Listener Stories Volume 34! For this installment of LS we have a lot of great reminders to always trust your gut and some sweet and creepy paranormal stories, one may or may not include a shadow man in a top hat (shivers)!! Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 4th, 2008, a clerk at a gas station in DeKalb County, Georgia watched a man vacuuming out his van. Just hours earlier, the clerk had seen that same man in news reports – he was identified as a person of interest in the disappearance of a woman from three days prior. This man was Gary Hilton, and while he was initially only a person of interest in the disappearance and murder of Meredith Emerson, he ended up being charged with 4 murders in total (and suspected of many more) and...

On March 14, 1960, 47-year-old Frances Murphy, 50-year-old Mildred Lindquist, and 50-year-old Lillian Oetting took a four-day trip to Starved Rock State Park, in LaSalle County, Illinois. After checking into the Starved Rock Lodge, the three women decided to take an afternoon hike to the St. Louis Canyon. Unfortunately, they were never seen alive again. Two days later, Frances, Mildred and Lillian were found inside a cave in the canyon. All 3 women were partially nude, bound with twine and...

Did Belle Gunness fake her own death after murdering at least 14 victims over the course of several years? A female serial killer who was nicknamed Hell’s Belle, Belle Gunness potentially had over 40 victims and may or may not have gotten away with her crimes by faking her own death. Luring victims to her farm in Indiana under the pretenses of romance, Belle is arguably one of the most prolific female serial killers in the United States. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on...

Whitney Cerak and Laura van Ryn were involved in a tragic accident in April of 2006. They were both students at Taylor University in Indiana, when a van they were riding in collided with a semi truck a top speed and several people were killed instantly. In the aftermath, a mistake was discovered, leading to a heartbreaking revelation for both the Cerak and Van Ryn families. Whitney and Laura’s story gained significant media attention and raised discussions about identity and loss. Their...

The Amityville Horror is a book published in 1977 by Jay Anson and then turned into a cult classic horror film franchise. The story is based on the experience of the Lutz family when they moved into a home in Amityville on Long Island, New York - a home that was the location of a familicide when Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his siblings and parents in 1974. This is the true story behind The Amityville Horror. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook...

Happy Halloweek, humans! In this installment of Listener Stories we bring you spooky-ooky tales - some are freaky, some are sweet, and some will have you checking behind you. To submit your own Listener Story go to inhumanpodcast.com/listener-stories Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad...

Welcome back to PART FREAKING TWO of the Menendez case! Thank you for being patient! In this episode we will discuss the crime, the arrests and both trials as well as the aftermath and new details that have recently emerged... Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In June 1979, a fire broke out on the Ghost Train ride at Luna Park, an amusement park in New South Wales, Australia. The fatal fire that took 7 lives was blamed on electrical faults, but arson is suspected with questions about a connection to notorious Sydney underworld figure Abe Saffron. While no one has ever been criminally charged, questions remain regarding what lead to the fire, and the public has demanded a second formal investigation into the tragedy. Click here to join our...

On September 23rd, 2019, Stephanie Parze filed an assault domestic violence complaint against her boyfriend, John Ozbilgen. By October, weird things were occurring at Stephanie’s house in Freehold Township, New Jersey, and she told her family she believed someone was breaking in and messing with her. Then the night before Halloween, Stephanie disappeared, with profanity-laced texts from her ex-boyfriend appearing on her phone. John Ozbilgen never admitted to what he’d done, but investigators...

The Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, a public hospital in New Jersey operated for 67 years providing long-term treatment for adults and children, has been riddled with allegations of abuse, neglect and hospital escapees. The hospital was demolished in 2015, but to this day, some say the land the hospital once sat on remains haunted and legend of a murderous farmer occupying the slaughterhouse is still told among those who visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Halloween night 61 years ago, 70 year old Lillian Armstrong didn’t show up for choir practice. When her cousin couldn’t get her to answer the door the next day, she called the police. Inside her home, Lillian had been murdered, but despite the large amount of blood at the scene and investigators interviewing almost every resident of Newcastle, her murder remains unsolved to this day. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit...

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada has a rich history that has developed since it first opened to the public in 1888. In its 136 years of operations, it has been a vacation spot for millions of people, including celebrities and royalty, but it has also seen tragedy that has led to paranormal experiences for many today. This is the story of the Banff Springs Hotel Hauntings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On August 20, 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were shot to death in their upscale Beverly Hills home. For several months following the shocking event, their murders remained unsolved, with their sons, Lyle and Erik, initially claiming they discovered their parents' lifeless bodies. However, after exhibiting some unusual behaviors that raised suspicions, the brothers eventually confessed to the murders. They claimed they acted out of fear, citing years of alleged psychological and physical abuse...

In November 2015, Amy Vilardi went to her mother’s home to check on her when she found a gruesome scene: her mother, Cathy Scott, her husband, Mike Scott, and their parents, Barbara Scott and Violet Taylor had been murdered. The case went cold for nearly 8 years until 2 persons of interest were named. Amy and her husband Ross Vilardi were arrested and charged with four counts of murder each, and they remain in jail today. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join...

Laureen Rahn disappeared on April 26, 1980, from her home in Manchester, New Hampshire. At the time of her disappearance, she was only 14 years old, a young girl with her whole life ahead of her. Over the years, there have been multiple tips, numerous sightings, and various leads concerning Laureen’s case, yet she has never been located. Tragically, to this day, her case remains unresolved and continues to perplex investigators and haunt those who loved her. If you have any information about...

Teri Jendusa Nicolai escaped her abusive relationship, but 3 years after her ex-husband threatened that he would “make her pay” for divorcing him, he abducted her and subjected her to 26 hours of torture that she believed was going to end her life. Today, Teri is a victims advocate as she helps so many others by sharing her story and getting laws passed to help protect them. If you or someone you know is in an emotionally, verbally, mentally, or physically abusive relationship, you can get...

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In March 2020, 33-year-old Holly Boisvert was arrested in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Holly had lived in Fond Du Lac since 2011, but 18 years earlier, she was 16 years old and living in Fort Wayne, Indiana when she was involved in a fight that resulted in the death of her so-called friend Stacy DeGrandchamp. 17 year old Stacy had big aspirations when her life was so senselessly ripped from her, and it took almost 2 decades for her to see justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On November 8, 1954, 14-year-old Carolyn Wasilewski was brutally murdered just eight miles away from her family home in Baltimore, Maryland. Little evidence was left at the crime scene, but one peculiar and mysterious detail that was discovered was the name "Paul" written in bold pink lipstick on Carolyn’s thigh. Was this an intentional red herring or perhaps a vital piece of evidence that could lead to a breakthrough? Regardless of its significance, Carolyn's case remains unsolved, and it is...

In early 2012, 16 year old Skylar Neese started feeling like her two best friends, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf, were becoming more distant from her. But she never could have expected what they were planning. Two teenagers committed a horrific act and now 12 years later, they are becoming eligible for parole - meaning they would have the ability to live a life that was ripped away from Skylar. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To...

The Jeff Davis 8, which is also referred to as the Jennings 8, is a series of unsolved murders that occurred in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, from 2005 to 2009. During this period, the grim discovery of the bodies of eight women were made in swamps, canals and wooded areas that are located around the town of Jennings. The victims of these crimes were Loretta Chassion Lewis, Ernestine Daniels Patterson, Kristen Lopez, Whitnei Dubois, Laconia Brown, Crystal Zeno, Brittney Gary, and Necole...

The Academy at Ivy Ridge was a “behavior correction institution for troubled teens” that operated from 2001-2009 in Ogdensburg, New York. Started by Robert Lichfield, Ivy Ridge claimed to be a school that taught kids honor, respect, and loyalty. But in reality, it was essentially a prison where children were abused and forced to comply with strict rules and procedures. Recently, survivors returned to the abandoned school and found troves of files and footage of what happened there; they are...

Joseph Smedley was 20 years old when he went missing on September 27, 2015. Five days later, two fishermen found him in Griffey Lake, Indiana. He was fully clothed and had binoculars around his neck. He also had a backpack filled with about 66 pounds of rocks. Many questions remain unanswered surrounding Joseph's death and his family will not give up until Joseph has justice. If you or someone you know has any information regarding Joseph’s death please submit a tip via the Facebook page or...