Beneath the Shadows
Beneath the Shadows takes you on a journey through the incredible stories that shape our world, from dark mysteries and unsolved crimes to uplifting tales of resilience and inspiration. Each episode shines a light on both the extraordinary and the enlightening, unearthing the hidden details of historical events, heartwarming moments, and the human spirit's triumph over adversity. Whether we’re uncovering eerie forgotten mysteries or sharing stories that touch the soul, we'll explore the depths of the human experience, where the shadows and light meet.
Episodes
10 episodes
Patreon BONUS! #1 - The Kidnapping of Polly Klaas
Today, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Polly Klaas, a 12-year-old girl abducted from her Petaluma, California home in 1993. We explore the horrifying crime committed by Richard Allen Davis, the desperate search to find Polly, and the la...
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28:39
Fatal Error: The Crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 401
On a quiet December night in 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 departed from New York's JFK Airport, bound for Miami, with a routine flight expected ahead. But what happened in the skies above the Florida Everglades became a nightmare few coul...
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Episode 9
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55:47
Sacred Spaces: A Historical Look at America's National Parks
Today, we take a look at the United State’s National Parks and the National Park System’s history since the 19th century. We will take a look at how they became established and when particular acts occurred, and parks opened during the 152 year...
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Episode 8
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1:00:57
Murderous Mothers! (Filicide)
Today, we take a look at the history of filicide and infanticide, along with a plethora of murderous mothers. We dive into their horrendous crimes, the reasoning behind them, and the resulting convictions and deaths. It's a gruesome one, and an...
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Episode 7
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58:16
Mind Over Matter: The Placebo Effect
Today, we take a dive into the medical field and have ourselves a look at the placebo effect. You may have heard of sugar pills, but what is the history behind this fascinating phenomenon? We look at clinical trials, results, and even some sham...
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Episode 6
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43:02
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Sodder Children
From Christmas Eve into Christmas morning in 1945, a fire blazed at the Sodder residence in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The Sodders, and nine of their ten children were home when the fire broke out. Five of the children would mysteriously "dis...
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Episode 5
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45:57
The Memory Card Killer - Brian Smith
Today, we’re heading to Anchorage, Alaska, a place that became the focus of a chilling case in 2019. A sex worker named Valerie Casler handed over an SD memory card to the police, revealing disturbing videos and images. The footage depicted a m...
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Episode 4
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38:34
Inspirational Dude: Donnie Priest
As a child, Donnie would experience the horror of being in a fatal plane crash in the mountains near Yosemite National Park. It would take days, but national park rangers would locate the crashed remains of the plane, and miraculously, Donnie w...
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Episode 3
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31:23
