Episode 78 - Ten Halloween Mysteries

Shawn Grate was a ladies man, with an extreme dark side. He was described as a nice guy with charming eyes who brutally murdered 5 women. This all culminated in 2016 when one of his victims was able to place a 911 call after Shawn passed out after brutally abusing her. The call lead police to a house of horrors! Listen in as we talk about Shawn's early life, his relationships, and decent into madness. We discuss the death penalty and how it's hard to kill folks on death row now a days! Episode 175 - Shawn Grate, The Ladies Man Killer available now! Join our $2 or $5 tier Patreon to receive 160+ bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcastSources1.)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Axe_(organized_crime_group)2.)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confraternities_in_Nigeri3.)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obafemi_Awolowo_University_massacre4.) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59614595 Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/TikTok: MysteryhistorypodEmail: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support

Since the water level at Lake Mead in Nevada has dropped 170 feet, dead bodies are rising to the surface. So far, there have been 6 human remains found, with an unknown number still hiding below the surface. Listen now to Episode 174 - Lake Mead to hear the history of the lake and what we know about the bodies that have been found so far. Available now! Merch Store- Link in bio!! Sale going on now!Join our $2 or $5 tier Patreon to receive 140+ bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Where To Find Us Merch Store https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ TikTok: Mysteryhistorypod Email: [email protected] Sources 1.)https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/45548/20230822/many-bodies-found-lake-mead-hundreds-waiting-discovered-water-level.htm#:~:text=In%20October%202022%2C%20another%20set,location%20of%20the%20skeletal%20remains.2.) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/29/lake-mead-human-remains-identified-las-vegas3.) https://boatinglakemead.com/lake-mead-2/lake-mead-history/4.)https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/historyculture/index.htm5.) https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/heres-what-we-know-about-all-of-the-remains-found-at-lake-mead/6.) https://www.ktnv.com/news/48-year-old-man-found-dead-in-car-at-lake-mead-national-recreation-area7.) https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/former-model-accepts-plea-deal-in-california-doctors-death-his-body-found-in-car-trunk-near-lake-mead-in-2019/8.) https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/lake-mead-deaths-highest-of-any-us-national-park-site-and-2023-is-already-above-average/#:~:text=A%20total%20of%20145%20deaths,second%2Dmost%20at%2097%20deaths.9.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQaxd5KG-2s - Sin City Outdoors Youtube Channel 10.) https://www.legendsofamerica.com/lake-mead-ghosts/11.) https://youtu.be/rtwXtnyol_g - Twin Paranormal Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support

Mary Vincent's parents were going through a divorce and at the age of 15 she left home. Tired of living in cars, she decided to hitchhike her way to stay with her grandfather in Corona, CA. Unfortunately Mary never made it to Corona, Mary was picked up by 51 year old Larry Singleton. Larry seemed like a nice old man, and she had many miles left on her journey so she accepted a ride from him. After waking up from a nap, Mary noticed they were traveling the wrong way. Mary brought it to Larry's attention who apologized and said he got lost. They stopped at a rest area for a break and while Mary was tying her shoe, Larry hit Mary with a sledgehammer. After being sexually assaulted multiple times, Larry chopped Mary's arms off and tossed her down a 30 foot ravine leaving her for dead. 15 year old Mary Vincent fought against all the odds, and somehow climbed her way back to civilization. Listen now to Episode 173 - The Mad Chopper & The Warrior Girl to hear more about this incredibly horrifying and equally amazing story. Thanks so much to the MVP of MHP, Jamy, for suggesting this episode and doing the notes!! Where to Find Us Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast  Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mysteryhistorypodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ TikTok: Mysteryhistorypod Email: [email protected] Sources Wikipedia (of course) https://lasvegassun.com/news/1998/feb/22/victims-daughter-lawrence-singleton-should-live/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/lawrence-singleton https://www.ranker.com/list/mary-vincent-lawrence-singleton-case/laura-allan https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/a-victim-a-survivor-an-artist-1106335.php https://morbidology.com/left-for-dead-mary-vincent/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-vincent https://thenetline.com/mary-vincent-today/ https://keypennews.org/stories/the-heart-of-a-survivor-blood-courage-triumph,6663 https://keypennews.org/stories/the-heart-of-a-survivor,6751? https://keypennews.org/stories/the-heart-of-a-survivor-from-sorrow-comes-splendor,6859 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support

This is episode surrounds itself around the poisoning murder of Mary Yoder in 2015, To this day, there is controversy surrounding the murder and conviction of Katie Conley. Listen as we dive into the events that took place and what we think happened in Episode 172 - The Murder of Mary Yoder. Shout out to Jamy for doing the episode notes and as always, the images for our episodes.  We appreciate you greatly! Where to Reach Us Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ TikTok: Mysteryhistorypod Email: [email protected] Sources We thought we knew you. By William Phelps https://www.syracuse.com/news/2016/06/death_by_colchicine_poisoning_a_terrible_way_to_g https://www.syracuse.com/news/2017/04/ https://truecrimedaily.com/2016/10/26/receptionist-accused-of-murdering The Cinemaholic https://thecinemaholic.com/mary-yoder-murder-where-is-kaitlyn-conleynow/ Spectrum Local News https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/crime-safety/2017/10/17/ Medium.com https://medium.com/crimebeat/portrait-of-a-family-on-the-brink-f8a42556d213 Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/killer-motive-new-york-woman-poisoning --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support

This story is WILD!  David Nilsen was the Jeffrey Dahmer of London from 1978 to 1983 where he killed up to 17 young men.  David stored bodies under the floorboards, kitchen sink, any other random places around the house.  He strangled most of his victims, but some he nursed back to health and LET GO!  Buckle up as Rachel and Alli discuss Episode 171 - Dennis Nilsen. Where to Find Us! Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ TikTok: MysteryhistorypodEmail: [email protected] Sources Criminalminds.fandom.com Wikipedia.com Murderpeia.com Biography.com Walesonline.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support

In 2008, Julie Jensen was found dead in her bed by her husband Mark Jensen of an apparent suicide.  Little did Mark know, Julie had given a letter to her neighbors telling them that if anything happened to her, to give the note to the police.  In the letter, from beyond the grave, Julie said that if anything happened to her, it was at the hands of her husband Mark and that she would never leave her 2 boys behind.  After several legal battles pressing for the letter to be used as admissible evidence, Mark was tried for the murder of his wife Julie.  Was he convicted?  Listen to episode 170 - The Murder of Julie Jensen available now to find out! Find Us Here Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ TikTok: Mysteryhistorypod Email: [email protected] Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Julie_Jensen https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-jensen-sentenced-life-prison-1998-antifreeze-murder-wife-julie-jensen/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mark-jensen-julie-poisoning-death-conviction-rcna118167 https://abc7chicago.com/julie-jensen-mark-antifreeze-killer-murder-kill-list/12800338/ https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jensen-mark.htmhttps://thecinemaholic.com/kelly-labonte-now/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support

An unidentified perpetrator, known as the Texarkana Phantom Killer committed several murders and assaults in Texarkana through the spring of 1946. Five people were killed, and three were wounded.  Was the killer ever caught?  Listen to episode 169 - The Texarkana Phantom Killer available now!  Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ TikTok: Mysteryhistorypod Email: [email protected] Sources Thecrimewire.com vault.fbi.gov texasmonthly.com - Texarkana Murder Mystery wikipedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support

Sydney Loofe failed to show up at work on November 16th, 2017 after going on a second date with a girl she met on Tinder named "Audrey".  She had shared pictures of her date with a few friends who took to Tinder to locate the mysterious "Aubrey" after Sydney's disappearance...and guess what....they found "Aubrey".  The police were able to track down 2 suspects and a web of lies that led them to Sydney's remains.  This unfortune story reminds us to never trust what you read online.  Some people are wolves in sheep's clothing.  Listen to episode 168 - The Tinder Murder of Sydney Loofe available now.  Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysteryhistorypodcast/ TikTok: Mysteryhistorypod Email: [email protected] Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sydney_Loofe https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-bizarre-disappearance-and-murder-of-sydney-loofe-68838e87b225 Sydney Loofe Murder: Where Are Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail Today? Update (thecinemaholic.com) Crime & Cleaning Podcast - Episode - The Murder of Sydney Loofe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support

Gather round children and listen to the tale of The Cross Country Killer.  Glen Rogers grew up right down the road from us in Hamilton, Ohio where through a hard upbringing and questionable morals he turned into a complete monster.  He claimed to have killed 70 or more people all over the country.  One of them could have even been Nicole Brown Simpson (OJ still sucks).  With tons of unsolved cold cases left in his wake, what do you think? Listen to episode 167 - Glen Rogers - The Cross Country Killer available now!  Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast  Patreon: Join our $2 or $5 tier Patreon to receive 150+ bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Sources wikipedia.com My Brother The Serial Killer - TV Show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support

In this week's episode, we discuss Posey Chapel in La Porte County, IN.  The chapel was built in 1841 and was burnt down.  They rebuilt the chapel which was burned down again in 1972 by arsonists.  A pavilion now stands where the church once was. We discuss the haunted history of Posey Chapel and Cemetery; like a preacher being hung on a tree that still stands on the property, and  first hand accounts of what one of our listeners and her family experienced.  Huge shoutout to Kipp! for suggesting this episode and providing us the stories and pictures!  Listen as we discuss episode 166 - Posey Chapel available now!  Episode art: @jamy.gearhart.art Merch https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast  Patreon Join our $2 or $5 tier Patreon to receive 150+ bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast Sources https://www.ghostresearch.org/Investigations/posey.html http://ingenweb.org/inlaporte/cemeteries/Posey.htm https://www.reddit.com/r/ghosthuntingwarriors/comments/ypsjlw/posey_chapel_la_porte_indiana_ghost_hunt/?rdt=44321 https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCRE13 http://ingenweb.org/inlaporte/Worship/PoseyHistory2.htm https://chipper955.proboards.com/thread/104/posey-chapel https://www.ghostresearch.org/Investigations/posey.html https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/posey-chapel/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteryhistorypodcast/support