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The Epstein Files Part 1: His Mysterious Death, Pizzagate, and Gabriela Rico Jimenez Feb 17, 2026

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In this episode, we lay the groundwork on who Jeffrey Epstein was and how he rose from relative obscurity to the center of one of the most disturbing criminal cases of the modern era. We walk through the criminal charges he faced in 2008, the controversial plea deal that allowed him to avoid federal prosecution, and the renewed scrutiny that led to his 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges. From there, we unpack the final days of Epstein’s life and the official ruling of suicide, while acknowledging why the circumstances of his death continue to fuel conspiracy theories. We’ll also examine how Epstein’s case became entangled with Pizzagate, and discuss the claims and speculation surrounding a woman named Gabriela Rico Jimenez. We'll discuss why Epstein remains a lightning rod in the public imagination years after his death, and start a deep dive into the newly released Epstein Files.

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Did John Wilkes Booth Escape and Assume a False Identity? Jan 27, 2026

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On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. Over the next 12 days he traveled 73 miles through the forests and swamps heading toward Virginia. On April 26, the government said Booth was dead after being shot in a burning barn by a Union soldier and buried without much fanfare. Case closed… right? Not so fast. This week, we’re diving into the conspiracy theories that claim America’s most infamous assassin didn’t die in 1865 at all. From questionable body identifications and missing diary pages to secret government cover-ups and alleged sightings years later, Booth’s death has been debated for over a century. Did Booth really perish at Garrett’s Farm, or did he pull off the original true-crime vanishing act? We’re breaking down the facts, the rumors, and the wild theories. Get ready foil-heads, because history may be lying to us again.

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The Black Dahlia Murder: What Happened to Elizabeth Short? Jan 13, 2026

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Today we’re discussing one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history. In 1947, a young mother and her child out for a walk, stumbled upon the mutilated body of a young female. She was quickly identified as 22 year old Elizabeth Short, nicknamed the Black Dahlia by regulars at a drug store she frequented - a reference to her dark hair and clothing and the Noir film the Blue Dahlia. The brutality of the crime, as well as the frenzied media coverage has led to a persistent fascination eve now, nearly 80 years later. We’ll talk about Elizabeth’s life leading up to that January morning, the discovery that shocked the city, the chaotic LAPD investigation that followed, and some of the most well-known theories. Brace yourself, there is some breaking news on this case pointing to one of the original suspects! So join us as we dive down the rabbit hole, and discuss the mysterious case of the murder of Elizabeth Short.

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Selene Delgado Lopez and Joanna Lopez: Real Missing Women or Non-Existent? Jan 06, 2026

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In the late 1990s, Mexican Channel 5 would cut into cartoons and late night shows, with a solemn voice and grainy black and white photos of missing people who had vanished without a trace. One of these missing women was Selene Delgado, Lopez. But decades later, nobody can agree on whether she ever existed. Was Selene a real 18 year old who disappeared in Mexico City and whose case slipped through the cracks? Or was she a media fabrication? After all these years there are no official records, not family testimony, and no confirmed sightings. And she's not the only one... In the 1980s, Chicago residents remember seeing a grainy black and white photo of another missing woman named Joanna Lopez that would air after the nightly news had wrapped. But when the internet tried to solve the mystery decades later, things only got stranger. Records were scarce. Police files were practically nonexistent. Was Joanna ever truly reported missing? Was she part of a PSA campaign gone wrong? A broadcasting error? Or something else entirely? This wee we are diving deep into these cases and attempting to get to the bottom of the truth about these two women.

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RE-EDIT and RE-RELEASE: Diddy Super Episode Dec 16, 2025

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To mark the release of 50 Cent’s new Netflix documentary on Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, we’re dropping a special super-episode stitched together from five of our most talked-about segments from the past two seasons. In this extended deep dive, we revisit the rumors and allegations that have followed Puff Daddy for decades. We explore everything from the early industry whispers that shaped his rise, to the darker stories that have surfaced in tabloids, civil filings, and jailhouse lore. Of note, these episodes were all recorded prior to the criminal trial, in which he was acquitted of almost all charges and sentenced to 50 months in jail with time served for two counts of transportation for the purpose of prostitution. He continues to face civil charges, with over 100 lawsuits filed and 77 still pending at the time of this release.

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RE-RELEASE: Montauk Project Complete Episode: The Inspiration for Stranger Things Dec 02, 2025

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In honor of Stranger Things Season 5, we’re cracking open the vault and re-releasing one of our earliest episodes. Back in Episode 3, we dove into the conspiracy theory that inspired the Duffer Brothers’ hit series. Be warned, listening to this episode might be a slippery slope. This week you're listening to us discuss the secret portals under Montauk and time traveling chair experiments, and next you'll be delving into other episodes looking for more information on the Nazi gold, MK Ultra and government experiments, Titanic “truthers,” Hitler lore, the truth about the dolphins, the lunar landing, and the mysteries of Plum Island. Proceed with caution and listen at your own risk. We’re not responsible for any rabbit holes you fall into.

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Abby Hernandez: Victim or Conspirator? Nov 11, 2025

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On October 9, 2013, 14 year old Abigail Hernandez disappeared while walking home from school in North Conway, NH – a small town with a population of about 2000. The school librarian reported seeing her walking in the direction of her home at 2:30 PM, and she was not seen again for nine months. While she was missing, her mom never gave up the search for her – convinced that she was alive and being held against her will. Her father on the other hand, claimed that she had likely just runaway. The only sign of life was a letter mailed to her mother, which was received nearly a month after the disappearance – letting her know that she was alive and apologizing for leaving. This letter, as well as the lack of crime in NH, led to the accepted belief amongst the locals that Abby had likely conspired to willingly disappear. The public was outspoken with their disdain for the young girl, and what they perceived to be a drain on finances and resources spent looking for her. It was known that she likely couldn’t have survived on her own - did she have an older boyfriend that she had run away with? Theories had circulated around the school that she had fled due to a teen pregnancy. Conspiracy theories only got worse 9 months later when she walked through the front door of the home she shared with her mom and sister. She was wearing the same clothing she had been wearing when she disappeared. She refused to tell anyone where she had been or what had happened to her. So what really happened in those missing 9 months? Was Abby the victim of a terrible crime? Or the perpetrator of a horrendous conspiracy?

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Jack the Ripper: The Conspiracy Theories Oct 21, 2025

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In the fall of 1888, London was a booming metropolis under economic strain due to the massive influx up immigrants and refugees. Whitechapel, an area in the East End, was an overcrowded neighborhood with poor employment and dire economic conditions. As a result, many women were forced into casual prostitution to survive - and it was many of these women who fell victim to an unknown serial killer lurking in the dark, shadowed alleyways. The killer was named "Jack the Ripper", either a self proclaimed nickname or one coined by the press, but beyond that alias the killer's identity remains a secret even 130 years later. For more than a century, whispers have persisted that the Ripper murders were not the work of a lone madman, but part of a deeper conspiracy. Theories have pointed to royal cover-ups, Masonic plots, and a police force accused of burying the truth. This week, as we approach the end of True Crimeber - we are discussing one last British mystery - the story of Jack the Ripper and the conspiracy theories related to his…or her… potential identity.

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The Disappearance of Lord Lucan Oct 14, 2025

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Lord Lucan, the 7th Earl of Lucan, vanished in 1974 under circumstances so strange they have fueled decades of conspiracy theories. On November 7, his family’s nanny, Sandra Rivett, was brutally murdered, and his estranged wife, Veronica, survived a violent attack. While police named Lucan as the prime suspect, he disappeared without a trace that night, leaving behind a cryptic note to his mother and hints that he might have planned his escape. Some theorists suggest that Lucan didn’t just flee—he orchestrated a perfect vanishing act, using his wealth, aristocratic connections, and meticulous planning to vanish from the public eye and start a new life abroad. The mythos of Lord Lucan continues to grow because there is no closure. No body, no confirmed sightings, no final confession—just endless speculation. Lucan was declared legally dead in 1999, 25 years after his disappearance, though conspiracy theories about his survival persist.

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What Happened to the Sodder Children? Oct 07, 2025

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On Christmas Eve, 1945, tragedy struck the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. A fire destroyed the house — but five of the children were never found. Authorities ruled the blaze accidental, yet no bones, remains, or evidence of the children were ever recovered.

For decades, George and Jennie Sodder believed their kids hadn’t perished in the flames at all. Were the Sodder children kidnapped? Was it a Mafia cover-up tied to George’s outspoken views? Or was this just one of history’s strangest true crime coincidences?

In this episode, we dive deep into the mysterious disappearance of the Sodder Children: the cut phone lines, the disabled trucks, the suspicious “wrong number” call, and the mysterious photo mailed to the family two decades later. This unsolved case has haunted West Virginia for nearly 80 years — and it remains one of the most chilling Christmas true crime stories ever told.

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