out to be false. For 17 years, no one knew who he really was. In Episode 17 of Threads of Truth, we unravel the story of Lyle Stevik, a mystery that captivated internet sleuths, inspired countless theories, and was ultimately solved by modern science.

In 2003, a man named Andrew Carlssin was reportedly arrested for turning $800 into $350 million through flawless stock trades and then claimed he was a time traveler from the year 2256. Was this an elaborate hoax, a misunderstood case of white-collar crime, or something stranger? In Episode 16 of Threads of Truth, we dive into one of the internet’s most persistent mysteries, a tale that straddles science fiction, financial conspiracy, and viral legend.

In 2014, a New Jersey family bought their dream home. Days later, they began receiving terrifying letters from someone who claimed to be “The Watcher.” The messages described their children, their movements, and the history of the house and signed off with chilling threats. Who was watching 657 Boulevard… and why? In Episode 15 of Threads of Truth, we examine the real-life case behind the viral Netflix series, unpack online sleuth theories, and ask: was it a neighbor, a hoax or something more sinister?