Dark Crossroads

Roxanne Fletcher
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  • True Crime
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A podcast about all things true crime & paranormal Welcome to Dark Crossroads Podcast! We bring you gripping stories and intriguing discussions in the fascinating world of the paranormal, true crime and the unknown. We offer a captivating range of episodes that will leave you questioning the boundaries of reality.  At Dark Crossroads Podcast, we pride ourselves on delivering thought-provoking content that keeps our listeners on the edge of their seats. Our episodes explore supernatural phenomena, unsolved mysteries, and unexplained events, providing a unique platform for those interested in the uncharted and enigmatic. Whether you're a devoted follower of the paranormal or just searching for something off the beaten path, Dark Crossroads Podcast invites you to join our growing community of curious minds. Immerse yourself in our immersive storytelling and engaging discussions, and let your imagination run wild. Check us out at the link below and embark on a journey that will challenge your perception of the world around you. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for all bonus content!  Don’t. Trust. Anyone. Dark Crossroads

  1. May 31

    Shadow Over New England: The Bodies, the Rumors, and the Killer Nobody Saw Coming

    Interested in a collab with us?? Or just wanting to send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello? Send us a message! Twelve sets of human remains across three New England states can make any headline reader feel the same gut punch: something is out there. What went viral in early 2025 wasn’t just fear, it was a full blown online narrative machine: Facebook groups with tens of thousands of members, TikTok “maps” built for certainty, anonymous confessions, and even cadaver dogs sent to a beach after a post that turned out to be fiction.  We walk through the actual timeline and the individual cases that sparked the “New England serial killer” rumor, including why some discoveries may not have been recent deaths at all and why at least one high-profile murder was a targeted domestic violence case solved quickly. From there, we dig into what experts and law enforcement kept saying while the internet spun: no consistent method, no shared forensic signature, no coherent victim profile, and no geographic comfort zone that holds up under criminology.  Then the story turns in the direction that still makes my stomach drop: a real, confirmed serial killer in Massachusetts. Kevin Leno is named by the Middlesex County District Attorney as a serial killer, with victims who were experiencing homelessness and whose deaths were initially ruled undetermined or accidental. That contrast forces one hard question: why do some victims trigger a national panic while others barely register at all?  If you care about ethical true crime, victim advocacy, and what social media does to real investigations, listen through to the end. Subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review so these names don’t disappear twice. SHOW NOTES Cases Referenced: Paige Fannon, Norwalk CT (March 2025)Suzanne Wormser, Groton CT (March 2025) — Donald Coffel arrestedHuman remains, Plymouth MA (March 2025)Kevin Lino — confirmed serial killer, Middlesex County MA Gary Melanson (2010, Lowell MA)Douglas Leon Clarke (2012, Cambridge MA)Normand Varieur (2012, Charlestown MA)Jack Gilbert Berry (2013–2014, Missoula MT)Experts Referenced: James Alan Fox, Criminologist, Northeastern UniversityDr. Laurie Kramer, Psychology, Northeastern UniversityFBI Highway Serial Killings InitiativeSteven Egger, researcher — "less-dead" theorySources: Newsweek, Boston Herald, Boston.com, CT Examiner, Boston 25 News, Middlesex County District Attorney's Office, Northeastern University News Content Note: This episode contains discussion of murder, homelessness, substance use, and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Paris RhôneParis Rhône main products include household items, polishers, and coffee grinders.  Babbily10% Off Month 1 with promo code dark10 Support the show Please send cases you want covered or stories you want read on the podcast to darkcrossroadspodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to like, share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to us. You can subscribe through the link in the episode notes to receive bonus content, discounts on future merchandise, and other extras. Be Weird. Stay Different. Don't Trust Anyone!  BlogLink Tree      Listen Here!

    47 min

  2. Feb 24

    The Bones Don't Lie

    Interested in a collab with us?? Or just wanting to send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello? Send us a message! A quiet Mother’s Day ride on a Colorado mountainside turns into one of the most confounding true crime sagas of recent years. We retrace Suzanne Morphew’s disappearance from the tossed bike and planted helmet to surveillance oddities, a shifting alibi, and the forensic breakthroughs that changed everything—starting with a veterinary tranquilizer meant for big game and ending with a discovery in a high desert field fifty miles from home. We dig into the heart of the case: the strained marriage and final texts, the deleted messages, and the digital timeline that narrows to a chilling window of minutes. Then the science takes over. Forensic anthropologists conclude the body was moved. Toxicologists find BAM—the deer tranquilizer—in Suzanne’s bone marrow, along with its metabolite, signaling it entered her bloodstream while she was alive. Prescription records show only one private citizen in the region held the drug at the time. That thread pulls tight through hunting expertise, a needle cap in the laundry, and an indictment that returns after the first prosecution collapsed. Along the way we examine the legal roller coaster—venue changes, a rebuked DA, a dismissal without prejudice, and a $15 million civil suit—before arriving at today: a renewed murder charge, a not guilty plea, and a trial set for October 2026. Beyond the headlines, this story exposes the risks faced when someone tries to leave a failing relationship and how modern forensics can speak when witnesses cannot. It also asks us to hold two truths at once: the presumption of innocence and the relentless pull toward justice for a woman who deserved better. If this deep dive moved you, follow and subscribe for updates as the case heads to trial. Share the episode with a friend, and leave a rating and review so more people can find the show. If you have any information about this case, call 719-312-7530 or email cdps_Suzanne Morphew_tipline@state.co.us Paris RhôneParis Rhône main products include household items, polishers, and coffee grinders.  Babbily10% Off Month 1 with promo code dark10 Paris RhôneParis Rhône main products include household items, polishers, and coffee grinders. Babbily10% Off Month 1 with promo code dark10Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Please send cases you want covered or stories you want read on the podcast to darkcrossroadspodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to like, share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to us. You can subscribe through the link in the episode notes to receive bonus content, discounts on future merchandise, and other extras. Be Weird. Stay Different. Don't Trust Anyone!  BlogLink Tree      Listen Here!

    31 min

  3. Feb 9

    Inside The Suspicious Death Of Christian Andreacchio

    Interested in a collab with us?? Or just wanting to send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello? Send us a message! A driven 21-year-old with plans for the future dies in his bathroom, and the story is ruled a suicide. We pull apart that ruling piece by piece—rebuilding the timeline from boat to apartment, probing a volatile relationship, and unpacking the details that won’t sit still: a burner phone, a midday bank run with someone else’s card, a neighbor’s report of a gold truck, and a 911 call that sounds more scripted than shocked. We walk you through the phone records that matter—unanswered calls, a two-hour dead zone, and a six-minute storm of twelve attempts to reach the same man from three different phones. We examine the scene evidence and gunshot residue findings that extend beyond a single shooter narrative, and we lay out how postmortem calls from Christian’s phone went to the people present and their families, not to his. Along the way, we detail investigative failures: an early rush to a suicide conclusion, critical detective narratives kept from a grand jury, and leads left idle until media scrutiny forced a closer look. This deep dive balances empathy with rigor, showing how small inconsistencies can add up to a case that demands independent review. You’ll learn how to read timelines, interpret digital footprints, and evaluate crisis-call language using established deception indicators—all while keeping the focus where it belongs: on truth, process, and accountability. If you care about true crime done responsibly, this is a careful, documented challenge to an official story that no longer fits the facts. If this moved you, share the episode, subscribe for more investigations, and leave a review to help others find the show. And if you know something about Christian’s death, come forward—because the truth matters, and so does what we do with it. Paris RhôneParis Rhône main products include household items, polishers, and coffee grinders.  Babbily10% Off Month 1 with promo code dark10 Support the show Please send cases you want covered or stories you want read on the podcast to darkcrossroadspodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to like, share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to us. You can subscribe through the link in the episode notes to receive bonus content, discounts on future merchandise, and other extras. Be Weird. Stay Different. Don't Trust Anyone!  BlogLink Tree      Listen Here!

    43 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    The Chicago Tylenol Murders

    Interested in a collab with us?? Or just wanting to send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello? Send us a message! Seven ordinary people. One bottle of medicine. A city paralyzed by fear. The 1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders remain one of the most haunting unsolved crimes in American history. What began as a routine September morning turned into a nightmare when 12-year-old Mary Kellerman took a single Tylenol capsule for a sore throat and collapsed. By day's end, three members of the Janus family would be dead after taking pills from the same bottle. Within days, seven innocent lives were extinguished by an invisible killer who had laced Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules with lethal doses of potassium cyanide. The horror of these murders lies in their random, calculated nature. The killer didn't target specific individuals—they targeted trust itself. Before this case, Americans purchased medicine without safety seals or tamper-evident packaging. We simply believed what was inside matched what was printed on the label. The murderer exploited this fundamental trust, walking into stores, tampering with bottles, and placing them back on shelves, knowing whoever purchased them would die. The investigation revealed contaminated bottles from different stores and manufacturing lots, confirming this wasn't a factory issue but a deliberate act of terror. Despite one of the largest investigations in American history, the case remains unsolved. James Lewis served 13 years for attempting to extort $1 million from Johnson & Johnson during the crisis but was never charged with the murders themselves. He died in 2023, taking any secrets to his grave. Meanwhile, the murders transformed American consumer culture forever—every safety seal, childproof cap, and tamper-evident package exists because of these seven deaths. The psychological impact remains: that moment of hesitation before taking medicine, the extra check of the safety seal—all lasting legacies of this case. This case isn't just history; it's an active investigation. If you have information, no matter how small, please contact the FBI Chicago Field Office at 312-421-6700. Seven families still wait for justice, and someone out there knows the truth.  Paris RhôneParis Rhône main products include household items, polishers, and coffee grinders.  Babbily10% Off Month 1 with promo code dark10 Support the show Please send cases you want covered or stories you want read on the podcast to darkcrossroadspodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to like, share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to us. You can subscribe through the link in the episode notes to receive bonus content, discounts on future merchandise, and other extras. Be Weird. Stay Different. Don't Trust Anyone!  BlogLink Tree      Listen Here!

    21 min

  5. 07/03/2025

    Deer Woman: Protector of the Forest

    Interested in a collab with us?? Or just wanting to send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello? Send us a message! Step into the shadows between worlds with our exploration of the Deer Woman, one of Native America's most fascinating and enduring spiritual figures. This powerful being embodies the threshold between human and natural realms—appearing as a beautiful woman who reveals deer hooves or legs when encountered in the forest. Across indigenous traditions spanning North America, the Deer Woman serves dual roles that reflect nature's complex character. To the innocent, especially women and children, she offers protection and guidance. To those who harm others or disrespect the natural world, she delivers swift and poetic justice. Her origin stories often speak to transformation after trauma—a woman who suffered violence returns with supernatural power to protect others from similar fates. What makes the Deer Woman particularly compelling is her continuing presence in contemporary indigenous life. From unsettling highway encounters to mysterious sightings at powwows, people continue to report experiences matching centuries-old descriptions. Indigenous artists, filmmakers, and activists have reclaimed her powerful symbolism to address modern challenges, particularly violence against Native women. We journey through traditional stories, reported encounters, and artistic reinterpretations while emphasizing the importance of approaching these living traditions with respect. The Deer Woman reminds us that ancient wisdom contains sophisticated ethical frameworks still relevant today—teaching responsibility toward women, the environment, and each other. Have you encountered unexplained phenomena in the forest? Share your experiences or suggest topics for future episodes by emailing darkcrossroadspodcasts@gmail.com. Subscribe for bonus content and support our deep dives into the stories that fascinate and frighten. Paris RhôneParis Rhône main products include household items, polishers, and coffee grinders.  Babbily10% Off Month 1 with promo code dark10 Support the show Please send cases you want covered or stories you want read on the podcast to darkcrossroadspodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to like, share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to us. You can subscribe through the link in the episode notes to receive bonus content, discounts on future merchandise, and other extras. Be Weird. Stay Different. Don't Trust Anyone!  BlogLink Tree      Listen Here!

    25 min

  6. 04/04/2025

    Rising from Darkness: Mary Vincents Journey

    Interested in a collab with us?? Or just wanting to send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello? Send us a message! Some stories challenge everything we understand about human survival and resilience. Mary Vincent's harrowing journey from victim to advocate is one that defies medical explanation and demonstrates the extraordinary power of the human spirit. At just 15, Mary Vincent's world was shattered when a seemingly ordinary man named Lawrence Singleton offered her a ride while hitchhiking in 1978 ins California. What followed was unimaginable horror – brutal assault, followed by Singleton hacking off both her arms below the elbows with a hatchet and leaving her to die in a remote canyon. Against all medical probability, Mary not only survived losing 60-70% of her blood volume but managed to climb a 30-foot embankment using only her teeth and stumps before walking naked on the highway until she found help. The legal aftermath proved almost as traumatic as the crime itself. Despite the brutality of his actions, Singleton received just 14 years and served only 8 before release. Mary's powerful testimony and subsequent advocacy led to landmark changes in California law, including the introduction of the "one-strike" provision mandating much longer sentences for sexual offenders. When Singleton later murdered another woman in Florida, Mary's worst fears were confirmed, but her courage in testifying again helped ensure he would never hurt anyone else. Mary Vincent's legacy extends far beyond her own survival. Through public speaking, artistic expression, and disability rights advocacy, she transformed her trauma into a beacon of hope for countless survivors worldwide. Her story reminds us that healing isn't about erasing trauma but finding meaning beyond it. For anyone carrying invisible wounds or feeling broken by life's darkest moments, Mary's journey stands as powerful testimony that you are not defined by what happened to you, but by your extraordinary capacity for healing and transformation. Paris RhôneParis Rhône main products include household items, polishers, and coffee grinders.  Babbily10% Off Month 1 with promo code dark10 Support the show Please send cases you want covered or stories you want read on the podcast to darkcrossroadspodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to like, share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to us. You can subscribe through the link in the episode notes to receive bonus content, discounts on future merchandise, and other extras. Be Weird. Stay Different. Don't Trust Anyone!  BlogLink Tree      Listen Here!

    26 min

  7. 01/02/2025

    A DNA Breakthrough in a Decades Old Cold Case

    Interested in a collab with us?? Or just wanting to send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello? Send us a message! Could a discarded napkin hold the key to solving a decades-old murder? On this episode we uncover the chilling story of Jeannie Childs, a vibrant 35-year-old whose life was violently taken in her Minneapolis apartment. With the advent of genetic genealogy, a breakthrough finally emerged, leading investigators to Jerry Westrom, whose DNA led to his arrest and conviction.  This is a tribute not only to Jeannie and her loved ones but also to the power of determination and the advances in forensic technology that brought closure to a haunting mystery. I invite you to be part of this compelling narrative and contribute your own stories for consideration in future episodes. Paris RhôneParis Rhône main products include household items, polishers, and coffee grinders.  Babbily10% Off Month 1 with promo code dark10 Support the show Please send cases you want covered or stories you want read on the podcast to darkcrossroadspodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to like, share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to us. You can subscribe through the link in the episode notes to receive bonus content, discounts on future merchandise, and other extras. Be Weird. Stay Different. Don't Trust Anyone!  BlogLink Tree      Listen Here!

    22 min

  8. 11/12/2024

    Unveiling Richard Kuklinski: The Iceman Killer

    Interested in a collab with us?? Or just wanting to send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello? Send us a message! What if the person you trust most harbors a secret life as one of the country's deadliest contract killers? Richard was a loving father and husband by day, but a ruthless hitman by night. Richard's story is one of contrasts that pushes the boundaries of human duality. Experience the tension as we recount Kuklinski's eventual capture. Despite his heinous crimes, Kuklinski's lack of remorse challenges our understanding of morality. This episode invites you to reconsider how well you truly know those around you and the potential darkness lurking beneath ordinary appearances. For those craving more, we recommend exploring HBO documentaries that delve deeper into Kuklinski's psyche and his chilling confessions. Prepare to have your perceptions shaken and your curiosity piqued as we unravel this harrowing narrative. Paris RhôneParis Rhône main products include household items, polishers, and coffee grinders.  Babbily10% Off Month 1 with promo code dark10 Support the show Please send cases you want covered or stories you want read on the podcast to darkcrossroadspodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to like, share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to us. You can subscribe through the link in the episode notes to receive bonus content, discounts on future merchandise, and other extras. Be Weird. Stay Different. Don't Trust Anyone!  BlogLink Tree      Listen Here!

    22 min
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About

A podcast about all things true crime & paranormal Welcome to Dark Crossroads Podcast! We bring you gripping stories and intriguing discussions in the fascinating world of the paranormal, true crime and the unknown. We offer a captivating range of episodes that will leave you questioning the boundaries of reality.  At Dark Crossroads Podcast, we pride ourselves on delivering thought-provoking content that keeps our listeners on the edge of their seats. Our episodes explore supernatural phenomena, unsolved mysteries, and unexplained events, providing a unique platform for those interested in the uncharted and enigmatic. Whether you're a devoted follower of the paranormal or just searching for something off the beaten path, Dark Crossroads Podcast invites you to join our growing community of curious minds. Immerse yourself in our immersive storytelling and engaging discussions, and let your imagination run wild. Check us out at the link below and embark on a journey that will challenge your perception of the world around you. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for all bonus content!  Don’t. Trust. Anyone. Dark Crossroads

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  • Creator
    Roxanne Fletcher
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dark Crossroads
  • Show Website
    Dark Crossroads