Episodes

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...
April 4, 2023

Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 2

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter pecu...
April 3, 2023

Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 1

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter pecu...
March 29, 2023

73: Phillip Vasyli: Paradise Lost

The tropical archipelago of The Bahamas is surrounded by crystal clear waters, spectacular reefs and boasts some of The Caribbean’s most pristine beaches. The picture perfect setting is home to a relaxed pace of life, friendl...
March 15, 2023

72: Deafening Silence - Crime in Science Fiction, Part 02

In part one of this series, I spoke directly with a victim of child abuse within the Science Fiction community. Moira, the victim in question, her parents put her through direct physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Marion Zimm...
March 15, 2023

72: Deafening Silence - Crime in Science Fiction, Part 02

In part one of this series, I spoke directly with a victim of child abuse within the Science Fiction community. Moira, the victim in question, her parents put her through direct physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Marion Zimm...
March 1, 2023

71: Theresa Knorr - Bad Mother

The story of a mother, the abuse she inflicted on her family, a body found burning, and another found decaying in a box. TW: Child abuse, extreme physical violence, sexual violence Episode Sponsor: Go to http://HelloFresh.com...
Feb. 15, 2023

70: Black Label: Heartbreaker - Cartel, Part 01

Written and produced by yours truly. A Valentine's Day Gift to you. Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts Premium. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support Obscura on Patreon and un...
Feb. 15, 2023

My Bloody Valentine, Part 2

…12 dates … …15 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 15 crime podcast hosts, including Justin from Obscura. Each host b...
Feb. 13, 2023

My Bloody Valentine, Part 1

…12 dates … …15 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 15 crime podcast hosts, including Justin from Obscura. Each host b...
Feb. 1, 2023

69: Avalon Lost - Crime in Science Fiction, Part 01

Listener, this is part one of a two-part series on the many crimes of science fiction authors. Let’s not sugar coat it. The sexual abuse of children committed by science fiction authors. We’re going to talk about the Science ...
Jan. 18, 2023

68: The CIA - Secrets, Lies, and Torture [Part 02]

Dr. Ewan Cameron’s embodied the title of a mad scientist in ways few ever could. When learning of his practices, Ewan Cameron exhibits an unmistakable sadism that seems to eclipse even that of Sidney Gottlieb. Throughout his ...
Jan. 4, 2023

67: The CIA - Secrets, Lies, and Torture [Part 01]

In 1953, a heinous crime was committed. At that time, it was new, potentially relevant information, when Harold Blauer’s doctor gave him a massive drug injection, killing him by way of an overdose. The news, however, didn’t r...
Dec. 21, 2022

66: Ana Kriégel - A Different Tune, Part 02

In the digital age, monitoring the online content that our children are accessing and consuming adds a further layer of complexity. Most parents do their best to educate their kids and maintain open communication about the pi...
Dec. 14, 2022

From Team Obscura: Introducing Mystery Inc

Listener, from the same team that brings you Obscura, we want to introduce you to our new show Mystery Inc. If you enjoy talking about shady mysteries, Aliens, murder, legends, and of course the occasional tea - then Mystery ...
Dec. 7, 2022

65: Ana Kriégel - A Different Tune, Part 01

In the digital age, monitoring the online content that our children are accessing and consuming adds a further layer of complexity. Most parents do their best to educate their kids and maintain open communication about the pi...
Nov. 23, 2022

64: The Murder of Jennifer Webb

Emotions lie deep within each of us. Hidden from outside view yet powerful and busy activations that twist and turn inside ourselves. They drive our behaviors and our choices. We aren’t always honest about what we truly feel ...