Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast
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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That's exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. This podcast covers all things mysterious with topics ranging from true crime, to dark history, to the supernatural. New episodes are available every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. A video version is also available on YouTube.   Want early and ad free episodes and bonus content? Join the Perplexed Society

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 188: Episode 187: The Shocking True Story Behind ‘Maternal Instinct’ Reagan Hancock & Taylor Parker- PART 2 of 2

    On October 9, 2020, 27 year old Taylor Parker calls police. She tells dispatch she needs an ambulance. She needs to get to the hospital right away because she just had a baby. A state trooper finds a distraught Taylor in the driver’s side of the vehicle on the side of the road. The placenta was in Taylor’s pants, the umbilical cord was still attached, and her baby was not responsive.  At first to police, this seemed like a dire emergency for Taylor and her newborn baby. But then, things started feeling off. The state trooper noticed dried blood covering Taylor’s body head to toe, yet there was no blood in the car. Then, when she was taken to the Idabel hospital, Taylor refused a vaginal ultrasound. With the testing medical personnel were able to do, doctors quickly determined Taylor had not given birth. Their hearts sank.  Whose baby was this? What happened? And where was the mother? This is the story of Taylor Parker, Reagan Hancock, and Braxlynn Sage. --- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel!WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com--- SOURCES:https://pastebin.com/hg3Y1N2tEpisode keywords:maternal instinct, true crime, true crime podcast, taylor parker, reagan hancock, braxlynn sage, true crime documentary, documentary recap, fetal abduction, maternal instincts, netflix documentary, true story, true horror story, texas crime

  2. Jul 22

    Episode 187: The Shocking True Story Behind ‘Maternal Instinct’ Reagan Hancock & Taylor Parker- PART 1 of 2

    On October 9, 2020 in the small town of De Kalb, TX with just over 1500 residents, 27 year old Taylor Parker calls police while she’s driving her boyfriend’s vehicle. She tells dispatch she needs an ambulance to take her to a hospital in Idabel, 35 minutes away. She needs to get to the hospital right away because she just had a baby. A state trooper finds a distraught Taylor in the driver’s side of the vehicle on the side of the road. The placenta was in Taylor’s pants, the umbilical cord was still attached, and her baby was not responsive.  At first to police, this seemed like a dire emergency for Taylor and her newborn baby. But then, things started feeling off. The state trooper noticed dried blood covering Taylor’s body head to toe, yet there was no blood in the car. Then, when she was taken to the Idabel hospital, Taylor refused a vaginal ultrasound. With the testing medical personnel were able to do, doctors quickly determined Taylor had not given birth.  Their hearts sank. Whose baby was this? What happened? And where was the mother? This is the story of Taylor Parker, Reagan Hancock, and Braxlynn Sage. --- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel!WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com --- SOURCES:https://pastebin.com/hg3Y1N2tEpisode keywords:maternal instinct, true crime, true crime podcast, taylor parker, reagan hancock, braxlynn sage, true crime documentary, documentary recap, fetal abduction, maternal instincts, netflix documentary, true story, true horror story, texas crime

  3. Jul 15

    Episode 186: The Northfield Pigman & Sinkhole Sam

    In the shadows of mystical forests, beneath the surface of murky lakes, and even in our own backyards, there continue to be reports of unidentifiable creatures from all around the world. Stories of cryptids have been passed down for centuries. They often have similar physical descriptions, despite being from other sides of the globe. Are these simply myths passed down through generations, or are they fragments of truth waiting to be uncovered?  While there are hundreds of cryptids out there, today we are talking about just two. First, I will take you deep into the forests of central Vermont, chasing one of New England's most enduring — and genuinely unsettling — pieces of folklore.  Then we are heading to the flat and wide open spaces of the central Kansas prairie. Specifically, a body of water outside Inman, Kansas, known officially, as the Big Sinkhole.  Today’s perplexing episode is all about the Northfield Pigman and Sinkhole Sam! --- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel!WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com --- SOURCES:https://pastebin.com/YSXvdBVu --- Episode keywords:urban legend, folklore, cryptid, paranormal, paranormal podcast, cryptid podcast, disappearance, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, sinkhole sam, northfield pigman, pigman, angola horror

  4. Jul 8

    Episode 185: MISSING- Ali Lowitzer ft Jo Ann Lowitzer

    On April 26, 2010, 16 year old Ali Lowitzer from Spring, TX disappeared just after stepping off of her school bus. She told her mother Jo Ann she was walking to her job at the local Burger Barn, excited to pick up her pay check. This would later be confirmed by multiple eye witnesses. Ali stepped off the bus, sent a text message to her friend, then her phone shut off. No trace of Ali has ever been found. Over 16 years later, her loved ones are still searching for answers. I had the amazing opportunity to connect with Ali’s mother Jo Ann at Crime Con this year and immediately felt connected to her. If Ali were still here, she and I would’ve graduated at the same time. We would be the same age. Jo Ann is sweet, she’s gentle, she’s a hard worker. And she’s still fighting every day for her missing daughter. Through this talk with Jo Ann, I also learned she and her family were the ones doing cell phone pings, putting up the missing persons fliers, getting surveillance footage, logging into Ali’s email, and organizing searches. Police didn’t do much of anything for Ali. They didn’t even issue an Amber alert. They labeled her a runaway. Today, Jo Ann works with her hands to feel closer to her artistic daughter. She connects with other moms of missing children. She advocates for her daughter on social media and at advocacy events. She joined Texas EquuSearch and got formal training, searching for other missing persons. And she feels she’s found her voice throughout this process. Jo Ann even said sometimes she wonders if her daughter went missing so that she could help find someone else that’s missing. It was an absolute honor to hear Ali’s story through the words of her mother’s heart. And I simply adore her. I know you will too. Today’s perplexing episode is all about the case of missing 16 year old Ali Lowitzer. Donate to Jo Ann: https://www.cafepress.com/+hopeforali+gifts?from_search=1&tracking=search&q=HopeForAli Follow Jo Ann:https://www.youtube.com/@jolowitzer2122https://www.instagram.com/jlowitzer/ --- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel!WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com --- Episode keywords:missing, unsolved, disappearance, true crime, true crime podcast, ali lowitzer, texas true crime, missing persons, crime con

  5. Jul 1

    Episode 184: Dark Stories from North Carolina- Haunted Locations, Vanishing Ships, & More

    By day, this state seems like a beautiful and vibrant place to live. There's mountain views, and spots that feel like an artist’s safe haven. It’s a place that feels alive with music, crafts, and color. But beneath the vibrant surface lies a much older story. This state was officially founded in the late 18th century but it’s been shaped for centuries by Appalachian folklore. This state has long been a crossroads of cultures, beliefs, and… something harder to explain.  Locals will tell you these mountains have memories. That the fog rolling through the valleys isn’t always weather. Stories pass from porch to porch, from bartender to late-night patron—stories of a haunted bridge that was the backdrop for a dark tragedy, ships and crew that seemingly vanished into thin air with no explanation, and unfathomably dark happenings in a boarding school that was supposed to help children. Some call these legends. Others call them warnings.  So today, we’re traveling to the east coast of the United States, and visiting a state where history and the unexplained seeming to blur together. Today’s perplexing episode is all about haunting history and folklore out of North Carolina. ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel!WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------ SOURCES:https://pastebin.com/Nr7tarQu Episode keywords:True crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, helens bridge, North Carolina, history podcast, folklore, Reynolds mansion, ghost ship, vanishing ship, haunted locations, stonewall Jackson

  6. Jun 24

    Episode 183: Melissa Casias ft Weird True Crime

    53 year old Melissa Casias from Taos, New Mexico, disappeared under very mysterious circumstances on June 26, 2025. The case seemed to generate no promising leads and quickly go cold. Her remains were recently found in a remote heavily wooded area on May 28, 2026. Melissa’s case has gotten a lot of attention… but arguably for all the wrong reasons. There has been an unbelievable amount of speculation, misinformation, and just straight up conspiracies and lies about Melissa. These have even come from major news sources.  It seems before we can know what happened to Melissa on June 26, 2025, people will have to start getting loud with the facts. So today, Kaydra is bringing on Gina and Amber from Weird True Crime. They have been working with Melissa’s family and combing through the police reports from day one. Verifiable information only. Kaydra talks through all of the rumors point by point including the missing scientists conspiracy to get clarification for her listeners. You will also hear a lot of information I guarantee you aren’t hearing anywhere else.  This is the perplexing story of Melissa Casias.  Listen to Weird True Crime’s 3 part series wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3BHNffWPPzW79m0s5phIWM?si=1d2cf98423004b75https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-true-crime/id1803173020----- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel!WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------ Episode keywords:true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, missing scientists, conspiracy, melissa casias, disappearance

  7. Jun 22

    INTRODUCING: Weird True Crime's "What Melissa Left"

    On Thursday, June 26 2025, Melissa Shirley Casias -- a 53 year old mother, avid hunter, devoted reader, thyroid cancer survivor, and administrative assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory -- vanished from Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.  She dropped lunch off to her daughter Sierra at 12:57 p.m. By 1:38 p.m., her phone had been wiped. By 2:18pm, a witness spotted someone who looked like Melissa walking alone along Highway 518 Eastbound in Talpa. She has not been seen since.  In this episode, Gina and Amber will introduce you to Melissa: who she was, what her life looked like, and why the people who love her are certain she did NOT choose to disappear. They then walk through the events of June 26, 2025 in chronological order, covering her last confirmed movements, the first hours of the investigation, and the early signs that something about her husband Mark Casias's behavior wasn't adding up.  Other episodes are available on Weird True Crime's feed.  If you have information:Contact the New Mexico State Police at 505-425-6771or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 505-843-STOP Listen to Weird True Crime’s 3 part series wherever you get your podcasts.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3BHNffWPPzW79m0s5phIWM?si=1d2cf98423004b75https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-true-crime/id1803173020 Episode keywords:Melissa Casias, unsolved, true crime, true crime podcast, disappearance, missing scientists

    INTRODUCING: Weird True Crime's "What Melissa Left"

  8. Jun 17

    Episode 182: Gerard John Schaefer

    He wore a badge, pledging to protect and serve. A Martin County, Florida sheriff's deputy, who used his power to abduct, torture, and kill young women in the early 1970s. He was convicted of two murders but he’s widely suspected in the deaths of over 30 victims. Today we will discuss the victims, the killer’s upbringing, his crimes, the investigation, and the strange aftermath. This is the story of one of the most heinous serial killers in modern history.  Today’s perplexing episode is all about Gerard John Schaefer. ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel!WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------ SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/JnzsA43uEpisode keywords:true crime, true crime podcast, Gerard John Schaefer, John Schaefer, serial killer, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, Florida true crime, Ted Bundy, Danny Rolling, Ottis Toole

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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That's exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. This podcast covers all things mysterious with topics ranging from true crime, to dark history, to the supernatural. New episodes are available every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. A video version is also available on YouTube.   Want early and ad free episodes and bonus content? Join the Perplexed Society

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  • Creator
    Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
    Explicit
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