On April 1st 2006, Brian Shaffer went out with a friend to celebrate the beginning of spring break. He had spent the last week pulling all nighters and wanted to hit the town. What transpired that night has become one of the most baffling mysteries to date... Brian was captured on CCTV walking into a bar in Columbus, Ohio around 1:55am. Then, he disappeared. Brian has never been seen or heard from again What happened to the 27 year old medical student? If you have information regarding...

One of America's most beautiful haunted mansions & one of the nations most mysterious murder cases When Oil heir Ned Doheny and his friend & secretary Hugh Plunkett were shot to death in a guest bedroom of Ned's mansion in 1929, it was officially ruled a murder-suicide. Hugh supposedly shooting Ned over a scandalous business dispute. But many wonder... was it really? Who was the true gunman? This episode we are discussing one of the most haunted estates in California, Greystone...

In 2001, the Van Landingham family moved into a charming home in Wynne, Arkansas. They were initially enchanted by its picturesque surroundings. The big house sat in a beautiful, peaceful neighborhood They were also surprised they were able to get the house for such a steal, it was priced on the lower end *red flag * But their joy soon gave way to fear when strange occurrences began to unfold. Objects moved on their own accord, unexplainable sounds echoed through the hallways... The family...

There's something about being out on the road alone. You never know who you may run into... dead OR alive. Put the petal to the metal! In this very spooky episode, we are discussing 3 true ghostly tales from the road Firstly, the haunting stories of Resurrection Mary. Chicago's most infamous ghost. Secondly, 2 men had an supernatural experience on a roadtrip that they will never forget. Lastly, a true account from a father who claims his son witnessed dozens of ghosts at a local midwestern...

On August 23, 1987, Arkansas teenagers Kevin Ives & Don Henry set out for a hunting trip around midnight. The events of that night in the woods remain shrouded in mystery What is certain is that around 4 a.m., during a routine journey to Little Rock, a cargo train engineer looked ahead on the tracks in horror. He saw the 2 teens lying side by side on the tracks, partly covered by a green tarp. They were motionless, not even flinching as the locomotive grew closer Despite the engineer's...

On the coast of Florida, where land meets sea, stands the legendary St. Augustine Lighthouse. One of America's oldest & most haunted spots. It sits on rushing water which is believed to be a large conductor of paranormal activity From ghostly tales of past lighthouse keepers to 3 young spirits who like to play tricks on employees and guests, the paranormal stories that come out of this lighthouse will blow you away... Business Inquires | [email protected] Want this episode EARLY...

1 night, 8 murders. The Villisca Axe Murders are one of the most notorious unsolved cases in American history. In June 1912, all eight people inside the Moore family's house in Villisca, Iowa were murdered by an axe-wielding assailant. The community was in shock, no one had ever heard of anything so heinous. Everyone in the small town became a suspect at one point or another To this day, the true identity of the killer remains a mystery. The Moore house still stands and the tragic events...

Happy Thursday, Detectives! Today I have a variety show for you. A little bit of everything. 3 different stories, all VERY mysterious... First up, a breaking case out of St. Louis, Missouri. Last month, 39 year old Dr. Sarah Sweeney was found dead at the home she shared with her fiancé Fire Captain Robert Daus. Shockingly, Robert Daus's previous fiancé also died when she was with him just 3 years prior. 2 dead fiancee's, 1 man. Families are demanding answers Secondly, we have the case of...

In the early 1970's, Clara and Phil Dandy thought they found their ideal country house in Hinsdale, New York. The 100-year-old home was surrounded by dense isolated woods and Clara initially felt the property was a dream... The first few weeks in the house were quite serene. But one day, they began to see strange translucent figures roaming around the woods. Next, they began to hear strange noises. Screams, eerie noises at all hours of the day and night It only escalated from there and the...

On Our Watch Season 2: New Folsom is a deeply-reported narrative podcast series from KQED. It follows the stories of two correctional officers in an elite unit who pay a high price for exposing corruption and abuse by their fellow officers. It’s a story about broken promises and unwritten rules. It’s a story about who gets hurt when the system that promises to keep us safe is bent on protecting itself. Host Sukey Lewis and co-reporter Julie Small piece together an explosive narrative through...

In 1995, a woman who identified herself as 'Jennifer Fairgate' checked into the Oslo Plaza Hotel in Norway. 3 days later, a gunshot. Authorities entered her room to find Jennifer's lifeless body on the bed. With a gunshot wound to the head, it appeared to be a suicide What was found, rather not found, in Jennifers room only raised more questions than was answered. This woman had no ID, no wallet, no cosmetics, no toothbrush. Police also discover that all of the tags in her clothing had been...

What happened to the Kansas City 3? The deaths of Clayton McGeeney, 36, David Harrington, 37, and Ricky Johnson, 38, have devastated and baffled the community in Kansas City, Missouri. Weeks after their bodies were found frozen in the backyard of their friends home, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are murkier than ever... Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | [email protected] Want...

Suitcases containing human body parts began washing up along the Chesapeake Bay in May 2004. The public was horrified & investigators were stumped. Who was this mystery man? Their search for answers would lead them to the most unlikely suspect... Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | [email protected] Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a...

Heartbreak, it's an inevitable part of life & the afterlife! Today we are discussing 2 true hauntings First up, a woman who only wanted to be known as Megan breaks up with her boyfriend and has to find a new place to live. She finds a historic apartment complex & believes this would be a great place to start over But she fould find out that the apartment building has a dark history & the entities that dwell inside would make themselves known Secondly, we are discussing one of...

Is There A Serial Killer In Austin Texas? Bodies Keep Washing Up At Lady Bird Lake... Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | [email protected] Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

A Very Mysterious & Creepy New Years Episode, Coming Up! Today, we are covering 2 different cases. Both chilling mysteries, both involving unexplained deaths Firstly, we are discussing the creepy case of the Circleville writer. An anonymous person targeted residents in Circleville, Ohio for years.  Although someone was convicted, many believe he was falsely imprisoned. Meaning, the real Circleville writer is still out there somewhere... Secondly, we are covering the strange...

HUGE NEWS! Gypsy Rose Blanchard Has Just Been Released From A Missouri Prison. She's A Free Woman Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | [email protected] Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

A Haunted Victorian Manion, A Ghostly Ranch In Texas & A Voicemail From A Ghost! Today we are going all in on the supernatural with 3 true ghost stories... First, we have the story of June Ferris & The Dream House. Secondly, we are discussing the haunting of the Texas Cowboys. And finally, the very chilling 'Judy Voicemail' that will leave the hairs on the back of your next standing up Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark...

On Christmas Eve in 1945, a mysterious fire broke out at the Sodder home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. George Sodder, his wife Jennie and four of their nine children escaped. Leaving 5 of the children still inside The fire department didn't arrive for 7 hours. When they finally did get to the scene, the home was nothing but ash Strangely, the bodies of the five children were never found. The Sodder Family began to question the fire. Strange occurrences before & after lead them to...

After an uncomfortable shuttle ride home from the airport, 32 year old Donnah Winger told her husband Mark about the experience. She said the shuttle driver, a young man by the name of Roger Harrington, drove erratically & made violent comments. So the Wingers decided to file a complaint with the shuttle company Just a few days later, Mark Winger called 911 to report that Roger had broken in and murdered his wife & Mark had shot Roger dead in the midst It seemed like an open &...

A Haunted Lake, A Spooky Hotel Room & An Entire Cursed Town... CHILLS! This episode, we have 3 Ghost Stories! First up, the haunting of Covewood Lodge in NY. A paranormal case intertwined with a shocking & brutal murder in the early 1900's After that, we are discussing Room 311 at the Read House Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The room is haunted by a woman who died there in the late 1920's... Finally, we are discussing the ever so mysterious town of Caryville, Wisconsin. It's...

This episode, Avery discussed 3 of the most disturbing disappearances in recent years. First up, the unsolved disappearances of Hannah Upp. She has gone missing 3 separate times & is currently missing Next, the chilling & bizarre disappearance of Terrence Woods Jr. A 26 year old production assistant who mysterious vanished into the woods in 2018 after wrapping a TV shoot in Idaho Lastly, the strange case of the lost Panama Girls. 2 women disappeared into the jungle of Panama. What...

Happy Halloween To You! For our very special Halloween Episode, we are talking GHOSTS! Our first case is the Surrency Family Poltergeist. In the 1700's, a small southern town was thrust into the paranormal spotlight when the Surrency Family began experiencing poltergeist activity at their farmhouse. Out of NO WHERE!  The entity seemed to be targeting their 15 year old daughter Clementine. Chillingly, when the family tried to leave the farmhouse, the poltergeist followed them wherever they...

Welcome back to the Avery After Dark Podcast! I am excited to share that the show just hit 1 MILLION LISTENS! I want to say thank you to all who tune in every week & support the podcast! For this very special episode — I have a little bit of everything for you. 4 different stories, 1 episode First up, a chilling Halloween disappearance that has baffled investigators for over 20 years. Next, a mysterious fire, a missing daughter & a remarkable case of mothers intuition. After that,...