Beyond the Ferns

Susie Winn
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Beyond the Ferns is a true crime, paranormal, and all things spooky podcast. Each episode is built upon meticulous research and immersive storytelling—bringing you in-depth details you didn’t even know you needed... until now. No episode is complete without some comedic relief, Y'ALL ...he did what?!?!?, and hot takes. At the heart of it all is a commitment to preserving the humanity behind person's story. Victims and survivors are not reduced to headlines—they are given a face, a name, and a legacy. Through a justice-centered lens, Beyond the Ferns sheds light on cases that have gone cold, gives voice to those who no longer have one, and works to uncover the deeper understanding behind each story.

  1. 3d ago

    85. The Mysterious Disappearance of the Star Tiger & Star Ariel Aircrafts

    In this week's episode, we are headed to the vast ocean! By the late 1940s, aviation had entered an entirely new era. World War II had pushed aircraft technology forward at an incredible pace, and when the war ended in 1945, those advancements began making their way into civilian travel. Longer routes were becoming possible, transatlantic flights were expanding, and air travel was beginning to connect parts of the world in ways that had once seemed unimaginable. But despite all that progress, flying across the open Atlantic was still far from what it is today. Navigation was more limited, weather forecasting was imperfect, and once an aircraft ventured far enough from land, there were vast stretches of ocean where communication could become difficult. And in 1948, one passenger aircraft would disappear somewhere within that enormous expanse. Its name was Star Tiger. Less than a year later, another aircraft belonging to the same airline—Star Ariel—would vanish as well. Neither aircraft was ever found. Their disappearances would become two of the most enduring mysteries in British aviation history and, in the decades that followed, both would become forever connected to the legend of the Bermuda Triangle—a stretch of the Atlantic blamed for the unexplained disappearances of ships, aircraft, and the people aboard them. But what really happened to Star Tiger and Star Ariel? Were their disappearances simply the result of the very real dangers that came with this rapidly evolving era of flight… or is there something about these two cases that truly cannot be explained? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 17

    84. The Haunted Sunnyvale Toys "R" Us - "When the Toys Came Alive"

    In this week's episode, we are headed to Sunnyvale, California! There’s something especially unsettling about a toy store after dark. The bright aisles are empty, the registers are silent, and hundreds of dolls, stuffed animals, and toys sit perfectly still… or at least, they’re supposed to. For decades, employees at a Toys “R” Us in Sunnyvale, California, claimed something strange was happening inside their store. Toys seemingly moved on their own, unexplained noises echoed through empty aisles, employees felt unseen hands touch their hair, and some even believed they heard someone calling their name when no one else was around. Eventually, the stories became so persistent that psychics and paranormal investigators were brought in—and what they claimed to uncover only made the mystery stranger..... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Aug 10

    83. The Jamison Family Disappearance - "When every clue becomes a question"

    In this week's episode, we are headed to Okalahoma! In October 2009, Bobby and Sherilynn Jamison and their 6-year-old daughter, Madyson, headed into the remote mountains of southeastern Oklahoma. The family was looking at a piece of land where they were considering starting a new life. Then, they vanished. Days later, their truck was discovered abandoned in the mountains. Inside were their cell phones, wallets, GPS, and other belongings. Their dog was still there, weak but alive. Perhaps most strangely, investigators reportedly found around $32,000 in cash inside the vehicle. But the abandoned truck was only the beginning. As investigators dug deeper into the Jamisons' lives, the case seemed to splinter in every possible direction. So many leads, but even more questions... What really happened to the Jamisons'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Aug 3

    82. The Tragic Murder of Maria Korp Part II - "Till Death Do Us Part?"

    In this week's episode, we are diving into the devastating murder and aftermath of Maria Korp. In February 2005, Melbourne mother Maria Korp seemingly vanished without a trace. She had left behind her belongings, her family, and a life that—at least from the outside—appeared relatively ordinary. But as police began looking closer at the people surrounding Maria, they uncovered a marriage fractured by betrayal, a secret affair, mounting financial pressure, and a relationship that had become far more complicated than anyone initially realized. Then, four days after Maria disappeared, her car was discovered abandoned near Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance. What investigators found inside would transform a missing-person investigation into one of Australia’s most disturbing criminal cases. At the center of it all were Maria’s husband, Joe Korp, and his mistress, Tania Herman—a woman who would eventually make extraordinary claims about what had been happening behind closed doors and the plans that had been put into motion. But beneath the headlines, the affairs, the lies, and the finger-pointing was Maria herself—a mother, daughter, sister and friend whose identity became overshadowed by the horrific circumstances of what was done to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jul 28

    81. The Tragic Murder of Maria Korp - "How much do you love me?"

    In this week's episode, we are headed to Australia! Part I of 2 Maria Korp had built a life she was proud of. A devoted mother, a hardworking woman, and someone who believed she was doing everything she could to hold her family together. But while she fought to save her marriage, her husband was living a double life—one built on lies, deception, and an affair that was quickly spiraling out of control. As the relationship between the two lovers intensified, so did the manipulation. Let's unravel one of Australia's most shocking true crime cases—a story of obsession, betrayal, manipulation, and the devastating consequences of a love affair that crossed every moral line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jul 20

    80. The London Burkers - "Aka the Body Snatchers"

    In this week's episode, we are headed to London, England! At a time when medical schools desperately needed bodies for anatomical study, a thriving black market emerged, creating a horrifying demand that started with grave robbing and turned into much more. In this episode, we'll explore how the London Burkers operated, the victims they targeted, the investigation that finally exposed them, and how their crimes forever changed British law. Buuuckle up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jul 13

    79. The Unsolved Murder of Lindsay Buziak - "The Perfect Setup"

    In this week's episode, we are headed to Canada! In February 2008, Lindsay Buziak was in the midst of starting her real estate career in the booming and desirable Victoria, Canada. One day, she received a call from a woman who was interested in a seeing a multi-millionaire dollar property. Something about this call didn't sit right with Lindsay, but she couldn't exactly pinpoint why. Unfortunately, Lindsay's gut feeling was right. Join along as we dive deep into the details surrounding this case, and an investigation that has had no definite end, yet.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jul 6

    78. The Strange Disappearance of Christopher Thompkins - "What did he run from or towards?"

    This week we are headed to Georgia! On a cold January morning in 2002, 20-year-old Christopher "Chris" Thompkins was working with a land surveying crew in rural Ellerslie, Georgia, when he took off in a dead sprint out of nowhere. According to those with him that day, there was nothing chasing him nor any signs that he wanted to leave his life behind. What investigators found only deepened the mystery. Some of Christopher's personal belongings were left behind, including one of his work boots, his tools, and a few random things scattered throughout the fence line. Over the years, the case has sparked countless theories, but we seem to be no closer to the truth of what actually happened. Christopher's disappearance remains one of Georgia's most baffling unsolved mysteries, leaving his family searching for the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Beyond the Ferns is a true crime, paranormal, and all things spooky podcast. Each episode is built upon meticulous research and immersive storytelling—bringing you in-depth details you didn’t even know you needed... until now. No episode is complete without some comedic relief, Y'ALL ...he did what?!?!?, and hot takes. At the heart of it all is a commitment to preserving the humanity behind person's story. Victims and survivors are not reduced to headlines—they are given a face, a name, and a legacy. Through a justice-centered lens, Beyond the Ferns sheds light on cases that have gone cold, gives voice to those who no longer have one, and works to uncover the deeper understanding behind each story.

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  • Creator
    Susie Winn
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Beyond the Ferns
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Ferns

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