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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 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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Episode 11: Out of Body Experiences

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/02/16

Have you ever wondered about out-of-body experiences? Have you ever experienced one yourself? In this episode, Kaydra dives into what an out-of-body experience is, or could be. Could it be spiritual? Is it psychological? Scientific? Kaydra shares stories from her mother, a Reddit user, and also tells the incredible survival story of Stephanie Arnold, a woman who was pregnant with her second child when she experienced a life changing out-of-body experience.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a

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Episode 10: I45 Murders- "No Signs of Remorse"

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/02/09

In this episode, Kaydra finishes up a listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. Kaydra covers the murders of several young women that took place in the 90s. Please keep in mind there were many more disappearances and murders along I-45 besides the ones mentioned in this episode.If you enjoyed

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Episode 9: I45 Murders- "Texas Killing Fields"

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/02/02

In this episode, Kaydra continues a listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. In part 2, Kaydra covers the murders of young women that took place from 1984-1991. Their bodies were all found in the same field in League City, Texas, which became known as The Texas Killing Fields. Please keep in

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Episode 8: I45 Murders- “The Eleven”

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/01/26

In this episode, Kaydra covers another listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. Kaydra covers the haunting and brutal murders of young girls and women that took place in the 1970s. These victims later became known as “The Eleven.” Please keep in mind there were many more disappearances and

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Episode 7: Marshall Applewhite & The Heaven’s Gate Cult

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/01/19

Buckle up, guys. In this longer, crazier, and heavier episode, Kaydra covers a cult for the very first time. And what better to start with than the infamous Heaven's Gate? This cult was in operation from the 70s to the 90s and made national headlines...after going out with a bang.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave a 5 star review and follow the podcast on whatever platform you're listening on! You can also keep up with the latest Perplexity updates on Instagram at PerplexityMysteryPodcast

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Episode 6: The Disappearance of Li Linglei

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2023/01/12

In this episode, Kaydra covers a family cruise gone wrong, with the mysterious disappearance and alleged murder of Li Yinglei.Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening on if you've been enjoying the podcast. You can also submit stories for Kaydra to read on the podcast, or send topic requests to PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. Follow Perplexity on Instagram at PerplexityMysteryPodcast for the latest Perplexity updates

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