Straight-Up Enigmas

Jaden McKell
  • 4.7 (101)
  • TRUE CRIME

A podcast to explore the unexplained, Straight-Up Enigmas discusses paranormal and supernatural events, as well as true crime, cold cases, and other mysteries.

  1. 07/20/2021

    The Mystery of the Westfield Watcher

    Who was the Westfield Watcher? While Derek Broaddus and his family maintains to this day that an unhinged and dangerous neighbor must have sent the unsettling letters, others believe that the Broadduses may even have created The Watcher themselves. Stay with us as we explore the terrifying letters of the neighborhood stalker known as the Westfield Watcher. Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Special guest narration by Edward October of OctoberPod: https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/ Articles in Research/Narration: https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfield/truth-or-tale-mystery-westfield-watcher https://www.thecut.com/2018/11/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a39179/five-real-life-horror-stories/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/the-watcher-house Music: Gathering Darkness by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100849 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Dopplerette by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ This House by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Long Note One and Two by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ “Straight-Up Enigmas” theme song written by Chuck Flyer. Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. This episode was produced and edited by host, Jaden McKell.

    35 min

  2. 06/29/2021

    Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell (Deaths of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan)

    In September 2019, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Family members had heard nothing from them for months, but the children’s parents never reported the minors missing. Law enforcement visited the home of JJ and Tylee’s mother, Lori Vallow, that November to perform a welfare check on the children. Authorities later located Vallow and her husband, Chad Daybell, in Hawaii, where police finally arrested Vallow in February 2020 — months before investigators found JJ and Tylee’s remains on Daybell’s property. Are Vallow and Daybell responsible for the children’s deaths? Did they have anything to do with the mysterious deaths of Daybell’s first wife, Tammy, and Vallow’s estranged husband, Charles? Stay with us as we remember the victims, JJ and Tylee, and discuss what we know so far about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell.   Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Promo by All Crime No Cattle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-crime-no-cattle/id1327729036   Articles for Research/Narration: https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/doomsday-couple-chad-daybell-lori-vallow-what-to-know.html https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/lori-vallow-daybell-medically-incompetent/75-d15d83fe-2cc5-42e4-8b61-595bd781c2b4 https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2021/5/25/22453673/lori-vallow-chad-daybell-story-recap https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/8/3/21352614/daybell-hearing-could-offer-new-details-in-missing-kids-case-idaho-lori-vallow-chad-jj-tylee  https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/05/joshua-jj-vallow-tylee-ryan/   Music: The "Straight-Up Enigmas Theme" was written and created by Chuck Flyer.   Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.   This episode was produced and edited by host, Jaden McKell.

    23 min

  3. 05/25/2021

    Earth's Secret Symphony

    Frequency is everywhere — all things in our universe are constantly in motion, vibrating. Even the Earth hums at its own frequency. Knowing about frequency is fascinating, but also important for our well-being. It could impact our physical, mental, and emotional health. Some scientists think that frequency can explain life’s greatest mysteries, the reality or non-reality of ghosts and aliens — even the human consciousness. There are so many enigmas surrounding frequency. Join us as we explore the frequencies that make up Earth’s secret symphony.   Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com Promo by Spooky Science Sisters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spooky-science-sisters/id1510472957   Articles for Research/Narration: https://www.britannica.com/science/frequency-physics  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/could-certain-frequencies/  https://purelysimpleorganicliving.com/vibrations-frequencies/#:~:text=Because%20of%20this%2C%20all%20humans,determine%20and%20differentiate%20vibrational%20patterns.  https://www.drskinhealth.com/blog/schumann-resonance#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20proven%20by,%2Dmind%20control%2C%20and%20grounding.  https://theinspireproject.org/default.asp?contentID=3 https://nautil.us/blog/how-radio-enthusiasts-are-listening-to-earths-secret-symphony https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/news/gallery/schumann-resonance.html https://eos.org/features/studying-earths-double-electrical-heartbeat https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-hippies-were-right-its-all-about-vibrations-man/ https://medium.com/thrive-global/three-hacks-to-boost-your-frequency-af1a6c3887c2   Music: “Chorus” audio clip provided courtesy of NASA’s INSPIRE project: https://theinspireproject.org/default.asp?contentID=4 “Space Ambience Atmosphere” by Vilkas Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp_0oMPGBZs  Theme song “Straight-Up Enigmas” was created by Chuck Flyer.   Proud member of Straight Up Strange Podcast network! Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.   This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.

    27 min

  4. 05/14/2021

    Candyman and the Murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy

    What do TikTok and a 90s horror film have to do with the brutal unsolved murder of a woman in 1980s Chicago? Tune in to our new episode to find out!   Promos: Reverie True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reverie-true-crime/id1492793721  Crimeatorium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimeatorium/id1530070753   Articles in Research/Narration: https://www.rd.com/list/true-urban-legends/ https://ghoulishmedia.com/candyman-origins/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABLA_Homes#Ruth_Mae_McCoy   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabrini%E2%80%93Green_Homes https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cause-of-death/Content?oid=875995  https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2014/03/14/how-a-story-about-the-horrors-of-housing-projects-became-part-of-a-horror-movie    Music: Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji. Theme song “Straight-Up Enigmas” was created by Chuck Flyer.   Proud member of Straight Up Strange Podcast network! Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.   This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.

    20 min

  5. 04/13/2021

    Creepiest Things Caught on Baby Monitors

    Baby monitors are supposed to help give parents peace of mind — but are these devices safe? What happens when a baby monitor captures frightening sights and sounds from inside a child’s room? Are baby monitors a dangerous gateway, inviting both human and ghostly hackers into our homes? Join us as we explore some of the creepiest things ever captured on baby monitors.   Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com   Promo by Legendary Africa: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legendary-africa/id1509442726   Articles for Research/Narration: https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/1065639/mum-terrifying-moment-ghost-snatch-baby-monitor/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-7660549/When-baby-monitors-bump-night-picking-paranormal-activity.html https://www.madeformums.com/news/this-ghostly-image-caught-in-a-baby-monitor-will-really-spook-you/ https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-baby-monitor-stories/mike-rothschild https://www.buzzfeed.com/craigsilverman/creeps-hack-baby-monitors-and-say-terrifying-thing https://www.justforspooks.com/19-creepy-things-heard-through-a-baby-monitor/ https://www.cornettfiction.com/insidious-baby-monitor-scene/  https://www.babygaga.com/15-of-the-creepiest-things-heard-on-a-baby-monitor/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/2x0z0z/i_used_to_hack_baby_monitors_one_night_i_learned/ https://www.scaryforkids.com/baby-monitor/   Music: The "Straight-Up Enigmas Theme" was written and created by Chuck Flyer. “Angst” and “Dead Silence” by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ “Good Night” and “Love After Death” by Private Hell Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYCOwzTqcGQ Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/   Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.   This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.

    31 min

  6. 03/23/2021

    The Impossible Murder of Laetitia Toureaux

    On May 16th, 1937, at around 6pm, a woman in her late 20s left a dance hall in Paris and walked quickly toward a bus stop. About 25 minutes later, she entered the metro station and took a seat in an empty first class car while the other passengers crammed into the second-class cars. When the car arrived at the next station forty-five seconds later, the doors opened on a crime scene: the woman, Laetitia Toureaux, sat slouched in her seat, bleeding heavily with a nine-inch dagger buried to its hilt in her neck. The woman died before reaching the hospital and wasn’t able to name her attacker, leaving the Parisian police with a perplexing locked room mystery on their hands. Why was Laetitia killed? Was her murder an assassination? Was she a spy for the Italian government? Listen to join the discussion!   Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com   There is a mention of suicide in this episode. Please, if you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with a counselor today.   Articles for Research/Narration: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/217292512.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Laetitia_Toureaux https://eholgersson.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/laetitia-toureaux-main-study.pdf https://www.happyscribe.com/public/unsolved-murders-true-crime-stories/e226-laetitia-toureaux-pt  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7525605-murder-in-the-metro https://listverse.com/2014/03/28/10-completely-mysterious-deaths-well-probably-never-solve/   Music: Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100449 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Comfortable Mystery 1 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100287 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Awkward Meeting - Supernatural Haunting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100574 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Anguish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400047 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ The "Straight-Up Enigmas Theme" was written and created by Chuck Flyer.   Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.   This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.

    27 min

  7. 03/08/2021

    International Women's Day Bonus Episode 2021

    Honored around the world on March 8th, International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day attempts to bring women equal access to rights and opportunities like education, protection under the law, and freedom from violence. I thought one small way I can recognize the accomplishments of women around me is by sharing the incredible shows of lady podcasters! As podcasters and listeners, we should amplify women’s voices by actively seeking out podcasts created and hosted by women. As a way to celebrate women around the world today, please take a few minutes to enjoy these short trailers from podcasts created, hosted, co-hosted, edited, and supported by women. You might just find your new favorite show, and I know all of these lovely ladies would appreciate having their voices heard.   Articles: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/international-womens-day?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7YyCBhD_ARIsALkj54rG-gEmOFRd_sYL4prjyaq5lN0zyaB4QTUAlGiQ81rj1voIfFzcHlYaAqrZEALw_wcB https://www.thewrap.com/podcast-boys-club-female-host-21-percent-sexism/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20women%20hosted%20just%2023,male%20and%20female%20co%2Dhost   Featured Podcasts: Crime Divers: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/crime-divers/id1530409967 Horrifying History: https://horrifyinghistory.podbean.com/ Beyond the Rainbow Podcast: https://beyondtherainbowpodcast.com/ Wining About Herstory: https://www.winingaboutherstory.com/ Deadtime Storiez: https://deadtimestoriez.com/ Weird Distractions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-distractions-podcast/id1507696925 The BackTracker History Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-backtracker-history-show/id1503364291 Into the Portal: https://www.intotheportal.com/ Folklore on the Rocks: https://www.folkloreontherocks.com/ Nothing Ever Happens in Canada: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-ever-happens-in-canada/id1434418051 True Crime Dark Injustice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-dark-injustice/id1495228748   Straight-Up Enigmas is a member of the Straight Up Strange network: www.straightupstrange.com.

    14 min

  8. 03/02/2021

    Announcement: International Women's Day 2021 Episode

    A quick announcement for listeners and podcasters about our special International Women's Day episode! Email your promo to straightupenigmas@gmail.com or message us on social media with any questions at all. We're on Twitter as @StraightEnigmas and Instagram as @straightupenigmas. We're so excited for this one, and we hope you'll join us on March 8th to celebrate some pretty amazing women in the podcasting community!

    2 min
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About

A podcast to explore the unexplained, Straight-Up Enigmas discusses paranormal and supernatural events, as well as true crime, cold cases, and other mysteries.

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  • Creator
    Jaden McKell
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Straight-Up Enigmas