River City Mystery - Exploring the darker corners of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky

Feb 05 2025 19 ep. 34 mins 16

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Exploring the darker corners of southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky. From true crime and disappearances to encounters with cryptids, UAPs, and the paranormal, each episode uncovers compelling stories and chilling phenomena from the tri-state area.

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Who Killed Jean Cook?

Feb 05 2025 26 mins

This episode delves into the tragic and unsolved murder of Georgia "Jean" Cook, a 56-year-old mother who was shot and killed on October 6th, 2005, while working at a gas station on 41 North in Evansville, Indiana. Here's a summary of the key points covered: The Crime: Learn about the details of the shooting, where Jean Cook was fatally shot during a robbery at her workplace. [01:0

Interview with Evansville's Forest Witch

Jan 17 2025 74 mins

This episode features an interview with Crystal Folz, also known as Evansville's Forest Witch. Crystal has been practicing witchcraft since the 1990s, with a practice deeply rooted in animism and Kentucky folklore. She is also actively involved in the pagan and paranormal communities, serving as a co-chair for both the Three Corners Pagan Circle and the Southern Indiana Paranormal

Who Killed Elizabeth?

Dec 16 2024 55 mins

In this episode, I join Savannah on her YouTube channel, "Don't Hate. CREATE", as we examine the unsolved murder of 18-year-old Elizabeth Bannister, who was found dead in her Evansville, Indiana, apartment around 1:00 AM on January 20, 2000. Here are the key points explored in the episode: The Unexplained Crime: This episode highlights the perplexing circumstances of Elizabeth's

Where is Zac? Interview with his best friend, Chris

Mar 26 2024 42 mins

This episode provides an update on the case of Zac Cary, who has been missing since May 30, 2023. The host interviews Chris, Zac's close friend and the last person known to have seen him. Here's a breakdown of the key information shared in this episode: Last Known Location: Chris recounts dropping Zac off at the "Welcome to Lynnville" sign. [01:19] Zac's Mental State: Chris r

Where is Zac?

Mar 07 2024 32 mins

This episode discusses the disappearance of 38-year-old Zac Carey, who was last seen on May 30, 2023. Key points discussed in the episode include: Family Interviews: The episode features interviews with Zac's mother, Gina, and his sister, Cecilia, who provide crucial insights into Zac's life and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. [22:08], [07:07] Last Known Sighting:

Bigfoot Encounters in the Hoosier National Forest

Oct 06 2023 38 mins

This episode delves into reported Bigfoot or Sasquatch encounters in the Southern Indiana region, focusing on the Hoosier National Forest area. The episode features firsthand accounts from individuals who claim to have experienced an encounter. Here's a summary of the key encounters discussed: Introduction to Southern Indiana Bigfoot Sightings: The episode begins by referencing r

The Murder of Troy DeWayne Smith

Aug 14 2023 15 mins

This episode investigates the murder of 50-year-old Troy DeWayne Smith, who was found dead in his Evansville, Indiana, apartment on May 24, 2020. Here's a summary of the key details discussed: The Discovery: Learn about the discovery of Troy's body by his brother, TaRon, and the initial misclassification of the death as an overdose. [01:04], [01:12], [01:37] TaRon's Account: Hear

Buried Treasure in the Tri-State?

Aug 01 2023 12 mins

A hoard of 700 civil war-era gold coins was found buried at an undisclosed Kentucky cornfield in July, 2023. Was this a unique case, or is it possible that buried treasures may be found all over the tri-state area?

Where is Andi?

Jun 29 2023 33 mins

This episode focuses on the ongoing search for 24-year-old Andi Wagner, who was last seen in Evansville, Indiana, on August 6, 2022. Here's a summary of the key information discussed: The Search Efforts: The episode highlights the active involvement of Andi's family and friends in the search, including their efforts on the "Where is Andi?" Facebook page. [02:52] Community Collabor

Phantom Train

Mar 10 2023 9 mins

This episode explores the intriguing phenomenon of phantom trains, sharing eerie accounts and legends of trains heard or even seen when no physical train is present. Here's a summary of the occurrences discussed: Police Hear a Ghost Train: The episode begins with a news story about two police officers in Swadlincote, England, who reported hearing a phantom train on a railway line