The New York Mystery Machine
The New York Mystery Machine explores New York’s biggest unsolved Murders, Hauntings, Disappearances and more. Hosted by Adam Mace & Christina Marinelli.
Episodes
Episode 191: "What Happened to Valarie Cuccia?"
On a spring night in 1974, young musician Valarie Cuccia vanished from a Brooklyn nightclub. This episode delves into her life, the people she was last seen with, the investigation’s challenges, and the enduring mystery that has haunted her…
Episode 190: "Death by Clam Chowder"
Labor Day weekend 1895: Evelina Bliss ate the very normal, not at all disgusting meal of New England Clam Chowder and lemon meringue pie. Shortly after, she had terrible stomach pains and vomiting, and soon died. In her last recorded moment…
Episode 189: "Is Paul McCartney Dead?"
In this episode, we dive into one of the most enduring and bizarre conspiracy theories in music history: the claim that Paul McCartney of The Beatles secretly died in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike. From “clues” hidden in album covers…
Episode 188: "El Chupacabra"
It's time to dust off the Mulder to Scully Scale, because this week Adam and Christina are exploring El Chupacabra, the Goat Sucker. This is an immensely popular cryptid, known for doing exactly what its name promises: exsanguinating goats …
Episode 187: Haunting at Clinton Court
In the heart of the city stands Clinton Court — a tucked-away enclave with a façade of old-world charm and a history steeped in shadows. From mysterious footsteps echoing in empty hallways to ghostly figures glimpsed in candlelight, its pas…
Episode 186: "The Lufthansa Heist"
She should be ashamed to admit it, but Christina has never seen Good Fellas! As a result, everything about Scorsese's source material was a surprise to her - including that it really happened. Learn all about the airport insiders who teamed…
Episode 185: "Helter Skelter: The Manson Family Murders"
Today we dive deep into the twisted mind of Charles Manson and the brutal crimes committed by his cult-like Family. From the eerie beginnings at Spahn Ranch to the Tate-LaBianca murders that shocked a nation, we unravel the full story — wit…
Episode 184: "The Trials of Robert Durst"
We're back! And we're kicking off our season with a look at a series of interconnected cases that space decades. Kathie Durst goes missing in 1982; Susan Berman and Morris Black are killed in the early 2000s. The only connective tissue betw…
BONUS: "The Scandalous Lives of NYC Mayors"
Surprise! We may be on hiatus for a few weeks but we are also in the midst of an intense mayoral campaign. So, we thought we should chime in a chat about some of the most controversial and scandal-filled mayors in NYC history!Be sure to Sub…
Episode 183: "Season Four Finale -- Major L.I. Serial Killer Updates and More!
We did it! Four full seasons! Today we are investigating some new information on the Long Island Serial Killer. There's is new info and a brand new documentary all about Rex Heuermann that Adam is brreaking down. Plus, a Son of Sam update, …
Episode 182: "An NYC Blackout and the Murder of Dominik Ciscone"
In the heart of Carroll Gardens during the infamous 1977 New York City blackout, 17-year-old Dominick Ciscone was shot dead on a Brooklyn street corner — the only confirmed murder of that chaotic night. Forty-eight years later, his case rem…
Episode 181: "Honeymoon with Aliens: The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill"
In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were on their way back from honeymooning in Montreal when a strange craft appeared over them and followed them in the dark New Hampshire night. They rushed down the highway, trying to escape it, arriving home …
Episode 180: "The Last Call Killer"
Richard Rogers Jr. was a dangerous man in the late 80s and 90s, having murdered and dismembered queer men in NYC. What started his desire to attack men in the LGBTQ community and was he ever stopped?Be sure to Subscribe, Rate, & Review on …
Episode 179: "The Culper Spy Ring"
You may think you know everything about spies. But, did you know that America's first covert espionage group worked out of New York City in 1778? The Culper Spy Ring was George Washington's personal network of spies and his secret advantage…
Episode 178: "Cult Following: The Sullivan Institute"
The Sullivan Institute for Research in Psychoanalysis was a radical psychoanalytic group that operated in New York City from the late 1950s until the early 1990s. The group was founded by Saul B. Newton and Dr. Jane Pearce, and began with u…
Episode 177: "J'Accuse, Syracuse! or: Homicides in the Salt City"
This week we're in Syracuse, the Salt City, covering two confounding cold case homicides. Jill-Lyn Euto was brutally killed in her own home on Super Bowl Sunday 2001; Terry Cornell was killed at an unknown location before having her body le…
Episode 176: "H.H. Holmes - America's First Serial Killer"
We are in Chicago, 1893. The city is buzzing with the excitement of the World’s Columbian Exposition. But, not too far from the Expo grounds was a hotel...but not an ordanry hotel. It was a Murder Castle owned by the monster known as H.H. H…
Episode 175: "Titanic Conspiracy Theories"
Well, the Titanic has been in the news lately. With that, Adam remembered the last time it was in the news, back in 2023. They fell into a wormhole of Titanic Conspiracy Theories in an episode only for Patrons. But, we figured it was time t…
Episode 174: "Secret Treasure in NYC"
X marks the spot! If you've ever dreamed of following a set of cryptic clues to dig up buried treasure, we've got not one but two treasure hunts for you! This week we're exploring the history of Otto Hillig's rumored fortune stolen from Naz…
Episode 173: "The Dark Side of Shen Yun"
We've all seen the ads on TV, subway stations, billboards... 5000 Years of Chinese History...a time before Communism. But, what exactly is Shen Yun? A dance company...or, something more insidious? We take a deep dive into Shen Yun, it's ori…
Episode 172: "Myra Kniffin is Dead"
When Myra Kniffin is found dead in her bed, her cousin tells a story of burglars entering the house and chloroforming the two women. But as her story unravels, rumors begin to fly about the cousin and Myra's own husband. We ask the hard hit…
Episode 171: "Judith Ann Brown Goes Missing!"
Judith Ann Brown disappeared and wasn't investigated as a missing person for decades, despite disappearing with a known murderer who was an inmate at Creedmoor Hospital. Who was Judith? How did she go missing? And why did the cops not look …
Episode 170: "The Rockland County Ghost"
It's time for a seance! ou know how it goes. You buy an only pre-Revolutionary War home, renovate it to it's former glory, move in, and then be forced to build an additional home on your estate because the ghosts won't leave you alone. No? …
Episode 169: "The Ghost of Grace Brown"
We at the New York Mystery Machine love sandwiches, and today's episode is a ghost sandwich. We start with a ghost story, dive into the crime behind why the ghost is haunting Big Moose Lake, and end with more ghostly tales. Who was Grace Br…
BONUS: "Jack the Ripper...Revealed?!"
This is an addendum to the February 24, 2025 episode. Has science proven who Jack the Ripper was by way of a shawl left at the scene of the first murder? Adam and Christina dive into a recent report of the "revelation" of Jack's identity!Be…
Episode 168: "The Rise & Fall of Crime Boss Arnold Rothstein
When you look up famous New York Crime Bosses, there is none more important that Arnold Rothstein. Rothstein set the tone for the modern crime boss of the time and, among many other things, is known for one very important piece of sports hi…
Episode 167: "Jack the Ripper"
This week we're in jolly ol' London at one of its most horrific points. Women in the area of Whitechapel are being brutally murdered, and the theories of who is to blame range from the mundane to the positively wild. Who was Jack the Ripper…
Episode 166: "Ghosts of Greenwich Village"
Today we are taking a trip to the village where two building sit across the street from one another...both...haunted. And, then we take a stroll to a site where the bodies are buried and the spirits run free at Washington Square Park!Availa…
Episode 165: "The Murder that Killed Audrey Munson's Career"
Audrey Munson is the face you've seen everywhere but whose name you never heard. Audrey was an artists' model, and her body can be seen the world over - until the murder of her landlord's wife drastically changed her fortunes.Available wher…
Episode 164: "Kristine Kupka Disappears"
In the late 1990s, Kristine Kupka was finishing college, saving money, thinking about grad school, and excited about her pregnancy. When she suddenly disappears after meeting up with her ex, the family becomes convinced they know what happe…
Episode 163: "Roadtrip to Memphis: Who Actually Murdered Dr. King?"
Today we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day. Almost fifty-seven years ago, on April 4, 1968, Dr. King was shot outside of his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. Just the night before he delivered the famous "Mountaintop Speech." …
Episode: 162: "Murder(s) on 12th Street"
This week we are exploring two murders, several years and a couple of blocks apart. Adam has a very hot take about one of the culprits - be sure to let us know your hot takes too! Available wherever you stream podcasts! Be sure to Subscribe…
Episode 161: "Ghosts of Green-Wood Cemetery"
A highly requested episode, we begin the New Year in the most famous cemetery in NYC. Green-Wood is the resting place to many celebrities but does it's ground also house the spirits of dead as well? Available wherever you stream podcasts! …
SPECIAL: "The Best of 2024!"
Join us on a trip down memory lane as we chat about some of our favorite moments from 2024! We are highlighting some of our favorite episodes, characters, songs and more! Available wherever you stream podcasts! Be sure to Subscribe, Rate, &…
Episode 160: "Alligators in the NY Sewers!"
For years there have been rumors of huge lizards roaming the NYC sewers! Is it true? Well, according to a few articles from The New York Times, dating all the way back to 1907, this urban legend appears to be holding more water than many be…
Episode 159: "The Bennington Triangle"
There is a stretch of land, mostly forested, from New York to Vermont to Massachusetts. In the center is Bennington, Vermont where, over the course of five years, five people went missing during the same exact time period. Where did they go…
Episode 158: "The Hunt for DB Cooper"
This Thanksgiving, we're covering DB Cooper - the most infamous airplane pirate in American history and the only United States airplane hijacking case to go unsolved! On the day before Thanksgiving 1971, a man with a ticket under the name "…
Episode 157: "That Time Aaron Burr Committed Treason Against the USA"
Aaron Burr may be the most unlucky of the founding fathers. After a failed Presidential run and failed Gubernatorial run, he tries something new...and something quite illegal. He attempts to starts his own country within the USA. Available …
Episode 156: "Murder in Maspeth & Middle Village"
This week we're going back to the late 1800s, when much of Queens was still rural farmland, dotted with dairies and criss-crossed with the LIRR. Despite how idyllic that may sound, there was also a dark side, and this week we're investigati…
Episode 155: "Joseph Helt Goes Missing in the Snow"
It’s the evening of Saturday, January 17, 1987 in Ellenville, New York. Joseph Helt doesn't show up for work that evening. The night before he went out with friends and never returned home. Were those friends the reason he didn't return? Wh…