PNW Haunts & Homicides

PNW Haunts and Homicides
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Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.

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  1. 1d ago

    Women in Black: Ghosts Stories & Dark Urban Legends

    This episode dives into the eerie legends of the Women in Black. We start in Yakima, Washington, where a mysterious woman in a black dress was reported in 1897. Witnesses described a tall, silent figure racing through the streets who could supposedly shapeshift into a massive black hog, earning her the terrifying nickname Hog Devil. But was Yakima’s first ghost actually a supernatural entity, a woman sneaking out to meet her lover, or an elaborate prank? Then we travel to Sleepy Hollow, New York, where a mysterious veiled Woman in Black haunted the streets in the late 1800s, before an encounter with police revealed a shocking possibility. From there, we head to Bangkok, Thailand, and the legend of the Women in Black of Wat Samian Nari, two ghostly sisters who reportedly hitch rides in taxis before disappearing, only to reappear crawling along the railroad tracks. Finally, we visit Fort Warren in Boston Harbor and the legend of Melanie Lanier, a Confederate soldier’s wife whose tragic story supposedly led to the haunting of the island by a guilt-ridden Lady in Black. But there’s a major problem: there’s no historical record that Melanie Lanier ever existed. Are these women ghosts, victims, hoaxes, urban legends, or something stranger? Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

  2. Oct 1

    Look For Me If I Don't Come Back: The Jack Family | Prince George, British Columbia

    On the night of August 1, 1989, Ronnie Jack met a stranger at a Prince George pub who offered him and his wife Doreen jobs at a logging camp near Cluculz Lake. By 1:30 the next morning, Ronnie, Doreen, and their two sons, 9-year-old Russell and 4-year-old Ryan, had climbed into the man's dark pickup truck and driven off into the night. They were never seen again. More than three decades later, the disappearance of the Jack family remains one of British Columbia's most haunting unsolved cases. In this episode, we walk through the timeline of that night, the RCMP composite of the bearded stranger, and the anonymous 1996 call that pointed police to a ranch that never yielded any answers. We examine the layered history of intergenerational trauma, residential-school abuse, and forced displacement that shaped the family's world long before the night they vanished. We also have a new-ish voice joining the discussion of where the case sits today – welcome Taylyn!   If you have any information about the disappearance of Ronald, Doreen, Russell, or Ryan Jack, please contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.

  3. Sep 24

    A Documentary, a Dog, and a House With Rules

    A woman gets a 3 a.m. email from a documentary producer who says he's spent a year developing a project about her life. What starts as flattering turns unsettling fast, and she can't seem to stop what's already in motion. Then a dog who's never shown a hunting instinct in his life starts locking onto something in the corner of a cabin near Mt. St. Helens — frozen, tail up, eyes fixed on nothing. He won't play his favorite game. He keeps getting up to follow it, checking corners like something's actually there. And then, just as suddenly and strangely, it stops. We close things out with an inheritance that comes with three very specific house rules. The rules seem simple enough — until he decides to break one.  Thank you to the authors of this week's stories: Joe Zazzara (u/pieater727) and u/OK_The_Nomad Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.

  4. Sep 17

    Haunted Filming Locations of Practical Magic 2 | English Ghost Stories

    This episode explores the haunted filming locations of Practical Magic 2, from a nearly 900-year-old English pub to the ruins of a medieval castle. While the original Practical Magic was filmed in Washington’s San Juan Islands, the sequel was primarily filmed in England, including recreated sets of the iconic Owens family dream house. At The Royal Standard, England’s oldest-claimed pub, reported paranormal activity includes candles mysteriously going out, laughter from an empty cellar, apparitions, and unexplained singing. Nearby Hag Pit adds even more witchy folklore! At Old Wardour Castle, a medieval English castle damaged during the English Civil War, visitors report seeing the Grey Lady, and hearing voices and strange activity in the castle’s surrounding woods. Plus, one visitor shares a very unexpected paranormal encounter in the grotto. So while Practical Magic 2 may have traded the Pacific Northwest for England, it seems the sequel found plenty of its own spooky magic in these historic and haunted locations. Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

  5. Sep 17 • Subscribers Only

    Haunted Filming Locations of Practical Magic 2 | English Ghost Stories

    This episode explores the haunted filming locations of Practical Magic 2, from a nearly 900-year-old English pub to the ruins of a medieval castle. While the original Practical Magic was filmed in Washington’s San Juan Islands, the sequel was primarily filmed in England, including recreated sets of the iconic Owens family dream house. At The Royal Standard, England’s oldest-claimed pub, reported paranormal activity includes candles mysteriously going out, laughter from an empty cellar, apparitions, and unexplained singing. Nearby Hag Pit adds even more witchy folklore! At Old Wardour Castle, a medieval English castle damaged during the English Civil War, visitors report seeing the Grey Lady, and hearing voices and strange activity in the castle’s surrounding woods. Plus, one visitor shares a very unexpected paranormal encounter in the grotto. So while Practical Magic 2 may have traded the Pacific Northwest for England, it seems the sequel found plenty of its own spooky magic in these historic and haunted locations. Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

  6. Sep 10 ·  Bonus

    Fall Adventures: Practical Magic & Cemetery Tours

    In celebration of Practical Magic 2 coming out this week, we’re returning to an episode where we visit the bewitching Pacific Northwest seaside town where Practical Magic was filmed!  The enchantment doesn't stop there—while chatting with Margaret from Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery, we delve into her passion for preserving historic sites and the engaging tours that breathe life into forgotten stories. Our conversations even traverse through enormous pumpkin growing competitions, tea leaf readings, and Samhain celebrations! As spooky season unfolds, our tarot reading advises caution and strategy, ensuring you're well-prepared for whatever may come. Whether you're a movie enthusiast or a history buff, there's a little something for everyone in this episode, promising thrills and chills with a side of humor. Interested in volunteering at Lone Fir Cemetery!? Email Margaret - info@friendsoflonefircemetery.orgRooted in History: Unearthing Lone Fir Cemetery's Haunting Past Check out Aimee in the Pacific Northwest's blog for more cool stuff! Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

  7. Sep 9 • Subscribers Only

    Fall Adventures: Practical Magic & Cemetery Tours

    In celebration of Practical Magic 2 coming out this week, we’re returning to an episode where we visit the bewitching Pacific Northwest seaside town where Practical Magic was filmed! The enchantment doesn't stop there—while chatting with Margaret from Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery, we delve into her passion for preserving historic sites and the engaging tours that breathe life into forgotten stories. Our conversations even traverse through enormous pumpkin growing competitions, tea leaf readings, and Samhain celebrations! As spooky season unfolds, our tarot reading advises caution and strategy, ensuring you're well-prepared for whatever may come. Whether you're a movie enthusiast or a history buff, there's a little something for everyone in this episode, promising thrills and chills with a side of humor. Interested in volunteering at Lone Fir Cemetery!? Email Margaret - info@friendsoflonefircemetery.org Rooted in History: Unearthing Lone Fir Cemetery's Haunting Past Check out Aimee in the Pacific Northwest's blog for more cool stuff! Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

  8. Sep 3

    The Search and the Silence | Besalynn James, Lummi Nation / Bellingham, WA

    Besalynn Mary James was 62 years old when she disappeared from her home on the Lummi Nation reservation in January 2025. Her boyfriend told police she left at 2 AM to go for a walk in freezing temperatures. After she didn’t return, it took four days for him to report her missing.  What her sister found when she went to check on Besalynn's dogs didn't match his story. The clothes he said Besalynn was wearing were still inside the trailer. In this episode, we walk through the timeline of Besalynn's disappearance, the contradictions in her boyfriend's account, the complicated jurisdictional reality of investigating a major crime on tribal land, and the systemic crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. We also look at what Washington State has built in response to that crisis, and what it still hasn't been able to deliver to Besalynn's family: answers. As of the time of this recording, Terry Bowman remains an uncharged person of interest. The FBI's Seattle Field Office continues to actively investigate. If you have information about Besalynn's disappearance, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov, or call the Lummi Nation Police Department at 360-312-2274. Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

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Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.

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  • Creator
    PNW Haunts and Homicides
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    497
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © PNW Haunts and Homicides
  • Show Website
    PNW Haunts & Homicides
  • Provider
    Caitlyn Shearer

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