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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That"s exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. From true crime to paranormal, from dark history to weird science, Kaydra’s got you covered! New episodes every Wednesday.Want more? Join the Perplexed Society

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Episode 30: Mysteries of Route 66

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/06/29

In this episode, Kaydra gets into the history of Route 66, the infamous Highway that provides a scenic route from Chicago, to St. Louis, to Los Angeles. But this Highway has a dark history… and is packed full of perplexing stories!---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support. Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on! Share the podcast link on your social media and

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25:45

BONUS EPISODE 1: /NoSleep Story "The Elevator"

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/06/26

In this bonus PODCAST EXCLUSIVE episode, Kaydra reads a fictional story from the /NoSleep Reddit forum that kept her up at night. This episode contains explicit language and creepy content. Listener discretion is advised. The story was written by Reddit user WorldAwayTweedy.---------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support. Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on! Share the

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32:48

Episode 29: Cotard’s Syndrome

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/06/22

Kaydra gets into the perplexing and rare Cotard’s Syndrome, discovered in the late 1800’s. Only about 200 cases around the world have been recorded to date. Persons with Cotard’s have delusions of negation that can range from believing they lost their organs, blood, or body parts, to being certain they have lost their soul, are dead, or do not exist at all. ---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support. Follow the

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Episode 28: Dark History of Ancient Rome

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/06/15

As per your request, it’s time for some weird and dark history! And what better place to start than Ancient Rome? Kaydra shares several shocking stories that will make you grateful to live in the 21st century. ---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support. Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on! Share the podcast link on your social media and with your friends and

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28:53

Episode 27: 3 Reincarnation Stories from Children

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/06/08

Is it possible for us to live more than once? In this episode, Kaydra delves into the history and cultural belief of reincarnation and shares some perplexing stories. We hear the story of James Leininger, the story Ryan Hammons, and the story of a young boy who claimed his past life ended in murder… and he just might know who’s responsible.---------------------------------------------------SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support. Follow the podcast and please

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56:44

Episode 26: The Anaqua Springs Tragedy

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/06/01

Kaydra covers the horrifying and unsolved Anaqua Springs case. On the morning of January 10th, 2019, 16-year-old Alexa Denice Montez, 10-year-old London Sophia Bribiescas, and their mother, Nichol Olsen were all found dead. The girls' deaths were ruled homicides, while their mother's death was ruled a suicide. But upon closer inspection, and hearing from an anonymous expert, you'll see this case has a lot of question marks. Everything is not as it seems

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Episode 25: 3 Possible Cases of Mass Hysteria

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/05/25

Kaydra dives deeper into the psychological phenomenon that is mass hysteria. Kaydra shares 3 stories throughout history: the meowing and biting nuns of Europe, the Monkey Man of Delhi, and the Great Clown Panic of 2016. -------------------------------------SOURCES: 1) Article from HowStuffWorks by Melanie Radzicki McManus2) 2015 article from Esoterx.com: https://esoterx.com/2015/08/05/bad-habits-the-15th-century-nun-biting-mania/3) A 2022 History.com article by Jessica Pearce Rotondi:

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Episode 24: The Screaming Schoolgirls of Malaysia

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/05/18

Kaydra dives into the story of the Screaming Schoolgirls of Malaysia. In July of 2018, a 17 year old female student began to scream hysterically and uncontrollably… then, even stranger, dozens of schoolgirls began to join in. It turns out, similar events have been occurring for decades all around the world for seemingly no reason at all. What could be the cause? Could it be mass hysteria? Is it the paranormal? Is it a demonic possession? Whatever the case, this story will certainly perplex you

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Episode 23: Ghosts of the Tsunami

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/05/11

On March 11, 2011, the Tohoku region of Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history. A 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck below the North Pacific, leading to a devastating tsunami. Over 15,000 died, and thousands went missing. As if that wasn’t tragic enough, what happened next shocked the town of Ishinomaki and left them questioning what happens after death. At the end of the episode, Kaydra shares a terrifying listener story, submitted by Amanda D

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Episode 22: Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh & Rajneeshpurham

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/05/07

Kaydra dives into another listener request, the story of Rajneeshpuram, a cult in Oregon led by a sex guru named Bhagwan Shree Rashneesh, now known as Osho. The Rashneeshees are responsible for the largest bioterrorism attack in U.S. history to date. Food poisoning, attempted assassinations, arson, practical jokes, fancy cars...this story has it all! -------------------------------------SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:1. The podcast "Cults" from Parcast, episode: "Rajneeshpuram" 2. Wikipedia3. An article from

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Episode 21: Kenneth Park the Sleepwalking Murderer

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/05/07

Ever wondered about sleepwalking? Kaydra dives into 3 crazy stories, including the story of her sleepwalking uncle. We will talk about the dangers of Valium and the infamous true crime case of Kenneth Park from Toronto, Canada. -------------------------------------SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:1. "My Favorite Murder" episode 160, 2. Nhs.uk3. An article from Fitday.com by Carly Vandergriendt: https://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/the-weirdest-things-people-have-done-while-sleepwalking.html , 4. London

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Episode 20: The Case of Daniel LaPlante

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/04/20

Hope you're ready to never sleep again. Kaydra dives into the terrifying experience of the Andrews Family in 1987 at their home in Pepperell, Massachusetts. While the Andrews Family would live to tell the tale, others weren't so lucky. --------------------------------------SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:1. Article from the Cinemaholic by Kriti Mehrotra: https://thecinemaholic.com/who-are-annie-and-jessica-andrews-where-is-daniel-laplante-today/ 2. Article from MamaMia

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Episode 19: Harvey Carignan- The Want Ad Killer

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/04/13

Kaydra covers a listener request, the serial killer Harvey Carignan, also known as The Want Ad Killer or Harvey the Hammer.-----------------------------SOURCES:1. “The Want-Ad Killer” book by Ann Rule2. Findagrave.com3. YouTube video by Monster Watch Serial Killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXJQNLNKXR0&ab_channel=MonsterWatchSerialKillers 4. An article from Distractify.com by Chris Barilla: https://www.distractify.com/p/harvey-carignan-cause-of-death5. An article from the Star Tribute by

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Episode 18: Palazzo Dario- The House that Kills

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/04/06

In this episode, Kaydra covers the spooky legend of an infamous house in Venice, Italy. Travel consultants will tell you this house is known as the "Palazzo Dario," meaning "Palace of Goodness," but locals paint quite a different picture. Kaydra also tells other popular Venetian legends. CORRECTION 4 min and 40 seconds in…. I should have said euros not pounds… wrong currency :,)-----------------------------SHOW NOTES/SOURCES:1) https://www.dimoraitalia-re.com/property/ca-dario/2) The podcast “Art

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Episode 17: Bloody Mary

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/03/30

In this episode, Kaydra brings on her very first guest! Karlisa’s on the pod, y’all! Kaydra gets into the disturbing legend of the infamous Bloody Mary.-------------------------------------SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: 1. A 2018 History.com article by Una McIlvenna, 2. Wikipedia, 3. The Podcast "Believing the Bizarre," 4. An article by Alexander Meddings: https://alexandermeddings.com/history/who-was-bloody-mary-the-face-behind-the-legend/ , 5. "Bloody Mary" Excerpt story from "Spooky Pennsylvania" by S.E

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Episode 16: The Plum Island and Montauk Monster...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/03/23

In this episode, Kaydra discusses a famous globster known as The Montauk Monster. This episode will also get into the controversial history and conspiracy theories of Plum Island, a small island off the coast of Long Island, New York. The island is home to the PIADC (Plum Island Animal Disease Center), which was established by the USDA in 1954.----------------------------------------SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: 1. Wikipedia 2. https://tetzoo.com/ 3. https://www.dhs.gov/ 4.

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Episode 15: King Tut and the Curse of the Mummy

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/03/16

From ancient mummies, to mysterious tombs, to curses, to murder….this story has it all! Kaydra dives into the life and mysterious death of King Tut, the infamous ancient Egyptian ruler who died mysteriously young.-------------------------------------SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: 1. Wikipedia. 2. https://wwwimagininghistory.co.uk/ 3. https://www.penn.museum 4. mentalfloss.com, 5. Dailymail.co.uk, 6. Episodes 318 and 322 of the Spotify Podcast Original from Parcast "Unsolved Murders," 7. "The Shadow King: The

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Episode 14: Project MK Ultra

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/03/09

This episode will discuss how terrible the government really is. Kaydra dives into Project MK Ultra: an illegal human experimentation program that took place over the course of 20 years during the Cold War. The project was designed and undertaken by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), intended to develop procedures and identify drugs that could be used in interrogations to weaken individuals and force confessions through brainwashing and psychological

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Episode 13: The Kasha House

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/03/02

Are you ready to hear the origin story of the most haunted house in Hawaii? In this episode, Kaydra dives into Hawaiian history, folklore, and legends. Not only this, but Kaydra will get into well documented events from reliable sources that trace back to a house in Kaimuki, a small neighborhood in Honolulu. Haunting events in the home date all the way back to the 1940s. While the house is no longer intact, the land continues to have a strong spiritual presence, with whispers and warnings from

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Episode 12: The Fort Worth Trio

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/02/23

In this shorter episode, Kaydra covers another listener request, the mysterious and unsolved case of The Fort Worth Missing Trio. 2 days before Christmas, on December 23rd, 1974, three young girls went to the mall to do some Christmas shopping and were never seen again. Nearly 5 decades later, their families continue the search, determined to uncover the truth.If anyone has information on the Fort Worth Missing Trio, they are being asked to contact the Fort Worth Cold Case Unit or the Texas

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