Small Town Mysteries
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No Accident: The Suspicious Deaths of Don Henry and Kevin Ives
Small Town Mysteries
01/21/25 • 21 min
Around 4:00 AM on August 23, 1987 in the tiny city of Alexander, Arkansas, a locomotive engineer noticed that there were people laying down on the train tracks. The engineer engaged the train’s brakes and sounded the horn, but the train was unable to stop in time.
When 16-year-old Don Henry and 17-year-old Kevin Ives were hit by this freight train, their death was initially and unsurprisingly ruled an accident. However, after researching this case, I think it’s safe to say that the deaths of these teenagers were anything but accidental.
Sources:
1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Don_Henry_and_Kevin_Ives
2) https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/jun/05/mom-of-cold-case-victim-dies/
3) https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/kevin-ives-and-don-henry-12289/
4) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120221988/lionel_keith-mckaskle#view-photo=190741804
5) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Seal
6) https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/jun/05/mom-of-cold-case-victim-dies/
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Hometown Hanson: Camp Kiwanee and Sandra Crispo
Small Town Mysteries
07/08/22 • 51 min
FIRST EPISODE ALERT!
This one is truly a wild ride. Kate starts us off by delving into the century-old case of Alice Burrage, who met her tragic fate on the day of her wedding. On that same day, another person disappears and is never seen again...until a macabre hint is discovered years later that could possibly provide some answers.
Next, Christine talks about Sandra Crispo, a recent missing person case that has rocked the small town of Hanson, Massachusetts. On August 7th, 2019, Sandra was dropped off at her house by her son-in-law Tim and has not been seen since. Suspiciously, her house told the story of someone who fully intended on sticking around: watermelon in the fridge for her grandkids to have the next day, beds set up for them, and to-do lists for the coming days. This case will truly leave you scratching your head and wondering where she has gone, or rather, who took her. And just when you think you know everything about the case, family matters get thrown into the mix.
Buckle up and get ready for the ride!
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Helen Wilson & The Beatrice Six
Small Town Mysteries
09/05/23 • 48 min
When Helen Wilson is murdered in her apartment on February 8th, 1985, investigators work to find a suspect. However, they soon have a total of 6 - most of whom willingly state that, yes, they were involved in the crime in some way.
What do the majority of these people have in common? A psychologist they all see - who helps them uncover certain "repressed" memories...
Sources:
1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice,_Nebraska
2) https://www.1011now.com/2023/02/02/woman-wrongly-convicted-beatrice-6-murder-case-dies/
3) https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/who-killed-helen-wilson-bruce-allen-smith-beatrice-six
4) https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/who-was-helen-wilson-hbo-mind-over-murder-beatrice-six
5) https://www.thedailybeast.com/mind-over-murder-reveals-how-the-beatrice-six-were-brainwashed-into-confessing-to-murder
6) https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/06/19/remembering-the-murder-you-didnt-commit
Spooky Szn: The Lady in Black & Vampires of New England
Small Town Mysteries
10/06/23 • 30 min
ALERT, ALERT!!! FIRST EPISODE OF SPOOKY SZN!!
This Spooky Szn, we are covering cases in New England.
Today, Christine talks about The Lady in Black (a famous New England Ghost story) and all about VAMPIRES. No, not the ones who sparkle in the sun. No, sadly not the ones who are brothers pining over a doppleganger of their ex-gf (hello, fans of Vampire Diaries?).
No, no, no. We're talking about the OG vampires here. The ones who existed in a time where Tuberculosis was a very real threat in the U.S.
Let's sink our teeth into it...
Homicides in Hinterkaifeck
Small Town Mysteries
10/10/23 • 35 min
1922 - When a family and their maid are all found dead on their farm in Germany, there are far more questions than answers. Unsolved to this day, learn about the Hinterkaifeck murders and the different theories surrounding the case.
Sources:
1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinterkaifeck_murders
2) https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-hinterkaifeck-murders-germanys-oldest-unsolved-massacre-17dea740e031
3) https://curiouscaseof.com/the-hinterkaifeck-murders/
4) https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime
5) https://allthatsinteresting.com/hinterkaifeck-murders
Spooky NH, VT & ME
Small Town Mysteries
10/14/23 • 44 min
Spooky Szn Episode 2 is OUT!
Learn about the spookiest stories from New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine in this episode. We talk about a college, a couple of cemeteries, and even an Inn.
At the end, we discuss a book club we will be starting up in January. Let us know @smalltownmysteriespod (on Instagram) if you have any suggestions (true crime or mystery/thriller genre) that you want us to read and discuss in an episode at the end of the month!
Sources:
1) https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maine/haunted-mount-hope-cemetery-me/
2) https://archive.vpr.org/vpr-news/vermont-college-said-to-be-home-to-a-ghost/
3) http://hauntedne.blogspot.com/2018/01/college-hall-girl-killed-for-love.html
4) https://www.timesargus.com/news/local/ghost-of-anna-still-haunts-vcfa/article_4dcf023c-3002-5a55-9545-f65f5b9bdcdd.html
5) https://www.ghostsofnewengland.com/blood-cemetery-pine-hill-cemetery/
6) https://www.hauntedrooms.com/maine/haunted-places/haunted-hotels
7) http://hauntedhouses.com/maine/captain-fairfield-inn/
8) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Brady
Spooky Szn: A Haunting in Connecticut, and Another in Rhode Island
Small Town Mysteries
10/20/23 • 32 min
On this spooky season episode, Kate talks about the real-life stories that The Conjuring series are based on!
Sources:
1) https://allthatsinteresting.com/true-story-of-the-conjuring-perron-family-enfield-haunting
2) https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/07/22/conjuring-true-story-perron/2457209/
3) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_and_Lorraine_Warren#cite_note-ProvidenceJournal-15
4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson
5) https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/conjuring-3-devil-made-me-do-it-ending-explained-true-story
6) https://archives.law.virginia.edu/dengrove/writeup/arne-cheyenne-johnson
7) https://allthatsinteresting.com/arne-cheyenne-johnson
The Abduction of Morgan Nick
Small Town Mysteries
10/17/23 • 43 min
This week, Christine takes on the heartbreaking (and still unsolved) abduction of Morgan Nick.
In 1995, Morgan was a vibrant 6-year-old girl who was enjoying an evening catching fireflies with her friends at a little league baseball game. After going toward her mom's car to empty sand from her shoes, Morgan is never seen of or heard from again.
There are a couple of people of interest that police have investigated throughout the years within the case, and we go over each one, as well as the 4-part Hulu documentary which heavily features Morgan's family.
Sources:
1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Morgan_Nick
2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma,_Arkansas
3) https://morgannickfoundation.com/about/morgans-story/
4) https://www.hulu.com/watch/a0239ec1-7e1b-4c9a-935a-561232d0d7eb
5) https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/what-happened-to-river-valley-killer-charles-ray-vines#:~:text=In%20the%201990s%20in%20Fort,bodies%20after%20they%20were%20dead.
The Men Who Killed Halloween
Small Town Mysteries
10/24/23 • 44 min
In the first case, Rachael talks about a man who killed the woman he was seeing...over halloween candy.
In the second case, we cover the murder of Timothy O’Bryan, a young boy who was killed by his father on Halloween night.
Sources:
1) https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Resources/0c5a6fb2-702d-4961-ad07-c4763daa4ea7/1161735_R23.pdf
2) https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/woman-stabbed-over-halloween-candy-dies-ledell-peoples-maria-adams/1914915/
3) https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html
4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Clark_O%27Bryan
5) https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/the-man-who-killed-halloween
6) https://www.vice.com/en/article/8ge87v/halloween-killer-ronald-clark-o-bryan-candy-man
7) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15208882/timothy-marc-o'bryan
8) https://www.census.gov/glossary/#term_Populationestimates
9) https://www.texasalmanac.com/drupal-backup/images/CityPopHist%20web.pdf
The Confusing Kidnapping of Carlee Russell
Small Town Mysteries
09/26/23 • 28 min
Today, Kate explores the kidnapping of Carlee Russell, which recently EXPLODED on social media. Carlee was missing for about 2 days before she suddenly re-appeared. What might have led Carlee to make the choices she made?
This case is still very much unfolding, and if there are any major developments, we’ll be sure to cover them!
Sources:
1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover,_Alabama
2) https://www.vox.com/2023/7/22/23804086/carlee-russell-missing-black-woman-hoover-alabama-social-media-hoax
3) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carlee-russell-timeline-alabama-woman-missing-found/
4) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/28/carlee-russell-charged-fabricating-kidnapping
5) https://abcnews.go.com/US/evidence-toddler-walking-highway-carlee-russell-disappearance-case/story?id=101486824
6) https://www.pennlive.com/news/2023/07/carlee-russell-what-we-know-about-woman-who-vanished-after-pulling-over-to-help-toddler-along-i-459.html
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How many episodes does Small Town Mysteries have?
Small Town Mysteries currently has 142 episodes available.
What topics does Small Town Mysteries cover?
The podcast is about Mystery, Society & Culture, Unsolved, True Crime, Creepy, Disappeared, Disappearance, Thriller, Murder, Documentary, Podcasts, Crime, Missing and Suspense.
What is the most popular episode on Small Town Mysteries?
The episode title 'No Accident: The Suspicious Deaths of Don Henry and Kevin Ives' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Small Town Mysteries?
The average episode length on Small Town Mysteries is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Small Town Mysteries released?
Episodes of Small Town Mysteries are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Small Town Mysteries?
The first episode of Small Town Mysteries was released on Jul 8, 2022.
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