Mysterious Pacific Northwest

Mysterious Pacific Northwest

The pacific Northwest is home to some of the most beautiful places but also a mysterious dark history. From Big Foot to haunted cemeteries, serial killers, ship graveyards and notorious murders, each week your hosts Jen and Sarah will feature tales from the darkest places and people of the PNW.

  1. Jul 23

    More Than Gold: The Untold Story of the SS Pacific

    In 1875, the steamship Pacific disappeared off Cape Flattery with hundreds of passengers aboard. Only two survived. For nearly 150 years, the wreck remained hidden beneath the Pacific Ocean until one diver spent thirty years searching for it. This is the story of one of the greatest maritime mysteries in Pacific Northwest history—and why the greatest treasure wasn’t the gold, but the people history almost forgot. Episode Sources: https://ptleader.com/articles/community-news/long-lost-gold-rush-shipwreck-discovered/ https://goia.wa.gov/resources/treaties/treaty-neah-bay-1855 https://discoverourcoast.com/2021/10/13/is-there-treasure-on-neah-kah-nie-exploring-the-truth-and-legends/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neah_Bay,_Washington https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2023/05/21/ss-pacific-230521/ https://historical-bainbridge-charles194.replit.app/location/neah-bay-and-cape-flattery https://ravenandchickadee.com/2017/07/return-to-the-edge-of-the-world-neah-bay-wa/ https://1715fleetsociety.com/ss-pacific-located/ https://www.shipwreck.net/republic-treasures https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_3e3292e2d0fe4cc5bc59e59c77649db9.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_be439ace853d45cf87d6e2117881e108.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_753e837705954a899ea23f56c5164b5a.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_10aa15be44ac47ee9349e1c2b543ee7e.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_9904bd6b5bd3473eadeb3fdc886a6ca5.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_3bd970bafcc24aa389c5f79368aa6fc5.pdf https://www.myolympicpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/neah-bay-wa/

  2. Jul 16

    Mind of A Serial Killer Experience

    This week, we’re stepping inside Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience for one of our most unique episodes yet. We had the opportunity to sit down with LaKendra Tookes, host of the exhibition, to talk about the experience, the artifacts, the stories behind the displays, and what visitors can expect when they walk through one of the most talked-about true crime exhibits in the country. We also dive into several notorious cases featured in the exhibit and explore the psychology behind serial killers, criminal profiling, and why these stories continue to capture our attention decades later. A huge thank you to LaKendra for joining us for this fascinating conversation. Be sure to check out @MindOfASerialKillerExperience if you’re in the Seattle area! https://mindofaserialkillerexpo.com/seattle/ Sources:https://vault.fbi.gov/jeffrey-lionel-dahmer https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/serial-killers-part-7-jeffrey-dahmer https://time.com/4412621/jeffrey-dahmer-cannibal-murderer-25th-anniversary-arrest/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Wayne-Gacy https://www.biography.com/crime/john-wayne-gacy-timeline-murders https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/known-unknown-murder-victims-john-wayne-gacy-killer-clown https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g1/gacy-john-victims.htm https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/rosemary-west/trial https://time.com/7285264/fred-and-rose-west-true-story-netflix/ https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-3995 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6474573/ https://www.wisn.com/article/fbi-profiler-wonders-what-jeffrey-dahmer-didn-t-say/6305280 https://people.com/exhibition-about-infamous-murderers-requires-guests-to-sign-a-waiver-to-enter-11959987 https://mindofaserialkillerexpo.com/seattle/ https://www.fbi.gov/history/field-office-histories/kansascity https://www.kansas.com/news/special-reports/btk/article225082655.html https://apnews.comColombian serial killer who confessed to murdering more than 190 children dies ... https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-10-13/luis-alfredo-garavito-who-raped-and-murdered-189-children-dies-in-colombia.html https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/luis-garavito

  3. Jul 9 ·  Bonus

    Bonus: Podcast Update!

    We're Back... well almost! We just wanted to get on the airwaves and let you know we are definitely coming back with fun, new, and exciting episodes next week! We love you guys and appreciate your patience! -Love Jen & Sarah

  4. Jun 18

    The Last Desperado: The Manhunt for Harry Tracy

    In the summer of 1902, escaped convict Harry Tracy sparked one of the largest manhunts in Pacific Northwest history after breaking out of the Oregon State Penitentiary in a violent escape. Moving through Oregon and Washington, he hijacked boats, took hostages, and repeatedly slipped through law enforcement after a series of deadly gunfights. For weeks he stayed ahead of posses until he was finally cornered at a farm near Creston, Washington. Wounded and surrounded in a wheat field, Tracy chose to end his own life rather than be captured, closing the chapter on the last desperate run of a notorious outlaw. Episode Sources: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/10/19/the-american-west-the-bloody-adventures-of-harry-tracy/ https://museumnwco.org/harry-tracy-the-most-underrated-outlaw-by-far/ https://www.historylink.org/File/5385 https://wheatlife.org/manhunt/ https://myedmondsnews.com/2024/10/history-outlaw-harry-tracy-and-his-local-connections/ https://www.legendsofamerica.com/harry-tracy/ https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/the-true-story-of-harry-tracy-super-outlaw/ https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/pdf/outlaw-harry-tracy3.pdf https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/pdf/outlaw-harry-tracy.pdf https://spokanehistorical.org/items/show/321 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Tracy http://www.oregonpioneers.com/bios/HarryTracy_1890s.pdf

  5. Jun 11

    The Disappearance of DeOrr Kunz Jr.

    What happened to DeOrr Kunz Jr.? In July of 2015, a two-year-old boy vanished from Timber Creek Campground outside Leadore, Idaho and was never seen again. Search crews combed the Idaho wilderness for days. Helicopters circled overhead. Dogs searched the forest. Volunteers moved through creek beds, ravines, and abandoned mine shafts deep inside the mountains. But investigators found nothing. No footprints. No clothing. No evidence explaining how a child disappeared without leaving behind a single confirmed trace. And as investigators began interviewing the four adults who had been at the campground that afternoon, the story surrounding DeOrr’s disappearance only became more complicated. This week on Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we’re covering one of Idaho’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.  The Disappearance of DeOrr Kunz Jr.  is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. Sources:  https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/investigations/7-investigates/deorr-kunz-jr-disappearance-remains-unsolved-10-years/277-a07ca934-32fb-4f1d-b499-8b9235afb115 https://www.kivitv.com/news/ten-years-after-he-vanished-from-a-remote-campsite-the-question-remains-where-is-deorr-kunz-jr https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/investigations/little-man-lost/he-vanished-from-a-camping-trip-without-a-trace-what-happened-to-baby-deorr-kunz/289-524426881 https://localnews8.com/news/top-stories/2025/07/10/what-happend-to-deorr-kunz-ten-years-and-no-answers/ https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/deorr-kunz https://charleyproject.org/case/deorr-jay-kunz-jr https://amp.idahostatesman.com/news/article232504452.html https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/deorr-kunzs-father-speaks-nearly-192913917.html https://people.com/crime/people-magazine-investigates-deorr-kunz-vanished-woods/ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/01/former-kunz-p-i/ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/07/ten-years-after-he-vanished-from-a-remote-campsite-the-question-remains-where-is-deorr-kunz-jr/ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/08/kunz-family-investigator-everything-points-to-an-abduction/ https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/deorr-kunz-jr-missing-five-years-later/277-f8f45c3f-ff20-4db8-aebf-30150f8b9d88 https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/search-for-deorr-kunz-jr-continues-near-leadore/277-584652677 https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/08/cadaver-dogs-hit-on-area-near-where-deorr-kunz-jr-went-missing-search-to-resume-monday/ https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/deorr-kunz-jr-case-still-open-active/article_71c4a6d8-53e9-11ee-a7d6-9fbb89a53db4.html https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/deorr-jay-kunz-jr

  6. May 30

    The Long Road to Oregon: Reflection

    For the final episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we’re taking a step back. After following the trail through its stories, its people, and everything it carried with it, this episode is a reflection—on the series, the history, and what stayed with us after spending so much time on that road. It’s also a look back on two years of the show, how our storytelling has evolved, and what comes next. Thank you for being here with us through this series. Now streaming on all major podcast apps. #thelongroadtooregon #historypodcast #pnwhistory #oregontrail #pnwpodcast #twoyears #podcastcommunity Book list:  The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey — Rinker Buck https://www.amazon.com/dp/1476756474 The Oregon Trail: An American Saga — David Dary https://www.amazon.com/dp/0806136485 The Indifferent Stars Above — Daniel James Brown (Donner Party, essential) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061348112 Across the Great Divide — Laton McCartney https://www.amazon.com/dp/0743249563 Westward Expansion: A History of the American Frontier — Ray Allen Billington https://www.amazon.com/dp/0826319812 Frontier Regulars: The U.S. Army and the Indian — Robert M. Utley https://www.amazon.com/dp/0252068828 Covered Wagon Women: Diaries and Letters (1840–1849) — Kenneth L. Holmes https://www.amazon.com/dp/0803272701 Women’s Diaries of the Westward Journey — Lillian Schlissel https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805211769 Surviving the Oregon Trail, 1852 — Mary Ann & Willis Boatman https://www.amazon.com/dp/0874222388

    The Long Road to Oregon: Reflection

  7. May 29

    The Long Road to Oregon: Where the trail ends

    For the final episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we step back from the trail itself and look at what was left behind. Not just the miles traveled—but the lives changed along the way. The families who made it, the ones who didn’t, and the places that grew from a journey that was never as simple as it’s often remembered. This episode reflects on the road west—what it required, what it cost, and what still remains. Now streaming on all major podcast apps. #thelongroadtooregon #oregontrail #pnwhistory #historypodcast #americanhistory #westwardexpansion #pnwpodcast Book list:  The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey — Rinker Buck https://www.amazon.com/dp/1476756474 The Oregon Trail: An American Saga — David Dary https://www.amazon.com/dp/0806136485 The Indifferent Stars Above — Daniel James Brown (Donner Party, essential) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061348112 Across the Great Divide — Laton McCartney https://www.amazon.com/dp/0743249563 Westward Expansion: A History of the American Frontier — Ray Allen Billington https://www.amazon.com/dp/0826319812 Frontier Regulars: The U.S. Army and the Indian — Robert M. Utley https://www.amazon.com/dp/0252068828 Covered Wagon Women: Diaries and Letters (1840–1849) — Kenneth L. Holmes https://www.amazon.com/dp/0803272701 Women’s Diaries of the Westward Journey — Lillian Schlissel https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805211769 Surviving the Oregon Trail, 1852 — Mary Ann & Willis Boatman https://www.amazon.com/dp/0874222388

    The Long Road to Oregon: Where the trail ends

  8. May 28

    The Long Road to Oregon: The Denny party

    The journey beyond the trail with the Denny Party—families who didn’t stop in Oregon, but continued north in search of something more.From a difficult landing at Alki Point to the first uncertain days of settlement across Elliott Bay, this episode explores what it meant to arrive… and realize the journey wasn’t over.This is the story of early Seattle—its beginnings, its challenges, and the people who chose to stay.Now streaming on all major podcast apps.#thelongroadtooregon #pnwhistory #seattlehistory #dennyparty #oregontrail #historypodcast #pacificnorthwest #americanhistorySources:https://www.historylink.org/file/426https://www.historylink.org/file/1009https://www.historylink.org/file/212https://www.historylink.org/file/790https://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives/exhibits-and-education/digital-document-libraries/denny-partyhttps://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives/exhibits-and-education/seattle-historyhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/denny-party.htmhttps://www.history.com/topics/us-states/seattle-washingtonhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Seattle-Washingtonhttps://www.duwamishtribe.org/historyhttps://suquamish.nsn.us/home/about-us/history/https://www.washingtonhistory.org/research/collections/https://www.historylink.org/file/2952https://www.historylink.org/file/410https://www.historylink.org/file/401https://www.seattlepi.com/local/seattle-history/article/Seattle-history-Denny-Party-Alki-Point-1851-12521850.phphttps://www.pacificnwmag.com/the-denny-party-and-the-founding-of-seattle/

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The pacific Northwest is home to some of the most beautiful places but also a mysterious dark history. From Big Foot to haunted cemeteries, serial killers, ship graveyards and notorious murders, each week your hosts Jen and Sarah will feature tales from the darkest places and people of the PNW.

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    Mysterious Pacific Northwest
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