Small Town Mysteries
Kate, Christine, and Rachael
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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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The Peculiar Death of Colonel Philip Shue
Small Town Mysteries
10/04/22 • 66 min
54-year old Colonel Philip Shue left to go to work on the morning of April 16, 2003. He left an hour earlier than usual, at 5:30AM, in order to get a jumpstart on some paperwork. He made his wife, Tracy, coffee, kissed her, and said “I love you”. The next report of Shue is from two witnesses who saw him driving his vehicle on the highway, going around 60mph. After swerving from one lane to another, his car eventually hit a tree. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they noticed several oddities about this particular accident. First, Shue's shirt is ripped from his chest to his navel. Shue’s nipples were cut off. There was an almost 6-inch slash on his chest, and he was missing part of his finger. Shue also had duct tape around both of his arms and ankles.
The case was determined to be a suicide.
Listen to this week's episode in order to find out why, for many people, this case is still unsolved.
Sources:
1) https://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/BCME_autopsy.pdf
2) https://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/first_warning_note.pdf
3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0itSpglLimo
4) https://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/psychological_autopsy.pdf
5)https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?ID=155997&cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person
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Yountville Veterans Home Shooting
Small Town Mysteries
09/13/22 • 56 min
On March 9, 2018, a veteran entered the The Pathway Home, a residential treatment facility offering care to veterans, armed with the intention to kill multiple employees. Rachael talks about the victims of this crime: Christine Loeber, Jennifer Golick, and Jennifer Gonzalez Shushereba. She delves into their lives prior to the tragedy and discusses the tangible marks they left on their communities, even after their passing. Lastly, we close with a discussion regarding veterans and mental health, and Rachael provides statistics that will leave you speechless.
The Suspicious Death of Kathy Wangler
Small Town Mysteries
11/19/24 • 20 min
What killed Kathy Wangler is known. Kathy, a wife and mother of two, was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in her upstairs bedroom on September 4, 2006.
What is not so clear is how this happened.
Some believe it was a tragic accident set off by a faulty water heater inside the home. Others believe it was something more sinister and calculated.
Sources:
1) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15657786/kathleen_s-wangler
2) https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/mark-wangler-convicted-of-killing-wife-kathy-with-carbon
3) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lima,_Ohio
4)https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1bi8jxs/did_ohio_anesthesiologist_mark_wangler_gas_his/
5) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-killers-son-wife-continue-innocence-crusade/
6) https://casetext.com/case/state-v-wangler
7) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/did-ohio-anesthesiologist-gas-his-wife-to-death/
The Exorcism of Kennedy Ife
Small Town Mysteries
10/24/24 • 24 min
In this heartbreaking case, Kennedy Ife's family attempted to exorcise what they believed to be a "demon" out of him, but unfortunately ended up killing their own relative.
Sources:
1) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/exorcism-possession-uk-london-death-kennedy-ife-parents-family-brothers-restrained-a8763026.html
2) https://vocal.media/criminal/the-deadly-exorcism-of-kennedy-if
3) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6810045/Christian-parents-brothers-marketing-executive-cleared-killing-botched-exorcism.html
4) https://www.vice.com/en/article/exorcisms-rise-2019-pentecostalism-catholicism/
5) https://www.vice.com/en/article/exorcisms-rise-2019-pentecostalism-catholicism/
Reflecting on 100 Episodes
Small Town Mysteries
04/30/24 • 57 min
This week, we take a brief break from covering cases and reflect on our favorite moments from the podcast over the last 100 episodes. We also hear from listeners and play a fun game at the end!
The Hate Crimes of Alexander Giannakakis
Small Town Mysteries
09/27/22 • 49 min
Christine opens up the episode with a new segment. Each week, we will be briefly reporting on a recent missing child case, as we all feel that it is important to spread awareness for cases that may not be getting the recognition they deserve.
During the main segment this week, Kate tackles a couple of different hate crimes relating to the arsons of several Jewish-affiliated buildings. She also goes over some very interesting aspects of how hate crimes are charged and categorized. If someone commits a hate crime, is it also a hate crime if a person covers for them?
Rachael (who is Jewish) leads an important discussion on acts of anti-semitism that she and others have faced.
Sources:
1) https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/massachusetts-man-indicted-obstructing-investigation-fires-jewish-affiliated-institutions2) https://www.masslive.com/boston/2022/02/alexander-giannakakis-arrested-in-sweden-accused-of-misleading-authorities-in-massachusetts-investigating-2019-fires-set-at-jewish-institutions.html3) https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/bja/162304.pdf4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_crime#United_States5) https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/hate-crime-statistics
Cryptid Chaos: Chupacabra and Mothman
Small Town Mysteries
10/28/24 • 29 min
This week on Cryptid Chaos, Kate talks about Chupacabra and Mothman!
Sources:
1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chupacabra
2) https://www.britannica.com/topic/chupacabra
3) https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/land/modern-myths
4) https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/ology-cards/281-chupacabra
5) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Bridge
6) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman
7) https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/mothman-point-pleasant-west-virginia
8) https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/
9) https://www.mothmanfestival.com/
10) https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/1418
Lizzie Borden Took An Axe...
Small Town Mysteries
09/06/22 • 46 min
Kate talks about the infamous 1892 murder case of Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother, which Lizzie was tried and acquitted for. We discuss the events in Lizzie's life leading up the murders, possible accomplices, multiple theories, and how gossip spreads through a small town. This one is infamous for a reason!
Sources:
1)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden
2)https://web.archive.org/web/20140201220523/http://www.thelizziebordencollection.com/fall-river-history.php
3)https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22543295/the-seattle-post-intelligencer/
4)https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22529704/statesman-journal/
5)https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22543087/the-boston-globe/
Cryptid Chaos: The Black Annis, The Jersey Devil, and The Dover Demon
Small Town Mysteries
11/19/24 • 43 min
Rachael talks about our last three cryptids of this spooky season: the Black Annis, the Jersey Devil, and The Dover Demon. Which one will become Small Town Mysteries' Cryptid Congeniality?
Sources:
1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Annis
2) https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Annis
3) https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2023/10/15/black-annis
4) https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/
5) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover_Demon
6) https://cryptozoologycryptids.fandom.com/wiki/Dover_Demon
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FAQ
How many episodes does Small Town Mysteries have?
Small Town Mysteries currently has 131 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 'The Peculiar Death of Colonel Philip Shue' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Small Town Mysteries?
The average episode length on Small Town Mysteries is 42 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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