Somebody's Watching You

Madison Smith
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Cryptids. Serial Killers. Ghost Stories. What do these things have in common?Somebody's Watching You is a weekly true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Maddie, where each episode takes you into the unsettling world of real-life crime and paranormal stories. From infamous murders and unsolved disappearances to ghost stories you would tell around the campfire that seem almost too strange to be true - no story is off limits.Told with curiosity, empathy, and a touch of humor, this solo-hosted podcast is perfect for true crime and paranormal fans who love storytelling with a personal touch.

  1. May 20

    Amanda Jones

    On August 14, 2005, Amanda Kay Jones disappeared from the Hillsboro Civic Center in Hillsboro, Missouri. Amanda was a 26 year-old single mother where she lived in Hillsboro, Missouri with her 4 year old daughter, Hannah. At the time of her disappearance, she was 8 and a half months pregnant with a child she was planning to name Hayden Lucas. Since she went to meet Bryan Westfall at the Civic Center, she has not been seen again. Please see the description of Amanda below and if you have any information, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Amanda is a Caucasian female has brown hair with blonde highlights, and blue eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 8 and a half months pregnant. She wears glasses and has pierced ears. She also has a tattoo of a dolphin on her left breast. She was last seen wearing a pink sleeveless blouse, a pink and white flowery skirt, and pink shoes. She is reported being 5-foot-8-inches and weighing 215-225 pounds at the time of her disappearance.  The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for any information about her disappearance. If you have any information, call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 636-797-5515 or email crimetips@jeffcomo.org where you can remain anonymous. I will also include this information in the show notes. Sources: ·      https://medium.com/@tahminaxox/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-amanda-jones-a-mothers-vanishing-leaves-a-town-seeking-answers-e93cecbe5422 ·      https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Amanda_Kay_Jones ·      https://helpfindamandajones.wordpress.com/ ·      https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/hope-in-solving-pregnant-womans-disappearance-fueled-denial-of-interview-tape/ ·      https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/amanda-jones-pregnant-mom-disappearance-jefferson-county-person-interest-dies-2005/63-e296852e-c27e-4da0-8d81-852d81e855f6 ·      https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/parents-amanda-kay-jones-still-searching-daughter-thirteen-years-after-n905636

    18 min

  2. May 13

    The abduction of Betty and Barney Hill

    On September 19, 1961 Betty and Barney Hill were driving home to Portsmouth, New Hampshire from Canada when they spotted a light in the sky. They lost about 2 hours with no memory of what happened. Was it a UFO they saw or something just unexplainable?   Remember to always look over your shoulder…   Sources https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-abduction-of-betty-and-barney-hill/ https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-story-of-betty-and-barney-hill/ Documentary: Alien Abduction: Betty and Barney Hill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill_incident

    25 min

  3. May 6

    The Yogurt Shop Murders

    This week Maddie covers the horrific quadruple homicide that occurred in an I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! shop. On December 6, 1991 four teenaged girls between the ages of 13 and 17 were murdered in a yogurt shop. For over 30 years this case was unsolved, but recently the case has been solved. Listen to this episode to find out what happened in this case.    Watch the segment where the family speaks after the case was solved just last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY0Q3HCyQ7c   Remember to always look over your shoulder 👀   Sources The Yogurt Shop Murders on HBO Max https://www.aetv.com/articles/dna-solved-yogurt-shop-murders https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Austin_yogurt_shop_murders https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/families-of-yogurt-shop-murder-victims-find-closure-as-dna-links-suspect-34-years-later https://www.aetv.com/articles/dna-solved-yogurt-shop-murders

    19 min

  4. Apr 29

    Lizzie Borden

    Today Maddie is talking about Lizzie Borden and the murders in the Borden family. You may know this case from its infamous rhyme: Lizzie Borden took an axe And gave her mother forty whacks When she saw what she had done She gave her father forty-one However, this rhyme is exactly accurate…be sure to listen to today’s episode to learn what happened in the Borden house on August 4, 1892. You can book a stay or tour on the website: https://lizzie-borden.com/ Remember to always look over your shoulder 👀   Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden https://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1437-home https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-lizzie-borden-got-away-with-murder-180972707/

    24 min
  5. The Chicago Tylenol Murders

    Apr 22

    The Chicago Tylenol Murders

    This week Maddie covers the Chicago Tylenol murders. This case involves a series of poisonings that happened in theChicago metropolitan area due to drug tampering in 1982. The victims consumed Tylenol branded acetaminophen powder filled capsules that had been filled with potassium cyanide. At least 7 people died in the original poisonings, but there were several more deaths due to copycat crimes. As of this year, 2026, there has not been a suspect charged or convicted.   Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders https://www.chicagohistory.org/tylenol-murders/

    22 min

  6. Apr 15

    Disappearance of Maura Murray

    In this week's episode, Maddie is covering the mysteriouscase of Maura Murray. On February 9, 2004 Maura disappeared after a caraccident. When the police arrived at the scene she wasn't at the scene and wasnever seen again. The description of Maura Murray is that she was last seen onsurveillance footage earlier in the day at an ATM wearing a dark jacket andjeans. Prior to that, Murray had left the University of Massachusetts Amherst,where she was studying nursing. Murray did not share with others her pendingtrip to New Hampshire, which was about 2.5 hours away. Murray received prioreducation at the United States Military Academy at West Point, was an avidrunner, and enjoyed hiking in the White Mountains. An age progressionimpression of what Murray might look like today was released in February of2024. If you are interested in reading the transcript of the showyou can find it here:  https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/ltm/date/2004-02-17/segment/06#:~:text=pick%20her%20up.-,O'BRIEN:%20So%2C%20with%20her%20professor%20saying%20that%20nursing,AT%20www.fdch.com   Sources: https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/  https://people.com/maura-murray-vanished-twenty-years-ago-sister-podcast-media-pressure-8567768 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Maura_Murray  https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/maura-murray---haverhill-new-hampshire

    32 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    The Enfield Monster

    This week Maddie covers the case about the Enfield Monster. This is a shorty but a goody! Take a listen about the creature that has been spotted near Enfield, Illinois. Make up your own mind about what you think the creature is. Until next time, remember to always look over your shoulder.

    12 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    The Watts Family Murder

    Merry Christmas eve to those who celebrate! Maddie covers the tragic case of the Watts family today. Please note that there are sensitive topics in here that include children and emotional abuse. Please take caution when you listen to this case. Chris and Shanann Watts seemed to have a great marriage. But what went on behind closed doors is an entirely different story.   Sources: Netflix, American Murder: The Family Next Door https://people.com/what-happened-to-the-watts-family-11790432 https://people.com/where-is-chris-watts-now-11789570 https://www.denverpost.com/2018/08/16/who-is-christopher-watts-frederick-murders/ https://www.weldda.com/News/2018-News/Chris-Watts-Admits-to-Killing-Pregnant-Wife-and-Two-Young-Children https://nypost.com/2024/08/22/us-news/chris-watts-now-blames-control-freak-wife-for-murders/

    29 min
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Cryptids. Serial Killers. Ghost Stories. What do these things have in common?Somebody's Watching You is a weekly true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Maddie, where each episode takes you into the unsettling world of real-life crime and paranormal stories. From infamous murders and unsolved disappearances to ghost stories you would tell around the campfire that seem almost too strange to be true - no story is off limits.Told with curiosity, empathy, and a touch of humor, this solo-hosted podcast is perfect for true crime and paranormal fans who love storytelling with a personal touch.

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  • Creator
    Madison Smith
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Somebody's Watching You
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