Koltergeist

Anne & Megan Kolter
  • 4.9 (33)
  • TRUE CRIME
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Step into the chilling world of Koltergeist, the ultimate true crime podcast hosted by sister-in-law duo Dr. Megan Kolter and Nurse Anne Kolter. With their unique blend of medical expertise, Megan and Anne unravel haunting true crime tales that keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a seasoned true crime fan or a curious newcomer, Koltergeist delivers gripping narratives with a touch of heart, and just the right amount of goosebumps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5D AGO

    Unsolved Mysterious Death of Rey Rivera

    In May 2006, 32-year-old Rey Rivera vanished after receiving a mysterious phone call at his Baltimore home. Eight days later, his body was discovered inside an unused conference room at the historic Belvedere Hotel, beneath a hole in the roof. His glasses and phone were found nearby, strangely undamaged. Authorities initially theorized he jumped from the hotel’s rooftop, but questions about the distance, lack of witnesses, and unexplained circumstances led the medical examiner to rule the cause of death as “undetermined.” Rey’s family believes foul play may have been involved. His case, featured in Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries (“Mystery on the Rooftop”), remains unsolved. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81029324?trackId=14277283&tctx=-97%2C- 97%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C81026055%2CVideo%3A81029324%2CdetailsPageEpisod ePlayButton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Rey_Rivera https://www.calebkaltenbach.com/post/the-suspicious-case-of-rey-rivera-and-why-he-matters- part-1 https://unsolved.com/gallery/mystery-on-the-rooftop/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  2. FEB 23

    Robert Eugene Brashers-The crimes of a serial killer

    This episode of Koltergeist delves into the life and crimes of Robert Eugene Brashers-a monster who committed at least eight murders and numerous sexual assaults between 1990 and 1998 across several states and who was just last year finally identified as the man behind the 1991 yogurt shop murders. Oct 06, 2018, page 23 - The Bangor Daily News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Oct 12, 2018, page 17 - Greenville Journal at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Oct 06, 2018, page A3 - The Greenville News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Oct 06, 2018, page A3 - The Greenville News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Jan 15, 1999, page 2 - Paragould Daily Press at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Robert Eugene Brashers - Wikipedia Jan 15, 1999, page 2 - Paragould Daily Press at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Nov 23, 1985, page 146 - The Miami Herald at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Nov 03, 1991, page 18 - The Greenville News at Newspapers.com™ Austin Yogurt Shop Murders: Suspect's daughter speaks after learning the news Y-STR Testing: Enhancing Sexual Assault and Cold Case Workflows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  3. FEB 16

    A review of the Family Next Door: The Turpin family horror

    For years, the Turpin family lived quietly in plain sight—while thirteen children were being systematically controlled, starved, and isolated behind closed doors. In this episode of Koltergeist, we examine the disturbing beliefs, generational abuse, and institutional failures that allowed unimaginable cruelty to continue unchecked. This is a story not just about captivity, but about silence, missed warnings, and the single act of courage that finally broke it. https://www.amazon.com/Family-Next-Door-Heartbreaking- Extraordinary/dp/1250202132 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  4. FEB 9

    The Valentine's Day Murder of Reeva Steenkamp by Oscar Pistorius

    Valentine’s Day—a celebration of love. From grand gestures to whispered promises, a holiday devoted to romance. But on February 14, 2013, Reeva Steenkamp wasn’t struck by Cupid’s arrow - she was struck by gunfire. Four hollow-point bullets tore into her body through a locked bathroom door. The trigger was pulled by the man who said he loved her. Was it a deliberate act of violence… or a catastrophic case of mistaken identity as he claimed? In this episode of Koltergeist, we dive into the details: the courtship, the tragedy, and the aftermath of the death of Reeva Steenkamp at the hands of the Olympian known worldwide as the Bladerunner-Oscar Pistorius.  Oscar Pistorius Fast Facts | CNN Reeva Steenkamp’s Family Speaks Out After Oscar Pistorius’ Release Fibular Hemimelia | Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Oscar Pistorius trial: Evidence - BBC News Hotlines - National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  5. FEB 2

    The Curious Case of Stan Sears

    In Run, Hide, Repeat, a family’s quiet life is slowly consumed by an invisible threat—break-ins that don’t make sense, warnings that arrive too late, and a growing belief that someone powerful is watching their every move. As fear tightens its grip, the family is forced into constant flight, changing homes, identities, and routines in a desperate attempt to stay ahead of danger. But as the story unfolds, unsettling cracks begin to appear in the narrative itself, raising an even more disturbing question: what if the danger wasn’t lurking outside the walls at all, but living inside the story they came to believe? Episode Sources: https://www.amazon.com/Run-Hide-Repeat-Fugitive-Childhood/dp/0735233225 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  6. JAN 26

    Suspicious Trash Chute Deaths: Lara Prychodko, Jaclyn Elmquist, and Justine Gross

    In this episode of Koltergeist, we examine the cases of three women whose tragic deaths were all sudden, heartbreaking, and shrouded in mystery. All three ended in the same way—with a body found at the bottom of a trash chute without a logical explanation of how it got there. But the circumstances of each are vastly different and fiercely contested.  Were these deaths unfortunate mishaps, misjudgments, or something far more sinister? The evidence doesn’t quite align with any logical answer.   Episode Sources: Remains Found in N.Y.C. Garbage Chute Belonged to Missing Woman: Police Dec 03, 2023, page 36 - Daily News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Penn State History Lesson: The Death Of Justine Gross | Onward State Full autopsy report for PSU student who fell down trash chute subject of court battle Petition update · Received Justine's Toxicology and Autopsy Reports · Change.org · Change.org Obituary information for Justine Marie Elizabeth Gross   https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/twincities/name/jaclyn-elmquist-obituary?id=54161644   Feb 26, 2021, page 14 - Daily News at Newspapers.com™ Death of woman found at bottom of Manhattan trash chute could have been murder, forensic pathologist says – Crime Online Search Lara Prychodko Obituaries and Funeral Services Wrongful death lawsuit filed 5 years after Lara Prychodko was found dead at the bottom of Manhattan trash chute The mysterious death of Lara Prychodko | FOX 5 New York     Exclusive | Lara Prychodko had affair with wealthy CEO before death | New York Post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  7. JAN 19

    The Tragedy in the Garage: The Kristil Krug Case

    Kristil Krug was found dead in the garage of her suburban Colorado home, her body bearing clear signs of violence that immediately ruled out any natural cause. What should have been an ordinary evening ended in a brutal crime that left investigators searching for answers amid a web of contradictions, half-truths, and unsettling behavior from those closest to her. As police pieced together timelines and examined troubling details from Kristil’s marriage, her home life, and the hours leading up to her death, it became clear that nothing about the scene was as straightforward as it appeared. In a case marked by deception, silence, and unanswered questions, the truth of who killed Kristil Krug would remain obscured far longer than anyone expected. Episode Sources: https://apnews.com/article/0658e5bac14daa0aba8a18a9330bb6d4 https://apnews.com/article/af75475b55865fd03ecc14452b1f157a https://people.com/colorado-man-convicted-killing-wife-stalking-her-impersonating-ex-boyfriend-11718201 https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/kristil-krug-daniel-murder-denver-stalking-court-update-b2727262.html https://www.crimeonline.com/2024/01/02/cops-colorado-man-murders-his-wife-after-pretending-to-be-stalker-ex-for-months/ https://www.ksat.com/news/2025/04/18/colorado-man-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-his-wife-after-posing-as-ex-boyfriend-and-stalking-her/ https://nypost.com/2025/04/04/us-news/colorado-man-posed-as-wifes-ex-then-murdered-her-cops/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Dateline/comments/1nulqyq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  8. JAN 12

    When the Mind Breaks - Inside the Clancy, Simms, and Greist Cases

    Some of the most devastating intersections of mental illness and violence occur in cases that are unthinkable-when parents killed their children while experiencing episodes of active acute psychosis. In this episode of Koltergeist, we discuss just 3 of the many stories of fractured reality—where delusions overrode instinct. We examine what psychosis looks like in deeply unwell parents and how when symptoms go unrecognized or misunderstood, they can lead to irreversible outcomes-cases of filicide-where a parent kills their own child. Mental illness does not discriminate by age, race, gender, income, or education. It can take root in any home, unravel any mind, and alter anyone’s life. These cases will challenge our most basic ideas about intent, culpability, compassion, and justice. These are stories of Lindsay Clancy, Romechia Sims, and Richard Greist. Episode Sources: Oct 26, 2023, page A5 - The Republican at Newspapers.com™ Oct 16, 2024, page B4 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Lindsay Clancy's Husband Speaks Out After Killings, Says Wife Isn't a 'Monster' Lindsay Clancy hearing weighs psych records and reporter's notes | Court TV Postpartum Psychosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Sep 15, 2015, page 4 - The McDowell News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Apr 23, 2016, page A2 - Lexington Herald-Leader at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Jun 07, 2015, page A25 - The News Journal at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ May 11, 1978, page 1 - The Morning Press at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Jan 23, 1980, page 35 - Philadelphia Daily News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Aug 03, 2022, page B3 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ May 12, 1978, page 1 - The Reporter at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2787197 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
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Step into the chilling world of Koltergeist, the ultimate true crime podcast hosted by sister-in-law duo Dr. Megan Kolter and Nurse Anne Kolter. With their unique blend of medical expertise, Megan and Anne unravel haunting true crime tales that keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a seasoned true crime fan or a curious newcomer, Koltergeist delivers gripping narratives with a touch of heart, and just the right amount of goosebumps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Anne & Megan Kolter
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anne & Megan Kolter 2024
  • Show Website
    Koltergeist

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