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Tales From the Underworld

Authentic True Crime

Tales From the Underworld is your gateway into the shadows of true crime history. In each episode, we travel across time and continents to unearth the most disturbing cases you’ve never heard—and the infamous ones you’ll never forget. From medieval murderers to modern-day monsters, unsolved disappearances to state-sanctioned atrocities, we explore the darkest corners of the human story. These are not just crimes—they’re echoes from the underworld that still haunt us today.

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24:47

Blood Ties: The Cook Brothers’ Trail of Terror and...

Tales From the Underworld ·

2025/12/01

In this episode, we dive into two of the most disturbing criminal sagas in modern American history. First, we revisit the Cook Brothers—Anthony and Nathaniel—whose wave of targeted attacks left communities terrified and investigators scrambling to understand their motives. Their legacy remains a grim reminder of how ordinary neighborhoods can become the backdrop for unthinkable acts.Then we shift to Fresno, where Marcus Wesson built a tightly controlled, isolated world that spiraled into one of

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30:01

Dual Descent: The Covina Christmas Tragedy and the...

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2025/11/26

This episode dives into two infamous true crime stories that reveal how darkness can unfold in the most ordinary places.First, we revisit the Covina Christmas case involving Bruce Pardo—a holiday gathering that turned into chaos when a trusted figure arrived in disguise and unleashed a shocking act that left a community reeling. We explore the events leading up to that night, the personal turmoil behind it, and the long-lasting impact on families who expected celebration, not catastrophe.Then, we

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17:21

Halloween Horror: The Murder of Doreen Erbert

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2025/11/02

On a chilly Halloween night in 1984, San Jose was celebrating like any other year—until one home became the scene of unspeakable horror. Pregnant mother Doreen Erbert answered her door expecting a trick-or-treater, but what greeted her instead was a nightmare that would scar the community forever. What unfolded inside her home that night was so gruesome, even seasoned investigators struggled to make sense of it.In this episode, we peel back the layers of a Halloween tragedy that defied belief—a

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20:00

Silent Graves: The Refrigerator Murders and the...

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2025/10/25

In this chilling episode, we dive into two haunting cases that continue to baffle investigators decades later.First, we revisit the Oklahoma Refrigerator Murders, where two young girls were found brutally murdered and hidden inside an abandoned icebox in 1977. Their killer, Jacqueline Roubideaux, was eventually caught — but her twisted motives and the sheer brutality of the crime left the nation stunned.Then, we travel to Texas, where the body of a teenage girl was discovered off a rural road in

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23:19

Killer on the Run: Bradford Bishop’s Family Massacre...

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2025/09/30

Two men. Two brutal crimes. Both vanished into thin air.In this episode, we dive into the chilling story of Bradford Bishop, a respected State Department official who, in 1976, murdered his wife, mother, and children before disappearing without a trace. Despite international investigations and countless alleged sightings, Bishop remains one of the FBI’s most enduring fugitives.Then, we turn to the tale of Jason Derek Brown, a charismatic con man turned killer. In 2004, Brown gunned down an armored

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24:24

Deadly Escapes: A Hijacked Flight and a Murdered Family

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2025/09/27

Two fugitives. Two disappearances. And decades of unanswered questions.In this episode, we dive into the astonishing story of Catherine Marie Kerkow, a young woman who hijacked a plane in 1972 with her partner in crime—and then vanished into legend. Despite being one of the FBI’s most wanted, she managed to slip through the cracks, leaving behind only rumors of where she might have gone.Then we turn to the dark case of Robert William Fisher, a seemingly ordinary family man whose secret life exploded

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22:24

Dark Legacies: BTK’s Haunting Trail and the Menendez...

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2025/08/31

In this episode, we dive into two cases that continue to grip the true crime world decades after they first made headlines.First, new evidence has emerged that may tie Dennis Rader—the notorious BTK Killer—to the 1976 disappearance of a teenage girl in Oklahoma. Could this cold case finally reveal more about Rader’s long-hidden crimes, and are there other victims still waiting to be uncovered?Then we turn to California, where the Menendez brothers, convicted in the infamous 1989 murder of their

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29:51

Betrayal and Justice: The Crystal Rogers Murder and...

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2025/08/25

In this episode, we dive into two chilling cases where the pursuit of justice took unexpected turns.First, we look at the long-awaited verdict in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, a young mother from Bardstown, Kentucky, whose case haunted the community for nearly a decade. With Brooks Houck now found guilty of her murder, we unravel the timeline of events, the unanswered questions, and what this conviction means for a town long shadowed by tragedy.Then, we shift to Los Angeles and the disturbing

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25:02

Lost Trails: The Breckenridge Killings and...

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2025/07/31

In this gripping episode, we dive into two chilling cases that shocked two continents.First, we head to the snowy town of Breckenridge, Colorado, where in 1982, two young women vanished on the same day—only to be found murdered days later in a remote mountain area. With no clear suspect and decades of dead ends, their case remains one of Colorado’s most haunting crimes.Then, we travel across the globe to the harsh Australian bush, where a string of missing backpackers led authorities to uncover a

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21:37

Highway Horrors: The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders...

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2025/07/22

Two countries. Two highways. Two chillingly similar mysteries.In this episode of Tales from the Underworld, we delve into the shadowy corners of 1970s true crime with two haunting cases of women who vanished while hitchhiking—only to be found brutally murdered.First, we head to Northern California, where a string of disappearances became known as the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders. Between 1972 and 1974, at least seven young women were abducted and killed near quiet roads and wooded areas. Despite

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21:56

Predators in Plain Sight: The Freeway Killer’s Trail...

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2025/06/30

In this episode, we dive into two of California’s most disturbing true crime cases—each marked by deception, manipulation, and unimaginable brutality.First, we uncover the dark legacy of William Bonin, the so-called "Freeway Killer." Behind the wheel of his van, Bonin prowled Southern California in the late 1970s, targeting young boys in a spree of abductions and murders that left communities paralyzed by fear. But the true horror? He wasn’t alone—he had accomplices.Then, we turn to Rodney Alcala, a

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20:57

Small Town Horrors: The Truth Behind The Town That...

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2025/06/21

In this episode, we uncover the chilling true crimes that inspired two of the most haunting films in American history. First, we head to 1940s Texarkana, where a masked assailant known only as the Phantom Killer stalked lovers’ lanes and left a community in fear—events later dramatized in The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Despite an intense manhunt, the case remains unsolved to this day.Then, we move to rural Holcomb, Kansas, where the brutal 1959 murders of the Clutter family shocked the nation and

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22:23

Convicted and Condemned: Australia’s Most Hated...

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2025/05/31

In this episode, we delve into two hauntingly controversial cases that captured headlines and ignited fierce debate. First, we explore the story of Kathleen Folbigg, once dubbed “Australia’s Most Hated Woman,” who was convicted of killing her four children—only to have science later call that verdict into question. Was she a cold-blooded killer or a mother wrongfully condemned?Then, we turn to Kirstin Lobato, a Nevada teenager whose life was upended when she was charged with a brutal murder she

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19:08

Justice Denied: A Wrongful Conviction in Missouri and...

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2025/05/16

In this episode, we dive into two haunting cases that expose deep cracks in the American justice system.First, we revisit the troubling story of Ryan Ferguson, a Missouri teenager convicted of a murder he didn’t commit—based on shaky eyewitness testimony and a dream turned into a confession. His decade-long fight for freedom raises serious questions about how truth gets buried in pursuit of a conviction.Then, we examine the tragic case of Cameron Todd Willingham, a Texas father executed for

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31:57

Cold Trails: The Dyatlov Enigma and the Smiley Face...

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2025/04/30

In today’s episode we dive into two of the most perplexing and controversial mysteries of the modern age. First, we revisit the Dyatlov Pass Incident—a 1959 tragedy in the Ural Mountains where nine experienced hikers died under bizarre and still-unexplained circumstances. With missing eyes, crushed skulls, and a tent torn from within, the theories range from secret military tests to the paranormal.Then, we shift focus to a disturbing pattern closer to home: the Smiley Face Killers theory. Since the

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25:15

Dead Ends: Unsolved Murders in Bardstown and a...

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2025/04/18

In our thirteenth episode, we delve into two enduring mysteries that blend history, intrigue, and conspiracy. First, we explore the enigmatic Bardstown Conspiracy in Kentucky, a modern web of unsolved murders and potential corruption that has haunted the quiet town for over a decade. From the tragic death of Crystal Rogers to whispers of police involvement, we examine how the threads of secrecy and silence continue to tangle this small-town saga.Then, we shift gears to the controversial death of

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25:29

Episode 12 - Betrayed by Blood

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2025/04/01

In this episode, we explore two shocking cases—one from the UK and one from Austria—both tied to dark secrets and horrifying crimes behind closed doors.The story of Virginia McCullough, who brutally murdered her elderly parents and concealed their remains for years, raises unsettling questions about hidden family violence and deception. Next we’ll dive into the case of Elisabeth Fritzl, a horrifying account of prolonged captivity, where she was imprisoned in a basement by her own father for 24

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18:58

Episode 11 - Bitter Betrayals

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2025/03/23

In this episode, we dive into two chilling cases that gripped the nation.First, we examine the 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers, a mother of five who vanished from Bardstown, Kentucky. With her boyfriend, Brooks Houck, as the prime suspect and her father later murdered in an unsolved shooting, this case remains an open investigation full of twists, family tragedy, and unanswered questions.Then, we rewind to 1978 and the shocking crime of Theodore Streleski, a Stanford graduate student who

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18:36

Episode 10 - Impossible Escapes

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2025/02/28

In this gripping episode, we dive into two of history’s most daring jailbreaks. First, the legendary escape from Alcatraz—five men, an impenetrable prison, and a mystery that still haunts investigators today. Who were they? How did they manage the impossible? And did they survive the treacherous waters of the San Francisco Bay?Next, we uncover the story of Sarah Chandler. Passing off counterfeit banknotes, Sarah was sentenced to death in England. But before the noose could tighten, she pulled off a

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13:44

Episode 9 - Daring Escapes

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2025/02/19

In this thrilling episode, we dive into two of the most audacious jailbreaks in history. First, we recount the legendary escape of John Dillinger, the infamous Depression-era bank robber who broke out of an Indiana jail. His bold getaway cemented his status as America’s most wanted fugitive.Then, we fast-forward to 1973 for the dramatic Mountjoy Prison Helicopter Escape. In a scene straight out of an action movie, the IRA orchestrated a daring plan to extract three of their own from a high-security

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