On December 26, 1980, around 3am a USAF security patrol near the east gate of the RAF Woodbridge base observed strange lights descending into Rendlesham Forest located in Suffolk England. Initially, they thought it might be a downed aircraft, prompting them to investigate further. When the servicemen entered the forest they encountered a glowing ob…

On November 29, 1970, a father and his two daughters were hiking in Norway’s Isdalen Valley when they came upon a grim discovery: the body of a deceased woman. Unable to identify her, authorities dubbed her the "Isdal Woman". Found near her were various items, including jewelry, a watch, bottles with labels scraped off, and clothes with removed lab…

Seen across the world and told in various folktales, the Will-O'-the-Wisp is said to resemble a flickering lamp or lantern, often leading travelers astray from a safe path. In some cultures, the will-o'-the-wisps are often associated with ghosts, fairies, or elemental spirits. In modern times, the will-o-the-wisp has been seen as extraterrestrial r…

Alcatraz Prison, deemed inescapable during its 29-year stint as an American federal prison, was situated on an isolated island surrounded by cold, rough waters. Despite 13 other escape attempts by dozens of other inmates (including 2 who tried twice), Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin may have successfully escaped on June 11, 1962,…

According to the legend, towards the end of 1943 the United States Navy were conducting experiments in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The experiment was purportedly conducted as part of a classified project aimed at making ships invisible to enemy radar. On October 28, 1943, it is claimed that the USS Eldridge was enveloped in a greenish haze, di…

In 1957 sisters Jacqueline and Joanna Pollock tragically died after being hit by a drug-induced driver while on their way to church. A year later, their parents, John and Florence, welcomed identical twins, Gillian and Jennifer, into the world. Shortly after things soon became weird. Jennifer bore a birthmark resembling Jacqueline's, even located i…

For thousands of years stories of mermaids have been told across the world. While each culture has its own twist to legend, the core story remains constant. Sometimes it's a cautionary tale about the dangers of the ocean, and sometimes it’s of a forbidden love between a human and a merfolk. In any case, the question of why the story has endured fro…

The Nazca Lines, colossal geoglyphs, ranging from simple lines to intricate figures of geometric shapes, animals, and humanoids stretch across hundreds of square kilometers. Etched into the arid desert plains of southern Peru, they continue to mystify scholars and explorers alike. Yet, the true purpose and meaning behind these ancient drawings rema…

Although the Zodiac Killer claimed in messages to newspapers to have committed thirty-seven murders, investigators agree on seven confirmed assault victims, five of whom died and two survived. He sent more than 20 written communications to police officials, newspapers, and individuals between 1966 and 1974 during his "reign of terror". So who is th…

Although the Zodiac Killer claimed in messages to newspapers to have committed thirty-seven murders, investigators agree on seven confirmed assault victims, five of whom died and two survived. He sent more than 20 written communications to police officials, newspapers, and individuals between 1966 and 1974 during his "reign of terror". So who is th…

The Black Death, two World Wars, COVID. Throughout human history, catastrophic events, both man-made and natural, have been pervasive. Wars, natural disasters, and pandemics have become recurrent themes. Yet, is there a singular year that unequivocally stands out as the worst for humanity? MUSIC Theme Music by Dethlehem (dethlehem.bandcamp.com) SOC…

Originally mentioned in 4 different annals of Ireland, collectively called the Annals of the Four Masters, the story of the Airship of Clonmacnoise was first mentioned in the 740s CE. While it has been retold numerous times throughout history, the base of the story remains the same. Specifically, during a gathering of many people a ship appears in …

Despite conquering much of the ancient world and believing himself to be the son of a god, Alexander the Great died under mysterious circumstances. However, what followed his death may be even more mysterious. Despite his expressed burial wishes, his kingdom descended into civil war, and his body became a political pawn. Taken by Ptolemy, his forme…

It is estimated that Olivier Levasseur stole over £1 billion in today's value from raiding ships throughout the Caribbean, the coast of South America, and the Indian Ocean. Not to mention his biggest act of piracy would be used by Robert Louis Stevenson in his novel Treasure Island. His successes granted him the title as one of the most successful …

Hailed as one of history's foremost military commanders, Alexander the Great rose to power in Macedonia in 336 BCE. His conquests spanned the Mediterranean, Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia, forging a vast empire. However, at the age of 32, he was struck by a mysterious illness ultimately killing him. To this day, it is still unknown what or who ki…

In towns along the Totes Gebirge Mountain range, there were reports of a convoy of trucks guarded by SS troops traveling to a lake called Lake Toplitz in early 1945. However, no official records of what the SS troops were doing at the lake or what was in the convoy was ever found. Then, in 1959 investigators recovered £700 million of counterfeit no…

On December 1, 1948, the body of an unidentified man was discovered on Somerton Beach near Adelaide, Australia. The man had no identification, and all labels were removed from his clothing. In a hidden pocket of his pants, a scrap of paper with the words “Tamám Shud” (meaning “ended” or “finished” in Persian) was found. The circumstances of his dea…

In 1896 through 1897, North America witnessed a peculiar phenomenon characterized by sightings of strange lights resembling an airship. This event spanned from San Francisco to Chicago, captivating thousands of observers who reported the lights crossing the continent from west to east. Powered flight had not been invented yet but these ships were d…

In the 17th and 18th centuries, under King Louis XIV’s rule in France, a man remained imprisoned across various prisons for decades. His identity, shrouded in mystery, has never been revealed. Legends suggest he perpetually wore a mask of iron to conceal his face, raising questions about his background. Was he a political prisoner, a nobleman, or e…

In the 17th and 18th centuries, under King Louis XIV’s rule in France, a man remained imprisoned across various prisons for decades. His identity, shrouded in mystery, has never been revealed. Legends suggest he perpetually wore a mask of iron to conceal his face, raising questions about his background. Was he a political prisoner, a nobleman, or e…

In 1922 the bodies of the Gruber family were found slain at the Hinterkaifeck Farmstead in Germany. In the months leading up to the murders, the Gruber family had reported strange occurrences, creating an atmosphere of unease around the farm. Including missing keys, mysterious foot tracks around the farm, strange sounds coming from the attic, and e…

In March 1876, residents of Bath County, Kentucky, experienced an unusual weather event. Instead of a typical rainstorm, they reported a "meat shower." Theories about the mysterious substance circulated then and persist today, yet a definitive answer remains elusive. So what fell from the sky in Kentucky in 1876? SPECIAL GUEST Jeff from the band De…

On Christmas Eve, 1945, a fire broke out in the Sodder family in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The parents, George and Jennie, managed to escape with 4 of their children but five of their other children were unaccounted for as they shared an attic bedroom. A search by officials the next day revealed no human remains in the burnt wreckage. So what ha…

In 1885, on Christmas Day in Seneca, Illinois, USA, the bodies of Patrick and Matilda Rooney were found. Patrick died from asphyxiation, but Matilda's demise was mysterious—only her feet remained intact. The cause: a fire perhaps, but some have linked it to spontaneous human combustion. So did Matilda Rooney spontaneously combust? Music Theme Music…

On December 15, 1900, a ship named the Archtor reported that the Flannan Isles Lighthouse was not operational in poor weather conditions. When the relief vessel, the Hesperus, docked to resupply the lighthouse on December 26, 1900, they found no trace of the three lighthouse keepers. So, what happened to the keepers of Flannan Isles Lighthouse? Mus…

Walter Collins was a nine-year-old boy who went missing in March 1928 in Los Angeles, California. His disappearance sparked a nationwide search, with a possible link to a serial killer, but he was never found alive. Music Theme Music by Dethlehem (dethlehem.bandcamp.com) Social Links Website: www.mysteriouspals.com Email: mysteriouspalsonline@gmail…

In the year 1284, the town of Hamelin, Germany was plagued by a terrible infestation of rats. The townspeople agreed to hire a mysterious piper who had come to town. However, after completing the job the townspeople refused to pay him the agreed upon sum. In revenge the pied piper played a tune that mesmerize the town's children and led them out of…

Why was an Egyptian Mummy wrapped in an Etruscan Linen Book? The Liber Linteus is dated to the 3rd century BCE and was used as mummy wrappings in Ptolemaic Egypt. Although the Etruscans were a people who inhabited Etruria in ancient Italy, prior to the Roman Empire. The mummy was bought as a souvenir in Egypt in 1848 and taken back to the new owner…

Who Was Jack the Ripper? In 1888, during Victorian-era London, a series of murders known as the Autumn of Terror took place. The gruesome killings sparked national fear. Letters written by a “Jack the Ripper”, who had intimate knowledge of the murders, taunted the police fueling the hysteria. The fact that the culprit was never caught remains one o…

In this week’s episode we ask the question: Who Was Jack the Ripper? In 1888, during Victorian-era London, a series of murders known as the Autumn of Terror took place. The gruesome killings sparked national fear. Letters written by a “Jack the Ripper”, who had intimate knowledge of the murders, taunted the police fueling the hysteria. The fact tha…

EPISODE DESCRIPTION King Alaric was the first King of the Visigoths and was used as a pawn in many of the Roman Empire’s political and military games. He led three successful sacks on the city of Rome and some say is a significant factor in the decline of the Western Roman Empire. However, in the year 410 he died suddenly after his final siege of R…

EPISODE DESCRIPTION On November 7th, 1872, the Mary Celeste set sail from New York Harbor under the command of Captain Benjamin Brigg. The merchant brigantine was bound for Genoa, Italy, laden with a cargo of 1701 barrels of alcohol. However, the ship was found abandoned and adrift on December 4, 1872 by a passing ship, the Dei Gratia. The cargo wa…

EPISODE DESCRIPTION How did the Trekkers at Dyatlov Pass Die? On the night of February 1st, 1959, nine Soviet mountain trekkers fled their tent only to meet a gruesome fate. Some of their bodies were found barely clothed, missing eyes, and even a missing tongue. The circumstances of what made them leave their tent and how they died are shrouded in …

Note to Listeners: We are sorry for the sound issues, such as the echo/reverb, throughout the episode. We are new at this whole production thing and we are trying to fix this in future episodes. Episode Description: Was Journalist Gary Webb Assassinated or Did He Commit Suicide? Gary Webb was an American investigative journalist whose suicide in 20…

Note to Listeners We are sorry for the sound issues, such as the echo/reverb, throughout the episode. We are new at this whole production thing and we are trying to fix this in future episodes. Episode Description What did the Nazis do with the Amber Room when they stole it from the Russian’s Catherine Palace during World War II? Built in 18th cent…

Note to Listeners: We are sorry for the sound issues, such as the echo/reverb, throughout the episode. We are new at this whole production thing and we are trying to fix this in future episodes. Episode Description In this episode we ask the question: What Happened to the People of Bhangarh Fort? Built in 17th century India during the Mughal Dynast…

Note to Listeners: We are sorry for the sound issues, such as the echo/reverb, throughout the episode. We are new at this whole production thing and we are trying to fix this in future episodes. Episode Description: In this episode we ask the question, Where is Captain Henry Avery's (or Henry Every's) Stolen Pirate Treasure? He is known as the most…

Note to Listeners: We are sorry for the sound issues, such as the echo/reverb, throughout the episode. We are new at this whole production thing and we are trying to fix this in future episodes. Episode Description: Who, what, why, and how are the questions we will answer in this introductory episode of the Mysterious Pals. We will discuss our back…