PNW Haunts & Homicides
Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.
Episodes
Normandale Park Shooting: Pt. 2 – Two Tales of One City
This episode is about aftermath — the people left behind, the communities left reeling, grief compounded, and resilience tested. The story of Normandale Park didn’t end when the shots stopped. In Part 2, we trace Benjamin Jeffrey Smith’s ar…
The Normandale Park Shooting: Pt. 1
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you probably remember the headlines: a night of activism in Portland’s Normandale Park ended in gunfire. On February 19, 2022, the Normandale Park shooting shocked Portland and the nation. Benjamin Jeff…
Near-Death Experiences (NDEs)
We're back from summer break this week to explore near-death experiences and the intriguing commonalities people have during these moments. From overwhelming peace to moving towards a light, we consider how these experiences might be linked…
The Raines Transcript
NEW EPISODE TOMORROW! But here is this previous Patreon exclusive bonus, that we constantly reference. From episode 147 Clairvoyant Tarot-reader Cons Timber Tycoon: Explore the saga of the Raines family, a shockingly sinister tale about the…
Haunted Dolls and the Labubu Curse
Guest Co-Host Alert! This week on PNW Haunts & Homicides, Caitlyn is joined by her husband Chris for a spine-tingling dive into haunted dolls—and not just any dolls, but the infamous Labubu phenomenon that blurs the line between pop culture…
"The Sinners All Bow" with Kate Winkler Dawson
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're drop…
Madame Mustache: The Wild West’s Most Badass Gambler
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a fabulous story from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast hosted by our friends Shea & Jody.…
Creepy People Chronicles: Spirit Guides, Dreams, and Haunted Encounters
Ever wondered what mysteries lurk just beyond the veil of our everyday reality? Join us for an episode teeming with eerie experiences and spiritual insights as we unveil YOUR stories. Listen in as we explore a listener's unsettling yet pote…
The Disappearance of Melanie Ethier
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a story from Alecia - host of Truly Twisted (AND Twisted & Uncorked)! Follow the show @itst…
Vanished: The Jami Sue Hagel Sherer Case (Part 2)
What happens when a controlling husband not only silences his wife — but continues to terrorize her loved ones, even from behind bars?By the end of September 1990, 26-year-old Microsoft employee and young mother Jami Sue Hagel Sherer had va…
Vanished: The Jami Sue Hagel Sherer Case (Part 1)
What happens when a picture-perfect life hides a dangerous secret — and a young mother suddenly vanishes?In September 1990, 26-year-old Jami Sue Hagel Sherer vanished without a trace from Redmond, Washington — leaving behind her young son, …
The Pimlico Mystery: Chloroform, Secrets, and a Victorian Acquittal
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a story from Lindsay and Madison of Ye Olde Crime. They discuss the death of Thomas Edwin B…
Magdalena Zuk: Marsa Alam, Egypt
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a story from abroad by Jaimie Beebe of The Last Trip.On a solo holiday in Marsa Alam, Egypt…
Skye Budnick: Hokkaido, Japan
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a story from abroad by Jaimie Beebe of The Last Trip.21-year-old college student Skye Budni…
Neil Stonechild: Deadly Saskatoon Starlight Tours
In 1990 Neil Stonechild, a 17-year-old Saulteaux First Nations teen, was last seen on a freezing November night in Saskatoon, handcuffed and bleeding in the back of a police cruiser. At least, according to the disturbing testimony of his be…
The Field of Vampires: Unearthing Historical Fears
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're drop…
Heroines of Horror: The True Haunting Behind Vessel
Aurora and Fanni from Bad Witches Productions join us to share the real-life hauntings and creative process behind their horror short, Vessel. Aurora’s ghostly attachment sparked a deeper exploration into how feminism and the paranormal int…
The Tragic Murder of Ashley & Dennis Prince - Love Lust Fridays
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're drop…
More Time: The Murder of Sean Babbit
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're drop…
Portland’s Haunting Music Hall - The Crystal Ballroom
This week, we head to Portland’s Crystal Ballroom, the haunted concert venue that inspired the eclectic, art-filled vibes of the Crystal Hotel. Owned today by McMenamins, this iconic building has been everything from a debutante’s playgroun…
Truly Twisted - The Murder of Justine Vanderschoot
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're drop…
Hypno Nightmare Fuel - The Allagash Abductions
Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you high and dry. While we’re taking a little…
Freeway Killer(s) – Cold Cases Cracked by DNA
After more than four decades of silence, Parabon Nanolabs and cutting-edge genetic genealogy are reigniting public interest in three men who were—separately and confusingly—all referred to as the ‘Freeway Killer’: Patrick Kearney, William B…
Mimosas & Mayhem at the Stanley Hotel
Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you high and dry. This week, our friends Shea…
Operation Beaver Drop: Idaho's 1948 Aerial Wildlife Relocation
Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you high and dry. This week, our friends Shea…
Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling - Portland’s Crystal Hotel
In this spooky and delightfully unhinged episode, we’re joined by “extra special” guests Shea & Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes to explore the strange history and haunted happenings of Portland’s Crystal Hotel, a pizza-slice-shaped buildin…
Deadly Domestic Violence in Vancouver: Meshay & Layla
In March 2023, Meshay Melendez and her daughter Layla Stewart disappeared from Vancouver, Washington. Despite multiple red flags and an active no-contact order, Meshay’s abusive ex-boyfriend, Kirkland Warren, was free — with devastating con…
Portland's Shanghai Tunnels
Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes)What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history podcasts into Portland’s creepiest tunnels with beer, ghosts, and a whole lot of sass? Th…
The Cliff House Curse: Ghosts, Shipwrecks, & Fiery History in San Francisco
Remember Jake the Alligator Man? Turns out his bizarre backstory might be tangled up with one of San Francisco’s most mysterious landmarks — The Cliff House. In this episode, we dig into the cursed history of this seaside icon: from explosi…
Oregon's Deadliest Shooting – Umpqua Community College
On October 1st, 2015, tragedy struck the quiet town of Roseburg, Oregon, home to the Umpqua Community College campus. When 26-year-old Christopher Sean Harper Mercer opened fire, it became the scene of Oregon’s deadliest shooting. He fired …
Eliza DeWolfe: Scandalous Love & Suffrage
Ever wondered how free love, feminism, and scandal shaped the 1800s Pacific Northwest? Join Caitlyn as she tags along with Shea of History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes. *This episode contains piping hot old-timey PNW tea!* 🫖 Learn all …
The Bizarre Tale of Jake the Alligator Man
This week, we dive into the eerie and eccentric history of Long Beach, Washington—home to Marsh’s Free Museum and its most famous resident: Jake the Alligator Man! 🐊👀 We uncover the mysteries, myths, and bizarre tales surrounding Jake, fr…
To Train Up a Child: The Tragic Story of Hana Alemu
Hana and her adoptive brother, Immanuel, were brought from Ethiopia into what was supposed to be a loving home, but they instead found themselves in an abusive environment of isolation, starvation, and cruel punishment. Perhaps the warning …
Fort Vancouver’s Bicentennial: Historic Haunted Houses, Mysteries, & Murder
Join us as we explore the fascinating history and hauntings of Fort Vancouver! Built in 1825, this iconic site marks its 200th anniversary this year. Originally a fur trading post for the Hudson’s Bay Company, Fort Vancouver has a rich, com…
Maureen Kelly’s Spiritual Quest: Vanished in Gifford Pinchot
In June 2013, 19-year-old Maureen Leianuhea “Anu” Kelly set off on a camping trip with friends in the vast and unspoiled wilderness Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The backdrop was both scenic and rugged. What was supposed to be a carefree…
Exploring the Esoteric: Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot
Join us as we celebrate a significant milestone, marking our 200th episode with reflections on our incredible journey and the fascinating significance of the number 200. We explore the realm of angel numbers, uncovering how 200 embodies abu…
Humboldt’s Darkest Crime: Marci Kitchen’s Deadly Hit-and-Run
On the evening of July 12th, 2016 when two teenage girls, Faith Lorraine Tsarnas and Kiya Kitchen, were struck and killed in a hit-and-run, the small town of Fortuna in Humboldt County, CA, was left devastated. Speculation swirled as locals…
Nevada City, California: A Ghostly Gold Rush Town
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, just northeast of Sacramento, Nevada City, CA, is a historic Gold Rush town. Founded in 1849, it was one of the most important mining towns in California—though getting there wasn’t easy, as some earl…
A Friend, A Sheriff, & A Murder: Who Killed Eric Tamiyasu?
On June 30th, 2001, in the quiet town of Hood River, locals would be saddened by the discovery of Eric Tamiyasu’s body in his rural home. But nothing could prepare them for the shocking realization that would come just a day later following…
Oculus Anubis: The Dark Myths & True Crime of Oregon's Most Mysterious Estate
In Damascus, Oregon—just 16 miles from Portland—sits a property shrouded in mystery, rumor, and controversy. Known as Oculus Anubis, the name itself sparks curiosity: Oculus (Latin for "eye") and Anubis (the Egyptian god of the afterlife). …