History Dweebs - A look at True Crime, Murders, Serial Killers and the Darkside of History

Different Strokes: The Death of Dana Plato

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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Dana Plato was known for her career as a child actress in the hit TV series "Diff'rent Strokes" before her life came to a tragic end in 1999.

The Girl in the furnace.
01:21:34| Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The unsolved case of Elfrieda Knaak.
The Kelly-Hopksinville Incident
01:24:41| Tuesday, December 16, 2025
When Aliens come in contact with well-armed, drunken Hillbillies chaos ensues!
My Brother's Keeper: The Mitchell Brothers
51:15| Sunday, December 7, 2025
The Mitchell Brothers were the Kings of Porn until they had a deadly falling out.
Postage Due: The Circleville Letter Mystery
01:19:53| Monday, October 13, 2025
When the residents of a small Ohio town started receiving strange and threatening letters in the 1970s, it started a mystery that continues to this day.
Tuesday Gone: Lynyrd Skynyrd
01:11:35| Sunday, September 7, 2025
Join Tim, Brandy and Larry as we discuss the plane crash involving the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Mothman
01:27:53| Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Join us as we discuss The Mothman of West Virgina
Death by Fairies
01:18:49| Friday, June 20, 2025
When Bridget Cleary's husband believes she has kidnapped by fairies' tragedy ensues.
The Short Life of the World's Tallest Man
01:06:59| Friday, May 23, 2025
The short life of the world's Tallest man.
The Assassination of Congressman Leo Ryan
59:51| Monday, April 7, 2025
In November 1978, Congressman Leo Ryan (Rep. CA) travelled to The People's Temple in Jonestown, Guyana. He did not return alive.