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Have you ever wondered exactly how daunting and dangerous water could be? Join Scoot as she takes you to Lake Lanier where you can swim alongside the human remains and possibly make the lake your new home in a sunken house boat. Or perhaps you'd like to join Hatter in the Manchac swamp where you can have your fortune told by the local voodoo priestess by song, but be warned because you may witness the destruction of your beloved town. Don't miss this hauntingly horrific episode about two very separate bodies of water, but both equally terrifying0:00 Intro: The dark history before Lake Lanier’s existence08:56 Forced mass relocations for the lake’s excavation13:04 Multitudinous misfortunes of unsuspecting bystanders and horrifying discoveries of human body parts22:47 The lady in blue can be spotted roaming the shore endlessly searching for her lost limbs 28:30 The once thriving and bustling town of Frenier where the edge of doom all began31:31 The eerie tunes predicting your fate34:53 Devastating aftermath of Julia’s premonitions39:57 Have you seen the cabin speculated to still remain or heard the distant singing? Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com 44:21 Outro

Feeling weary after a long day traveling in a rickety wagon? Stop into a cozy little house and forget your worries with a simple seance ritual; or so you think. Join us on today's episode as Hatter takes us on a messy ride to the Osage trails multitudinous murders of unsuspecting travelers, succumbing to the charms of a sweetly dubious Kate Bender and her devious family0:00 Settling back into the frontier with this intro03:44 Benders arrive to conduct seance business with some pretty weird mannerisms12:13 Too many disappearing travelers for the Osage trails taste18:15 The Bender’s constant evasion from the law concerning their heinous crimes26:14 Conflicting narratives of incarceration or executions of the Benders31:07 Unknown family origins and shocking discoveries of who they truly are35:55 Share your thoughts at investigatingwithus@gmail.com and help us debunk the way complete strangers could conspire together37:40 A sneak peek into our next episode & outroResources:Kansas Historical Society Legends of America Richmond, Kansas: A History of the Sunflower State Zink, Wicked Kansas Smithsonian Magazinehttps://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/kansas-stories/people/true-crime-in-kansas-the-mystery-of-the-bendershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Bendershttps://web.archive.org/web/20111010080847/http://www.flexassistant.com/images/Benders.pdfhttps://legendsofkansas.com/labette-county-kansas/https://kualumni.org/stories/bloody-benders-property/https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2024/10/bloody-benders/https://nypost.com/2022/03/26/how-a-serial-killer-family-murdered-8-and-got-away-with-it/https://www.kansashistory.gov/kansapedia/bender-knife/10106https://www.kansashistory.gov/kansapedia/kate-bender/11980https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/

Imagine this: you're a successful business woman during the great depression with your family waiting for you to come home after work, but you do not show up one night. You're snatched from the driveway of your own home and whisked away to an unfamiliar place forced to transcribe a ransom note. Join your hosts today as this episode throws us a severe curve ball in the case0:00 Terrifying introduction01:08 Building her designing business creating a target on her back06:09 The devious trap is set into motion11:11 Lawyer takes action when her absence is made known13:17 One does not simply mess with the mob17:20 Panic-stricken perpetrators located abroad19:24 Clutch your pearls in this scandalous revelation in the case24:28 Finale that will leave you shooketh to the core: we may be attending therapy after this. Join us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com28:57 Outro and bloopershttps://pendergastkc.org/names/lazia-john-fhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/crime/mob-saved-kidnapped-nell-donnelly-reedhttps://kchistory.org/blog/nelly-gone-kcq-traces-kidnapping-nell-donnellyhttps://pendergastkc.org/articles/kidnapping-nell-donnellyhttps://research.fashionconservatory.com/blog/nelly-dons-unexpected-legacyhttps://atomicredhead.com/2023/03/29/the-tale-of-nell-donnelly-fashion-icon-rescued-by-the-mob/https://iandrummondvintage.com/blogs/fashion-history/the-incredible-true-story-of-the-woman-behind-nelly-don?srsltid=AfmBOoq4YnyZ_mklv2iES2sdQYW9-ptgZ_W7M14gOzH-MpOl_5pQW4WVhttps://kchistory.org/this-week-kc-history/strange-bedfellowshttps://mhctc.missouri.edu/collection/nelly-don/https://www.kansascity.com/news/your-kcq/article255215101.htmlhttps://historicmissourians.shsmo.org/nell-donnelly-reed/#:~:text=The%20company%20survived%20the%20Great,the%20children%20of%20her%20employees.https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/exhibit/nelly-don/#:~:text=Nell%20Donnelly%20Reed%2C%20born%20Ellen,study%20at%20Lindenwood%20College%2C%20Missouri.https://www.kctv5.com/video/2025/12/16/this-day-history-kansas-city-fashion-designer-nellie-don-is-kidnapped/

Put your boots on with Scoot and Hatter as they dig up the truth behind Fox Hollow farm taking the path of the I-70 Strangler connecting it all. Be leary about who you meet at the bar, because they might just be your worst unsuspecting nightmare waiting to happen. Witness with us what happened to multiple men expecting a party on a supposedly fun and exciting night in the city0:00 Introduction: Upbringing and oddly disturbing childhood behaviors of Herb Baumeister03:25 Unstable work life and lack of “the diddle” in marriage life06:04 The seemingly good public image at Fox Hollow farm with a secret life forming09:40 The I-70 Strangler strikes inheriting his name16:47 Suspicions arise as preferred disposal site switches locations19:33 Investigators find a plethora of remains at the prime suspect’s farm24:17 Herb flees and commits suicide himself: blames failing marriage and business29:16 The unsettling aftermath for what becomes of the farm32:04 Outro & bloopers. contact us at investigatingwithus@gmail.comresources:CBS News (detailed investigative reporting):Serial killer Herbert Baumeister victims DNA investigationWRTV (local Indiana reporting):ABC docuseries sparks new clues in Fox Hollow murdersvictims (WRTV Indianapolis)PEOPLE Magazine (recent updates):Wikipedia (summary with multiple cited sources):

Join us this week as we travel back in time to one of the worst and most well known devastatingly fatal diseases in human history: The Spanish flu. But that's not all we cover in this historic cultural episode; we take you through the beginnings of Fort Riley eventually evolving into the big red 1. So entertain your curiosity with us and take a ride down the perilous Santa Fe trail0:00 Introduction: Fort Riley and It’s History 04:19 Violent massacres: the war between pro and anti slavery07:41 The lives of confederate prisoners held behind the fort walls12:07 9th & 10th Calvary training academy14:26 The birth of the terrorizing disease claiming the lives of ⅓ of the US population20:04 The ever growing outbreak of rapid deaths and burials24:37 Facts and speculation collide: not just a training facility?34:04 Final summarization involving a theatrical outro. Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com with any theories you may haveRecourses:Fort Riley Official Websitehttps://home.army.mil/riley/about/historyU.S. Army Center of Military Historyhttps://history.army.milKansas Historical Societyhttps://www.kshs.orgCenters for Disease Control and Prevention — 1918 Pandemic Overviewhttps://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-pandemic-h1n1.htmlNational Institutes of Health — Scientific analysis of 1918 influenzahttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3291398/Smithsonian Magazine — Kansas origin discussionhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/journal-plague-year-180965222/National Park Service — Bleeding Kansas overviewhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/bleeding-kansas.htmKansas Historical Society — Bleeding Kansas archiveshttps://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/bleeding-kansas/14578U.S. Army Center of Military Historyhttps://history.army.milLibrary of Congress — WWI & WWII collectionshttps://www.loc.gov1st Infantry Division Official Pagehttps://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/units-tenants/1st-infantry-divisionCamp Concordia — POW Camp Historyhttps://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/prisoners-of-war-in-kansas/16582Smithsonian Institution — POW program overviewhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/german-pows-america-180961088/National WWII Museum — POWs in Americahttps://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/prisoners-of-war-usFort Detrickhttps://home.army.mil/detrickDugway Proving Groundhttps://home.army.mil/dugwayWorld Health Organizationhttps://www.who.intCenters for Disease Control and Preventionhttps://www.cdc.govU.S. Army Center of Military History — Biographical infohttps://history.army.milCalifornia State Library — California governance historyhttps://www.library.ca.govhttps://lplks.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2018/04/Hike-Through-History-Page-3.pdf

Settle into the cozy town of Holcomb, KS with Scoot and Hatter for a lovely afternoon of an unsuspecting burglary turned dark as they uncover the twisted events that took place in the Clutter family farm. Was it really just a burglary gone wrong, or a deep seeded sinister plot conspired years in the making? Tune in and find out! 0:00 Introduction: A seemingly peaceful town0:50 Clutter family malicious murders discovered03:53 Case breakthrough from surprising source: an inmate from the Kansas Penitentiary08:10 Taken hostage in their own home: Leave no witnesses12:07 Stolen joy ride heading towards death row16:34 Unlikely and strange friendship brewing20:43 Controversial last words before execution24:33 Rough backgrounds doesn't mean excusable actions30:02 Interested in sharing your own thoughts? Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com 30:31 Outro & bloopersResources: https://legendsofkansas.com/clutter-family-murders/https://www.gcpolice.org/254/Clutter-Family-Murdershttps://www.aetv.com/articles/the-clutter-family-murders-the-story-behind-in-cold-bloodhttps://www.newspapers.com/topics/crimes-mysteries/clutter-family-murders/https://www.historyhit.com/culture/the-real-story-behind-in-cold-blood-truman-capotes-true-crime-masterpiece/https://themobmuseum.org/blog/sixty-years-later-in-cold-blood-murders-still-resonate/https://crimearchives.net/1959_clutter/html/bios.htmlhttps://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/the-clutter-family-murders#google_vignettehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/inside-the-brutal-murders-that-inspired-a-foundational-work-in-the-true-crime-genre-180985238/https://allthatsinteresting.com/perry-smithhttps://theamericanreader.com/24-january-1965-truman-capote-to-perry-smith/ (The American Reader link)https://crimereads.com/how-truman-capote-was-destroyed-by-his-own-masterpiece/https://medium.com/bedcloud/the-destructive-bond-between-capote-and-smith-558929e4127a

Take a daunting trip with us to the President Hotel in Kansas City as we uncover the mystery of the boxer/wrestler Ronald T. Owens who met his match on January 4, 1935 in room 1046. From a seemingly normal hotel stay meeting up with an elusive friend, to a horrific and traumatic experience for hotel staff, join Scoot and Hatter as they follow the breadcrumb trail down the halls to a case that has yet to be fully solved with truths still hidden away to this day0:00 Introduction01:18 history of the President Hotel02:14 Roland T. Owens arrives and gives maid Mary some strange instructions05:50 Jan 3, 10:30am: Mary’s odd encounter with Roland sitting in darkness08:39 Jan 4, between 7:00am and 11:00am: Bellhop’s unexplainable dial tone experiences11:49 Brutal findings of Roland's tortured beating13:45 Jan 5: Police mapping out the scene of Roland’s death designated as a homicide16:49 Witness interviews leading to incriminating statements21:41 Why the secrecy? Roland T. Owens’ existence wiped off the slate along with his multiple other aliases’26:30 Ruby Ogletree puts a name to the ghost at last after a poser sent letters to keep up the charade30:15 Justice never served 91 years later with no credible suspects, no motives, and no convictions 33:17 Who the f*** is dawn?! Jilted lover, innocent passerby, or conspirator in mysterious 2003 anonymous out of state phone call36:42 Case closed. Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com with your thoughts37:21 Outro and blooperscase file referenced https://kansascitymag.com/the-owen-case/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120321030654/https://www.kclibrary.org/blog/kc-unbound/mystery-room-1046-pt-1-roland-t-owenhttps://web.archive.org/web/20120725031332/http://www.kclibrary.org/blog/kc-unbound/mystery-room-1046-pt-2-love-forever-louisehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/545298/love-forever-louise-mystery-room-no-1046https://the-line-up.com/roland-t-owenhttps://www.ranker.com/list/room-1046-mystery/orrin-greyhttps://fox4kc.com/news/unsolved-murder-in-1935-the-unusual-guest-at-a-kansas-city-hotel/https://allthatsinteresting.com/room-1046-murder-roland-t-owenhttps://graham64.wordpress.com/2015/12/02/the-mystery-of-room-1046/https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/unsolved-mystery-the-haunting-case-of-room-1046/https://www.cvent.com/venues/kansas-city/hotel/hilton-president-kansas-city/venue-3ffcb538-e95b-4298-9486-d8ba5b543270https://www.inkansascity.com/style-shopping/shopping/five-things-you-dont-know-about-the-hotel-president/https://northeastnews.net/pages/hotel-president-still-charms-downtown-kansas-city-2/https://northeastnews.net/pages/a-president-with-high-approval-ratings/https://savingplaces.org/stories/drum-room-lounge-in-kansas-city

Part 2 is here! Join us as we finish this exciting and crazy journey of the Kansas Triangle. We cross a couple bridges where you might just be followed by something lurking in the distance, or you may find that something just isn't right about your reflection, or perhaps you see yourself going mad in the middle of nowhere with no sound to be heard in any direction. If you ever think about moving to Kansas, consider the possibility of losing your mind to the endless abyss of the unearthly known as Kansas0:00 Introduction: Recapping part 1 (go listen if you haven't already to stay in the loop)02:20 into the depths of Atchison's hauntings07:55 Travel the demon bridge into the West Pony Express Station where you can be watched by an eerie figure10:05 The misfortunes of the Eldridge hotel burnings13:31 Inherit ghostly stalkers from crybaby bridge and take the stories with you18:03 The peculiar mirror reflection phenomenon's of Hotel Josephine21:48 Dead heavy silence: uncovering the panic of the quiet absent flatlands27:39 Utilizing real statistics and science: putting the theory together32:50 Are we all going crazy or just mad here? Let us know at investigatingwithus@gmail.com 34:48 Outro and bloopersHistorical & Official SourcesKansas Historical Society.Kansas Historical Records and Property Listings.https://www.kshs.org National Park Service.Hollenberg Pony Express Station National Historic Landmark.https://www.nps.gov Atchison County Historical Society.History of Atchison, Kansas.https://www.atchisonhistory.org City of Lecompton.Lecompton and the Bleeding Kansas Era.https://www.lecomptonkansas.com University of Kansas.Oak Hill Cemetery Historical Context.https://www.ku.edu Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.Cedar Bluff State Park – History and Development.https://ksoutdoors.com Location & Site-Specific SourcesTravel Kansas.Haunted Locations in Atchison, Kansas.https://www.travelks.com Smoky Hills Museum.Rock City Geological Formation Overview.https://www.smokyhillsmuseum.org City of Atchison.Historic Atchison Landmarks and Buildings.https://www.cityofatchison.com Douglas County Kansas.Historic Cemeteries and Sites (Stull / Oak Hill region).https://www.douglascountyks.org Paranormal & Folklore SourcesPrairie Ghosts.Kansas Legends, Hauntings, and Ghost Stories.http://www.prairieghosts.com The Singular Fortean Society.Investigations into Midwestern Paranormal Phenomena.https://www.singularfortean.com Haunted Places.User-Reported Paranormal Sightings (Kansas).https://www.hauntedplaces.org Only In Your State.Most Haunted Places in Kansas.https://www.onlyinyourstate.com Urban Legends & Regional LoreLegends of America.Ghost Stories and Legends of Kansas.https://www.legendsofamerica.com Kansas Travel.Kansas Ghost Stories and Haunted Bridges.https://www.travelks.com Supplemental & Comparative ContextBridgewater State University.Bridgewater Triangle Folklore and Paranormal Studies.(Used for comparison of clustered paranormal regions) Smithsonian Institution.American Folklore and Cultural Myth Studies.https://www.si.eduhttps://www.explorelawrence.com/things-to-do/haunted-supernatural/