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PNW Haunts & Homicides

PNW Haunts and Homicides
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Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.

  1. 7H AGO

    Derrick Engebretsen: The Nightmare Before Christmas

    On December 5, 1998, eight-year-old Derrick Joe Engebretsen vanished from the snowy slopes of Pelican Butte near Klamath Falls, Oregon.  His heart-breaking disappearance took place while cutting a Christmas tree with his father and grandfather, shaking the surrounding community.  Derrick’s footprints led into the forest… and then simply stopped. No struggle. No trail. No remains. Despite massive search efforts involving local deputies, state police, search-and-rescue teams, dogs, helicopters, and decades of follow-up investigations, Derrick has never been found. In this episode, we walk through the timeline of Derrick’s disappearance, the eerie details and the baffling, even divisive theories. More than 25 years later, Pelican Butte still holds its secrets—and Derrick’s absence remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most unsettling unsolved mysteries. Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.

    1h 16m

  2. 6D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Trees of Christmas Past

    🎄 In this in(tree)guing episode, we explore an abandoned Christmas tree farm in Oregon that found new life thanks to Mark Rohlfs, of Santa and Sons. What began as an overgrown, forgotten land became a source of “Natural Noble Firs”, prized for their rustic, unshaped look. Customers embraced the wild aesthetic, while unused boughs were turned into wreaths, garlands, and regrowth materials, proving nothing was wasted. 🔥 The conversation also touches on devastation and resilience after the 2020 Oregon wildfires, which destroyed large portions of the farm, including thousands of seedlings. Instead of giving up, the land was cleared and replanted, beginning yet another new life for the Christmas tree farm. 🎁 Wrapping up this chat, we diving into Cassie's childhood working on her grandparent's Christmas tree farm. Happy holidays & stay warm, Creepy People! Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

    55 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Trees of Christmas Past

    🎄 In this in(tree)guing episode, we explore an abandoned Christmas tree farm in Oregon that found new life thanks to Mark Rohlfs, of Santa and Sons. What began as an overgrown, forgotten land became a source of “Natural Noble Firs”, prized for their rustic, unshaped look. Customers embraced the wild aesthetic, while unused boughs were turned into wreaths, garlands, and regrowth materials, proving nothing was wasted.  🔥 The conversation also touches on devastation and resilience after the 2020 Oregon wildfires, which destroyed large portions of the farm, including thousands of seedlings. Instead of giving up, the land was cleared and replanted, beginning yet another new life for the Christmas tree farm.  🎁 Wrapping up this chat, we diving into Cassie's childhood working on her grandparent's Christmas tree farm. Happy holidays & stay warm, Creepy People!  Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

    55 min

  4. DEC 18 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Decker sisters: Breaking the 'family curse' of breast cancer BONUS

    Caitlyn stumbled upon a story of another Decker family, while researching Missing in Wenatchee: The Decker Sisters Case. The article from KLCC, By Tiffany Eckert was too heartwarming not to share after such a tragic case. Happy Holidays, Creepy People!

    3 min

  5. DEC 12

    Missing in Wenatchee: The Decker Sisters Case

    In late May 2025, three young sisters—Paityn Decker (9), Evelyn Decker (8), and Olivia Decker (5)—disappeared during a scheduled visit with their father, Travis Caleb Decker. Days later, their bodies were discovered in a wooded area near Rock Island Campground in the Cascade Mountains. Investigators uncovered forensic evidence, including DNA, linking their father to the killings, prompting a massive months-long manhunt across rugged mountain terrain. In mid-September, human remains identified as Travis Decker’s were located in a remote forested area, officially ending the manhunt and criminal proceedings. Yet significant questions remain—about motive, the final weeks of Decker’s life, and the systemic factors that may have contributed to this tragedy. The case has left a lasting impact on the Wenatchee and Leavenworth communities and continues to shape discussions about child safety, mental‑health intervention, and parental visitation procedures and safeguards. For resources to report abuse or neglect visit Washington State DCYF or the National Childhelp Hotline.  Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.

    52 min

  6. DEC 4

    Creepy People Chronicles: Cryptids & Wake-Up Calls

    In this listener story episode, Judi sends an update from Creepy People Chronicles: Mediums & Mischievous Spirits! Featuring the Delaney House, the symbolism behind her oracle card reading, and a fateful house fire that led her entire household to become volunteer firefighters. We also hear from Clint in Canada about a possible Halloween-night cryptid sighting! Ending tonight’s spooky tales with Kyle’s eerie but gentle, 3AM wake-up call. If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link! David's hand-drawn Kickstarter tarot deck! “The Liminal Deck is a traditional 78-card tarot deck with a non-traditional construction. De-gendered and de-saturated, drawing on vaguely unsettling, yet familiar imagery to recreate quiet contradictions of the dreamscape, it's the deck unlike any other.” -Whiskey Terra Foxtrot.  Previous Delaney House Episodes Delaney-Edwards House Salem: Historical Landmark & Dark Secrets Ghosts of the Delaney House Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more!There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.

    42 min

  7. DEC 4 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Creepy People Chronicles: Cryptids & Wake Up Calls

    In this listener story episode, Judi sends an update from Creepy People Chronicles: Mediums & Mischievous Spirits! Featuring the Delaney House, the symbolism behind her oracle card reading, and a fateful house fire that led her entire household to become volunteer firefighters. We also hear from Clint in Canada about a possible Halloween-night cryptid sighting! Ending tonight’s spooky tales with Kyle’s eerie but gentle, 3AM wake-up call. If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link! David's hand-drawn Kickstarter tarot deck! “The Liminal Deck is a traditional 78-card tarot deck with a non-traditional construction. De-gendered and de-saturated, drawing on vaguely unsettling, yet familiar imagery to recreate quiet contradictions of the dreamscape, it's the deck unlike any other.” -Whiskey Terra Foxtrot. Previous Delaney House Episodes Delaney-Edwards House Salem: Historical Landmark & Dark Secrets Ghosts of the Delaney House Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more!There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.

    42 min

  8. NOV 27 · BONUS

    Labubu Adventures - Unboxing Joy

    Could a quirky collectible convert skeptics into stans? Since Cassie couldn’t join our full episode Haunted Dolls and the Labubu Curse, she put together a bonus episode of her very own!  We found ourselves unexpectedly enchanted by the whimsical world of Labubu. Initially, the cultural phenomena seemed like just another eye-roll-inducing trend, but before we knew it, they had captured our curiosity and a special place in our hearts. We even took a mid-pod field trip to indulge our newfound fascination!   Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us atpnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.

    47 min
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Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.

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  • Creator
    PNW Haunts and Homicides
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    431
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © PNW Haunts and Homicides
  • Show Website
    PNW Haunts & Homicides
  • Provider
    Caitlyn Shearer

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