The Eerie Side Podcast

  1. 03/13/2025

    Secrets and Scandals: Chandra Levy's Disappearance

    In the heart of Washington D.C., a young woman vanishes without a trace—leaving behind a trail of secrets, scandal, and unanswered questions. Chandra Levy, a 24-year-old intern with a promising future, disappears in May 2001, seemingly swallowed by the city's streets. What followed was a media frenzy, a web of political intrigue, and a mystery that would capture the nation's attention for years. Send us a text

    Secrets and Scandals: Chandra Levy's Disappearance

  2. 03/06/2025

    Devouring Innocence: The Nathaniel Bar-Jonah Nightmare

    Nathaniel Bar-Jonah, a lesser-known but deeply disturbing figure in criminal history, demonstrated the darker aspects of human nature. Bar-Jonah had a troubling behavior from childhood, which escalated to horrific abductions, assaults, and possibly even cannibalism until his arrest in Montana. After his arrest, terrifying secrets were discovered which revealed unsettling details about his suspected involvement in numerous child disappearances and the horror he inflicted on his victims.  Bar-Jonah's crimes went far beyond what was ever fully discovered. Send us a text

    Devouring Innocence: The Nathaniel Bar-Jonah Nightmare

  3. 02/27/2025

    The Isdal Woman: Norway's Most Puzzling Cold Case

    On a cold November day in 1970, the charred remains of an unidentified woman were discovered in Norway's Death Valley, sparking one of the most enduring mysteries in Scandinavian history. From cryptic items found near her body, to her multiple aliases, and international travels each piece of evidence paints a puzzling picture of a woman whose life may never be fully understood.  With no clear explanation for her death, questions mount around the circumstances that led to her demise. Was she a victim of foul play, a spy, or someone with a hidden past? Known only as the "Isdal Woman," her identity remains unknown to this day. Send us a text

    The Isdal Woman: Norway's Most Puzzling Cold Case

  4. 02/20/2025

    Forgiving the Unforgivable: The Tragedy at Snowden House

    The Snowden House, a stunning lakefront estate in Arkansas, has a shocking history with unimaginable tragedy. It all starts with the brutal 1996 murders of Sally McKay and her nephew Lee by a 16-year-old family acquaintance, Travis Lewis. Decades later, in an astonishing turn of events, Sally’s daughter Martha forgives Travis and offers him a second chance, only for fate to strike again in a gruesome twist. Send us a text

    Forgiving the Unforgivable: The Tragedy at Snowden House

  5. 02/13/2025

    Hudson Valley: A UFO Hotspot

    In the early 1980s, New York's Hudson Valley became the backdrop for a strange and unsettling series of events. Between 1982 and 1986, thousands of residents reported sightings of mysterious lights and unidentified flying objects, most notably large, V-shaped and circular crafts that defied explanation. Some believed they were merely airplanes, but the scale, patterns, and behaviors of these crafts suggested otherwise. Witnesses described UFOs that moved silently and hovered for extended periods, often in clear view of multiple people at once. As the phenomenon continued over several years, it sparked intrigue and fear, leading to investigations, media attention, and countless accounts from everyday citizens. Join us as we unravel the Hudson Valley UFO phenomenon, exploring the sightings, the theories, and the mystery that continues to captivate those who witnessed it. Send us a text

    Hudson Valley: A UFO Hotspot

  6. 02/06/2025

    Desert Graves: The West Mesa Bone Collector

    The unresolved case of the West Mesa Murders rocked Albuquerque, New Mexico. A grave site is discovered of 11 female skeletons on February 2, 2009. Simultaneously, detective Ida Lopez was doing incredible detective work and had determined that disappearances of women in the area were connected. Send us a text

    Desert Graves: The West Mesa Bone Collector

  7. 01/30/2025

    Dark Secrets of Small Town Missouri: The Branson Perry Case

    In 2001, Branson was a 20-year-old who mysteriously vanished, without a trace one fateful day, and it wasn’t until a week later that anyone realized something was horribly wrong. His last known actions leave many questions. Involved in the town's underworld of drugs, Branson was known to frequent a local drug house—but when that house burned down in a mysterious fire, he was nowhere to be found. Join us as we explore the chilling mystery of Branson Perry’s disappearance and the haunting questions that still remain unanswered. Send us a text

    Dark Secrets of Small Town Missouri: The Branson Perry Case

  8. 01/23/2025

    The Twisted Crimes of Gary Heidnik

    Gary Heidnik was a sick monster who kidnapped six women into his home in Philadelphia in the 1980s. He would torture them for months, even keeping one chained to a radiator. Gary wasn’t just a criminal though; he thought he was running his own 'church'—a sick, twisted version of it. Gary kept these women captive in his basement because his plan was to create his own big family. Unfortunately, this was just the tip of the iceberg. Tune in as we go deep inside the mind of monster Gary Heidnik. Send us a text

    The Twisted Crimes of Gary Heidnik

  9. 01/16/2025

    Vanished in Broad Daylight: The Mysterious Case of Jennifer Kesse

    In 2006, Jennifer Kesse went missing after seemingly following her usual routine from her condominium in Orlando, Florida. A graduate from the University of Central Florida, Jennifer had just returned from a trip to St. Croix with her boyfriend before vanishing without a trace. Send us a text

    Vanished in Broad Daylight: The Mysterious Case of Jennifer Kesse

  10. 01/09/2025

    Where is Zayn Salim? Kidnapped by His Serial Killer Father

    Karim Salim was a successful TikToker with over 600,000 followers when he was arrested in May 2024 for torturing and murdering multiple women. While his reign of terror may be over, one question still remains. Where is his son, Zayn? Karim kidnapped his son Zayn from his ex-wife Lobna, and now she is left desperately searching to bring Zayn home.  If you want to donate to Lobna's gofundme account to help her find Zayn, please go to the link below:                                                 https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-reunite-a-mother-with-her-son-after-35-year Send us a text

    Where is Zayn Salim? Kidnapped by His Serial Killer Father

  11. 01/02/2025

    Blood, Lies, and a Vanished Child: Seeking Leigh Occhi

    Leigh Marine Occhi was a 13-year-old girl who vanished from her home in Tupelo, Mississippi, in August 1992 at the start of Hurricane Andrew. Blood was left behind in her home, indicating that a sinister series of events had led to Leigh’s disappearance. At the center of the suspect list are multiple individuals Leigh knew, which leaves the unsettling question: What really happened to Leigh Occhi? Send us a text

    Blood, Lies, and a Vanished Child: Seeking Leigh Occhi

  12. 12/26/2024

    The Lost Boys of Birmingham: Patrick Warren and David Spencer

    Patrick Warren and David Spencer were best friends who vanished in 1996 from Birmingham, England. Boxing Day was the last time the eleven and thirteen-year-old boys were seen, after stopping at a petrol station. But they never made it home that night. Even more chilling is that a serial child predator lived in the area. Join us as we dive into the evidence and theories of Patrick and David’s fate.  Send us a text

    The Lost Boys of Birmingham: Patrick Warren and David Spencer

  13. 12/19/2024

    Vanishing Act: The Curious Case of Brian Shaffer

    Brian Shaffer was a 27-year-old medical student at Ohio State University when he vanished without a trace after a night out at the Ugly Tuna Saloona bar. The circumstances of his disappearance are baffling as no one can determine how Brian went missing from the bar. To this day what happened to Brian remains a mystery.  Send us a text

    Vanishing Act: The Curious Case of Brian Shaffer

  14. 11/28/2024

    Thanksgiving Cannibal: The Gruesome Acts of Omaima Nelson

    On Thanksgiving Day, 1991, what was supposed to be a day filled with family and yummy food, instead turned into a nightmare when Omaima Nelson brutally murdered her husband, Bill Nelson. She dismembered his body and attempted to dispose of the remains in horrifying ways. Tune in to hear the full, unnerving details of what Omaima Nelson did on that fateful Thanksgiving day.  Send us a text

    Thanksgiving Cannibal: The Gruesome Acts of Omaima Nelson

  15. 11/21/2024

    Unmasking 'The Beast': The Horrors of Luis Garavito

    Luis Garavito was one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Known as 'La Bistia' or 'The Beast,' Garavito's reign of terror spanned decades, during which he tortured, raped, and murdered nearly 200 children in Colombia. Listener discretion is strongly advised due to graphic content. Send us a text

    Unmasking 'The Beast': The Horrors of Luis Garavito

  16. 11/14/2024

    Murder and Mystery in Oahu: Who Killed Lisa Au

    Lisa Au was a 19-year-old hairdresser from Oahu, Hawaii, who disappeared in January 1982. She was driving home in the rain after meeting with her boyfriend, Doug Holmes. By the next day, she had not returned home, and her car was found abandoned on the road home. Ten days later her body was discovered, and police looked into various suspects, including Doug and one of their own. Join us as we dive into the different suspects and theorize how Lisa was kidnapped from her car.  Send us a text

    Murder and Mystery in Oahu: Who Killed Lisa Au

  17. 11/07/2024

    The Town That Took Justice Into Their Own Hands: The Unsolved Killing of Ken Rex McElroy

    In this episode we look into the chilling true crime story of Ken Rex McElroy. On July 10, 1981, McElroy was shot dead in broad daylight in Skidmore, Missouri, with sixty witnesses to his murder, yet the perpetrator remains unknown to this day. Uncover the sinister life of McElroy, a notorious local tyrant and criminal who intimidated an entire town for decades. Learn about his countless felonies, his bizarre and violent behavior following a head injury, and the community's ultimate decision to take justice into their own hands. Despite the involvement of law enforcement and the FBI, the town's residents have kept a steadfast silence about the killer's identity, creating a legacy shrouded in mystery and fear. Listen to all the shocking details and untold truths about a town united by their fear of one man. Send us a text

    The Town That Took Justice Into Their Own Hands: The Unsolved Killing of Ken Rex McElroy

  18. 10/31/2024

    Trick or Terror: The Man Who Killed Halloween

    On Halloween night in 1974, 8-year-old Timothy O’Bryan went trick or treating with a group of family and friends. But Timothy wouldn’t survive the night. His trick-or-treating would prove fatal after consuming a Pixy Stix before bed. This led police on a chase to find the person responsible for poisoning Timothy’s Pixy Stix, which we dive into on this Halloween special episode. Send us a text

    Trick or Terror: The Man Who Killed Halloween

  19. 10/24/2024

    10-Year-Old Vanishes After Tragic Crash: The Juan Pedro Martinez Gomez Mystery

    The baffling 1986 disappearance of 10-year-old Juan Pedro Martinez Gomez in Spain is considered by Interpol as one of the strangest disappearance cases in Europe. It begins with a horrific truck accident involving sulphuric acid in the remote Somosierra Mountain Pass but quickly spirals into a maze of unanswered questions and eerie theories. From suspicious sightings of a mysterious foreign couple in a white Nissan van to trace amounts of heroin found in the truck, each clue adds another layer to this enduring enigma. Eyewitness accounts, potential drug smuggling, and possible abductions are meticulously examined, with investigators retracing the family's last steps and exploring every twist. Tune in to uncover the chilling details and conflicting reports that continue to perplex investigators and the public decades later. Send us a text

    10-Year-Old Vanishes After Tragic Crash: The Juan Pedro Martinez Gomez Mystery

  20. 10/17/2024

    Frozen in Time: The Haunting Yogurt Shop Killings

    In 1991 at an Austin, Texas Frozen Yogurt Shop, 4 teenage girls were killed. The yogurt shop was then set on fire, and their bodies burned with it. The deaths of Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas, Jennifer Harbison, and Sarah Harbison led to decades of baffling details and unanswered questions despite the FBI’s involvement. This case is full of investigative flaws and demonstrates organized behavior by the suspects. Despite breakthroughs in DNA testing, this chilling case still remains unsolved.  Send us a text

    Frozen in Time: The Haunting Yogurt Shop Killings

  21. 10/10/2024

    She Pretended to Be a Child and Helped Torture 2 Boys: the Case of Barbora Skrlova

    Living in the Czech Republic, Klara Mauerova and her sister Katerina were manipulated by Barbora Skrlova into horrifically abusing Klara's sons, Jakub and Ondrej. The boys were subjected to severe abuse including starvation, torture, and sexual assault, while Barbora disguised herself as a 13-year-old girl named Anicka. The abuse was discovered when a neighbor's baby monitor captured footage from Klara's house. Despite the manipulation by Barbora, who had a condition making her appear much younger, the sisters were deeply involved, driven by alleged cult beliefs. Send us a text

    She Pretended to Be a Child and Helped Torture 2 Boys: the Case of Barbora Skrlova

  22. 10/03/2024

    A Mayor's Dark Secret: The Tragic Case of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez

    In this episode, we discuss the tragic case of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez, two university students from the University of the Philippines, Los Banos. In June 1993, Eileen, while preparing for a school paper interview on Mayor Antonio Sanchez, was abducted along with Allan by Sanchez's henchmen. They were violently assaulted and murdered, with the crimes orchestrated by the corrupt mayor. Though Sanchez and his accomplices were tried and sentenced to life in prison for their horrific actions, Sanchez continued to exhibit questionable behaviors even behind bars. The public and the families of the victims remain haunted by the crimes to this day. Send us a text

    A Mayor's Dark Secret: The Tragic Case of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez

  23. 09/26/2024

    Halfway Decapitated and Stabbed 54 Times: The Survival Story of Alison Botha

    In this episode of The Eerie Side Podcast, we share the harrowing and inspirational survival story of Alison Botha. Born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Alison's life took a tragic turn on December 18, 1994, when she was kidnapped, raped, and brutally assaulted by Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, who left her for dead. Despite being stabbed over 50 times and nearly decapitated, Alison miraculously survived, thanks to a combination of quick thinking, sheer willpower, and pivotal interventions from a veterinary student named Tiaan Eilerd. After a long recovery, Alison identified her attackers, leading to their conviction and life sentences, though both were controversially released on parole in 2023. Alison rebuilt her life, becoming a motivational speaker and author, and giving birth to two children despite medical odds. Her story is a powerful testament to human resilience and the will to survive against unimaginable odds. Send us a text

    Halfway Decapitated and Stabbed 54 Times: The Survival Story of Alison Botha

  24. 09/19/2024

    Midnight Massacre: The Villisca Axe Murder House

    In this episode of The Eerie Side Podcast, we delve into the haunting Villisca axe murders of 1912, where eight individuals, including the Moore family and two guests, were savagely killed in Villisca, Iowa. We cover the crime timeline, forensic details, and suspect theories, including Josiah Moore's brother-in-law, local figures, transient men, and potential serial killers. We also explore the possibility of a roaming serial killer, linking similar cases nationwide. Notable suspects like Reverend George Kelly and other individuals tied to axe murders are scrutinized extensively, highlighting the investigative challenges of the early 20th century. Send us a text

    Midnight Massacre: The Villisca Axe Murder House

  25. 09/12/2024

    Rural Horrors: The Dardeen Family Tragedy

    In this episode, we explore the tragic and brutal 1987 murders of the Dardeen family in rural Illinois. We recount the harrowing details, starting with Keith Dardeen's disappearance and the discovery of his wife Elaine, their 3-year-old son Peter, and a newborn baby girl beaten to death in their mobile home. Keith was later found shot and mutilated in a nearby field. Despite an extensive investigation and the confession of convicted serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells, the case remains unsolved, leaving the community in fear and the family without closure. Send us a text

    Rural Horrors: The Dardeen Family Tragedy