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Exploring the phenomenon of the early 1990s when thousands of people spotted the same unidentified flying object in the country of Belgium: the Belgian UFO Wave. In the early 1990s, an influx of UFO sightings was reported near Brussels, Belgium. Over the course of 5 months, over 1,000 people reported seeing the same, unidentified flying object soaring through the sky. The phenomenon left the public baffled and researchers stumped. Today, we’re discussing the Belgian UFO Wave.

Exploring the tragic and mysterious final days leading up to the disappearance of a college student from a small California town: the Disappearance of Christine Walters. In 2008, a young woman participated in a wellness retreat that would change her life forever. She was set to return home to her parents, but she came back from the retreat paranoid, frightened, and convinced someone was out to get her. When making her arrangements to come home, she walked out the door of a local copy center and was never seen again. Today, we’re discussing the Disappearance of Christine Walters. Sensitive topics - murder, possible sexual abuse/assault

During World War I, angels descended upon a battlefield to aid British soldiers... or did they? Looking at the fact, fiction, and impact of the story of the Angels of Mons. During World War I, battle was ruthless, and many fell to the innumerable German forces. Among the fighters was the British Expeditionary Force, who made their first appearance in the Battle of Mons. Largely outnumbered, they were sure to be defeated. Until, as legend has it, a phantom army reigned from the sky, aiding them in the battle and saving many of their men. Was this a case of hallucination, or did these ghostly visitors save a multitude of lives. Today, we’re investigating the Angels of Mons.

Looking at the tragic mystery of Shergar, a generational racehorse who was taken by armed men and never seen again. A prized racehorse, an overnight kidnapping, and a ransom gone wrong. A legacy gone in the blink of an eye in the case that rocked the horse racing community forever. Today, we’re investigating Shergar, the Missing Racehorse. Sensitive topics: animal cruelty, animal death

We investigate the tragic 1996 mid-air explosion of TWA Flight 800, analyzing evidence from official NTSB findings and eyewitness missile conspiracy theories. In the summer of 1996, a standard Trans World Airlines flight was set to travel from New York City to Paris, France. It was a routine flight, with nothing out of the ordinary, until disaster struck. The plane erupted into a fireball in the sky, and crashed in the Atlantic Ocean. Immediately, the world began to wonder: was this an unfortunate technical malfunction, or a more sinister act? Today, we’re investigating TWA Flight 800. Sensitive topics: mass casualty

We look at the tragic disappearance of high school students Patricia Spencer and Pamela Hobley, with theories ranging from teenage runaways to serial killer victims. On Halloween night 1969, two girls vanished together from a small town in Michigan. The strange part is that despite being last seen together, the girls weren’t known to be friends. When both girls couldn’t be found the next morning, the town was baffled. Today, we’re investigating the disappearance of Patricia Spencer and Pamela Hobley. Sensitive topics: death of minors, mentions of suicide, mentions of assault

We explore the suspicious deaths of teenage boys Don Henry and Kevin Ives and how their tragedy unearthed a conspiracy involving the FBI, drug trafficking, and even former President Bill Clinton. In the summer of 1987, Kevin Ives and Don Henry were normal teenagers living in Arkansas. One night, they journeyed out in the dark to go hunting, as they had done many times before. This time, however, they would not return home, instead getting caught in the crossfire of something much more sinister. Today, we're diving into the case of the Boys on the Tracks. Sensitive topics: death of minors, suicide, drugs

We look at the haunting of Esther Cox, her tragic life, the ensuing paranormal investigation, and the theories behind the truth of the case. In the mid-1800s, a family began experiencing strange occurrences in their home. Furniture would be overturned, objects would disappear and reappear at random, and they’d constantly hear scratching and banging on the walls. While they heavily suspected the paranormal, they’d soon learn it wasn’t the house that was haunted, but rather their youngest sister. Today, we’re taking a look inside the Great Amherst Mystery. Sensitive topics: animal abuse, harassment, self harm, trauma response

Looking at the intriguing history and origins behind the legendary creatures of European folklore: werewolves. Since the first piece of literature, stories and folklore have been passed down through generations about a monstrous creature. We’ve seen them depicted in iconic books, movies, and television shows that have made them a staple in our culture. With their incredible size and incurable bloodlust, they’ve been the object of nightmares for millennia. Today, we’re diving into the history and origins of werewolves. Sensitive topics: incest, child abuse, cannibalism, animal abuse/death, death of minors, death, torture

Exploring the life and legacy behind one of the most infamous pirates in history, including the subject of the first ever worldwide manhunt and one of the only pirates to successfully escape with their treasure: Henry Every. In the 17th century, one man declared himself pirate, and newfound captain, aboard a privateering vessel. This singular act would end with him at the forefront of the first-ever manhunt. But all of those searches would come up empty, as he disappeared, taking with him the largest treasure hoard in pirate history. Today, we’re learning about one of the most infamous pirates of all time, Henry Every. Sensitive topics: sexual assault, suicide, murder

Unpacking the bizarre true crime case of an Australian aquarium's tiger shark that vomited up a severed arm which spawned an investigation into fraud, conspiracy, and murder: the Shark Arm Case. Note: Cameras will be back next week. On a national holiday in 1935, crowds gathered at a Sydney aquarium to marvel at a newly captured tiger shark. Awe quickly turned to horror when the predator regurgitated a human arm; perfectly preserved and bearing a distinct tattoo. Forensics would reveal the limb wasn't bitten off, but rather removed with a sharp tool. Further clues led police into a tangled web of fraud, murder, and conspiracy. Today, we explore the puzzling Shark Arm Case. Sensitive topics: Animal mutilation, mentions of suicide, attempted suicide, murder, dismemberment.

Discussing the 1977 radio signal that stunned scientists and gave rise to theories ranging from comets to aliens: the Wow! Signal. In 1977, an astronomer noted a reading on a radio telescope unlike any he had ever seen before. He was so amazed by the 72 second signal that he circled the anomaly in red ink, writing “Wow!”. For decades, astronomers and researchers have tried to replicate or explain the strange reading. Was this a celestial oddity or a sign from extraterrestrial life? Today, we’re analyzing the Wow! Signal.

Looking at the intriguing history behind a treasure room that disappeared sometime during WWII, the eighth wonder of the world known as the Amber Room. In the 1700s, architects used six tons of amber, gold, and gemstones to create a room so opulent it was widely considered the Eighth Wonder of the World. It lasted for centuries, until it was stripped down by Nazi soldiers during World War II and relocated. Was the room later destroyed in the bombs of war or was it tucked away in secret to remain hidden? Today, we’re discussing the mysterious disappearance of the Amber Room. Sensitive topics: War, mentions of suicide

We go on-location for a podcast episode and ghost hunt at the most haunted hotel in Texas where we explore its tragic past: Victoria's Black Swan Inn. While it’s difficult to explain what attracts a spirit to a place, or keeps it from leaving, it doesn’t change the fact that it seems to happen. In fact, some historic homes seem to be magnets for paranormal activity. This raises a question: If soil is bloodied with tragedy, are any structures built atop this land destined to be haunted? We’re about to find out. In today’s podcast turned ghost hunt we’re exploring Victoria’s Black Swan Inn. Sensitive topics: Mentions of suicide, death, death via cancer/illness, death via war

We dive into the tragic history behind the worst disaster in United States Great Lakes history as we unpack what sank the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. In 1975, a 729-foot steel titan battled hurricane-force winds on the deadly Lake Superior. At 7:10pm, the captain radioed, “We are holding our own,” only for the ship to vanish minutes later, taking all 29 crew members with it. Was it inclement weather, a fatal structural snap, or a phenomenon known as the “Three Sisters”? Today, we discuss the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Sensitive topics: death

Exploring the fact and fiction behind the supposed disappearance of this Canadian village often compared to the legend of Roanoke, Lake Anjikuni Village. In the 1930s, a freezing fur trapper made his way to a small arctic village to take shelter for the night. Expecting to find fires, full tents, and a place to rest, what he found instead would send a literal chill down his spine. The camp had turned into a ghost town, their belongings frozen in time. How could an entire community disappear without a trace? Today, we’re investigating the Missing Lake Anjikuni Village.