PNW Haunts & Homicides

20/12/2024

thank you, Wisher! we needed the caffeine. speaking of holidays… just wait until you hear next week’s holiday episode - it’s a spooky one you won’t want to miss.

17/12/2024

Hi, Creepy People! Today’s episode dives into the haunting case of the Wisdom Light Murder, also known as the Oak Grove Jane Doe. From wartime shipyards to shadowy police connections, the story is as unsettling as it is unsolved. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Image Descriptions (photos credit: Slabtown Chronicles):

1. The victim’s clothing and the burlap sack her remains were discovered in.

2. During WWII, thousands of women worked in Portland’s shipyards. One of them was considered a potential victim in the Wisdom Light Murder.

3. A connection the Torso Murder detectives never explored: could the crime have ties to the corrupt actions of the Portland Police Bureau?

17/12/2024

New Episode! "The Wisdom Light Murder: Unraveling the Oak Grove Jane Doe"

In this episode, we investigate the horrifying discovery of the Oak Grove Jane Doe in 1946, a cold case that still haunts Oregon’s history. In the serene suburb of Oak Grove, Oregon, 1946 was marked by a grim discovery that shocked the quiet...

In this episode, we investigate the horrifying discovery of the Oak Grove Jane Doe in 1946, a cold case that still haunts Oregon’s history. In the serene suburb of …

17/12/2024

In this episode, we investigate the horrifying discovery of the Oak Grove Jane Doe in 1946, a cold case that still haunts Oregon’s history. In the serene subu

10/12/2024

It’s the holiday season, but Cassie can find the spooky anywhere! In today’s episode, Cassie takes us on a very strange journey through Fairbanks, Alaska.

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1. Santa Claus House: A festive destination with a touch of mystery—what secrets hide behind the holiday cheer?

2. The Pump House Restaurant and Saloon: Once a riverboat hub in the early 1900s, now a lively dining spot where creepy encounters like shadowy figures and unexplained footsteps still linger.

3. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital has many paranormal reports including sightings of “angels” visiting patients as they near their time of death.

4. Birch Hill Cemetery: Visitors have claimed to see the White Lady apparition, bc duh.

5-7 The Vampire Fish Mystery: Lampreys (pictured here at the Oregon Zoo) reportedly fell from the sky across Fairbanks, and Cassie is jealous.

10/12/2024

New Episode! "Spirits and Santa: Alaska’s Haunted Heart and Magical North Pole"

Get cozy and brace yourself for the frosty, festive, and freaky vibes of Fairbanks, Alaska - where the Golden Heart of Alaska offers both yuletide cheer and spine-chilling tales! We start with the magical North Pole, a short drive from Fairbanks,...

Get cozy and brace yourself for the frosty, festive, and freaky vibes of Fairbanks, Alaska - where the Golden Heart of Alaska offers both yuletide cheer and spine-c…

10/12/2024

Get cozy and brace yourself for the frosty, festive, and freaky vibes of Fairbanks, Alaska - where the Golden Heart of Alaska offers both yuletide cheer and spi

06/12/2024

Major shout out to these three Patrons - we’re thrilled to have them in the Creepy People community! If you want to support the show by becoming a Patron, check out the link in our bio!

03/12/2024

This is the chilling story of Debbie Higbee-Benton, a beloved salon owner whose life was tragically cut short, and the complex web of conspiracies surrounding her murder. Listen today on your favorite podcast app.

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1. Debbie Higbee-Benton in 2002, sharing a tender moment with the children of her close friend and neighbor, Liza Subia.
2. Debbie’s cherished salon was a place of joy and connection for the community.
3. An in-memoriam photo honoring Debbie’s legacy.
4. Lynn Benton, Debbie’s husband, initially convicted and sentenced to life in 2016.
5. Susan Campbell, a co-conspirator, also sentenced to life.
6. Jason Jaynes, Campbell’s son, who served 12 years for his role in the crime.

03/12/2024

New Episode! "The Gladstone Beauty Salon Murder - Estranged Spouse, Deadly Plot"

Uncover the shocking and twisted story of Debbie Higbee Benton, a beloved salon owner whose 2011 murder in Gladstone, Oregon, shook her local community. As we uncover the tangled web of secrets surrounding her estranged spouse, former police sergeant...

Uncover the shocking and twisted story of Debbie Higbee Benton, a beloved salon owner whose 2011 murder in Gladstone, Oregon, shook her local community. As we uncov…

03/12/2024

Uncover the shocking and twisted story of Debbie Higbee Benton, a beloved salon owner whose 2011 murder in Gladstone, Oregon, shook her local community. As we u

27/11/2024

26/11/2024

This week, we’re diving into the legends, history, and eerie tales surrounding Crater Lake. From its sacred origins to its natural mysteries, this episode explores the stories that make Crater Lake unforgettable. Listen now on your favorite podcast app!

Image Descriptions:

1. An illustration by Paul Rockwood (courtesy of the National Park Service) portraying the myth of Crater Lake’s origin.

2. The “Old Man of the Lake”—a mysterious tree stump that has floated upright in Crater Lake for over 100 years.

3. A Klamath tribal leader stands overlooking Crater Lake in 1923, reflecting its sacred significance to the local tribes. In 1902, it became a national park thanks to William Gladstone Steel, who campaigned for its protection for 17 years. (Photo credit: OPB)

4. The Phantom Ship, a striking rock formation that resembles a ghostly vessel floating on the lake.

5. Wizard Island, with its cone-shaped peak rising from the lake, often called the “Wizard’s Hat.”

6. Oregon’s classic Crater Lake license plates—past (bottom) and present (top)—celebrating the iconic natural wonder.

26/11/2024

New Episode! "Crater Lake: The Haunting Beauty and Mysteries of America's Deepest Lake"

Crater Lake, the ghost of the mighty Mount Mazama, is more than just breathtakingly blue waters—it's a place steeped in legend, tragedy, and the unexplained. In this episode, we dive into the Klamath Tribes' epic tale of a volcanic battle between the...

Crater Lake, the ghost of the mighty Mount Mazama, is more than just breathtakingly blue waters—it's a place steeped in legend, tragedy, and the unexplained. In thi…

26/11/2024

Crater Lake, the ghost of the mighty Mount Mazama, is more than just breathtakingly blue waters—it's a place steeped in legend, tragedy, and the unexplained.

19/11/2024

New Episode! "Revenge P**n: The Dark Side of Digital Privacy Violations"

In this episode, we dive into the shocking 2016 case of Benjamin Jay Barber, one of the first individuals convicted under Oregon’s groundbreaking ‘revenge porn’ legislation House Bill 2596 — a groundbreaking law criminalizing the unlawful...

In this episode, we dive into the shocking 2016 case of Benjamin Jay Barber, one of the first individuals convicted under Oregon’s groundbreaking ‘revenge porn’ leg…

19/11/2024

In this episode, we dive into the shocking 2016 case of Benjamin Jay Barber, one of the first individuals convicted under Oregon’s groundbreaking ‘revenge p

15/11/2024

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