Episodes

Nov. 22, 2023

91: Trey Eric Sesler

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Nov. 8, 2023

90: Family

Fundraiser for April Lyda and her family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/april-lyda-and-her-family April's Daughter is currently being held in a treatment facility. Details on this may be updated on a later date. I've intentional...
Oct. 24, 2023

Maze of Secrets

...1 eerie corn maze... ...9 haunting figures... ...9 spine-tingling tales... ...Will YOU find your way out? This holiday season, step into a labyrinth of shadows and suspense with Shane Waters as your guide. In this chilling...
Oct. 11, 2023

89: Winter Park Wedding Shooting

Presented to you today will be the case of Daniel Knight. You will notice that I provide little commentary. I am here to present the evidence to you as the events unfolded. This case, more than most, has been surrounded by po...
Oct. 9, 2023

Meet our Friends - Foul Play: Crime Series

Foul Play: Crime Series is a narrated one case per season crime podcast appealing to your morbid and obsessed curiosity. If you need a suggestion for a season to start with - go with Season 15: My Aunt & The Hitman . Learn mo...
Sept. 13, 2023

86: Black Label: Uber - Part 01

As we live our lives, we have a broad belief that those around us are decent, kind, and humane human beings. We take for granted that people we encounter every day are like us. The reality is far bleaker and far crueller. The...
Aug. 30, 2023

85: Black Label: Echoes

A violent crime isn't committed in a vacuum. Through the years you can feel the reverberations. In today's episode we cover two criminals. It's worth meditating on the resonance of their acts. -Visit us online at obscuracrime...
Aug. 16, 2023

84: Black Label: A Shadow Cast Over Yosemite

There are several ways to get to the Yosemite National Park in Northern California, but the most scenic is a long, winding road through the mountains. As you drive north on Wawona Road, the small shrubs give way to the large ...
Aug. 9, 2023

83: Gary Ridgway: Green River Killer, Part 03

If this were a Hollywood movie, the story of Gary Ridgway would build to an explosive climax. Considering the path he took, the events the unfolded, and the continued escalation… I wouldn’t blame you for thinking that. The en...
Aug. 2, 2023

82: Gary Ridgway: Green River Killer, Part 02

Part 02 of a three part series. Now in adulthood, we take a look at the media circus surrounding Gary Ridgway. His pride. The Green River Task Force. Ted Bundy... This episode has it all. Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free epis...
July 19, 2023

81: Gary Ridgway: Green River Killer, Part 01

In today's episode we tackle the early life of a monster. Through piecing together moments of his child we may gain insight into why Gary Ridgway chose his path. This is part one of a two part series. Hold on tight because th...
July 6, 2023

[Freebie] Fireside Chat: Behind the Curtain

Listener, join me on this fireside conversation.
July 5, 2023

80: Marc Dutroux: Atrocity Exhibition, Part 03

The conclusion to the jam-packed three-part series. You wouldn’t expect it possible after last episode. But things somehow get darker. Now… let’s get on with it. -Visit us online at obscuracrimepodcast.com -Find us on all pod...
June 21, 2023

79: Marc Dutroux: Atrocity Exhibition, Part 02

In 1995, 8-year-olds Melissa Russo and Julie Lejeune disappeared while playing in their neighbourhood in the south of Belgium. The following month, 17-year-old An Marchal and her 19-year-old friend Eefje Lambrecks disappeared...
June 7, 2023

78: Marc Dutroux: Atrocity Exhibition, Part 01

In June 1995, 8-year-old friends Melissa Russo & Julie Lejeune went for a walk to a park near their neighbourhood outside the Belgian capital city of Brussels. When they failed to return home, their parents reported their dis...
May 24, 2023

77: Black Label: Accelerant

David Joseph is in his home minding his own business when members of his family grab his attention. There’s a fire outside of their window and they want him to investigate. Outside there’s a woman. Her name is Hyphernkemberly...
May 10, 2023

76: The Devil and Black Jesus

Just because the portrayal has Voodoo hasn’t always been accurate, it doesn’t mean there aren’t those who have used inaccurate portrayals as a muse for their evil deeds. In today’s episode we explore such crimes. Crimes with ...
May 10, 2023

Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 2

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll ...
May 9, 2023

Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 1

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll ...
May 4, 2023

From Mystery Inc: The Mystery at Airtight Bridge

Jinkies! Welcome to the Mystery Inc podcast, where we unmask the truth behind the spookiest mysteries! In this episode, we're tackling the mystery at Airtight Bridge in Illinois. It's a place with a dark past, where strange t...
April 26, 2023

75: Victoria Climbié: Expanded and Complete

By the late 1990s and early 2000s, hundreds of children from West Africa were entering Britain and Europe every year under private fostering arrangements. The educational and personal development opportunities available to yo...
April 12, 2023

74: Black Label: The Outbuilding

There was no hope for justice in a case like this. That went out the window long before an arrest was ever made. Be that as it may, Richardson had to be held accountable for his crimes. Prior to his guilty verdict, Richardson...