That's Disturbing - True Crime Podcast

Daphne King and Gayle King - True Crime Podcast Hosts
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Conspiracy theories, real crime cases, and disturbing topics explored by Daphne and Gayle. From paranormal to murder, join us for chilling true crime stories.

  1. 20h ago

    Behind The Boy With Wings: A Conversation with Mark Mustian

    In this episode of That’s Disturbing, Daphne and Gayle sit down with author Mark Mustian to talk about his novel The Boy With Wings. A story that blends history, memory, mystery, and the darker corners of human experience.Mark takes us behind the inspiration for the book, the real history woven throughout the story, and the characters and ideas that brought it to life. We also talk about the strange and unsettling elements that make The Boy With Wings such a compelling read for anyone who loves creepy stories, historical fiction and unforgettable storytelling.Plus, Mark shares more about his other books, his writing career, and his work with the Word of the South Fesitval, bringing together authors, musicians, and storytellers in a celebration of the arts.https://www.amazon.com › Boy-Wings-Mark-Mustian

  2. Aug 5

    “I Have You”: The Unsolved Murder of Dorothy Jane Scott

    For months, Dorothy Jane Scott received terrifying phone calls from an unidentified stalker who seemed to know her every move. Then, on May 28, 1980, Dorothy vanished from a hospital parking lot while helping a sick coworker, and her abandoned car was later found burning nearby.Years after her disappearance, Dorothy’s remains were discovered, but her killer was never identified. Even more disturbing, the mysterious caller continued contacting her family after she vanished.In this episode of That’s Disturbing, we explore the unsolved murder of Dorothy Jane Scott, the chilling stalking campaign that preceded her death, the haunting phone calls, and the unanswered questions surrounding one of California’s creepiest true crime cases. This true-crime case combines an unsolved murder, obsessive stalking, strange mysteries, and the kind of creepy details that feel pulled straight from a horror movie, and not in the fun Ghost Face way. https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/abducted-killed-by-a-stalker-the-unsolved-murder-of-dorothy-scott-a00e7ef22228https://forensictales.com/dorothy-jane-scott-murder/https://www.ocsheriff.gov/page/may-1980-dorothy-jane-scotthttps://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19840820&id=PuVLAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TosDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3792,2107697&hl=enhttp://truecrimediary.com/index.cfm?page=cases&id=191 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/4gk0y1/the_1980_disappearance_and_murder_of_dorothy_jane/https://thoughtcatalog.com/jordan-windnagle/2020/04/an-unknown-caller-stalked-her-for-months-then-got-away-with-murder-the-haunting-case-of-dorothy-scott/https://www.reddit.com/r/WithoutATrace/comments/12sc9p7/the_misunderstood_case_of_dorothy_jane_scott/https://medium.com/tftunderworld/shadow-of-fear-the-relentless-stalking-and-unsolved-murder-of-dorothy-jane-scott-a98b49016eb1https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-dorothy-scott-32-anaheim-27-may-1980.40964/page-4

  3. Jul 29

    The Great Dick and the Dysfunctional Demon: Interview with the Man Behind the Madness

    In this episode, we sit down with author Barry Maher to discuss his wildly original book, The Great Dick and the Dysfunctional Demon. We dive into the strange mysteries, dysfunctional characters, dark humor, and unexpected chaos behind the story we get the inside scoop on what inspired Barry to create a world that is equal parts bizarre, clever, and completely unforgettable.From demonic disasters to deeply flawed humans, this interview is packed with creepy stories, sharp wit, and plenty of moments that left us wondering what the hell we had just heard, in the best possible way. It’s 1982. Steve Witowski, a failed songwriter on the run from the law, finds himself caught in a supernatural thriller after an apparently innocent act of heroism—saving a woman from a vicious assault by a seemingly unstoppable wino. The woman, Victoria, is just part of a mystery Steve can’t unravel. Even as he’s looting the decomposing dead for the secrets of a self-proclaimed sorcerer. Even as he plummets into a nightmare of fire and blood and murder. Even then, Steve remains certain the sorcerer’s spells, the occult rituals—the supposed demons and supernatural horror—are simply delusion and fantasy. Steve is wrong.Victoria, who has just bought a dilapidated church with a haunting past, entangles Steve in a deadly game of dark magic and rituals. As,unknown to him, the demon grows desperate, Steve plunges deeper into a world of crypts, grave robbing, and long-forgotten secrets, all while trying to escape his own haunted past. But when the face of the man Steve killed appears on his arm, the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur.This supernatural novel will leave you on the edge of your seat, with wickedly funny dark humor and, ultimately, pulse-pounding suspense, as Steve and Victoria navigate a twisted adventure full of occult horror, supernatural suspense, and shocking revelations.https://www.amazon.com/Great-Dick-Dysfunctional-Demon/dp/1968532137

  4. Jul 22

    Black Sam Bellamy: The Robin Hood of the Sea | True Crime & Strange Mysteries

    Black Sam Bellamy wasn’t your average pirate. Known as the “Robin Hood of the Sea,” he was charming, stylish, surprisingly merciful, and also responsible for capturing more than 50 ships before meeting a very dramatic end aboard the Whydah. In this episode, we’re diving into the true crime, strange mysteries, and legendary love story surrounding one of history’s most successful pirates, because apparently stealing ships is fine as long as you look hot in a velvet coat while doing it.https://www.thetruecrimedatabase.com/case_file/black-bellamy/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Bellamyhttps://www.piratesinfo.com/famous-pirates/samuel-bellamy/https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/black-sam-bellamy-pirate-fought-smart-harmed-scored-big/https://medium.com/@scraze88/the-secrets-of-the-pirate-sam-bellamy-585418ed8518https://realpiratessalem.com/blog/the-real-captain-black-sam-bellamy-historys-most-successful-pirate/?srsltid=AfmBOopbd8-XsB9bWCwK2AGn4iGUrL-9b2QVLQvL-eKu8VwpvEJVoL20https://dmrbooks.com/test-blog/2022/1/28/black-sam-bellamy-and-the-witch-of-wellfleethttps://www.worldhistory.org/Samuel_Bellamy/https://archive.org/stream/privateeringandp24882gut/24882.txthttps://digital.lib.ecu.edu/17002https://www.gutenberg.org/files/40580/40580-h/40580-h.htmhttps://www.masshist.org/beehiveblog/2017/11/the-end-of-piracy-pirates-hanged-in-boston-300-years-ago/https://www.discoverpirates.com/whydah-gally-history/https://www.discoverpirates.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5903/2023/12/Educator-Guide-6-8-1.pdfhttps://www.discoverpirates.com/blog/what-the-whydahs-brass-rings-reveal-about-the-slave-trade-and-the-benin-bronzes/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-jun-01-sci-pirate1-story.htmlhttps://www.cindyvallar.com/BellamyMartel-Nelson.html

  5. Jul 16

    The Bizarre Disappearances of Hannah Upp: The Woman Who Went Missing 3 Times

    In this episode of That's Disturbing, we're diving into one of the most baffling missing person cases we've ever covered: the story of Hannah Upp, a woman who disappeared under incredibly unusual circumstances not once, not twice, but three separate times.From surviving mysterious disappearances to later vanishing without a trace, Hannah's case has left investigators, friends, and family searching for answers for years. Was it mental illness, foul play, an unexplained series of tragic events, or something else entirely?Join us as we break down the timeline, the known facts, the lingering questions, and the theories surrounding this unforgettable case. If you love true crime, strange mysteries, and the kinds of creepy stories that leave you questioning everything, then this episode is for you.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Hannah_Upphttps://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/07/03/missing-for-the-third-time-the-strange-case-of-hannah-upp/https://www.aetv.com/articles/what-happened-to-hannah-upp-the-mystery-around-the-young-womans-disappearance-continues

  6. Jul 8

    Creepy Stories of Haunted Paintings: Art That Stares Back

    This week, we’re stepping into the seriously unsettling world of haunted paintings apparently, even wall decor can have issues. Inspired by an episode of Supernatural, because of course it is! We’re diving into creepy stories of mysterious paintings, cursed artwork, and portraits rumored to bring bad luck, strange energy, and full-blown nightmare behavior to anyone who owns them. Because apparently, buying vintage wall decor is all fun and games until it starts watching you sleep.So grab your salt, avoid eye contact with the creepy portrait in the hallway, and join us for a mysterious deep dive into haunted paintings, cursed canvases, and creepy stories that prove some art belongs in a museum… or maybe locked in a basement forever.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hands_Resist_Him https://paranormal.fandom.com › wiki › Hands_Resist_…https://www.artwalkway.com/cursed-artworks-the-haunting-tale-of-the-hands-resist-him-painting/ https://ruthmillington.co.uk/most-haunted-art-in-the-world/https://www.clevescene.com › news › artist-zac-webb-ta...

  7. Jul 2

    Black Dahlia Part 2: Suspects, Scandals & the Truth About Elizabeth Short

    In Part 2 of our Black Dahlia deep dive, we’re getting into the chaos after Elizabeth Short’s murder: the letters, the package of her belongings, the suspects, the theories, and the disturbing way the press turned Beth into a scandal instead of a victim. From Mark Hansen and Marvin Margolis to George Hodel, Leslie Dillon, the Zodiac connection, and the rumors about her sexuality, this case becomes one of the strangest mysteries in true crime history.But before anything else, let’s be clear: Elizabeth Short was not a “whore,” a punchline, or the tabloid fantasy the newspapers tried to create. She was a 22-year-old woman whose life and death were exploited, picked apart, and mythologized before anyone ever gave her justice.This episode gets into the creepy stories, the suspicious men, the bad leads, the press circus, and why the Black Dahlia case remains one of the most haunting unsolved murders of all time.https://www.theblackdahliainhollywood.com/?p=73https://www.theblackdahliainhollywood.com/?p=1030https://www.theblackdahliainhollywood.com/?p=2780https://www.theblackdahliainhollywood.com/?p=3689https://ladailymirror.com/2006/03/20/blogging-the-wolfe-book-wax-on-wax-off/https://ladailymirror.com/2025/02/04/black-dahlia-ask-me-anything-february-2025/https://www.aetv.com/articles/elizabeth-shorthttps://www.britannica.com/list/americas-5-most-notorious-cold-cases-including-one-you-may-have-thought-was-already-solvhttps://crimereads.com/the-black-dahlia-history-los-angeles-cold-casehttps://delacortereview.org/2020/09/10/the-black-dahlia-the-long-strange-history-of-los-angeles-coldest-cold-casehttps://wildbluepress.com/elizabeth-short-black-dhalia/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/elizabeth-short-black-dahlia/https://tessa2.lapl.org/digital/collection/photos/id/8220/https://www.history.com/articles/who-killed-the-black-dahliahttps://www.blackdahliabluedahlia.com/podcast/etched-69xcrhttps://stevehodel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FAQ29.pdfhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Black-Dahlia/William-J-Mann/9781668075906https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790117/sisters-in-death-by-eli-frankel/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/563172/black-dahlia-red-rose-by-piu-eatwell/9781631494932https://people.com/sisters-in-death-black-dahlia-book-exclusive-11754452https://people.com/who-killed-the-black-dahlia-elizabeth-short-8769901https://www.foxnews.com/us/black-dahlia-breakthrough-lapd-examines-new-fingerprint-tied-victims-ex-boyfriendhttps://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/black-dahlia-zodiac-killings-new-theory-21259726.phphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahliahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia_suspectshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Hodelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sowden_Househttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_Killerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Torso_Murdererhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3093269/

  8. Jun 24

    The Sealed Secrets of Central Park: The Dark History of Ramble Cave

    Deep inside Central Park’s winding, woodsy Ramble once hid a little cave with a big reputation and trust us, she was not just sitting there being cute and geological.Known as Ramble Cave, or sometimes Indian Cave, this hidden Central Park spot started as a mysterious little feature tucked into the park’s romantic design. But over time? Oh, she got weird. Dark corners, crime, creepy city legends, and enough bad energy to make you say, “Maybe we do not need to explore every hidden passage, bestie.”In this episode, we crawl into the story of Ramble Cave, how it was found, why people were obsessed with it, the disturbing events connected to it, and why New York City eventually said, “Absolutely not,” and sealed it up for good.So let's head to Central Park, because nothing says romantic park stroll like a sealed cave with bad vibes.https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-ramble-cave-new-york-new-yorkhttps://www.newspapers.com/search/results/?city=New+York&county=New+York&date=1904&keyword=samuel+l+dana+and+beatrice+dignon®ion=us-nyhttps://experiencenomad.com/redbury-martha-washington-past-news/

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