Creepy Cases & Spooky Spaces with Cassi O'Peia

Welcome to Smuttynose Island.Located six miles off the coast of New Hampshire, in the archipelago of the Isles of Shoals, became a quiet sanctuary to the Hontvet Family - that is until 1873.While the men of the island were away on fishing business, a wild storm raged in, keeping them stuck on land.The women, who were used to being home alone were about to experience a night of terror, murder, and heartbreak.

Today, we journey to Rawlins, Wyoming, to explore the Ferris Mansion.A home that stands as a silent witness to ambition, grief, and something that may have never fully let go - a place where history and the supernatural intertwine.

In What the Jury Didn't Hear, the finale of my three part series of The Peterson Files, we take deeper look into the trial of Scott Peterson.Focusing on the ignored witnesses, missing evidence, falsified police reports, we ask the question - Did Scott get a fair trial?

Part Two of my three-part series "The Peterson Files" begins the day the search ends and the questions multiply.When Laci Peterson and her unborn son, Conner, are discovered, a grieving nation turns its focus squarely on Scott Peterson - but suspicion is not the same as proof.From his arrest to a trial watched obsessively by the media, we examine the evidence, the inconsistencies, and the alternative theories that never fully disappeared.As prosecutors and defense attorneys clash in court, this episode asks a haunting question: was the verdict the result of undeniable guilt, or a case shaped by pressure, perception, and a story the public had already decided to believe?

In the first episode of this three-part series, we revisit the disappearance of Laci Peterson, a 27-year-old expectant mother known by friends and family for her warmth, creativity, and devotion to those she loved.Last seen on Christmas Eve in 2002, Laci was eight months pregnant and preparing for the arrival of her son. This episode explores who Laci was beyond the headlines, traces the timeline of her final known movements, and examines the early search efforts that captured national attention.It sets the foundation for a case that would soon become one of the most closely followed true-crime stories in America.

When an entire family disappears without a trace, theories multiply and questions outnumber answers.Joseph, Summer, and their two young sons vanished from their Southern California home in 2010.With no signs of struggle and only a bowl of popcorn left behind, investigators were left to untangle a web of strange clues, international suspicions, and a trail that went cold… until a shocking discovery in the desert changed everything. What really happened to the McStay family?And why did it take years for the truth to surface?Join me as I uncover one of the most haunting family disappearances in recent history.

Today, we journey to Tombstone, Arizona - a town frozen in time, where echoes of gunfights, revelry, and whispered secrets still drift down the dusty streets.At the heart of this legendary town lies the Bird Cage Theatre—a place where history and the supernatural intertwine. Equal parts saloon, theatre, gambling hall, and brothel, the Bird Cage Theatre opened its doors on Christmas Day in 1881, and quickly became one of the most infamous spots in the American West.

On June 22, 2013, a bright, spirited 18-year-old vanished from a house in Berea, Kentucky. In the years since, no arrests have been made, no remains have been found, and no clear answers have surfaced.Her case is cold - but far from forgotten.Who was Brookelyn Farthing? What happened the night she went missing leaving behind a puzzling trail of clues left behind, and her family who continues to fight for justice more than a decade later.

Season eight begins with diving into a case that has baffled investigators, spawned ghost stories, and stirred Cold War conspiracy theories for nearly seventy years.It’s the story of William and Margaret Patterson. A quiet, affluent couple from El Paso, Texas—respected business owners who simply vanished one day in 1957... leaving behind a house full of belongings, a confused community, and a trail of strange letters and shifting stories.

Join me as I take you on a fascinating journey through the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan’s oldest house, as I uncover the mansion’s rich history. From its origins as a grand estate in the 18th century to its role as George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Discover the captivating lives of its past living residents, and its current spirits. Subscribe and listen now for a trip back in time! 🎧✨ Become a Patron for bonus content, a merchandise discount, & More! www.patreon.com/creepycasesspookyspaces