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What’s Done in the Dark is a true crime podcast exploring the cases, secrets, and stories meant to stay hidden. New episodes coming soon.

  1. 1d ago

    Behind Closed Doors: Dominique Dunne — A Hollywood Tragedy

    A young woman with Hollywood dreams. A controlling man who refused to let go. And a Halloween that would change everything. At just 22 years old, Dominique Dunne was making a name for herself in Hollywood after starring in the 1982 horror classic Poltergeist. But on October 30, 1982, Dominique was attacked outside her home by her ex-boyfriend, John Thomas Sweeney. Five days later, she died from her injuries. What followed was a controversial trial, a shocking verdict, and a family’s fight for justice. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra: Behind Closed Doors, we’re discussing Dominique’s life, the abuse that preceded her murder, the events of that October night, and the legal decisions that left her family devastated. We’ll also explore her connection to the so-called Poltergeist curse and why her story remains relevant more than four decades later. CONTENT WARNING: Domestic violence, physical assault, strangulation, and intimate partner homicide. 💚 What’s done in the dark always comes to light. SOURCES & RESEARCH • Dominick Dunne — Justice: A Father’s Account, Vanity Fair (1984) • Los Angeles Times — Dominique Dunne murder and trial coverage • The New York Times — Historical reporting on the case • Turner Classic Movies — Dominique Dunne biography and filmography • American Film Institute — Poltergeist (1982) #DominiqueDunne #BehindClosedDoors #WhatsDoneInTheDark #WDIDPodcast #TrueCrimePodcast #DomesticViolenceAwareness #HollywoodTrueCrime #Poltergeist

    Behind Closed Doors: Dominique Dunne — A Hollywood Tragedy

  2. Oct 24

    Hollywood Horrors: Ramón Novarro — The Murder of a Silent Film Legend

    Before Hollywood had leading men like Cary Grant and Clark Gable, there was Ramón Novarro. A Mexican-born actor who became one of the biggest stars of the silent-film era, Novarro captivated audiences with his talent, charm, and unforgettable performances. But behind the Hollywood spotlight was a much more complicated reality. As a gay man working during an era when his sexuality could threaten everything he had built, Novarro lived much of his personal life away from the public eye. Then, on October 30, 1968, his story took a devastating turn. Just before Halloween, Novarro was brutally murdered inside his Los Angeles home. The crime scene was disturbing, the circumstances were shocking, and the investigation would eventually lead detectives to two brothers whose encounter with the former Hollywood star ended in tragedy. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra: Hollywood Horrors, we’re stepping back into the golden age of Hollywood to explore Ramón Novarro’s extraordinary career, his private struggles, and the events surrounding his final night. From the glamour of silent films to one of Hollywood’s most notorious murder cases, this is a story about fame, secrecy, violence, and a life that deserved a very different ending. Some Hollywood stories never make it to the silver screen. ⚠️ Content Warning: Murder, physical assault, and disturbing crime scene details. 💚 What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra — where the truth always comes to light. 📚 SOURCES & RESEARCH • André Soares — Beyond Paradise: The Life of Ramón Novarro (2002).
https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt2tvpx2 • John Rechy — A Star Is Killed: Hollywood’s Deadly Secret, Los Angeles Times (August 24, 2003).
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-aug-24-bk-rechy24-story.html • Los Angeles Times — Historical overview of LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood (June 6, 2024).
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-06-06/hollywood-film-tv-lgbtq-representation-ramon-novarro-will-and-grace-queerest-century • Los Angeles Public Library — Ramon Novarro Murdered at Home, archival photograph and historical record (1968).
https://dp.la/item/f9a89d591a17997c51275538c04ac740 #RamonNovarro #HollywoodHorrors #OldHollywood #TrueCrimePodcast #WhatsDoneInTheDark

    Hollywood Horrors: Ramón Novarro — The Murder of a Silent Film Legend

  3. Oct 12

    Dead of Night: The Haunting of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park

    An abandoned Ferris wheel. Rusting swings. And a history that refuses to stay buried. Hidden in the mountains of West Virginia, Lake Shawnee Amusement Park was once a place filled with laughter, excitement, and childhood memories. Today, its abandoned rides stand as eerie reminders of a much darker past. Long before the amusement park opened, the surrounding land was associated with violence and tragedy. Decades later, fatal accidents at the park would add another haunting chapter to its history. And according to visitors and paranormal investigators, some of those who lost their lives may have never truly left. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra: Dead of Night, we’re uncovering the history of Lake Shawnee, the tragedies that shaped its reputation, and the chilling reports of unexplained activity that continue to surround the abandoned amusement park. Are the spirits of Lake Shawnee still wandering among the rusted rides, or has the park’s tragic history given rise to a legend that refuses to die? Some places close their gates. Others never let go. 💚 What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra — where the truth always comes to light. Content Warning: This episode discusses historical violence and the deaths of children. #LakeShawnee #HauntedAmusementPark #DeadOfNight #ParanormalStories #WhatsDoneInTheDark

    Dead of Night: The Haunting of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park

  4. Oct 1

    The 8-Block Walk: The Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski

    On the morning of June 13, 2001, 19-year-old Jason Jolkowski was called into work early. His car was in the shop, so Jason made a simple plan: walk about eight blocks from his Omaha home to Benson High School, where a coworker would be waiting to give him a ride. At approximately 10:45 a.m., Jason was seen outside his home helping his younger brother bring in the trash cans. Less than an hour later, his coworker was calling to ask why he hadn’t shown up. Jason never made it to the school. He never made it to work. And more than 25 years later, no one has been able to explain what happened during that short walk. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark: Missing Mysteries, we’re looking at Jason’s final known movements, the early investigation, what he left behind, and some of the theories that have surrounded his disappearance. Did Jason encounter someone he knew? Did something happen closer to home? Or is the answer something investigators haven’t considered? One thing remains certain: Jason Jolkowski is still missing. 🎙️ What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra
🔍 Missing Mysteries #JasonJolkowski #MissingPerson #MissingMysteries #TrueCrime #WhatsDoneInTheDark

    The 8-Block Walk: The Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski

  5. Sep 19

    Rebekah Gould: The Secret Inside the House

    In September 2004, 22-year-old college student Rebekah Gould spent the weekend near the tiny town of Guion, Arkansas. On Monday morning, she dropped off the man she had been seeing, stopped for coffee and breakfast, and returned to the house where she had been staying. Then Rebekah vanished. Her car was still there. Her belongings were left behind. Her dog was still at the house. But when investigators went inside, they discovered evidence that changed everything. What followed was a murder investigation filled with rumors, suspicion, unanswered questions, and a mystery that would remain unresolved for 16 years. Then, someone connected to the house began talking about Rebekah’s case online. And eventually, investigators started listening. This week on What’s Done in the Dark, we’re following the murder of Rebekah Gould—from her final morning in the Arkansas Ozarks to the unexpected break that finally revealed what happened inside that house. 🎧 Content Warning: This episode discusses murder, physical violence, strangulation, and the discovery of a victim. #RebekahGould #WhatsDoneInTheDark #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCase

    Rebekah Gould: The Secret Inside the House

  6. Sep 10

    Jorden Nebling: She Never Walked Away | Behind Closed Doors

    19-year-old Jorden Nebling disappeared from Travelers Rest, South Carolina, on October 10, 2020. After the car she was driving broke down, Jorden called her former boyfriend, Tyler Wilkins, for a ride. He would later tell investigators that the two argued and Jorden simply walked away. She was never seen again. For years, Jorden’s family searched for answers. Then, in 2022, another young woman connected to Tyler — 22-year-old Clarrissa Winchester — was killed. Suddenly, Jorden’s disappearance was viewed through a very different lens. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark: Behind Closed Doors, we follow Jorden’s disappearance, Clarrissa’s story, the investigation that connected the two cases, and the major development that came nearly five years after Jorden vanished. Tyler Wilkins has been convicted of Clarrissa Winchester’s murder. He has also been charged in connection with Jorden’s death, but that case remains pending. Jorden’s remains have still not been recovered. This episode discusses domestic violence, substance use, and homicide. Listener discretion is advised. Remember Jorden. Remember Clarrissa. Bring Jorden home. 💚 #WhatsDoneInTheDark #BehindClosedDoors #JordenNebling #ClarrissaWinchester #TrueCrimePodcast

    Jorden Nebling: She Never Walked Away | Behind Closed Doors

  7. Aug 27

    Two Women. Two CVS Trips. Two Very Different Outcomes | Case Files #3

    Two women in two different states leave after seemingly ordinary trips connected to CVS—and then both disappear. At first glance, the similarities between the cases of Alisa Goods and Chantel “Cici” Brooks are hard to ignore. But as new information emerges, their stories take very different turns. In Case Files #3, we’re also discussing the heartbreaking case of 18-year-old college soccer player Karoline Heintz, whose boyfriend has been charged in connection with her death—and the disturbing allegations involving his mother afterward. And finally, we’re reopening a previous Case File. New information has been released about the death of Melissa Casias, giving us part of an answer while leaving one major question unresolved. Four cases. New developments. And stories we’ll continue following as more information becomes available. 🎙️ What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra
Where the truth always comes to light. Some cases discussed involve active investigations and pending criminal proceedings. Allegations are not findings of guilt, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. #WhatsDoneInTheDark #CaseFiles #TrueCrimePodcast #MissingPersons #TrueCrime

    Two Women. Two CVS Trips. Two Very Different Outcomes | Case Files #3

  8. Aug 20

    Hollywood Horrors: Who Killed Juliana Redding?

    She was 21 years old, living in Southern California, attending college, modeling, and exploring a future in acting. Then, in March 2008, Juliana Redding was found murdered inside her Santa Monica apartment. What investigators uncovered would turn her case into a complicated Hollywood mystery involving a former boyfriend, a failed business deal, an unidentified woman’s DNA—and eventually, a suspect. Investigators had DNA. A fingerprint. Blood. There was an arrest. There was a trial. And still… No one has ever been convicted of Juliana Redding’s murder. In the first installment of Hollywood Horrors, we’re stepping behind the bright lights of Southern California and into the story of Juliana Redding—the young woman at the center of the case, the evidence investigators believed pointed toward an answer, and the trial that left her family with even more questions. 🎬 This is Hollywood Horrors: Who Killed Juliana Redding? Listen to the story. Consider the evidence. And tell me what you think happened. 💚 What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra — where the truth always comes to light. #JulianaRedding #HollywoodHorrors #UnsolvedMurder #TrueCrimePodcast #WhatsDoneInTheDark

    Hollywood Horrors: Who Killed Juliana Redding?
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