City of Nightmares
Every week, join host Dan David as he explores the eerie histories of towns and cities across the United States. Each episode unveils chilling tales that have left their mark on these diverse locales. From paranormal hauntings to bone-chilling true crime, we will delve into the dark secrets that make these destinations a city of nightmares. Listener discretion is advised.
Episodes
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA: The Duct Tape Killer
Under the roar of the Big Sioux, the 1990s abductions of Larisa Dumansky and Piper Streyle expose how a predator locals called the Duct Tape Killer turned everyday life in Sioux Falls into a hunting ground.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check o…
NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS: The Spirits of Hoosac Tunnel
A deadly 19th-century railroad tunnel beneath the Berkshires earned the nickname “The Bloody Pit”—and some say the spirits of the men who died there still haven’t found their way out.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn ab…
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: The Chesapeake Bay Monster
Something massive lurks beneath the Chesapeake Bay, and for nearly a century, terrified witnesses near Baltimore have called it Chessie.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 creepy locations from across the USA:ht…
NIAGARA, NORTH DAKOTA: Eugene Butler
When six bodies were found buried beneath a farmhouse in rural North Dakota, the town realized too late that their quietest neighbor had been hiding something monstrous.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 creepy…
PINE HAVEN, TENNESSEE: The Pine Haven School
An abandoned Tennessee school hides more than dust and decay—step inside Pine Haven, where the boys’ bathroom is said to echo with the cries of a long-dead student.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 creepy loca…
POWER COUNTY, IDAHO: The Water Babies of Massacre Rocks
A haunting legend rises from the depths of Idaho’s Snake River—where eerie cries and unseen hands may pull you into the darkness.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 creepy locations from across the USA:https://w…
PORTLAND, MAINE: John Joubert
A gifted student from Portland seemed like the perfect kid—until he left a trail of tortured, murdered children across the country.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 creepy locations from across the USA:https:/…
ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO: Riverdale Road
A lonely stretch of road in Colorado hides more than sharp turns and quiet woods — it hides the tortured spirits of the dead, still wandering, still watching.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 creepy locations …
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: The Congress Plaza Hotel
Beneath Chicago’s glittering skyline, the Congress Plaza Hotel looms with tales of haunted rooms, locked corridors, and secrets that might still linger in its shadowed halls.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 c…
HONOLULU, HAWAII: The Honolulu Strangler
In the mid-1980s, Honolulu faced a wave of fear as a serial killer claimed the lives of five women, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Discover how paradise was plunged into darkness by the Honolulu Strangler, whose identity remains a…
KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Slaughterhouse Canyon
Just outside Kingman, Arizona, a desert canyon holds a grim legend of starvation, sorrow, and ghostly cries. Some say if you stand there at night, you’ll hear the wails of a mother who lost everything—and whose screams still echo through th…
FLINT, MICHIGAN: The Serial Stabber
A knife-wielding predator stalked the streets of Flint, targeting men without warning—then vanished before anyone even knew his name. What followed was a multi-state manhunt for a killer who used kindness as bait.• • •Enjoying the podcast? …
WASHINGTON DC: The Octagon House
Just blocks from the White House stands one of the oldest—and most haunted—homes in the nation’s capital. This Independence Day, we step inside the Octagon House, where political history and paranormal horror live side by side.• • •Enjoying…
DALLAS, TEXAS: Old Parkland Hospital
Once a place of healing, now a citadel for the powerful—its halls echo with more than just ambition. In Dallas, Texas, something still lingers inside Old Parkland Hospital.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 cre…
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Donald Henry Gaskins
He was small, unassuming, and easy to overlook—until the bodies started surfacing. In Sumter, South Carolina, Donald Henry Gaskins carved out a legacy of terror that still haunts the South.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to le…
BILLINGS, MONTANA: Sacrifice Cliff
High above Billings, Montana, a silent cliff watches over the city— a place where grief once led two Crow warriors to a tragic end. In this episode, we explore the legend of Sacrifice Cliff and the heartbreaking story that gave it its name.…
BEAR, DELAWARE: The Route 40 Killer
A string of brutal murders in Bear, Delaware, would lead to the state's first convicted serial killer—exposing a dark truth hidden in plain sight along Route 40.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 creepy locatio…
GOODSPRINGS, NEVADA: The Pioneer Saloon
Join me as we step back in time at the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada. This iconic Old West establishment is a treasure trove of history and mystery. Discover the captivating stories that make this saloon a must-visit destination for…
Welcome to City of Nightmares
From the restless spirits of haunted mansions to the chilling legends of cryptids lurking in the shadows, City of Nightmares is your ultimate guide to the spine-tingling locations that hide in plain sight. New episodes every Monday, Wednesd…
ELEPHANT BUTTE, NEW MEXICO: The Toy-Box Killer
Dive into the unsettling story of David Parker Ray, the notorious 'Toy-Box Killer,' and his chilling crimes that shattered the peace of Elephant Butte, New Mexico.• • •Enjoying the podcast? Check out the book to learn about 500 creepy locat…
STOWE, VERMONT: Emily's Bridge
Explore 'Emily's Bridge,' a historic site in a New England town, rumored to be haunted by a heartbroken bride. Join me as I uncover the chilling mysteries that shroud this chilling location.• • •Enjoying the podcast? You'll love the book."C…
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: The Butcher Baker
Uncover the haunting story of Robert Hansen, aka "The Butcher Baker"– one of Alaska's most infamous serial killers. Dive deep into the dark details of his crimes and the backdrop of Anchorage, the city where his reign of terror unfolded.• •…
GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA: The Stone Lion Inn
Explore the mystique of The Stone Lion Inn, a historic bed and breakfast with a reputation for ghostly encounters, as we uncover the eerie tales and intriguing history surrounding this unique establishment. Set against the backdrop of Guthr…