Evil Everywhere: A True Crime and Horror Podcast

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Welcome to the Evil Everywhere Podcast! We’re two funny besties with a passion for all things true crime and paranormal. We release a story each week on Tuesday and Thursday - so give us a listen and let us know stories you want to hear!

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 175: Injected in Secret - The Plutonium Files - Part II

    What if I told you one of the nation’s most contentious human experiments was occurring while the world was condemning Nazi medical human experiments? During World War II, the U.S. government created a secret study to learn what plutonium did to the human body. Plutonium is the radioactive metal used in nuclear weapons. What may or may not cause shock, the subjects in this experiment were NOT volunteers. They were hospital patients, all with some form of critical ailment, one of which was only 4 years old. Without any physical evidence of informed consent, 18 patients were injected with plutonium as part of a classified Manhattan Project experiment. Researchers then monitored these patients for years—collecting samples regularly to track how the plutonium moved through their bodies. Some patients died within weeks. Others lived for decades and were monitored for the rest of their lives.  Years later, government investigations found no evidence that the patients had been told what they were being injected with. Family members wouldn’t find out about it until almost 50 years after. This will be a two part episode where we will examine the plutonium experiment, the patients behind the case numbers, and how one this horror remained hidden for decades. This isn't the story of a conspiracy theory but of a documented government experiment, the people caught in it, and the ethical red flags that still remain today.

  2. Aug 4

    Episode 174: Injected in Secret - The Plutonium Files - Part 1

    What if I told you one of the nation’s most contentious human experiments was occurring while the world was condemning Nazi medical human experiments? During World War II, the U.S. government created a secret study to learn what plutonium did to the human body. Plutonium is the radioactive metal used in nuclear weapons. What may or may not cause shock, the subjects in this experiment were NOT volunteers. They were hospital patients, all with some form of critical ailment, one of which was only 4 years old. Without any physical evidence of informed consent, 18 patients were injected with plutonium as part of a classified Manhattan Project experiment. Researchers then monitored these patients for years, collecting samples regularly to track how the plutonium moved through their bodies. Some patients died within weeks. Others lived for decades and were monitored for the rest of their lives.  Years later, government investigations found no evidence that the patients had been told what they were being injected with. Family members wouldn’t find out about it until almost 50 years after. This will be a two-part episode where we will examine the plutonium experiment, the patients behind the case numbers, and how one this horror remained hidden for decades. This isn't the story of a conspiracy theory but of a documented government experiment, the people caught in it, and the ethical red flags that still remain today.

  3. Jul 28

    Episode 173: Unsolved - The Mysterious Death of Kurt Sova

    It was supposed to be just another Halloween party. On October 23, 1981, seventeen-year-old Kurt Sova left his home in Newburgh Heights, Ohio, to spend the evening with friends. By all accounts, Kurt was a kind, gentle teenager who was close with his parents. He wasn't known for staying out all night, and if he was ever running late, he always made sure they knew where he was. But that night, Kurt never came home. For five days, his family searched desperately, following every lead they could find and hoping someone had seen him. Then, just half a mile from the Halloween party he'd attended, Kurt was found dead in a ravine. His body was lying face up in what witnesses described as a strange, "Christ-like" pose, yet there were no obvious signs of violence. Even more unsettling, the autopsy concluded that Kurt had only been dead for 24 to 36 hours even though he'd been missing for five days. The area where he was found had reportedly already been searched multiple times. So where was Kurt during those missing days? How did he die? And why did police suspect foul play while the coroner ultimately ruled his death was due to natural causes? More than four decades later, those questions remain unanswered. This is the unsolved case of Kurt Sova.    Sources: Unsolved Mysteries Fandom Wiki – Kurt Sova The Cleveland Press – October 29, 1981 – Teen found dead in water puddle The Plain Dealer – October 30, 1981 – Coroner’s say awaited on cause of boy’s death The Plain Dealer – October 31, 1981 – Sova, Kurt – Obituary The Plain Dealer – Teen-ager is found dead in Newburgh Heights – October 29, 1981 Village of Newburgh Heights – History: https://newburgh-oh.gov/history Encyclopedia of Cleveland History (Case Western Reserve University), "Newburgh Heights": https://case.edu/ech/articles/n/newburgh-heights Unsolved Mysteries, Season 1, Episode 51 (1988) Bill Sammon, "Wounds Still Fresh From Son's Death One Decade Ago," The Plain Dealer (1991). The Charley Project case summary on Kurt Sova. Uncovered.com

  4. Jul 21

    Episode 172: Stealing Crown Jewels - The Louvre Heist

    For 800 years, the Louvre has stood at the center of French history. Starting as a medieval fortress and a royal palace, it transformed into the world's most visited museum. But on the morning of October 19, 2025, that history was shattered. Four suspects in disguises broke into the Louvre and stole priceless pieces of French royal jewelry. Some of those jewels had survived revolutions, empires, and two world wars. Police quickly arrested several suspects, but the jewels themselves remain missing. And now, two of the accused have confessed, claiming they were recruited, but they refuse to give the police his identity, fearing for their families' safety. Who hired these men? Where are the missing jewels? And how did thieves pull off one of the most audacious museum robberies in less time than it takes to brew a pot of coffee? In this episode, we will take a dive into the history of the Louvre and the history of the pieces stolen. We’ll also go over how the heist unfolded and the investigation that's still trying to recover France's lost treasures.   Sources: “Everything we know about the Louvre jewelry heist” by Ian Aikman and Rachel Hagan on BBC on October 20, 2025 (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7nrlkg0zxo) “How Louvre gang carried out France's most shocking theft” by the Visual Journalist Team on BBC News on October 20, 2025 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-fde5876a-c35c-48a2-b4cf-d255bd25611b) “Historic jewels stolen in ‘national disaster’ for France: What we know about missing Louvre treasures” by Lex Harvey on CNN Style on October 20, 2025 (https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/20/style/louvre-heist-which-jewels-stolen-intl-hnk) “What to know about the 4 suspects in the Louvre crown jewels heist” by Sylvie Corbet on Eye Witness News ABC 7 on November 2, 2025 (https://abc7ny.com/post/louvre-heist-suspects-what-know-4-museum-crown-jewels/18105087/) “Art crime investigator breaks down the brazen jewel heist at the Louvre” by William Brangham and Jackson Hudgins on PBS News on October 31, 2025 (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/art-crime-investigator-breaks-down-the-brazen-jewel-heist-at-the-louvre) “An Inside Look at the History of the Louvre” by Peggy Carouthers on Art & Object on August 29, 2025 (https://www.artandobject.com/news/inside-look-history-louvre) “'We were meant to take as many jewels as we could': The confessions of two Louvre burglars” by Jérémie Pham-Lê and Lucie Soullier on Le Monde on July 12, 2026 (https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/07/12/we-were-meant-to-take-as-many-jewels-as-we-could-the-confessions-of-two-louvre-burglars_6755398_7.html?) “Suspects in Louvre Heist Say They Were Recruited by a ‘Mastermind’ Who Wasn’t Pleased With Their Efforts” by News Desk on Art Forum on July 14, 2026 (https://www.artforum.com/news/louvre-heist-mastermind-1234754493/) Louvre Website: https://www.louvre.fr/en/explore/collections The Barker Company: https://www.barkermartinis.com/

  5. Jul 14

    Episode 171: Buried Past - What Lingers at Turnbull Canyon and Founders Memorial Park

    They say some places remember what happened there. High above the lights of Los Angeles, winding through the hills of Whittier, lies Turnbull Canyon, a road surrounded by whispers of tragedy, mystery, and unexplained encounters. Nearby, Founders Memorial Park stands as a quiet reminder of a forgotten past, where history and legend have become almost impossible to separate. For decades, visitors have reported strange lights in the darkness, unsettling sounds carried on the wind, shadowy figures that disappear as quickly as they're seen, and an overwhelming feeling that they aren't alone. Are these experiences the product of suggestion and local folklore or is there something about these hills that refuses to let the past stay buried? This episode was recommended by our listener, Wes, and after diving into the history, the legends, and the firsthand accounts surrounding Turnbull Canyon and Founders Memorial Park, we understand why. Some places earn a reputation. Others seem to create one. If you've ever wondered whether every ghost story begins with a grain of truth, this is one you'll want to hear. Just remember: not everyone who visits Turnbull Canyon leaves believing they were alone. This story reminds us that evil is everywhere and sometimes, the places it touches never feel the same again.   Sources: LA Paranormal – Turnbull Canyon: The Place of the Devil – Whittier’s Canyon of Cursed Ground - Turnbull Canyon: The Place of the Devil — Whittier's Canyon of Cursed Ground - LA Paranormal Society Urban Legends Mystery & Myth – Turnbull Canyon: California’s Scariest Urban Legend – Karen Cody – September 12, 2025 - Turnbull Canyon: California’s Scariest Urban Legend – Ghouler – Founder’s Memorial Park – Dead Man’s Park – March 27, 2026 - Founder’s Memorial Park – Dead Man’s Park - Haunted Park in Whittier, California | Ghouler Haunt Bound – Founders Memorial Park (Dead Man’s Park) - Founder’s Memorial Park – Dead Man’s Park - Haunted Park in Whittier, California | Ghouler Whittier Museum - Cemeteries | Whittier Museum Foo Howser – Founders Memorial Park - Founders Memorial Park - Foo Howser

  6. Jul 7

    Episode 170: The Silence and the Thunder - Mysteries of Bulgaria

    For this episode, join us as we go over two locations in Bulgaria where history, folklore, and unexplained mysteries have become a source of conversation. First, the almost abandoned village of Shishentsi, once home to more than 2,000 people but now only has a few dozen residents. This tiny village has become known throughout Bulgaria for claims of strange encounters, unexplained sounds, and legends. Some of these legends involve the Samovili, supernatural women who lure people into the forest. There have been many reports of mysterious disappearances, witnesses who experience off disorientation, and the chilling legend of the Bloody Wedding. Then, we’ll discuss the lore surrounding the Devil's Throat Cave in the Rhodopes Mountains. An underground river is said to have inspired decades of mystery. Researchers have long tried to determine where the water leads with no success. This cave is also tied to the Greek tragedy of Orpheus, who is said to have begun his journey to rescue Eurydice through this cave. From modern investigations to centuries-old folklore, its not easy to separate documented history from enduring legend. Even so, these places continue to captivate visitors searching for answers.     Sources: ”3 places shrouded in legends and mysteries in Bulgaria” on Feel Bulgaria (Почувствай България) on June 9, 2021 (https://feelbulgaria.net/en/2021/06/09/mistichni-mesta/) “People come and go but legends remain in Shishentsi village” by Gergana Mancheva on BNR News on April 9, 2021 (https://old-news.bnr.bg/en/post/101450865/people-come-and-go-but-legends-remain-in-shishentsi-village) “THRILLS AND CHILLS – EXPLORING BULGARIA'S MYSTERIOUS SITES AND LEGENDS” on City Tour (https://www.citytour.bg/news/Bulgarian-Mysterious-Sites-and-Legends) “Bulgaria’s Mystical Village: Legends and Paranormal Activities in Shishentsi” by dizmanamedya on DIZMANA.com (https://dizmana.com/bulgarias-mystical-village-legends-and-paranormal-activities-in-shishentsi/) http://www.guide-bulgaria.com/nw/vidin/boynitsa/shishentsi “The Devil’s Throat Cave” on Bulgaria: A Discovery to Share (https://visitbulgaria.com/the-devils-throat-cave-dyavolsko-garlo-cave/) “Devil's Throat Cave” by Rachel James on Atlas Obscura on June 11, 2014 (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/devil-s-throat-cave) “Devil’s Throat, the Western Rhodopes, Bulgaria” by ISAADMIN on The ISA Journal on December 30, 2018 (https://blog.studiesabroad.com/2018/12/30/devils-throat-the-western-rhodopes-bulgaria/) “The Devil's Throat Cave - the Mystery of the Rhodopes” on Forst Diva (https://www.forestdiva.com/en/peshterata-dyavolskto-gyrlo-misteriyata-na-rodopite/) “Myth of the Week: Orpheus” on Madeline Miller on March 5, 2012 (https://madelinemiller.com/myth-of-the-week-orpheus/) https://classictales.co.uk/sites/default/files/transcriptorpheusandeurydice.pdf “The Creepiest Remote Village in Bulgaria” on Cryptidium, YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYo8E1LO3fM “24 часа в страховитото село ШИШЕНЦИ - Легендите ОЖИВЯВАТ (24 hours in the creepy village of SHISHENTSI - Legends COME TO LIFE) on The Clashers YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X1NJHk6boQ

  7. Jul 1

    Episode 169: The Lie that Led to Murder

    In October of 2020, in a quiet part of northeast Texas, a young woman named Reagan Simmons-Hancock was getting ready for one of the most important moments of her life. She was a wife, a mother. And she was weeks away from meeting her second child. She lived in New Boston, Texas, a small community where people tend to know each other, or at least recognize familiar faces. It’s the kind of place where a knock at the door usually isn’t something you fear. But on that day everything changed. What happened inside that home would later shock the nation, not just because of the violence, but because of the motive behind it. Reagan had been targeted by someone she knew. Someone who had been in her orbit. Someone she likely never imagined could be dangerous. And by the time the day was over, Reagan and her unborn daughter were gone. Now, cases like this force a question most people don’t want to sit with: how does something like this happen in the first place? And could anything have stopped it? There are also broader concerns that make this case especially chilling. Research and public health data have long shown that pregnancy can be a period of increased vulnerability in violent situations. In fact, homicide is consistently identified in studies as one of the leading causes of death for pregnant and postpartum women in the United States, a statistic that turns something deeply personal into something urgently systemic. This episode doesn’t just trace what happened to Reagan Simmons-Hancock. It also explores the warning signs, the psychological manipulation behind the case, and the uncomfortable reality that violence against pregnant women is both more common and more preventable than many realize. And somewhere in the middle of it all, between the statistics and the details of this tragic case, one truth becomes impossible to ignore: danger doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it hides in plain sight, wrapped in familiarity, disguised as trust, buried beneath the illusion of safety. This reminds us that evil is everywhere; not just in the shadows, but sometimes in the faces of those standing closest during life’s most precious moments.   Sources: Wikipedia – Murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock Netflix – Maternal Instincts People – How Murdered Pregnant Mom Reagan Simmons Hancock’s Family Plans to Make Sure She Doesn’t Die ‘in Vain’ – KC Baker – June 14, 2026 - Slain Reagan Simmons Hancock's Family Says She Didn't Die 'in Vain' (Exclusive) Child Stats – Nonfatal Violence Towards Pregnant Women - Childstats.gov - America's Children: Special Issue 2024, Maternal and Infant Health and Well-being - Nonfatal Violence Towards Pregnant Women CDC – Intimate Partner Violence Prevention – Violence and Pregnancy – December 5, 2024 - Violence and Pregnancy | Intimate Partner Violence Prevention | CDC NRLC – State Homicide Laws - StateHomicideLaws.pdf MSN – Where is Homer Hancock now? Inside his life after Taylor Parker killed his wife and kidnapped their unborn baby – Caroline Blair – June 17, 2026 - Where is Homer Hancock now? Inside his life after Taylor Parker killed his wife and kidnapped their unborn baby The Odessa American – Death penalty sought for killer of pregnant woman – The Associated Press – October 13, 2022 The Brownsville Herald – Woman accused of killing woman for unborn baby goes on trial – The Associated Press – September 15, 2022

  8. Jun 25

    Episode 168: The Missing Couple - John and Elizabeth Calvert

    On March 3rd, 2008, John and Elizabeth Calvert walked into a meeting with their accountant and were never seen again. Had they left town? Maybe something had simply been missed. But within days, their silver Mercedes was found abandoned in a parking lot, covered in debris, with no sign of the couple inside. investigators began looking everywhere. The Calverts’ credit cards had not been used. Their private plane never left the ground. Their boat was still in the marina, no signs of struggle or papers with plans of travel. Attention quickly shifted to the last known point of contact. Surveillance footage and phone records began to paint a more complicated picture of what may have happened to the Calverts, a phone turned off for hours, strange late-night movements and a series of actions that didn’t match this accountants' original statements. Although circumstantial, enough evidence was obtained to execute a search of this accountant’s home which turned up even more circumstantial evidence. But the most critical items he had been seen purchasing were missing. Even with mounting suspicion, all the evidence remained circumstantial. And still, no sign of John and Elizabeth Calvert. What investigators believed happened during that final meeting remains one of the most closely examined questions in the case, which still remains open to this day.    Sources: “Elizabeth and John Calvert” by Cold Case Investigations, Missing Persons on Beauford County Sheriff’s Office website on March 17, 2021 (https://bcso.net/2008-elizabeth-and-john-calvert/) “Calvert Investigation discovers ‘things of interest’” by Tim Donnelly in The Island Packet on August 10, 2008 “Missing couple enjoyed life aboard their yacht” by Rupa Mikkilinent, Nancy Grace Producer on CNN.com (https://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/10/24/justice.grace.coldcase.calvert/index.html) “Calverts, missing 9 months, dead and long-time suspect likely killed them, sheriff says” by Daniel Brownstein on The Island Packet on February 12, 2020 (https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article239710733.html) “S.C. police quiet in missing couple case” by The Associated Press on Police 1 on March 13, 2008 (https://www.police1.com//investigations/articles/sc-police-quiet-in-missing-couple-case-Ub0ILh8L6eYpn35j/?) “Where are the Calverts? Disappearance of prominent island couple prompts massive investigation” by Daniel Brownstein, Jim Faber and Tim Donnellyy on July 8, 2020 (https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article239683138.html?) “What happened to the Calverts? Many questions remain years after Hilton Head couple's disappearance” by Graham Cawthon on WJCL 22 on December 11, 2025 (https://www.wjcl.com/article/john-elizabeth-calvert-hilton-head-island/46752200) “Police search home of missing Hilton Head couple’s business associate” by Tim Donnelly on The Island Packet on February 12, 2020 (https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article239711193.html) “Calvert Case Update” by Daniel Brownstein in The Island Packet on March 24, 2008 “Police: Man in missing couple case kills self” by The Associated Press on NBC News on March 13, 2008 (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23610966#.Xp5UYi3Mw1I) “Person of Interest Found Dead” by The Associated Press in Florence Morning News on March 12, 2008 “What happened to John and Liz Calvert? After 17 years, search continues for Hilton Head couple” by Brooke Butler on WJCL 22 on December 11, 2025 (https://www.wjcl.com/article/john-elizabeth-calvert-hilton-head-island-missing/63906500) “Suicide Notes don’t Lead to Couple” by Clif LeBlanc in The State on March 14, 2008 “Timeline: Hilton Head couple's disappearance and the death of the man detectives say killed them” by Graham Cawthon on WJCL 22 on December 11, 2025 (https://www.wjcl.com/article/calverts-hilton-head-cold-case-timeline/63871427) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244113970/john_lewis-calvert https://charleyproject.org/case/elizabeth-w-calvert https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173381852/elizabeth_ann-calvert                Beaufort County Sheriff Office contact information: Phone: (843) 255-3200 Website: https://bcso.net/ Submit a tip form: https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=1017&C=&T= Victorianbourg Wine Estate website: https://www.victorianbourg.com/visit/ “In Too Deep” on Hometown Homicide Season 2, Episode 3 on Discovery+

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