Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style. With their producer and co-host, Sam, at the sound processing helm, the trio dives into the depths of true crime mysteries, as well as music, history, and various other topics, with a twist. Joe and Ivan's comedic banter adds levity to even the darkest of subjects but always with a respectful approa ...
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Things Mysterious, Things Fantastic Dawn of Mantis is a variety podcast that tackles subjects such as true crime, history, disappearances, the paranormal and/or anything mysterious. We research and discuss topics that are interesting to us and hopefully interesting to you the listener. We also write and record some comedy bits and throw them into the mix. We have fun with this podcast so if this sounds like your cup of tea, come on in and give us a listen. WARNING: If it annoys you when peop ...
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DOM Ep310 - The Murder of Ruby Stapleton (Pt. 2)
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This is part two of our three part series on the abduction and murder of Harding College professor Ruby Stapleton. In this episode, we delve into the very interesting and complicated life of Ruby's husband, Ray. We also discuss the discovery of Ruby's body, and some interesting eye witness accounts reported later in the investigation. Redbeard Soun…
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DOM Ep309 - The Murder of Ruby Stapleton (Pt. 1)
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Ruby Stapleton was a professor at Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas. On the night of October 8th, 1963, while she was washing clothes at a laundry mat, she was attacked and abducted. Eleven days later her nude, decomposed body was found by a creek bank 15 miles away. To this day, no one is sure who committed the crime. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sou…
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DOM Classic - (Ep104) Thanksgiving Smash & Grab
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This is a replay of the first ever episode we recorded in Redbeard Sound Studio. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show…
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DOM Ep308 - Nuclear Close Calls
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In this episode, we discuss a few times which we came dangerously close to global catastrophe via nuclear war. Support the showDe către Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep307 - Miraculous Survival Stories
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In this episode, we cover a few incredible cases in which people survived injuries and accidents that no human being should have been able to live through. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may re…
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DOM Update!!! The Ashley Bush case
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In one of the quickest resolutions to a case we've covered, Amber Waterman has finally been sentenced. Support the showDe către Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep306 - The Kidnapping & Murder of Ashley Bush
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DOM Ep305 -The Life & Crimes of Gilles de Rais (Pt. 2)
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This is the second and final part of a two part series on Gilles de Rais. In this episode, we conclude the stuff we left open in part one. Part two follows part one, therefore in part two we finalize the story lines left open in part one, and also reach conclusions that were not quite accomplished in part one as well, since it preceded part two. We…
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DOM Ep304 - The Life & Crimes of Gilles de Rais (Pt. 1)
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This is part 1 of a 2 part series on the infamous Gilles de Rais (pronounced Jill de Ray). He was a wealthy nobleman and warrior who lived in France in the early 1400s. He fought alongside Joan of Arc and helped liberate France from English control. However, there was also a dark side to the man, and in just a few short years, he would go from deco…
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DOM Ep303 - Enriqueta Marti "The Vampire of Barcelona" (Pt. 2)
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In the second and final part of this series, we cover Enriqueta's later crimes, and the child abduction that finally led to her downfall. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission…
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DOM Ep302 - Enriqueta Marti "The Vampire of Barcelona" (Pt. 1)
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This episode begins a 2 part series on the woman who is arguably the most prolific female serial killer in Spain's history- Enriqueta Marti. In part one, we cover her early life, her foray into potion making, child abduction and sex work, and the final crime that was her undoing. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, …
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DOM Ep301 - "Smash & Grab" - Strange Historical Events
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In this episode we cover some bizarre or unexplained events throughout history. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show…
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DOM Ep300 - The Big 300th Episode Celebration!
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We celebrate our 300th episode by playing some of our favorite clips from throughout the years. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show…
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DOM Classic - (Ep81) The Locust Swarm of 1875
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The Rocky Mountain Locust wreaked havoc on the western United States in the 1870s. sometimes described as “hell from above”, clouded the skies fiercely devouring the crops, tree leaves, and even fence posts. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contai…
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DOM Ep299 - The Murder of Dana Stidham (Pt. 4) - An Interview With Kristy Smith
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In this fourth and final episode in our series on Dana Stidham, we had the opportunity to speak with Kristy Smith- Dana's cousin, room mate and best friend at the time of her disappearance. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links…
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DOM Ep298 - The Murder of Dana Stidham (Pt. 3) - Too Many Suspects
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In this episode, we cover the many suspects and theories in Dana's case. Support the showDe către Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep297 - The Murder of Dana Stidham (Pt. 2) - Bones In The Creek Bed
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In this episode, we cover the search for Dana, the flood of sightings that poured in, as well as the discovery of her remains 2 months after her disappearance. Support the showDe către Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep296 - The Murder of Dana Stidham (Pt. 1) - Have You Seen Dana?
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This episode begins our series on the abduction and murder of Dana Stidham. First, we introduce you to Dana, then cover the day she vanished, as well as the beginning of the search. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you…
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DOM Ep295 - The Sherri Papini Kidnapping Hoax- Update
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We initially covered Sherri's story in episode 146, nearly three years ago. It wasn't known for certain whether or not Sherri had faked her own kidnapping at that time, but a lot has happened since then, so we decided to do an update episode. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio ed…
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DOM Ep294 - The Lincoln County John Doe - Jack Langeneckert
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In June of 1984, the skeletal remains of a murdered man were discovered buried under a pump house on a farm in Missouri. For nearly 40 years, the unknown remains were known as "The Lincoln County John Doe", until advancements in genetic genealogical DNA finally enabled authorities to put a name to the victim. Support the show…
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DOM Ep293 - How to NOT Get Away With Murder - Brian Cohee, Jr. (Pt. 2)
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In this episode, we conclude our two-part series on the murder of Warren Barnes. In part one, we introduced you to his killer, 19-year-old Brian Cohee, and covered the events leading up to the murder, as well as the murder itself. In this episode, we’re going to get to know the victim, Warren Barnes, and cover Brian’s completely inept and botched a…
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DOM Ep292 - How to NOT Get Away With Murder - Brian Cohee, Jr. (Pt. 1)
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In late February of 2021, nineteen year old Brian Cohee Jr. finally answered the question that had been burning in his mind for months- "what would it feel like to murder someone?". His victim was 69 year old Warren Barnes, a kind-hearted homeless man who was beloved by the community. In part one, we cover Brain's early life, his escalation to murd…
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DOM Ep291 - The Unsolved Abduction of Leigh Occhi (Pt. 2)
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In this episode, we continue covering the police investigation and search efforts, a few people of interest and some theories as to what may have happened to Leigh. Support the showDe către Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep290 - The Unsolved Abduction of Leigh Occhi (Pt. 1)
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On the morning of August 27th, 1992, thirteen year old Leigh Occhi was attacked and abducted from her home in Tupelo, Mississippi. She had only been left alone there for an hour by her mother Vicki Felton, yet when Vicki arrived back home all that was left of Leigh were traces of her blood in various locations around the house. Support the show…
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DOM Ep289 -The Elkland Massacre (Pt. 2)
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In our second and final part of this series, we cover the aftermath of the murders, and how Jim Schnick's bogus story quickly fell apart. Support the showDe către Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep288 - The Elkland Massacre (Pt. 1)
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In 1987 in the tiny farming community of Elkland, Missouri, seven people in two separate households were slain on the same morning. Police quickly determined all the murders were connected, but the man they initially believed to be the hero of their story wound up being the villain. Support the showDe către Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep287 - The Bizarre Disappearance of Gloria McDonald
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On January 26th, 2001, Gloria and her family traveled a short distance from their home in Mena, Arkansas to hike the Lover's Leap trail at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. However just a few minutes into the hike, she decided to turn back and wait for everyone else at the park lodge. But when the rest of the family returned to find Gloria just half an …
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DOM Ep286 - The Senseless Murder of Brittney Gargol
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On a Spring night in 2015, Brittney Gargol and her best friend Cheyenne Antoine went out to hit a few bars and have a good time. Only Cheyenne returned alive, while Brittney's body was found discarded on a road outside of town the following morning. It would take two years for the truth of what happened that night to finally be revealed. Redbeard S…
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DOM Ep285 - The "Frozen Dead Guy Days" Festival
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In this episode, Robin joins us in studio once again, this time to discuss "Frozen Dead Guy Days" - an annual festival held in Estes Park, Colorado, known for its quirky and unusual theme. The festival celebrates the story of Bredo Morstoel, a Norwegian man whose body has been cryogenically frozen since his death in 1989. "Grandpa Morstoel" was sto…
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DOM Ep284 - The Emma Crawford Coffin Race
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In this episode, Sam's sister Robin was in studio to talk about the peculiar and fantastic event that led to the annual "Emma Crawford Coffin Race" in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you mak…
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DOM Ep283 - The World's Oldest Serial Killer- Baba Anujka
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In this episode, we cover the story of the woman known as the world's oldest serial killer. From the late 1800s to the 1920s, Baba Anujka created deadly made-to-order concoctions that were used to kill dozens of men in what was then Yugoslavia. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio …
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DOM Ep282 - The Disappearance of Joshua Graham-Caskey
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January 18th of this year, then 25 year old Joshua Graham-Caskey abruptly left his home in Winterset, Iowa and drove nearly 600 miles south to Mena, Arkansas. Since being spotted on an ExxonMobil gas station security camera in Mena, only unverified eyewitness sightings of him remain. Support the show…
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DOM Ep281 - The "Arsenic Angel" of Death - Mary Ann Cotton (Pt. 2)
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In the second and final part of our series on Mary Ann Cotton, we cover her third and fourth marriages, the many more suspicious deaths that occurred in her presence, and finally her capture, trial and execution. Support the show
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DOM Ep280 - The "Arsenic Angel" of Death - Mary Ann Cotton (Pt. 1)
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Lots of people seemed to get sick and die when Mary Ann Cotton was around. Over the course of twenty years, several of her husbands, most of her thirteen children, and even her mother and best friend died in Mary Ann's presence. Finally, in the early 1870s, someone became suspicious enough to investigate a few of the many deaths associated with her…
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DOM Ep279 - The "Greenbrier Ghost" - Zona Heaster Shue
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In this episode, we cover the strange case of Zona Heaster Shue, who died suddenly in early 1897, just three months after marrying a blacksmith named Erasmus Shue. Her death was initially ruled as "natural", but in the weeks following her funeral, Zona's heart broken mother claimed to have been visited by the ghost of her dead daughter. She further…
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DOM Ep278 - Ghosts Who Solved Their Own Mysterious Deaths- Christine Skubish & Jackie Poole
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In this episode, we cover the cases of Christine Skubish and Jackie Poole- two women who died in very different circumstances, but share one thing in common- both of their cases were solved after someone supposedly witnessed their ghosts. Support the showDe către Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep277 - "Lady In The Meadow" - The Unsolved Disappearance of Sandra Hughes
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In the summer of 2020, 53 year old Sandra Hughes went on a solo camping trip in California's Sierra National Forest. Days later, her campsite was found abandoned and her car was discovered in the bottom of a ravine. Strangely enough, there were several sightings of her throughout the park over the following month, looking lost and disheveled. Howev…
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DOM Ep276 - The Post Mortem Disappearance of Julie Mott
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In this episode we cover the absolutely bizarre case of Julie Mott, who quite literally disappeared from her own funeral in 2015 and has not been seen since. Support the show
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DOM Ep275 - Who Was the "Real" Muffin Man?
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We've all heard the children's nursery rhyme, but several years ago an urban legend began alleging that back in the 16th century, an actual muffin man had moonlighted as a serial killer. In this episode, we cover the history of the song and examine whether or not there was ever a real life "Muffin Man Murderer". Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specia…
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DOM Ep274 - The Unsolved Murder of John Thurman McCool
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John Thurman McCool was a successful entrepreneur and business man who lived and worked in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. After serving a brief prison sentence for fraud in the late 1950s, he was found shot to death in his car, and the killer has never been identified. (Episode Content Begins @ 8:30) Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound e…
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DOM Ep273 - The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski (Pt. 2)
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In this second and final episode on the disappearance of Jason Jolkowski, we cover the police investigation and end by discussing the various theories as to what could have possibly happened to Jason. (Subject Matter Begins @ 5:42) Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disc…
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DOM Ep272 - The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski (Pt. 1)
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On a sunny summer day in 2001, in a sleepy neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska, nineteen year old Jason Jolkowski left his home to walk a few short blocks - and was never seen again. In this episode, we introduce you to Jason and cover the strange circumstances of the day he disappeared. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineeri…
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DOM Ep271 -The Toledo Clubber (Pt. 2)
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In our second and final part on the Toledo Clubber, we discuss the Clubber's final victims and discuss whether or not the last two murders could have been committed by someone else. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you…
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DOM Ep270 - The Toledo Clubber (Pt. 1)
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Over the course of a few months in 1925 in Toledo Ohio, a still unidentified man attacked more than a dozen women with a blunt object. Several of his victims died from their injuries, but to this day its unknown just who exactly was or wasn't a victim of the Toledo Clubber. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, record…
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DOM Ep269 - Perilous Paddy- the Irish Outlaw
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William Doyle, later known as "Perilous Paddy", traveled from his native Ireland to America in the 1880s. He was enamored with the Wild West and wanted to be an outlaw. Within months of arriving, he'd killed 3 law men and found himself at the end of his rope- literally. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording,…
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DOM Ep268 - There MIGHT Be Giants!
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In this episode, we cover stories of Giants throughout history, all the way back to the Sumerians over 4,000 years ago. Then we end by discussing whether or not Giants have ever really existed. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate l…
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DOM Ep267 - The Suspicious Death of Natalie Wood
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Natalie Wood became famous for roles in iconic films like Miracle on 34th Street, West Side Story, Gypsy and Rebel Without a Cause. However in true Hollywood fashion, her life offscreen was often troubled and complicated. One of those complications was a difficult relationship with husband and fellow actor Robert Wagner. On a night in late November…
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DOM Ep266 - The Disappearances of Ben Tyner, Ryan Provencher & Richard Scurr - Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 4)
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In the 4th and final installment of our Kamloops Triangle series, we discuss the disappearance of Ben Tyner- a real life cowboy who vanished right off the back of his horse in the Kamloops Triangle. We also cover the disappearances and murders of friend Ryan Provencher (Pro-vaughn-shay) and Richard Scurr, whose bodies were found in an area associat…
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DOM Ep265 - The Disappearances of Luke Neville & Ryan Shtuka- Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 3)
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In this episode, we continue our series on the Kamloops Triangle disappearances with the unsolved cases of Luke Neville and Ryan Shtuka. (Subject Matter Begins @5:40) Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchas…
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DOM Ep264 - The Disappearance of Daniel Reoch - Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 2)
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Daniel Reoch walked away from his Aunt's house into the frigid Canadian woods at 1 AM on November 26th, 2019, and has never been seen again. However, due to a strange series of misunderstandings and a case of mistaken identity, it was weeks before everyone realized he was actually missing. Support the show…
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