Yore Town

Beard Laws Studio, Bleav
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Yore Town Podcast is a true crime and dark history podcast uncovering real small-town mysteries, forgotten crimes, unexplained events, and buried history from places most people overlook. Each episode delivers deep-dive storytelling into true crime cases, unsolved disappearances, eerie local legends, historical cover-ups, and strange but 100% real stories that actually happened. No clickbait. No internet myths. Just well-researched, fact-checked episodes designed to keep you listening until the very end. From chilling murders and cold cases to strange historical moments and unsettling mysteries, Yore Town Podcast blends true crime podcast tension with immersive narrative storytelling. These are the kinds of stories you’d expect to hear late at night—except they’re real, and they happened closer to home than you think. Perfect for fans of: True crime podcasts Dark history podcasts Unsolved mysteries Small-town crime stories Long-form storytelling podcasts If you’re searching for a true crime podcast with real research, a dark history podcast, or a mystery podcast that focuses on small towns and forgotten places, this is it. Every town has a past. Some of them don’t want to be found. New episodes regularly on Spotify Real people. Real places. Real stories.

  1. Anonymous Letters, Real Consequences | America's Forgotten Terror Campaign

    1D AGO

    Anonymous Letters, Real Consequences | America's Forgotten Terror Campaign

    The Circleville Letters weren’t the first… and they weren’t the last. Long before Ohio’s most infamous mystery, small towns across America were already being torn apart by anonymous poison pen letters exposing secrets, destroying reputations, and leaving lives in ruins. In this episode of the Yore Town Podcast, we uncover the chilling true story behind anonymous letters that devastated entire communities. These weren’t harmless messages… they revealed real secrets, triggered fear, and in some cases led to death. From early 1900s poison pen cases to the infamous Circleville Letters, this story shows how information alone can become the most dangerous weapon in a small town. This is more than just true crime… it’s a psychological breakdown of how fear spreads, how trust collapses, and how one unseen person can control an entire town. What You’ll Learn: The real history of poison pen letters in America The truth behind the Circleville Letters mystery How anonymous messages exposed real affairs and secrets The psychology of anonymous harassment and control Why small towns were the perfect target for this kind of terror How these cases connect to modern-day online anonymity ️ Timestamps: 00:00 The First Letter 03:00 Why Small Towns Were Vulnerable 05:00 Early Poison Pen Cases 07:00 The Circleville Letters Begin 11:00 The Booby Trap Incident 22:00 The Arrest That Didn’t Solve It 27:00 Theories & Unanswered Questions 30:00 The Modern-Day Connection If you enjoy true crime, unsolved mysteries, and small town stories with big impact, make sure to subscribe to the Yore Town Podcast for more deep dives every week. New episodes every week. Small Towns. Big Stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    33 min
  2. The Jamison Family Disappeared Leaving Everything Behind | Oklahoma's Strangest Mystery

    MAR 23

    The Jamison Family Disappeared Leaving Everything Behind | Oklahoma's Strangest Mystery

    Jamison Family Mystery: A family disappears in Oklahoma, leaving behind $32,000, their phones, and even their dog. The Jamison family disappearance is one of the most bizarre and unsettling true crime cases in modern history. In 2009, the Jamison family vanished after driving into the mountains of rural Oklahoma. Days later, their truck was found abandoned deep in the woods—wallets, IDs, cell phones, and a large sum of cash still inside. There were no signs of struggle. No clear clues. And no explanation for why they would leave everything behind. This true crime story quickly became one of the most debated unsolved mysteries in America. From theories of foul play to mental health struggles, and even claims of paranormal activity, the case continues to raise more questions than answers. What really happened to Bobby, Sherilynn, and their daughter Madyson? In this episode of Yore Town Podcast, we break down the full timeline, analyze the strange evidence, and explore the most compelling theories surrounding the Jamison family disappearance. What You’ll Learn: The full timeline of the Jamison family case What was found inside the abandoned truck The eerie surveillance footage before they vanished Key evidence that doesn’t add up The most popular theories (and why none fully fit) What investigators believe may have happened Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the mysterious case of the Jamison family 00:33 - Setting the scene: the quiet town in Oklahoma 01:02 - The hosts discuss recent weather and updates on their podcast 02:26 - Introduction of the new YouTube channel and potential content ideas 03:54 - Highlighting the local businesses and products, including Livbearded 04:56 - The importance of community and local brands 05:53 - Remembering Chuck Norris and the world’s fascination with legends 06:29 - Overview of the Jamison family background and initial observations 06:58 - How to pronounce Ufala, Oklahoma 07:17 - The seemingly peaceful town with underlying tensions 08:14 - Bobby’s past accident and family struggles 09:09 - Domestic issues and unsettling household reports 09:38 - Interview with local neighbor "Luther" about the town’s vibe 10:13 - The family's last known movements and mysterious footage 11:27 - The police find the abandoned truck and equipped clues 12:25 - Family’s alleged haunted house and spiritual distress 12:54 - Debating mental health versus supernatural causes 13:43 - The family’s sudden departure toward the mountains 14:13 - Eerie footage of the family packing the truck in a trance-like state 15:39 - The abandoned truck’s contents and their significance 16:28 - The dog Maisie left starving in the vehicle, adding to the mystery 17:40 - No signs of struggle, no footprints, no clues – a real cold case 18:29 - Theories of alien abduction and paranormal involvement 19:02 - The discovery of human remains in 2013, less than 3 miles away 19:59 - Decomposition and unresolved cause of death 20:33 - The possibility of supernatural or extraterrestrial explanations 21:02 - Common hypotheses: murder-suicide, getting lost, drug involvement 22:41 - The difficulty in reconciling the evidence 23:41 - Exploring the hypothesis of drug-related involvement and mental health 25:10 - The influence of perceived paranormal activity 26:15 - Conversation with "Luther" about the case's unresolved mysteries 27:49 - Final theories: mental health crises, paranormal possession, and criminal activity 29:00 - Reflecting on what really happened to the Jamison family 29:32 - Audience engagement: inviting theories and comments 30:02 - Closing remarks and upcoming episodes If you enjoy deep dives into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and small town stories, make sure to subscribe to Yore Town Podcast for more episodes just like this. Hit subscribe, drop your theory in the comments, and let’s figure this out together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    27 min
  3. A Town Was Being Gassed at Night. No One Was Ever Caught.

    MAR 16

    A Town Was Being Gassed at Night. No One Was Ever Caught.

    The Mad Gasser of Mattoon terrified a small Illinois town in 1944, and no one was ever caught. In this episode of the Yorktown Podcast, we dig into one of the strangest small town mysteries in American history: a phantom attacker who may or may not have existed, a town gripped by wartime fear, and a story that still has no clean answer. What you'll learn in this episode: • The original Mad Gasser of Mattoon incident reports from August–September 1944 • Why wartime paranoia and mass hysteria may have fueled the Mattoon gas attacks • The real symptoms reported by victims, paralysis, throat irritation, nausea • Industrial chemical fumes as a possible explanation for the mystery gas • The psychology of mass hysteria and how panic spreads in small towns • Whether a real gasser was stalking the streets or the town convinced itself • The unsolved mystery of who, or what, caused the Mattoon Illinois gas attacks Chapters: 00:00 — Cold open: Aline Kearney's terrifying night 02:27 — Introduction + what is the Yorktown Podcast 04:52 — 1944 wartime context: why fear was already everywhere 07:16 — The first gas attack reports in Mattoon, Illinois 09:38 — The shadow figure: who was the Mad Gasser? 12:01 — Air conditioning tangent (it's educational, we promise) 14:12 — Part 2: police investigation + zero physical evidence 16:36 — Victim symptoms and what doctors actually found 18:43 — Industrial chemical fumes theory: could carbon tetrachloride explain it? 20:45 — The mass hysteria theory: Donald Johnson's research 23:09 — Three theories, one verdict 25:31 — The Mad Gasser disappears — and the mystery never does The Yore Town Podcast covers small towns with big stories, real history, unsolved mysteries, and the strange events that shaped everyday American life. If you're into true history, local legends, and the kind of stories that make you go "wait, that actually happened?" you're in the right place. Subscribe so you don't miss the next small town mystery What do YOU think happened in Mattoon? Drop your theory in the comments. ️ Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen. #MadGasser #MattoonIllinois #SmallTownMystery #TrueHistory #YorktownPodcast #MassHysteria #1944 #UnsolvedMystery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    26 min
  4. The Disaster Nobody Talks About | Donora's Deadly Week

    MAR 9

    The Disaster Nobody Talks About | Donora's Deadly Week

    The Donora Smog Disaster of 1948 remains one of the deadliest air pollution disasters in American history. In the small steel town of Donora, Pennsylvania, a deadly cloud of industrial pollution became trapped in the valley for five days, leaving thousands sick and over twenty people dead. In this episode of Yore Town: Small Towns, Big Stories, we dive deep into the shocking true story of the Donora Smog Disaster — a forgotten tragedy that changed environmental laws in the United States forever. What started as a normal autumn week in a hardworking steel town quickly turned into a public health catastrophe when a rare weather event trapped toxic emissions from local factories. Residents began coughing, struggling to breathe, and collapsing in their homes as the town slowly suffocated beneath a thick layer of smog. Hospitals filled, doctors worked nonstop, and an entire community realized the air itself had become deadly. This story is more than a disaster — it's a turning point in American history. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • The true story behind the Donora Smog Disaster of 1948 • How a temperature inversion trapped deadly pollution in a small Pennsylvania town • The role steel mills and zinc plants played in the catastrophe • Why nearly half of Donora’s population became sick in just days • How this tragedy helped lead to the Clean Air Act and modern environmental laws • The investigation that changed how America thinks about air pollution • What Donora, Pennsylvania looks like today This episode of Yore Town blends small-town history, true events, and powerful storytelling to explore one of the most important environmental disasters you've probably never heard about. Donora may be a small town… but its story helped reshape environmental protection across the United States. Chapters 00:00 The Hidden Disaster of Donora 08:55 The Inversion Crisis 14:51 Aftermath and Investigation 19:38 Legacy of the Donora Disaster If you enjoy small town history, forgotten tragedies, and real stories that shaped America, subscribe to Yore Town for more deep dives into the places most history books forget. New episodes every week exploring Small Towns, Big Stories. Resources Donora Smog Museum - https://donorasmogmuseum.org/ Clean Air Act of 1963 - https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-air-act US Steel - https://www.ussteel.com/ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - https://www.epa.gov/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min
  5. She Killed Her Husband With His Own Pills—And Started a National Crisis

    MAR 2

    She Killed Her Husband With His Own Pills—And Started a National Crisis

    The Auburn cyanide murders shocked a quiet Washington suburb and changed how America seals its medicine bottles. In 1986, Stella Nickell poisoned Excedrin capsules with potassium cyanide, killing her husband and an innocent neighbor in one of the most chilling product tampering cases in U.S. history. This episode of Yore Town Podcast dives deep into the true story of the Auburn cyanide murders, examining how a small-town crime triggered national panic just four years after the Chicago Tylenol murders. What started as a sudden death in a suburban home quickly became a federal case that reshaped consumer safety laws. We break down the full timeline of the Stella Nickell case, the forensic science behind cyanide poisoning, and the courtroom evidence that led to her conviction under federal anti-tampering statutes. What You’ll Learn: How the Auburn cyanide murders unfolded in 1986 The science of potassium cyanide and how it kills How Stella Nickell staged the Excedrin poisonings The connection to the Chicago Tylenol murders How this case changed tamper-proof packaging laws Real courtroom testimony and forensic evidence Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Auburn Cyanide Case 00:58 The Tragic Death of Bruce Nichol 01:25 The Connection to Tylenol Murders 02:19 The Role of Consumer Trust and Packaging 04:08 Why All Towns Are Named Auburn 06:01 Small Town Life in Auburn, Washington 08:01 The Chicago Tylenol Murders and Its Impact 08:57 Bruce Nichol’s Background and Financial Struggles 10:15 How Cyanide Affects the Body 11:42 The Investigation and Evidence Gathering 13:59 Shelf Placement and Tampering Evidence 17:19 The Trial and Conviction of Stella Nickel 21:14 The Tragic Loss of Bruce and Sue Snow 24:04 The Impact on Consumer Safety Laws 25:28 The Lesson: Trust as a Weapon This is Small Towns. Big Stories — where ordinary places collide with extraordinary crime. If you enjoy deep-dive true crime, small-town history, and long-form storytelling that keeps you locked in, subscribe now for more episodes of Yore Town Podcast. New episodes explore the biggest hidden stories in America’s smallest towns. Resources The Chicago Tylenol Murders - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_Chicago Tylenol_murders Federal Anti-Tampering Act of 1983 - https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-bill/3380 Cyanide poisoning information - https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/cyanide/default.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
  6. This Town Was So Contaminated They Demolished It Completely

    FEB 23

    This Town Was So Contaminated They Demolished It Completely

    Times Beach, Missouri became the largest civilian environmental buyout in U.S. history. In 1983, the federal government ordered residents to leave after discovering dangerous dioxin contamination beneath their homes. This is the full story of how a quiet Route 66 town turned into a national environmental scandal. In this episode of Yore Town, we dive deep into the Times Beach disaster — from the origins of the contamination to the Superfund buyout, the demolition of the town, and the lasting impact on environmental regulation in America. What began as a dust control solution on unpaved roads became a defining moment in U.S. environmental history. The contamination involved 2,3,7,8-TCDD — one of the most toxic forms of dioxin ever studied — and ultimately led to the permanent disincorporation of the town in 1992. This is not just a story about chemicals. It’s a story about community, trust, government response, and the turning point that erased a town from the map. What You’ll Learn: The true history of Times Beach, Missouri How dioxin contamination happened Who Russell Bliss and NEPACCO were What the EPA discovered in 1982 Why the Meramec River flood changed everything How the Superfund program handled the crisis What happened to former residents Why Route 66 State Park now sits where a town once stood Chapters 00:00 The Contamination Revelation 02:41 The Origins of Times Beach 05:25 The Dust Control Solution 08:28 The Dioxin Discovery 11:11 The Federal Response 13:52 The Cleanup and Aftermath 16:53 The Legacy of Times Beach If you enjoy deep dives into forgotten American towns, environmental disasters, and the turning points that changed communities forever — subscribe to Yore Town for more Small Towns. Big Stories. New episodes every week. Episode Quotes "23 miles of dirt roads and dust control issues" "The initial estimate to buy out Times Beach was $33 million" "The town legally ceased to exist in 1992" Resources Route 66 State Park - https://mostateparks.com/park/route-66-state-park Superfund Law (CERCLA) - https://www.epa.gov/superfund/cercla Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - https://www.epa.gov Times Beach, Missouri - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Beach,_Missouri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
  7. Joseph Force Crater's Final Night: Facts vs. Conspiracy

    FEB 16

    Joseph Force Crater's Final Night: Facts vs. Conspiracy

    Joseph Force Crater’s disappearance remains one of the most baffling unsolved mysteries in American history. In 1930, a sitting New York Supreme Court judge stepped into a taxi in Manhattan — and was never seen again. What happened to Joseph Force Crater? Was it political corruption, organized crime, or something far simpler hiding in plain sight? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the confirmed facts behind the Judge Crater case — separating historical record from conspiracy theory. From his ties to Tammany Hall and Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt to the mysterious phone call that pulled him back to New York, every detail adds to a mystery that has lasted nearly a century. This is not just a missing person case — it’s a political thriller rooted in 1930s New York power dynamics. What You’ll Learn: The confirmed timeline of Joseph Force Crater’s final day The truth about his connection to Tammany Hall Why he withdrew $5,150 in cash before vanishing The role of Broadway showgirl Sally Lou Ritz The most credible theories behind the disappearance How the phrase “to do a Crater” entered American slang Why the case remains officially unsolved This historical true crime story blends political corruption, Prohibition-era New York, and one of the most famous missing judge cases in U.S. history. If you love unsolved mysteries, historical crime investigations, and deep dives into forgotten cases — this one will stay with you. Subscribe for more true crime and historical mystery deep dives every week. We uncover the strange, dark, and forgotten stories history tried to bury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    26 min
  8. America’s First Serial Killer Was Forgotten on Purpose

    FEB 9

    America’s First Serial Killer Was Forgotten on Purpose

    Before Jack the Ripper, America’s first serial killer was already hunting. The Servant Girl Annihilator terrorized Austin, Texas in the 1880s—one of the most forgotten true crime stories in U.S. history. In the 1880s, long before “serial killer” became a term, a wave of brutal nighttime murders terrorized Austin, Texas. The victims were mostly Black women working as domestic servants. The killer was never caught. And over time, the story quietly disappeared from history. They called him The Servant Girl Annihilator. In this episode of Yore Town, we dive deep into the real, documented history of the murders, the social conditions that allowed them to continue, the investigative failures of early policing, and why this case never became as famous as others—even though it may predate Jack the Ripper. This is not folklore. This is not legend. This is real American true crime history that was allowed to fade away. If you’re fascinated by forgotten crimes, unsolved serial killers, and the dark side of small-town history, this episode is for you. ️ About the Beard Laws Network The Beard Laws Network is home to multiple long-form storytelling shows focused on real events, forgotten history, true crime, disasters, and moments that shaped communities. Every episode is built to inform, engage, and preserve real stories—especially those tied to local and regional history. If you lived through the Ice Storm of 1998—or want to understand how fragile modern life can be—this story matters. If you enjoy deep storytelling, real history, and documentary-style episodes, consider subscribing to the Beard Laws Network.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    17 min
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Yore Town Podcast is a true crime and dark history podcast uncovering real small-town mysteries, forgotten crimes, unexplained events, and buried history from places most people overlook. Each episode delivers deep-dive storytelling into true crime cases, unsolved disappearances, eerie local legends, historical cover-ups, and strange but 100% real stories that actually happened. No clickbait. No internet myths. Just well-researched, fact-checked episodes designed to keep you listening until the very end. From chilling murders and cold cases to strange historical moments and unsettling mysteries, Yore Town Podcast blends true crime podcast tension with immersive narrative storytelling. These are the kinds of stories you’d expect to hear late at night—except they’re real, and they happened closer to home than you think. Perfect for fans of: True crime podcasts Dark history podcasts Unsolved mysteries Small-town crime stories Long-form storytelling podcasts If you’re searching for a true crime podcast with real research, a dark history podcast, or a mystery podcast that focuses on small towns and forgotten places, this is it. Every town has a past. Some of them don’t want to be found. New episodes regularly on Spotify Real people. Real places. Real stories.

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  • Creator
    Beard Laws Studio, Bleav
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Beard Laws Studio
  • Show Website
    Yore Town