The Haunting Truth

Truth Sleuths LLC

Join us for haunted history, metaphysical happenings, unexplained disappearances, and unconventional murders—events that challenge everything you thought you knew

  1. The Ghosts of Hollywood’s First Scandal- Fatty Arbuckle

    2d ago

    The Ghosts of Hollywood’s First Scandal- Fatty Arbuckle

    In 1921, Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood — until a party at the St. Francis Hotel ended with the death of actress Virginia Rappe. Join us as we discuss the events behind the scandal and the ghosts it left behind. Sources: The Skinny on the Fatty Arbuckle Trial Fatty Arbuckle Scandal - FoundSF Spite Work: The Trials of Virginia Rappe andFatty Arbuckle | A reconsideration of the Fatty Arbuckle case of 1921-22 and the life and death of the victim, Virginia Rappe Roscoe Arbuckle - Wikipedia Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    32 min
  2. The Dark Origins of Nursery Rhymes

    Jun 1

    The Dark Origins of Nursery Rhymes

    Nursery rhymes were never meant to be sweet. This episode uncovers the plague, execution, witchcraft, and supernatural fears hidden beneath the songs we learned as children. Once you hear the real stories, you’ll never sing them the same way again. If you love dark folklore, historical mysteries, and the eerie truth behind everyday traditions, join us for this week's episode of The Haunting Truth. Sources: Iona and Peter Opie’s The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery RhymesMarina Warner’s No Go the Bogeyman: Scaring, Lulling, and Making Mock SnopesMental Floss BBC History MagazineHistory.com Encyclopaedia Britannica Historic Royal PalacesKatharine Briggs’ Dictionary of FairiesThe Folklore Society archivesJSTOR folklore articles Smithsonian magazines Library of Congress folklore collectionABC AfterschoolSpecial - Wikipedia Images courtesy of Shutterstock Nursery music courtesy of Free Music Library Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    24 min
  3. The Axeman of New Orleans

    May 25

    The Axeman of New Orleans

    Journey with us again to New Orleans, during the time of Storyville and when a phantom killer with a taste for good music plagued the city... Sources: The Haunting Truth Podcast: Episodes 12 & 15, Mary Jane Bricktop and Zack and Addie AHS season 3 Coven David Hennessy: David Hennessy Murder Trial Documents - City Archives & Special CollectionsDigital Collections https://www.newspapers.com/ The Axman of New Orleans.louisiana-anthology.org Esther Pepitone: Modesto Bee 15 December 1921 — CaliforniaDigital Newspaper Collection Wikipedia Smithsonian Magazine — "The Axeman of NewOrleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants" by Miriam Davis (Feb. 15, 2018Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    26 min

  4. May 18

    America’s First Doomsday Cult- Kelpius Cave

    Join us as we explore a Philadelphia cave that looks like an innocent spring house but may just be the start of the first doomsday cult in America (related to Dracula according to Woo!) Sources: Historical Society of Pennsylvania / PhilaPlace – “Cave of Kelpius: Johannes Kelpius and the Society of the Woman in the Wilderness”  PhilaPlace Article   Christian History Institute – “The Wissahickon Hermits”  Christian History Institute   U.S. History.org – “Cave of Kelpius”  USHistory.org Article   Friends of Wissahickon – “Kelpius & Hermit’s Cave”  Friends of Wissahickon   WHYY Philadelphia – “Cave a vestige of the Hermits of the Wissahickon”  WHYY Article   Wikipedia – Johannes Kelpius / Wissahickon Creek   Hidden City Philadelphia – “Doomsday Cult on the Wissahickon”  Hidden City Philadelphia   Reddit discussions and folklore references regarding modern legends and paranormal experiences associated with Kelpius Cave   A Brief Biography of Kelpius  Johannes Kelpius - Wikipedia  Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    34 min
  5. Poison Garden #3 — Ricin, The Assassin’s Poison

    May 12

    Poison Garden #3 — Ricin, The Assassin’s Poison

    Join us for the next chilling Poison Garden episode, where we unravel the history of a silent killer that bridges Cold War espionage and modern pop culture. Source Notes: James Bond movies:   From Russia with Love, The Spy Who Loved Me, A View to a Kill, GoldenEye, and The World Is Not Enough  https://alchetron.com/Ricin  Breaking Bad (TV Series 2008–2013) - IMDb  Document Friday: The Poisonous Umbrella and the Assassination of Georgi Markov – UNREDACTED: The National Security Archive Blog  James Bond Agent 007 #198170 - Operation KGB (Issue)  www.kindpng.com  Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    16 min
  6. May the 4th Be With You- Star Wars: Ancient Myths and Vader's True Crimes

    May 4

    May the 4th Be With You- Star Wars: Ancient Myths and Vader's True Crimes

    Join us as we celebrate May the 4th in true Star Wars fashion, with a deep dive into myth and legend followed by an entertaining retelling of Darth's shenanigans in financing the Death Star. Source Notes  Star Wars (1977) – Created by George Lucas https://www.starwars.com   Joseph Campbell – The Hero with a Thousand Faces https://www.jcf.org   Taoist Philosophy (Yin & Yang, Qi) https://www.britannica.com   Hindu Concepts (Prana, Dharma – Mahabharata) https://www.britannica.com   Comparative Mythology Studies – Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com  Theseus by Plutarch (75 CE), translated by John Dryden The Internet Classics Archive  Greek Mythology by Greek Mythology Worldwide greek.mythologyworldwide.com  Wikipedia entry on Theseus Wikipedia  Britannica entry on Perseus Britannica  Fiveable Greek and Roman Myths class notes Fiveable  Mahabharata (Vyasa), Bhagavadgita (Book 2), Litcharts character analysis, Hindu mythology summaries Wikipedia+4.   The Hero's Journey  The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on... book by Joseph Campbell  Clash of the Titans (1981) — The Movie Database (TMDB)  Darth Vader helmet robber Francis Anderson jailed - BBC News  Darth Vader Robs Bank, Flees On Bike In Ohio | HuffPost Latest News  Man Dressed As Darth Vader Robs North Carolina Bank At Gunpoint | HuffPost Weird News  Watch: Darth Vader's robbery attempt foiled in Florida - UPI.com  Costumed Dark Lord overcome by the 'force' of a jar of salad dressing in Jacksonville Beach  Times Square Darth Vader used too much force for tips | New York Post  Man Wins $95M Lottery — Shows Up as Darth Vader to Hide Identity - EMP PRESS  Music courtesy of: Star Wars Music | No Copyright Song & MP3 Free Downloads - Pixabay  Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    28 min
  7. Carnifex Ferry – Echoes from the Kanawha Gorge

    Apr 27

    Carnifex Ferry – Echoes from the Kanawha Gorge

    Join us as we travel to the cliffs above the Gauley River, deep in the mountains of West Virginia, where one of the early battles of the American Civil War unfolded. A place where visitors today still claim the past has not fully left.  This is the story of the Battle of Carnifex Ferry… and the echoes some say still walk its hills. Source Notes  National Park Service – Carnifex Ferry Battlefield History  https://www.nps.gov/articles/carnifex-ferry.htm  West Virginia State Parks – Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park  https://wvstateparks.com/park/carnifex-ferry-battlefield-state-park  Civil War Trust / American Battlefield Trust  Battle of Carnifex Ferry overview  https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/carnifex-ferry  West Virginia Encyclopedia  Battle of Carnifex Ferry historical entry  https://www.wvencyclopedia.org  New River Gorge Bridge - New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)  The Most Haunted Civil War Battlefield | Ep. 8: Carnifex Ferry State Park e-WV - Okey L. Patteson    A Bad-Looking Place to Attack: With Benham’s Brigade at Carnifex Ferry  Contact Us Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    31 min
  8. Reefer Madness- a 4.20 Special

    Apr 20

    Reefer Madness- a 4.20 Special

    Join us as we discuss the phenomenon known as "Reefer Madness"; the history and some of the kooky crimes related to that special plant. We may even touch on a bbq flavored ear... Parental warning- adult themes. Trigger warning for violence and self-harm. Sources · Harry J. Anslinger – Encyclopaedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harry-J-Anslinger · Reefer Madness – Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/item/mbrs01815162/ Bing Videos · Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 – U.S. National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/marijuana-tax-act · National Institute on Drug Abuse https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana Mystery Science Theater 3000 All Episodes - YouTube Seattle “Weed Fairy” story (2014)   The weirdest, wildest weed stories of 2022 | Leafly⁠  'The Weed Fairy' Visits Seattle, Gives Out Pot - CBS Colorado  'The Weed Fairy' visits Seattle, gives out free marijuana    Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield Reunite to Launch 'Holy Ears' Cannabis Edibles - Black Cannabis Magazine  Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    48 min
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    Truth Sleuths LLC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
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