Reverie True Crime

Paige Elmore
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Reverie True Crime

Reverie—a word that evokes dreamy introspection, yet not all daydreams are serene. Sometimes, when our minds wander, they lead us into shadowy corners filled with intrusive thoughts, fears, and questions about the darker aspects of humanity. These unsettling reveries can spiral into haunting curiosity about the crimes, mysteries, and injustices that mark our world. Paige shares stories of unspeakable crimes and their lasting impacts. She also speaks with survivors, victims' loved ones, and fellow storytellers, creating a space where the weight of these stories is honored with empathy and respect. Occasionally, Paige ventures into the realm of haunting, paranormal tales that blur the line between reality and nightmare. Her goal is to illuminate the darkness, bringing attention to injustices, overlooked details, and the human stories woven into each crime. This podcast is not only about telling stories—it's about understanding them, confronting them, and, hopefully, learning from them. You can email case suggestions and even your personal paranormal/strange and/or crime related stories to ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com If you'd like, you can help support the show for $10/mo here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support

  1. 4D AGO

    172. Sister Megan Rice: The School of the Americas and the Nun Who Broke into a Nuclear Facility

    At 82 years old, Sister Megan Rice managed to break into one of the most secure nuclear weapons facilities in the U.S. and wanted to show everyone just how dangerous nuclear weapons really are. Her whole life was dedicated to activism and faith-driven resistance. She believed that sitting in silence when there's injustice just isn’t an option. We also have to dig into the history of the School of the Americas (currently known as the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation - WHINSEC), which isn’t exactly known for its stellar reputation. This is a story about a nun who stood up against some of the most powerful institutions in the world all because of her passion for peace. Connect with Paige: BlueSky: reverietruecrime.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paige.elmore Intro and Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official  Resources:br...

    55 min

  2. MAR 18

    171. Did the CIA Help Create Charles Manson?

    What if Charles Manson wasn’t just a crazed cult leader—but part of a secret government experiment? In this episode, we’re going to talk about the shocking revelations from CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill. From missing parole files to CIA mind control programs like MKUltra, we’ll go through the connections between Manson, U.S. intelligence, and a potential cover-up designed to destroy the 1960s counterculture. Was Manson’s violence allowed—or even… engineered?  Connect with Paige: BlueSky: reverietruecrime.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paige.elmore Resources: CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill: https://tinyurl.com/4udsef3b Audio and Video for CHAOS: https://tom-oneill.org/audio-video-for-chaos/ CIA.gov - MKULTRA: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/06760269 and https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP88-01070R000301530003-5.pdf CIA.gov - Project Mockingbird: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/PROJECT%20MOCKINGBIRD%5B15770719%5D.pdf Dr. Louis Jolyon West: https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c84j0hcd/ | https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/09/us/louis-j-west-74-psychiatrist-who-studied-extremes-dies.html | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Jolyon_West Book review on the CIA website: https://www.cia.gov/resources/csi/static/Review-Chaos-CharlesManson-25-Sep.pdf  Intro and Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://instagram.com/jahredgomes_official  Background Music: Mirage by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker | Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.

    46 min

  3. MAR 11

    170. LaVena Lynn Johnson: The Soldier Who Never Came Home

    Nineteen-year-old PFC LaVena Johnson was found dead on a military base in Iraq, with the Army ruling it a suicide. But the evidence—broken teeth, burns, a dislocated shoulder, and signs of sexual assault—tells a different story. Her father, a psychologist and military veteran, refused to accept the official explanation and uncovered disturbing details suggesting a cover-up. Was LaVena murdered? And if so, why has the truth been buried for nearly two decades? Let’s explore this case, the fight for justice, and the questions that still demand answers. Connect with Paige: BlueSky: reverietruecrime.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paige.elmore Written by: Chelsea Perry Intro and Outro by: Jahred Gomes Resources: Department of Defense. US Army FOIA Request. Requested 15 October, 2021. Dowler, Lorraine, and Jenna Christian. “Landscapes of Impunity and the Deaths of Americans LaVena Johnson and Sandra Bland.”  Gender, Place and Culture: A Journal of Feminist Geography, vol. 26, no. 6, June 2019, pp. 813–29.  EBSCOhost, https://doi.org/10.1080/0966369X.2018.1553863. Greenburg, Jennifer, and Mimi Healy. “Deserted: The U.S. Military’s Sexual Assault Crisis as a Cost of War.”  Costs of War, Brown University, 14 Aug. 2024, watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/papers/2024/sexualassault. The Silent Truth. Directed by Joan Brooker-Marks, Midtown Films, 2010.  Fandango, https://athome.fandango.com/content/movies/play/811418/ADVERT_CONTENT?return Url=%2Fcontent%2Fbrowse%2Fdetails%2FThe-Silent-Truth%2F811418. Wright, Ann. “Is There an Army Cover Up of Rape and Murder of Women Soldiers?” Common Dreams, 21 Dec. 2022, www.commondreams.org/views/2008/04/28/there-army-cover- Rape-and-murder-women-soldiers Background Music: Documentary by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.

    18 min

  4. JAN 6

    169. 2025: New Year, New True Crime Binge! (Part Two)

    Welcome, true-crime lovers, to New Year, New Binge: 2025 Edition! What you’ll find included is your guide to an exciting lineup of podcasts that will make 2025 your best year for listening yet. New Years is a time for resolutions, and mine is simple: to share with you the most captivating, chilling, and downright binge-worthy true-crime podcasts. Whether you’re looking to uncover unsolved mysteries or dive into deep investigative storytelling, I’ve got you covered. Be sure to follow all of the podcasts you enjoyed so you never miss a new episode. Podcasts are listed below in the order in which you will be introduced to them: Episode 1 Reverie True Crime: https://linktr.ee/paigeelmoreFresh Hell Podcast: https://freshhellpodcast.comMalice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast/id1471251398Women & Crime: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.comTrue Crimecast: https://linktr.ee/truecrimecastThe Dark Oak Podcast: https://thedarkoak.com  Episode 2 Coffee and Cases Podcast: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcasesHeart Starts Pounding: https://www.heartstartspounding.comMortal Musings Podcast: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcastTrue Crime Creepers: https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeCreepersPrivate Dicks Podcast: https://linktr.ee/privatedicksTwisted Travel and True Crime: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.

    1h 34m

  5. JAN 2

    168. 2025: New Year, New True Crime Binge! (Part One)

    Welcome, true-crime lovers, to New Year, New Binge: 2025 Edition! What you’ll find included is your guide to an exciting lineup of podcasts that will make 2025 your best year for listening yet. New Years is a time for resolutions, and mine is simple: to share with you the most captivating, chilling, and downright binge-worthy true-crime podcasts. Whether you’re looking to uncover unsolved mysteries or dive into deep investigative storytelling, I’ve got you covered. Be sure to follow all of the podcasts you enjoyed so you never miss a new episode. Podcasts are listed below in the order in which you will be introduced to them: Episode 1 Reverie True Crime: https://linktr.ee/paigeelmoreFresh Hell Podcast: https://freshhellpodcast.comMalice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast/id1471251398Women & Crime: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.comTrue Crimecast: https://linktr.ee/truecrimecastThe Dark Oak Podcast: https://thedarkoak.com  Episode 2 Coffee and Cases Podcast: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcasesHeart Starts Pounding: https://www.heartstartspounding.comMortal Musings Podcast: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcastTrue Crime Creepers: https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeCreepersPrivate Dicks Podcast: https://linktr.ee/privatedicksTwisted Travel and True Crime: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.

    1h 21m

  6. 01/23/2024

    167. Voicemail from the Void: The Vanishing of Henry McCabe

    A respected auditor and Liberian immigrant, Henry McCabe’s story is marked by resilience and ambition. But his life takes a bewildering turn on September 7th, 2015. After a night out, he vanishes, leaving behind only a haunting voicemail that perplexes investigators and the public alike. Today we explore the maze of rumors, misinformation, and disturbing revelations. From marital issues and depression to conflicting accounts and FBI involvement, each twist leads deeper into a labyrinth of secrets. As we unravel Henry's life and the enigmatic circumstances of his disappearance, his story intertwines personal struggles with a community's desperate search for truth. Was Henry's disappearance a tragic accident, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Specific Mentions: Gregory Evans on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GregoryEvans_Security_Expert Hacker for Hire (Defunct - Archived Website) - https://web.archive.org/web/20210612231208/https://hackerforhiremurders.com/In Between YouTube - https://youtu.be/-mjPK-6NSwM?si=CoO5rgJZfYwn0AXG Decomposition Changes to Bodies Recovered from Water by Dr. James L. Caruso - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6474513/ Follow on the Socials: Instagram - instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTwitter/X - twitter.com/reveriecrimepodFacebook - facebook.com/reverietruecrime Reach out to request a specific case. Also, reach out if you are a survivor with a story to share or if your loved one is a victim in need of justice. Let's bring more awareness to these cases. ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com SOURCES: https://www.billmanhuntfuneralchapel.com/obituary/Henry-McCabe https://www.newspapers.com/image/251034736/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/251038717 https://www.newspapers.com/image/251041701 https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/report-fbi-now-assisting-in-case-of-missing-mounds-view-man/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/disturbing-voicemail-woman-missing-husbands-phone-hold-clues/story?id=34177863 https://www.newspapers.com/image/250738280/ https://www.twincities.com/2015/10/06/in-case-of-missing-mounds-view-man-friends-story-questioned/ https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/group-pulls-10k-reward-for-missing-man/89-13698471 https://www.newspapers.com/image/250754135 https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/body-found-in-new-brighton-lake-idd-as-henry-mccabe/89-11632986 https://www.newspapers.com/image/250754360 https://www.startribune.com/body-found-in-lake-is-missing-mounds-view-man-henry-mccabe/339975911/ https://mshale.com/2015/11/05/minnesota-kenyans-liberians-mourn-loss-share/ https://www.twincities.com/2015/11/18/missing-mounds-view-man-drowned-medical-examiner-says/ https://www.startribune.com/drowning-ruled-probable-cause-of-death-in-henry-mccabe-s-disappearance/352407351/ https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/cause-of-death-ruled-in-the-case-of-missing-mounds-view-man https://www.newspapers.com/image/250762758/ https://spokesman-recorder.com/2015/12/26/mccabe-death-remains-mystery/ https://mshale.com/2016/01/06/family-friends-remember-celebrate-henry-mccabe/ https://coldcaseexplorations.com/minnesota-cold-or-unsolved-cases/disturbing-voicemails-and-a-troubling-disappearance-what-happened-to-henry-mccabe/ https://www.theodysseyonline.com/henry-mccabe https://www.ranker.com/list/henry-mccabe-mystery-facts/trilby-beresford https://thecinemaholic.com/how-did-henry-mccabe-die/ https://original.newsbreak.com/@crimeneversleeps-1590148/2455877339869-disturbing-final-voicemail-left-behind-by-missing-father-henry-mccabebr...

    48 min
  7. 166. Twisted Roots: Incest, Intrigue, and Tragedy

    01/01/2024

    166. Twisted Roots: Incest, Intrigue, and Tragedy

    In today’s episode we are taking a look into the harrowing and controversial story of the Pladl and Fusco families. As the story unfolds we will unravel a series of disturbing events marked by abuse, manipulation, and a forbidden relationship. The episode takes a dive into the lives of Steven Pladl, his daughter Katie, and their intertwined destinies that culminate in a shocking series of events, challenging our understanding of family dynamics, moral boundaries, and the consequences of long-hidden secrets. Let’s get into this complex story and one of the most perplexing and tragic cases. Katie Fusco's blog: https://fuscokatie.weebly.com/about Social Media & Contact: Instagram Facebook Twitter ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/837474755 https://www.newspapers.com/image/837484977 https://www.newspapers.com/image/418637839 https://www.newspapers.com/image/653556510 https://www.newspapers.com/image/823314021 https://www.newspapers.com/image/418639144 https://www.newspapers.com/image/418638534 https://www.newspapers.com/image/968069882 https://www.newspapers.com/image/823339017 https://www.newspapers.com/image/422259955 https://www.newspapers.com/image/961608948 https://www.oxygen.com/pladl-family-katie-steven-incest-funeral-murders-baby-father https://www.newspapers.com/image/421759314 https://www.newspapers.com/image/425896234 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5665837/Incest-killers-ex-wife-reveals-abuse-infant-daughter-iwfe.html https://abc11.com/911-calls-connecticut-knightdale-incest/3339884/ https://www.wral.com/story/lawyer-knightdale-man-gave-no-hint-of-potential-murder-suicide/17484363/ a...

    38 min

  8. 09/14/2023

    165. Metropolitan Designated Case 114: The Monster with 21 Faces

    In 1984, a handful of Japan's confectioneries were being terrorized by an individual or group only identifying themselves in letters as "The Monster with 21 Faces." A candy tycoon was abducted, companies such as Ezaki-Glico, Morinaga, House Foods, and Marudai were being threatened, and sweet treats were being poisoned with cyanide. This episode is about extortion, blackmail, attempted murder, a kidnapping, and mysterious letters. Will we ever know who was behind The Monster with 21 Faces? Who do YOU think it was? Let me know your thoughts on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, or the Facebook page! Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/ReverieCrimePod Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/ReverieTrueCrime Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/ReverieTrueCrime Tumblr: https://ReverieTrueCrime.Tumblr.com Click here to read more about the Ezaki-Glico Company. I found the history of it pretty cool. SOURCES: https://www.newspapers.com/image/984538305 https://www.newspapers.com/image/401272161 https://www.newspapers.com/image/121694030 https://www.newspapers.com/image/966024635 https://www.newspapers.com/image/679227394 https://www.newspapers.com/image/569812062 https://www.newspapers.com/image/589021229 https://www.newspapers.com/image/181616106 https://www.newspapers.com/image/759929586 https://www.newspapers.com/image/638404294 https://www.newspapers.com/image/638390481 https://www.newspapers.com/image/140869936 https://www.newspapers.com/image/99121299 https://www.newspapers.com/image/109716988 https://www.newspapers.com/image/558301078 https://www.newspapers.com/image/272433345 https://www.newspapers.com/image/262994016 https://www.newspapers.com/image/900063849 https://www.newspapers.com/image/609976789 https://www.newspapers.com/image/390369139 a...

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    About

    Reverie—a word that evokes dreamy introspection, yet not all daydreams are serene. Sometimes, when our minds wander, they lead us into shadowy corners filled with intrusive thoughts, fears, and questions about the darker aspects of humanity. These unsettling reveries can spiral into haunting curiosity about the crimes, mysteries, and injustices that mark our world. Paige shares stories of unspeakable crimes and their lasting impacts. She also speaks with survivors, victims' loved ones, and fellow storytellers, creating a space where the weight of these stories is honored with empathy and respect. Occasionally, Paige ventures into the realm of haunting, paranormal tales that blur the line between reality and nightmare. Her goal is to illuminate the darkness, bringing attention to injustices, overlooked details, and the human stories woven into each crime. This podcast is not only about telling stories—it's about understanding them, confronting them, and, hopefully, learning from them. You can email case suggestions and even your personal paranormal/strange and/or crime related stories to ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com If you'd like, you can help support the show for $10/mo here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support

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    • Creator
      Paige Elmore
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2025
    • Episodes
      205
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Copyright Paige Elmore
    • Show Website
      Reverie True Crime

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