Suspects & Spirits
Join your host Taylor Serafin, as she explores the strange, the sinister, and the supernatural. Journey into the darkest sides of humanity and the eeriest corners of the unknown. Whether it’s a baffling cold case or a haunted hotel, this podcast will be sure to satisfy your creepy cravings. And maybe even make you laugh along the way.
Episodes
Episode 22: The Devastating Murder of Patricia Ward
Just days before Halloween in 2014, the body of Patricia Ward, a beloved professor, was discovered outside her home. At first, some mistook the gruesome scene for a Halloween decoration. But what looked like a macabre display was, in fact, …
Episode 21: Boo's Clues 3: Slumber Party Scares, Summerwind Spirits, and Dreadful Date Nights
Join the coven for some spooky stories! On today's episode, Taylor reads through this month's Boo's Clues submissions! From spooky sleepovers to date nights gone awry, this batch of stories is sure to satisfy your creepy cravings, and give …
Episode 20: Resurrection Mary...Chicago’s Vanishing Hitchhiker
For nearly a century, drivers along Archer Avenue have told the same chilling story: a young woman in a white dress hails a ride, only to vanish at the gates of Resurrection Cemetery. Known as Resurrection Mary, she’s Chicago’s most endurin…
Episode 19: The Disappearance of Cristin Crable: A Scottsdale Cold Case
On September 10, 2015, 41-year-old Cristin Crable vanished from her Scottsdale apartment. Cristin left behind her car, her belongings, and her children. Nearly a decade later, her case remains unsolved, with foul play suspected. In this epi…
Episode 18: The South Shields Poltergeist
In the mid 2000's, a quiet family home in South Shields, England became the stage for one of the most disturbing poltergeist cases in modern history. Furniture moved on its own, toys turned sinister, and even investigators claimed to witnes…
Episode 17: The Murder of Adrianne Reynolds
In 2005, 16-year-old Adrianne Reynolds had just started a new life in East Moline, Illinois. But what began as teenage friendships quickly turned into jealousy, betrayal, and a deadly conspiracy. This week on Suspects & Spirits, we unravel …
Episode 16: Ghosts of the St. Augustine Lighthouse — History, Tragedy, and Hauntings
Standing tall on Florida’s coast, the St. Augustine Lighthouse has guided sailors for centuries — but behind its beam lies a story of pirate encounters, accidents, loss, and lingering spirits. In this episode, we explore the history of the …
Episode 15: The Murder of Helle Crafts ("The Woodchipper Murder")
In 1986, flight attendant Helle Crafts disappeared without a trace. What followed was a murder case so grisly it later inspired a scene in the movie, Fargo. This week on Suspects & Spirits, we uncover the chilling story of the “Woodchipper …
Episode 14: Annabelle's Origin, Dan Rivera, and The Warren Legacy
What began as an innocent gift soon became one of the most infamous haunted objects in history. In this episode, we explore the Annabelle case from every angle — how she got her name, the Warren’s involvement, the eerie history of Raggedy A…
Episode 13: Boo's Clues 2: Bloody Mary, Murder Meet Cutes, and Creepy Camp Counselors
Join the coven for some spooky stories! On today's episode, Taylor reads through this month's Boo's Clues submissions! From babysitters gone bad to marriage by murder, this batch of stories is sure to satisfy your creepy cravings. Cozy up …
Episode 12: "The Eyeball Killer" Charles Albright
In the 1990's, a series of gruesome murders shocked the city of Dallas— each victim was found with their eyes carefully removed. Authorities traced the crimes to a charming, charismatic, man named Charles Albright. From the outside, he seem…
Episode 11: The Dodleston Messges...Time Travel, Glitch in the Matrix, or Ghost?
In the quiet village of Dodleston, England, a schoolteacher stumbled upon a series of chilling messages appearing on his computer—messages seemingly sent by a man from the 16th century… and possibly by entities beyond time itself. Was it a …
Episode 10: The Henryetta Slumber Party Massacre
On April 29, 2023, what began as an innocent sleepover ended in the brutal deaths of multiple children, sending shock waves through a small Oklahoma town. Today we examine the tragic events surrounding the Henryetta Slumber Party Massacre. …
Episode 9: Dead Children's Playground
Hidden behind Huntsville’s Maple Hill Cemetery, Dead Children’s Playground has become the center of eerie legends and ghostly tales. In this episode, we explore the chilling history and paranormal reports tied to this unsettling site. From …
Bonus Episode: Episode 9 and 3/4...The Time Taylor Cried at the Zak Bagans Haunted Museum
Step inside the infamous Zak Bagans Museum with me as I recount my eerie, nausea-inducing experience room by room. From cursed artifacts to oppressive energies, this episode dives into the visceral reality of being surrounded by the world's…
Episode 8: What Happened to Asha Degree? A Mysterious Disappearance
On Valentine’s Day in 2000, 9-year-old Asha Degree vanished from her Shelby, North Carolina home in the early morning hours. Her packed bookbag was found miles away, but Asha was never seen again. Was this a case of a runaway — or something…
Episode 7: The Tallman House Haunting
In this episode Taylor explores the chilling case of the Tallman House Haunting, when a second hand bunk bed turned into the battleground of bizarre and terrifying activity for a small town Wisconsin family. Was it a cursed object? Mass hys…
Episode 6: Charles Cullen, Killer Nurse
Today we peel back the layers of a man who weaponized trust, explore the horrifying gaps in hospital oversight, and ask ourselves: Why did no one speak up earlier?This episode takes a deeper look at the many victims and horrific crimes of C…
Episode 5: Boo's Clues 1: Ghosts, Killers, & Creatures
In today's episode Taylor reads the first batch of Boo's Clues submissions. From creepy creatures, to even creepier humans - these listener stories are wild. Buckle up and grab some popcorn for spooky story time. Got a story to tell? Send i…
Episode 4: The Hauntings at Braley Pond
Grab your flashlight and your sage - today we dive into the most haunted pond in America. Located deep in the Virginia woods lies Braley Pond - with a peaceful sounding-picnic spot, and a deeply unsettling reputation, this pond leaves visit…
Episode 3: The Murder of Rose Harsent (The Peasenhall Murder)
In today's episode we unravel a mystery that has plagued a quiet English village for over a century. In 1902, a young servant girl was found brutally murdered in her employers cottage. With scandal, suspicion, and religious rifts tearing th…
Episode 2: The Skirvin Hotel
In today's episode we check into Oklahoma's infamously haunted, Skirvin Hotel. This episode has it all. From famous presidents, to NBA players refusing to bunk alone, and even a frisky, female, ghost. This place has a rep. Sources: https://…
Episode 1: The Phantom Killer of Sierra Vista
Sources: Arizona Family Investigates Podcast Limited Series called: True Crime Arizona: The Phantom Killer (Host: Morgan Loew)https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-convicted-in-killings-of-sierra-vista-girls-is-back/article_3e8…