PNW Haunts & Homicides
Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 268
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Freeway Killer(s) – Cold Cases Cracked by DNA
After more than four decades of silence, Parabon Nanolabs and cutting-edge genetic genealogy are reigniting public interest in three men who were—separately and confusingly—all referred to as the ‘Fr…
00:54:24 |
Tue 27 May 2025
Mimosas & Mayhem at the Stanley Hotel
Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you …
00:48:24 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Operation Beaver Drop: Idaho's 1948 Aerial Wildlife Relocation
Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you …
00:29:31 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling - Portland’s Crystal Hotel
In this spooky and delightfully unhinged episode, we’re joined by “extra special” guests Shea & Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes to explore the strange history and haunted happenings of Portland’s Cr…
00:51:42 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Deadly Domestic Violence in Vancouver: Meshay & Layla
In March 2023, Meshay Melendez and her daughter Layla Stewart disappeared from Vancouver, Washington. Despite multiple red flags and an active no-contact order, Meshay’s abusive ex-boyfriend, Kirklan…
01:01:04 |
Tue 06 May 2025
Portland's Shanghai Tunnels
Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes)
What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history podcasts into Portland’s creepiest tunnels with …
What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history podcasts into Portland’s creepiest tunnels with …
00:57:25 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
The Cliff House Curse: Ghosts, Shipwrecks, & Fiery History in San Francisco
Remember Jake the Alligator Man? Turns out his bizarre backstory might be tangled up with one of San Francisco’s most mysterious landmarks — The Cliff House. In this episode, we dig into the cursed h…
01:26:52 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
Oregon's Deadliest Shooting – Umpqua Community College
On October 1st, 2015, tragedy struck the quiet town of Roseburg, Oregon, home to the Umpqua Community College campus. When 26-year-old Christopher Sean Harper Mercer opened fire, it became the scene …
01:23:56 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Eliza DeWolfe: Scandalous Love & Suffrage
Ever wondered how free love, feminism, and scandal shaped the 1800s Pacific Northwest? Join Caitlyn as she tags along with Shea of History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes. *This episode contains pip…
00:47:34 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
The Bizarre Tale of Jake the Alligator Man
This week, we dive into the eerie and eccentric history of Long Beach, Washington—home to Marsh’s Free Museum and its most famous resident: Jake the Alligator Man! 🐊👀 We uncover the mysteries, myths,…
00:48:08 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
To Train Up a Child: The Tragic Story of Hana Alemu
Hana and her adoptive brother, Immanuel, were brought from Ethiopia into what was supposed to be a loving home, but they instead found themselves in an abusive environment of isolation, starvation, a…
01:07:43 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Fort Vancouver’s Bicentennial: Historic Haunted Houses, Mysteries, & Murder
Join us as we explore the fascinating history and hauntings of Fort Vancouver! Built in 1825, this iconic site marks its 200th anniversary this year. Originally a fur trading post for the Hudson’s Ba…
01:11:59 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Maureen Kelly’s Spiritual Quest: Vanished in Gifford Pinchot
In June 2013, 19-year-old Maureen Leianuhea “Anu” Kelly set off on a camping trip with friends in the vast and unspoiled wilderness Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The backdrop was both scenic and r…
01:23:56 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Exploring the Esoteric: Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot
Join us as we celebrate a significant milestone, marking our 200th episode with reflections on our incredible journey and the fascinating significance of the number 200. We explore the realm of angel…
01:19:40 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Humboldt’s Darkest Crime: Marci Kitchen’s Deadly Hit-and-Run
On the evening of July 12th, 2016 when two teenage girls, Faith Lorraine Tsarnas and Kiya Kitchen, were struck and killed in a hit-and-run, the small town of Fortuna in Humboldt County, CA, was left …
01:04:27 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Nevada City, California: A Ghostly Gold Rush Town
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, just northeast of Sacramento, Nevada City, CA, is a historic Gold Rush town. Founded in 1849, it was one of the most important mining towns in California—thoug…
01:17:43 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
A Friend, A Sheriff, & A Murder: Who Killed Eric Tamiyasu?
On June 30th, 2001, in the quiet town of Hood River, locals would be saddened by the discovery of Eric Tamiyasu’s body in his rural home. But nothing could prepare them for the shocking realization t…
01:06:09 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Oculus Anubis: The Dark Myths & True Crime of Oregon's Most Mysterious Estate
In Damascus, Oregon—just 16 miles from Portland—sits a property shrouded in mystery, rumor, and controversy. Known as Oculus Anubis, the name itself sparks curiosity: Oculus (Latin for "eye") and Anu…
01:21:06 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
The Hollywood Bandit
This episode, we delve into the life and crimes of Scott Scurlock, the bank robber who captivated law enforcement, the media, and public in the early 1990s. Known as "Hollywood" for his cinematic dis…
01:43:59 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Exploring Places Forgotten: The Allure of Abandon Architecture
Ever wondered about the eerie allure of places left to time and the stories they might tell? Join us as we chat with Ben from Places_Forgotten, a remarkable photographer who has made it his mission t…
01:02:22 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
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