Echoes of the Unknown

Chilled to the Bone: The Icebox Murders

In today's episode, we’ll be looking back at a grisly double murder that occurred in Texas one sweltering summer day in 1965. A gruesome discovery in a quiet Houston home sent shockwaves throughout the city. The Icebox Murders stands as one of Houston's most disturbing unsolved cases, featuring a truly grotesque crime scene and a mysterious suspect who seemed to vanish into thin air.

Crime of the Century: The Antwerp Diamond Heist

In today's episode, we’re investigating one of the greatest robberies in history — the 2003 Antwerp Diamond Heist. A break-in so elaborate, so brilliantly orchestrated, that it's been dubbed "the heist of the century." The thieves managed to steal over $100 million worth of diamonds, gold, and jewelry from what was considered the world's most secure diamond vault. The audacity and precision of this crime earned it the nickname "the perfect crime."

Silent Screams: The Villisca Axe Murders

In today's episode, we’re revisiting one of America's most haunting unsolved murders. Some crimes are so brutal, and so confounding, that they transcend time. The Villisca Axe Murders are one such case. It's a story of a peaceful Iowa town that was transformed overnight into the epicenter of a century-old mystery that continues to captivate and disturb to this day.

Arctic Mystery: The Village That Vanished

In today's episode, we’re taking you to the vast, frozen wilderness of northern Canada — far from the bustling cities, deep into a remote area. This chilling story unfolds near Lake Anjikuni, one of several lakes located along the Kazan River, where an entire village of indigenous people vanished many years ago without a trace. This baffling disappearance stands as one of the most perplexing cases in North American history.

The Torso Murders: The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run

In today's episode, we’re traveling back to the 1930s to explore a case that still sends shivers down spines — the unsolved mystery of the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run. This is the story of one of America’s most elusive serial killers, a specter who haunted Cleveland and baffled investigators, including the legendary Eliot Ness.

Secrets at the Dome: Who Murdered Michael Francke?

In today's episode, we’re traveling back to 1989, to a cold winter night in Salem, Oregon. That's when a man named Michael Francke - director of the Oregon Department of Corrections - was brutally murdered. This truly baffling case has no shortage of possible motives. An innocent man was convicted of the crime and spent nearly three decades behind bars before his release. Frustratingly, the true identity of the killer remains unknown.

Cold Clues: A Double Murder and a Disappearance

Today, we're presenting a special episode that will discuss two separate yet equally perplexing cases that have left communities searching for answers for many years. These intriguing mysteries - one a double murder and the other a disappearance - were brought to our attention by two listeners. Both of them hope we'll receive a tip that could help at least one of these families finally find the closure they've long sought.

Silent Secrets: The Murder of William Desmond Taylor

In today's episode, we’re looking back at a famous case that’s one of Hollywood’s greatest unsolved crime puzzles — the murder of famed silent film director William Desmond Taylor. This case — full of scandal, cover-ups, and intrigue — has captivated true-crime enthusiasts and historians for over a century.

Frozen in Time: The Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters

In this episode, we're digging into a case that has haunted Chicago for nearly 70 years — the unsolved murder of teenagers Barbara and Patricia Grimes. It’s a story of innocence lost, strange sightings, and a mystery that refuses to die. The disappearance and murder of the two girls stands as one of Chicago's most haunting unsolved cases, leaving a trail of questions that have persisted all these years.

The Last Gamble: The Disappearance of Lord Lucan

In this podcast, we’re delving into an unsolved crime mystery that has haunted investigators for more than half a century. This strange story is filled with a multitude of cryptic clues that have left experts baffled to this day. The case is about the brutal murder in 1974 of a 29-year-old British nanny … and the nobleman who quickly vanished and has drawn suspicion ever since.