Haunting Cases

30/06/2023

Hi Listeners!

Just wanted to pop in and give a little update, that due to some technical issues we won't be uploading at our usual time today! We are hoping to have this fixed and the episode out to you by this evening!

23/06/2023

It was just another ordinary day - cleaning, laundry, helping mom with her computer. What was out of the ordinary was when Marshal Iwaasa's truck was found fourteen hours away in the wilderness, burnt to the ground.

On November 17, 2019, Marshal Iwaasa was having a typical day. He cleaned his apartment and did some laundry before going to Lethbridge to help his mother with a computer issue she was having. Marshal left the house that night and disappeared. His truck would be found fourteen hours away burnt to th...

20/06/2023

In this episode, Kaitie faced one of her greatest fears...dolls. And a whole lot of them! Tune in to hear about the Island of the Dolls, what tragedies the island has seen, and what spirits may still be hanging around as a result.

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La Isla de las Muñecas, or the Island of the Dolls, is a hotspot for tourism in Mexico for those seeking out a spine-tingling experience. Many believe the dolls to be haunted by the spirits of the island's dark past. Regardless of if you believe the location to be haunted or not, the 1,000+ decay.....

10/06/2023

Just in case Kaitie hasn't made you scared of enjoying the great outdoors yet... be sure to check out her case covering the chilling Appalachian Trail Murders!

The Appalachian Trail is an iconic hiking trail in the eastern United States that's said to be the longest in the world. In 1981 tragedy struck the trail, when Susan ‘Su Su’ Ramsay and Robert ‘Rob’ Mountford Jr. were discovered dead by the Wapiti Shelter on the trail. Nearly twenty-seven-yea...

28/05/2023

Since May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we decided to take a deep dive into the spirits of American Samoa a couple weeks ago. American Samoa is perhaps one of the only sites of a documented paranormal experience by U.S. officials... and Samoa is also host to the Teine Sa, powerful beings who look after the land and the people.

Haunting Cases is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Kaitie Gardner and Rhiannon Watkins. Kaitie covers chilling tales of murder, unsolved cases, serial killers, and much more. Rhiannon recounts paranormal happenings including stories of ghosts, aliens, cryptids, and urban legends. Join u...

26/05/2023

Just in case you missed it...

John George Haigh was raised in a strict religious and conservative household, but upon reaching adulthood he abandoned the teachings of his church to follow a life of crime. It grew old facing the consequences of his actions, so what started out as accounts of theft and forgery eventually developed into more elaborate schemes which left no witnesses...

John George Haigh grew up in a conservative household cloistered by his parents and their religious values through the Plymouth Brethren Church's teachings. ...

19/05/2023

Hi Ghosts and Goblins!!!

Just coming on to give an update about tomorrow's episode! As of right now we are experiencing technical difficulties with our software. We will try to get the episode to you as soon as possible, thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/05/2023

If you thought we had covered all the medieval torture methods out there...wait, there's more! Join us as we dive into more of the horrid ways that humans have historically used to punish/execute each other.

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Kaitie and Rhiannon are back with round three of medieval torture methods! The ways in which “criminals” of the time were tortured and executed centuries ago is horrific to say the least. References for this weeks episode: https://sites.google.com/view/haunting-cases-podcast/episodes/episode-65-...

27/04/2023

Most people visit Mystic, CT to enjoy the aquarium or the seaside adventures. What about spending the night in a haunted inn? Listen in as we discuss the tales of the Whitehall Mansion and neighboring Whitehall Burying Ground.

‎Show Haunting Cases, Ep Episode 64: Whitehall Mansion (Mystic, Connecticut) - Apr 21, 2023

19/04/2023

Last week Kaitie covered the grisly case of Katherine Knight. The crime scene undoubtedly traumatized the investigators who entered it and will go down in history for the revolting nature of the crime.

Katherine Knight is a woman with an extreme temper, even her own mother noted that she had a screw loose somewhere. Which would lead investigators into one of the most gruesome crime scenes of the 21st century. References for this episode at: https://sites.google.com/view/haunting-cases-podcast/...

11/04/2023

The Saltair many know today to be a concert venue is actually the Saltair the III... the first two Saltairs functioned as lakeside resorts with small amusement parks until BOTH met their end burning down in flames. Some rumour the Saltair to be cursed...regardless if this is the case, there are definitely some spooky goings-on even in the latest Saltair. Listen in to find out.

While the Saltair is now used as a concert venue and is a popular site for raves, its name is rooted in a storied history dating back to the late 1800’s. The...

02/04/2023

Hello fellow Ghosts and Goblins! We wanted to inform you that as of right now the new episode Saltair Sally, will be pulled due to an audio issue.

We are currently working on a way to solve this issue for this episode and future ones. Thank you all so much for your patience and understanding. The episode will be back up as soon as possible.

26/03/2023

Is it possible for a human being to suddenly burst into flames and burn right down to a crisp? Strap in for this one folks - there are cases aplenty covering spontaneous human combustion dating back ages. What could possibly cause this particularly terrifying demise?

For years it's been debated if humans can spontaneously burst into flames, and while many reports still occur to this day. The question remains if this is something science can prove, or is it something more supernatural? References for this Episode at: https://sites.google.com/view/haunting-cases-p...

25/03/2023

Last week we ventured back into the underground of Edinburgh, Scotland to discover what specific spirits haunt the vaults to this day... What rooms experience the most paranormal activity? Are the ghosts friendly? Tune in to find out.

Rhiannon and Kaitie return to the vaults to discuss the stories of the most famous (and infamous) ghosts and haunted rooms of the Edinburgh underground. Would you be brave enough to face the likes of Mr. Boots? Photograph of Mr. Boots standing behind a tourist:  

11/03/2023

What dark history hides underground in Edinburgh, Scotland? Long ago, the most desperate people in the city (Irish immigrants escaping the Potato Famine and Highland peasants forced off their lands), had no where else to go, but the darkest, dampest, dankest corners of the city where no one else, but murderers and criminals would go. What spirits now haunt these dark spaces after so many years of suffering?

Underneath Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh, lies a dark history buried underground. What tragedies befell the people who once lived in these spaces? The horrors of the past have led many spirits to haunt Edinburgh’s Vaults and Mary King’s Close, perhaps for the rest of eternity… Reference...

09/03/2023

Hi Everyone!!! Just wanted to pop in and quickly apologize for the West Mesa Bone Collector Part 2 Episode. Upon reviewing the audio for this episode, it has come to my attention that there's no audio!!! 😱We'll be resolving this issue as quickly as possible!!

05/03/2023

In 2009, Christine Ross and her dog Ruca went for a walk in the West Mesa near her neighborhood. Who knew her dog would discover evidence that would make the difference in solving many of Detective Ida Lopez's missing person cases?

In 2009, Christine Ross and her dog Ruca, went for their usual morning walk along a dried-up creek bed in the West Mesa, just outside of their neighborhood. ...

18/02/2023

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Santa Claus? What was it that people saw in the skies of Las Vegas just two nights before Christmas? Listen in to this week's episode to find out...

Just a couple nights before Christmas 2022, a UFO was spotted hovering over the Las Vegas strip. People up and down the road and even outside of the city reported sightings of mysterious lights in the sky. Skeptics wrote it off as a rare weather phenomenon… what was it really? First sighting pos.....

18/02/2023

We released a special episode last week celebrating one year of podcasting!! Be sure to check out our Look Back episode on the first year of Haunting Cases if you missed it.

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05/02/2023

Happy Birthday Haunting Cases!!! The podcast released its first episode on February 4, 2022 and in the past year we have released 54 episodes plus our trailer. There's so much more to come! Thank you to all of our listeners, friends, and family. We couldn't make this happen without you.



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04/02/2023

A fun day of celebrating the end of school quickly turned dark when Brookelyn Farthing texted the message "I'm scared."

On June 21st of 2013, Brookelyn Farthing and her family had an active and memorable day, ending with a bon-fire-party to celebrate summer coming and the end of school. This all changed on June 22nd when Brookelyn sent a message saying, "I'm Scared". Join Kaitie and Rhiannon, as they discuss the disa...

28/01/2023

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28/01/2023

Glowing balls of light have tricked people into wandering into the swamps for centuries... Is the dreaded Will O' The Wisp a fairy, a spirit, or something science can explain away? Listen in to this week's episode and decide for yourself!

Also known as Jack O’ Lanterns, Spunkies, or Ignis Fatuus, the Will O’ The Wisps have fascinated (and terrified) people all over the world for centur...

21/01/2023

No parent should ever have to go through the horror of discovering their child to be missing...but that is exactly what happened to the father of Sophie Reeder in 2017.

In 2017 Sophie Reeder, left her home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to go for a midnight walk. The next morning when her father went to check on the fifteen-year-old, he was greeted to the horror every parent dreads, Sophie was gone. If you have any information regarding Sophie Reeder, you are urged to...

15/01/2023

Over the years people have reported numerous encounters with Land Otter Men.

If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen to it before you listen to Part 2.

What experiences have people had involving Land Otter Men since “The Strangest Story Ever Told”? Not only can the Land Otter Men be defined as a dangerous cryptid, it may be described as a spirit and even a type of societal metaphor. References for this Episode at: https://sites.google.com/view/...

02/01/2023

We're looking to do a lookback for our 1-year anniversary in February!!! Please comment a moment you liked from the podcast below or email us at [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you!

31/12/2022

Have you ever had any burning questions about serial killers? Check out Kaitie's deep dive into serial killers! You don't want to miss it.

In this episode Kaitie dives deep into the topic of serial killers, covering many aspects of typologies, psychology, and possible reasons for why they do the...

30/12/2022

Just in case you missed it, we did a special Christmas themed episode covering how some of the modern-day Christmas traditions came to be and some old Christmas season cryptids... be sure to check it out!

We hope all of our listeners had a very Merry Christmas and a lovely Winter Solstice celebration (and/or a wonderful celebration of any other holidays this season!) ❤️

On this very special episode of Haunting Cases, Rhiannon and Kaitie dive into the history of Christmas and how it came to be what it is today in America. As well as some traditions and cryptids as old as time, so snuggle up with a cup of hot chocolate and prepare yourself for some holiday fun.

17/12/2022

Christmas Eve is usually a night of joy and wonder for many families in the U.S. However, this was not the case when tragedy struck the Sodder Family in WV in 1945...

On Christmas Eve of 1945, many families were preparing for the upcoming holiday, this was no different for the Sodder family and their ten-children. When tragedy struck, starting one of the biggest mysteries in Fayetteville, West Virginia’s history. References at: https://sites.google.com/view/h.....

16/12/2022

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09/12/2022

A man in Toronto went searching for his lost kitten...what he found instead horrified him to his core. Be sure to check out this week's episode...and don't forget to tell us what your favorite podcast moments have been!! 😺

In 1978, a middle-aged Toronto resident named Ernest went searching for his lost kitten. Upon hearing the sounds of an animal in distress, he crawled into a dark tunnel with nothing, but a flashlight to light his way. What he found staring back at him from the darkness he will never forget… Refere...

09/12/2022

06/12/2022

The team at Haunting Cases Podcast, wanted to express a very heartfelt thank you! We are amazed with the work we've done in this last year and how many of you loved the podcast! We look forward to bringing you new and interesting cases into the paranormal and true crime world, this upcoming year!

03/12/2022

It took a whole 62 years to identify "Little Miss Nobody" and bring closure to her family...

In July of 1960, just outside of Congress, Arizona the body of a female child was discovered burned and abandoned in the Sand Wash Creek Bed. Leads were chased from Kingman, Arizona all the way to Gallup, New Mexico but nobody could identify the little girl... Until in December 2021 Ortham Labs crea...