Down the Crooked Path

Amanda Joy
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Welcome to "Down the Crooked Path," where the shadows of history, folklore, and mystery converge. Hosted by Amanda Joy, this podcast explores the world’s most chilling tales and unanswered questions, from unsolved crimes and eerie legends to the dark corners of human nature. Each episode delves deep into the stories that haunt small communities, challenge our understanding, and push us to question the forces beyond our comprehension. Whether it’s tracing forgotten lore, unraveling strange disappearances, or confronting the unknown, "Down the Crooked Path" invites you to journey into the enigmas that shape our world. Keep questioning, keep exploring, and walk the path where answers aren't always what they seem. New episodes every Thursday

  1. 5d ago

    The 1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders: PT 1

    The security of daily life vanished over a few terrifying days in late September 1982. What started as a localized nightmare in the suburbs of Chicago quickly exploded into a nationwide panic, fundamentally changing the way we look at household items forever. In this episode, we trace the heartbreaking chronological timeline of the seven Chicago victims, the frantic street-level responses, and the corporate crisis that followed. But just when investigators thought they were dealing with a regional emergency, a cold case from the mountains of Wyoming blew the entire timeline wide open. We end tonight’s story on a dark Chicago street corner in 1983, where a random execution leaves investigators completely blind—and leaves us down a crooked path of unanswered questions. Connect With Us If you loved this episode and want to dive deeper into the darkness with us, make sure you are following our journey across social media. Come say hi, share your theories, and hang out with the community! Instagram: @DownTheCrookedPathTikTok: @DownTheCrookedPathFacebook: Down The Crooked Path PodcastThe Creators Collective This show is a proud member of the Creators Collective. We are a network of independent true-crime storytellers dedicated to ethical reporting, deep-dive research, and supporting indie creators. Check out the collective website to find your next favorite podcast binge! Sources & Further Reading To verify the facts, timelines, and case files discussed in tonight's episode, please visit our verified source directory: The Janus Family & Incident Overview: Explore the detailed interactive timeline of the initial suburban collapses through the CNN Interactive Timeline of the Janus Family Tragedy.The Chicago Investigation & Retrospective: Read the full historical case breakdown and investigative overview provided by the PBS NewsHour Tylenol Murders Archival Report.The Wyoming Connection: Verify the case files and toxicological breakthroughs regarding the death of nineteen-year-old Jay Mitchell via The New York Times Cyanide Death Archive.The Shooting of John Stanisha: Review the original 1983 crime records and arrest reports details surrounding the June 18 street-corner execution through the UPI Archives 1983 Crime Records.

    The 1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders: PT 1

  2. Aug 20

    The Hex Hollow Murder

    On November 27, 1928, in Rehmeyer’s Hollow, Pennsylvania, three men brutally murdered 60-year-old folk healer Nelson Rehmeyer. Believing Rehmeyer had cast a fatal curse, John Blymire and his accomplices hunted him down to steal his copy of the traditional healing text Long Lost Friend and break the spell. In this episode, we dive into the chilling 1928 "Hex Murder" of York County, Pennsylvania. We explore the rich, complex traditions of Pennsylvania Dutch "powwowing" (folklore healing) and how a dangerous cocktail of fear, mental instability, and superstition led to a tragic, sensationalized murder trial that shocked the nation. Sources & Further Reading Baseline history and context via the York Daily Record's Hex Hollow Feature.Background on regional folklore and local preservation from WGAL News.Deep dive into the legal and cultural aftermath via Rehmeyer’s Hollow Wikipedia Overview.Connect With Us TikTok: @DownTheCrookedPath – Join us live for cemetery walks and behind-the-scenes content!Instagram: @DownTheCrookedPathCommunity Shout-Out A huge shout-out to the incredible Creators Collective over on Instagram! We are so proud to be part of the community alongside you all as the #spookypodsquad. Go give them a follow for more incredible indie audio content!

    The Hex Hollow Murder

  3. Aug 13

    Teresita Basa: The voice from the grave

    Teresita Basa was a Filipina immigrant living in Chicago in 1977, known for her quiet routine and her work as a respiratory therapist at Edgewater Hospital. She was studying music at Loyola University and taught piano from her apartment, keeping a small circle and a steady life. On the night of February 21st, a fire in her 15th‑floor unit led to the discovery of her death, and early signs pointed toward a staged scene with very few clues to work from. Detectives spent months trying to make sense of what happened inside that apartment, and the direction the case eventually took was nothing anyone expected. Follow along: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downthecrookedpath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downthecrookedpath If you want more creator updates, spooky project drops, and behind‑the‑scenes looks at what we’re building, you can find us over at the SpookyPodSquad. It’s where we share collabs, bonus content, and everything happening across the collective. SpookyPodSquad: https://www.instagram.com/spookypodsquad

    Teresita Basa: The voice from the grave

  4. Aug 6

    Dr. Christie's Kentucky Goblin Emails

    This episode focuses on the later material connected to the Hellier investigation, including the occult references that surfaced and the theories that formed around the case. It also includes a look at how similar descriptions of these small figures have appeared across different years and locations, long before the Christie emails. Find Down the Crooked Path on TikTok and Instagram at @downthecrookedpath. Find the Creators Collective on Instagram at @spookysquad.

    Dr. Christie's Kentucky Goblin Emails

  5. Jul 30

    Canadian Creepies Cross Over: The mysterious Barbe Halle

    This week on Down the Crooked Path, we’re stepping aside from our usual chapter and sharing one of our Tuesday segments from the Canadian Creepies podcast. It’s filling in for our regular episode while we work on what’s coming next, and it fits naturally into the crooked world we’ve been building. We’re bringing you the story of Barbe Hallay. Born around 1646, she was a young settler in 17th‑century New France and became the focus of what is considered the earliest recorded case of alleged demonic possession in Quebec. After arriving from France in 1659, she reportedly experienced strange disturbances that were blamed on a local miller accused of practicing witchcraft. You can find Canadian Creepies on Instagram at @canadiancreepies. You can follow me at @downthecrookedpath on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for updates, behind the scenes notes, and everything else we’re working on. We’ll be back next week with a full Down the Crooked Path episode.

    Canadian Creepies Cross Over: The mysterious Barbe Halle

  6. Jul 23

    The Kelly Hopkinsville Encounter

    The Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter remains one of the most detailed multi‑witness creature reports in American folklore. Eleven people described small, silver beings moving around the Sutton farmhouse for hours, returning even after police and military left the property. Theories range from territorial owls to escaped carnival primates to a small extraterrestrial scouting party. No physical evidence was ever recovered, and the family never changed their story. Check me out on TikTok and Instagram at @downthecrookedpath. Email: crookedpathsocials@gmail.com Shout‑out to The Creators Collective, a group of independent podcasters telling strange stories with care and curiosity. Find them on Instagram at @spookysquad.

    The Kelly Hopkinsville Encounter

  7. Jul 16

    Canadian Creepies Edition: Project Magnet

    This week, Down the Crooked Path is taking a short pause while we celebrate a busy week of milestones and good chaos. We’ll be back next week with fresh stories, strange history, and more crooked paths to wander. Today’s mini‑episode covers Canadian Project Magnet — the government’s mid‑20th‑century investigation into UFOs, aerial anomalies, and unexplained phenomena. We touch on what the project was, why it was created, and the legacy it left behind in Canadian paranormal research. Follow us on social media: Down the Crooked Path – TikTok, Instagram, Facebook Check out the Canadian Creepies Podcast for more spooky Canadian lore.

    Canadian Creepies Edition: Project Magnet

  8. Jul 9

    Flatwoods Monster: The 1952 Encounter

    On this episode, we walk through the 1952 Flatwoods encounter in Braxton County, West Virginia. We cover the eyewitness accounts from the May family and Eugene Lemon, the reported crash on the hill, the physical symptoms described by the boys, and the immediate media attention that followed. We look at the government response, including National Guard involvement, Project Blue Book’s on‑site investigation, and the conflicting claims about recovered materials. We break down the major theories: the meteor explanation, the barn owl hypothesis, and the Cold War prototype idea. We also touch on the local reports of lights in the sky that same night and how Cold War fear shaped the way people interpreted what they saw. Find us on TikTok and Instagram at @downthecrookedpath. Shout‑out to the Creators Collective @spookysquad.

    Flatwoods Monster: The 1952 Encounter
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Welcome to "Down the Crooked Path," where the shadows of history, folklore, and mystery converge. Hosted by Amanda Joy, this podcast explores the world’s most chilling tales and unanswered questions, from unsolved crimes and eerie legends to the dark corners of human nature. Each episode delves deep into the stories that haunt small communities, challenge our understanding, and push us to question the forces beyond our comprehension. Whether it’s tracing forgotten lore, unraveling strange disappearances, or confronting the unknown, "Down the Crooked Path" invites you to journey into the enigmas that shape our world. Keep questioning, keep exploring, and walk the path where answers aren't always what they seem. New episodes every Thursday

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  • Creator
    Amanda Joy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Downthecrookedpath2025
  • Show Website
    Down the Crooked Path

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