Mysterious Pacific Northwest

Mysterious Pacific Northwest
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The pacific Northwest is home to some of the most beautiful places but also a mysterious dark history. From Big Foot to haunted cemeteries, serial killers, ship graveyards and notorious murders, each week your hosts Jen and Sarah will feature tales from the darkest places and people of the PNW.

  1. Oct 8

    The Lodge at St. Edward Park: Washington’s Haunted Seminary

    The Lodge at St. Edward Park has lived several lives. Opened in 1931 as a Catholic seminary, the building served that purpose until 1976, when the seminary closed and the property entered decades of decline. During its years of limited use, stories emerged of apparitions, shadow figures, objects moving on their own, a strange encounter involving three figures, a wine goblet that reportedly flew from a shelf, and perhaps the strangest tale of all: twelve forks discovered in ceiling tiles. Restored and reopened as a hotel in 2021, St. Edward still carries those stories. But are they evidence of ghosts—or simply mysteries without answers? Episode Sources: https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/the-lodge/past-and-present https://parks.wa.gov/about/news-center/field-guide-blog/saint-edward-state-park-history https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/stories-of-st-edward https://www.cascadepbs.org/culture/2023/10/lore-behind-washingtons-spookiest-historic-haunts/ https://www.seattlemet.com/home-and-real-estate/2024/09/know-your-place-saint-edward-seminary https://www.vtindustries.com/get-ideas/project-profile/the-lodge-at-saint-edward-park/ https://laurendanner.com/st-edward-state-park/

  2. Oct 1

    The Animals we made famous: From Tusko to Jimothy

    Long before Jimothy became Seattle’s internet-famous raccoon, the Pacific Northwest had a long history of making animals into celebrities. Tusko. Bobo. Ivan. Namu. And plenty of other animals who captured the public’s attention and became part of our local history. But why do we single out certain animals and become so fascinated with them? And what does that fascination tell us about the way our relationship with animals has changed? From zoos and department-store windows to roadside attractions and TikTok, we’re taking a look at the animals we made famous and how far we’ve come. Sources: https://www.historylink.org/File/5270 https://www.historylink.org/File/1369 https://www.historylink.org/File/1481 https://www.historylink.org/File/3277 https://www.historylink.org/File/3186 https://www.historylink.org/File/21294 https://www.historylink.org/File/22772 https://www.historylink.org/File/20534 https://zooatlanta.org/animal-legend/ivan/ https://zoo.org/tkcp/history/ https://archives.seattle.gov/finding-aids/repositories/2/resources/1362 https://www.historylink.org/File/20533 https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/common-wall-lizard-victoria-rudys-pet-park-saanich https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/meet-jimothy-seattles-internet-famous-raccoon/ https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/psv39n2_the-celebrity-effect-how-famous-wildlife-can-lead-to-risky-behavior.htm https://www.historylink.org/File/5507 https://www.historylink.org/File/10147 https://www.historylink.org/File/21072 https://www.historylink.org/File/21455 https://www.historylink.org/File/22591 https://www.historylink.org/File/22814 https://www.historylink.org/File/23106 https://www.historylink.org/File/23272

  3. Sep 24

    The Spirits of Orcas Island: Haunted Hotels, Hidden History & the Mystery of Rosario

    From a young man arriving in Seattle with just ten cents in his pocket to building Washington’s only battleship and one of the most extraordinary estates in the Pacific Northwest, Robert Moran’s story is incredible all on its own. But what happened after he built Rosario may be even more mysterious. In this episode, we will take you on a ferry ride through the San Juan Islands to uncover the fascinating history—and chilling legends—of Orcas Island. Explore the grand halls of Rosario Mansion, investigate the truth behind the infamous “Lady in Red,” spend a night in the haunted Orcas Hotel with the ghost of beloved innkeeper Octavia Van Moorhem, wander the historic Outlook Inn, visit the haunted Hotel de Haro, and hear the eerie tale of Cabin 10 at West Beach Resort. Using firsthand accounts, historical records, newspaper archives, and local folklore, this episode separates documented history from island legend while asking one lingering question: if Alice Rheem isn’t the ghost haunting Rosario… then who is? History, mystery, humor, and hauntings await on one of the most beautiful—and possibly most haunted—islands in the Pacific Northwest. Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Moran_(shipbuilder) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Construction_and_Drydock_Company https://www.whatcommuseum.org/virtual_exhibit/universal_exhibit/vex9/index.htm https://seattleterrors.com/the-haunted-rosario-resort/ https://islandhistories.com/items/show/55 https://marlenepardopellicer.substack.com/p/alices-ghost https://saltwaterpeoplehistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/p/190.html?m=1 https://www.visitsanjuans.com/haunted-hotels-in-the-san-juan-islands https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20021031/hauntedhotels31/when-guest-meets-ghost-orcas-hotel-and-other-supernatural-sleeps https://ediblemontereybay.com/online-magazine/spring-2021/north-star/ https://orcashotel.com/history/ https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/oct/28/hauntingly-familiar/ https://northwestprimetime.com/news/2022/may/25/hotel-de-haro/ https://explorewashingtonstate.com/historical-haunts-worth-a-road-trip/ https://islandhistories.com/items/show/75 https://1889mag.com/explore/outlook-inn/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g58448-d292155-r34689940-West_Beach_Resort-Eastsound_Orcas_Island_San_Juan_Islands_Washington.html

  4. Sep 17

    The Plague Ship: When Bubonic Plague reached Seattle

    A disease that once killed millions across the world quietly arrived in Seattle in 1907… hidden aboard ships traveling north from San Francisco. When the first victims fell ill, doctors realized the unthinkable had happened — bubonic plague had reached the city. Panic spread through the waterfront as health officials raced to understand how it arrived and how far it had spread. The answer lurked in the shadows of the docks. Rats. In this mini episode of Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we’re telling the story of Seattle’s plague scare of 1907 — the deaths that first alerted the city, the massive war on rats that followed, and the surprising way the outbreak reshaped public health in the Pacific Northwest. Sometimes the most dangerous threats arrive quietly… hidden in cargo holds, ship ropes, and dark corners of the waterfront. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Sources: https://www.historylink.org/File/418 https://www.cdc.gov/plague/index.html https://www.nps.gov/articles/bubonic-plague.htm https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/black-death https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1715640115 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1900%E2%80%931904_San_Francisco_plague https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_plague_pandemic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yersinia_pestis https://streetsmartnaturalist.substack.com/p/bubonic-plague-in-seattle https://streetsmartnaturalist.substack.com/p/bubonic-plague-in-seattle

  5. Sep 10

    A Pair of Lost Gloves: The Murder of Pauline Brazeau

    Nearly fifty years after sixteen-year-old Pauline Elizabeth Brazeau was brutally murdered outside Calgary, modern DNA technology finally gave investigators the answer they had been searching for. In this episode, we trace Pauline’s life from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, to her final night in Calgary, examine the decades-long investigation, and explore how forensic genetic genealogy transformed a cold case into a solved homicide. Along the way, we hear from Pauline’s family, investigators who refused to give up, and the courtroom where her killer finally admitted responsibility—forty-nine years after taking away a young mother’s future. Episode Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ronald-james-edwards-pauline-brazeau-murder-guilty-plea-manslaughter-1.7473598 https://dnasolves.com/articles/pauline-brazeau-calgary/ https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/pauline-elizabeth-brazeau https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102126441/pauline_c-brazeau https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/alta-man-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-in-death-of-calgary-teen-mom-in-1976/

  6. Jul 23

    More Than Gold: The Untold Story of the SS Pacific

    In 1875, the steamship Pacific disappeared off Cape Flattery with hundreds of passengers aboard. Only two survived. For nearly 150 years, the wreck remained hidden beneath the Pacific Ocean until one diver spent thirty years searching for it. This is the story of one of the greatest maritime mysteries in Pacific Northwest history—and why the greatest treasure wasn’t the gold, but the people history almost forgot. Episode Sources: https://ptleader.com/articles/community-news/long-lost-gold-rush-shipwreck-discovered/ https://goia.wa.gov/resources/treaties/treaty-neah-bay-1855 https://discoverourcoast.com/2021/10/13/is-there-treasure-on-neah-kah-nie-exploring-the-truth-and-legends/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neah_Bay,_Washington https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2023/05/21/ss-pacific-230521/ https://historical-bainbridge-charles194.replit.app/location/neah-bay-and-cape-flattery https://ravenandchickadee.com/2017/07/return-to-the-edge-of-the-world-neah-bay-wa/ https://1715fleetsociety.com/ss-pacific-located/ https://www.shipwreck.net/republic-treasures https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_3e3292e2d0fe4cc5bc59e59c77649db9.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_be439ace853d45cf87d6e2117881e108.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_753e837705954a899ea23f56c5164b5a.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_10aa15be44ac47ee9349e1c2b543ee7e.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_9904bd6b5bd3473eadeb3fdc886a6ca5.pdf https://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_3bd970bafcc24aa389c5f79368aa6fc5.pdf https://www.myolympicpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/neah-bay-wa/

  7. Jul 16

    Mind of A Serial Killer Experience

    This week, we’re stepping inside Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience for one of our most unique episodes yet. We had the opportunity to sit down with LaKendra Tookes, host of the exhibition, to talk about the experience, the artifacts, the stories behind the displays, and what visitors can expect when they walk through one of the most talked-about true crime exhibits in the country. We also dive into several notorious cases featured in the exhibit and explore the psychology behind serial killers, criminal profiling, and why these stories continue to capture our attention decades later. A huge thank you to LaKendra for joining us for this fascinating conversation. Be sure to check out @MindOfASerialKillerExperience if you’re in the Seattle area! https://mindofaserialkillerexpo.com/seattle/ Sources:https://vault.fbi.gov/jeffrey-lionel-dahmer https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/serial-killers-part-7-jeffrey-dahmer https://time.com/4412621/jeffrey-dahmer-cannibal-murderer-25th-anniversary-arrest/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Wayne-Gacy https://www.biography.com/crime/john-wayne-gacy-timeline-murders https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/known-unknown-murder-victims-john-wayne-gacy-killer-clown https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g1/gacy-john-victims.htm https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/rosemary-west/trial https://time.com/7285264/fred-and-rose-west-true-story-netflix/ https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-3995 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6474573/ https://www.wisn.com/article/fbi-profiler-wonders-what-jeffrey-dahmer-didn-t-say/6305280 https://people.com/exhibition-about-infamous-murderers-requires-guests-to-sign-a-waiver-to-enter-11959987 https://mindofaserialkillerexpo.com/seattle/ https://www.fbi.gov/history/field-office-histories/kansascity https://www.kansas.com/news/special-reports/btk/article225082655.html https://apnews.comColombian serial killer who confessed to murdering more than 190 children dies ... https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-10-13/luis-alfredo-garavito-who-raped-and-murdered-189-children-dies-in-colombia.html https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/luis-garavito

  8. Jul 9 ·  Bonus

    Bonus: Podcast Update!

    We're Back... well almost! We just wanted to get on the airwaves and let you know we are definitely coming back with fun, new, and exciting episodes next week! We love you guys and appreciate your patience! -Love Jen & Sarah

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The pacific Northwest is home to some of the most beautiful places but also a mysterious dark history. From Big Foot to haunted cemeteries, serial killers, ship graveyards and notorious murders, each week your hosts Jen and Sarah will feature tales from the darkest places and people of the PNW.

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  • Creator
    Mysterious Pacific Northwest
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    193
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