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Down the Crooked Path

Welcome to "Down the Crooked Path," where the shadows of history, folklore, and mystery converge. Hosted by Amanda Joy, this podcast explores the world’s most chilling tales and unanswered questions, from unsolved crimes and eerie legends to the dark corners of human nature. Each episode delves deep into the stories that haunt small communities, challenge our understanding, and push us to question the forces beyond our comprehension. Whether it’s tracing forgotten lore, unraveling strange

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24:04

Mr. Christie's Secret Room

Down the Crooked Path ·

2025/11/06

This week we are taking trip to revisit an episode from my Tuesday segments over on my sister podcast Canadian Creepies. Every Tuesday I take a deep dive in to a paranormal or totally creepy Canadian mystery.Mr. Christie does make good cookies, from believed Oreos to long time staple Social Teas. But when his son took after his death, something sinister was taking place behind a hidden room of their mansion. What was the dark secret he was keeping? Who knew?What lengths were taken to keep that

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42:04

Love me Tender: The Grime sister's tragedy

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2025/10/30

On a frigid December night in 1956, Barbara and Patricia Grimes—15 and 12 years old—left their Chicago home to see Love Me Tender for the eleventh time. They never returned. What followed was one of the most intense missing persons investigations in Chicago’s history, marked by conflicting sightings, false confessions, and haunting letters that would torment their mother for years

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42:01

The Lawsuit That Never Landed: The Cash-Landrum...

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2025/10/23

we unravel one of the most bizarre and haunting UFO encounters in American history: the Cash-Landrum Incident. On a quiet Texas night in 1980, two women and a child witnessed a diamond-shaped craft hovering in the sky, blazing with heat and flanked by military helicopters. What followed was a harrowing tale of radiation burns, government silence, and the only known lawsuit filed against the U.S. government over a UFO sighting.We explore:🔥 The night of the encounter and its physical aftermath🚁 The

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23:35

Canadian Creepies Edition; Grainger Taylor

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2025/10/16

🎙️ Episode Notes: Canadian Creepies Edition – Grainger TaylorDue to unexpected technical difficulties behind the scenes, this week’s episode of Down the Crooked Path is taking a brief detour. But don’t worry! We’re still serving up something eerie, enigmatic, and deeply Canadian.This week, we’re featuring a special segment from our sister podcast, Canadian Creepies, where every Tuesday we explore supernatural stories from across the country in our recurring series: Down the Crooked Path.Today’s

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58:16

Haunted Ground: Gettysburg Ghosts

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2025/10/09

In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we walk the blood-soaked fields of Gettysburg.Beneath the monuments and manicured grass lies a battlefield imprinted with grief, rage, and unfinished stories.We explore the psychological theory of trauma-imprinted landscapes and ask: what does it mean for a place to remember? From phantom regiments seen at twilight to whispered names in the fog, Gettysburg remains one of the most persistently haunted sites in North America.Through historical accounts,

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40:30

YOGTZE: The Last Thought of Günther Stoll

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2025/10/02

A man writes a word. Crosses it out. Hours later, he’s found naked, dying in the passenger seat of his own car. He says four men were with him—but no one else is there.In this episode, we unravel the haunting final hours of Günther Stoll, a food engineer from West Germany whose death in 1984 remains one of the country’s most baffling unsolved cases. At the center of it all: a cryptic note—YOGTZE—a string of letters that may be a call sign, a food additive, a Hebrew word, or nothing at all.We

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44:34

Blood on the Frontier: The Harpe Brothers

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2025/09/25

Before H.H. Holmes built his infamous murder castle, before Jack the Ripper haunted London’s alleys, two men roamed the American frontier leaving a trail of blood and terror. In this episode, we dive into the chilling legacy of Micajah and Wiley Harpe—widely considered America’s first documented serial killers.From the brutal discovery of John Langford’s body to the Harpes’ arrest, escape, and the bounty that launched a manhunt, we unravel the true story behind the myth. Who were these men? Why did

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56:48

Disappearing Act: The Philadelphia Experiment

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2025/09/18

In this episode, we unravel the chilling legend of the Philadelphia Experiment—a rumored 1943 naval test that allegedly rendered the USS Eldridge invisible, teleported it through space, and left its crew physically fused to the ship. Was it a misunderstood radar cloaking experiment, or something far more disturbing?We trace the story from its wartime origins to the strange letters of Carl Allen, the man who claimed to witness the event. Along the way, we explore the science that may have inspired

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36:55

The Curious Case of John Fritz Johnson

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2025/09/11

What happens when a man disappears during a storm and reappears years later with a new name, a new life, and no memory of his past? In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we unravel the bizarre and haunting tale of Lawrence Bader—who vanished from Lake Erie in 1957 and resurfaced as John Fritz Johnson, a charismatic TV personality in Omaha.Was it amnesia, a calculated escape, or something even stranger? Join Amanda as she dives deep into one of the most perplexing identity mysteries of the 20th

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57:59

Frozen Secrets: The Dyatlov Mystery

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2025/09/04

In this chilling episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda unpacks the enduring mystery of the Dyatlov Pass incident—a case that has haunted investigators, spawned dozens of theories, and captivated conspiracy lovers for over six decades.🔍 What you'll hear:A breakdown of the hikers and their final journeyThe eerie discovery and autopsy findingsTheories ranging from avalanches to military cover-upsThe infamous “light photos” and mysterious items foundWhy this case still matters—and what it says about

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51:32

Static Whispers: Ghosts in the Machine

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2025/08/28

In this episode of Static Whispers: Ghosts in the Machine, we explore the strange ways modern technology seems to echo with voices from beyond. From phantom phone calls that ring in the dead of night, to radio transmissions that speak in riddles, and teasing emails from accounts that should be long dormant—these stories aren’t pulled from textbooks. They’re lived.Topics include:The psychology of electronic hauntingHow grief and tech intersect in unexpected waysThe ethics of preserving digital

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40:29

Zack and Addie: Rampart Street Requiem

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2025/08/21

In the heart of post-Katrina New Orleans, amid floodwaters and fractured psyches, a love story spiraled into one of the city’s most chilling tragedies. This episode unpacks the haunting tale of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall—two lovers drawn together by chaos, trauma, and a shared sense of rebellion. From rooftop cocktails during the storm to the infamous apartment on Rampart Street, we trace the descent from survival to psychological collapse.What You’ll Hear:🌀 The backdrop of Hurricane Katrina and its

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52:25

The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans: Marie Laveau

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2025/08/14

Step into the shadowy streets of 19th-century New Orleans, where mysticism, power, and legend converge in the life of one of the most enigmatic figures in American history—Marie Laveau.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we unravel the truth and myth behind the woman known as the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Was she a healer or a sorceress? A devout Catholic or a master of occult rites? Or perhaps all of the above?🔮 What you'll hear:The origins of Marie Laveau and her rise to prominence in

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42:54

Echoes from Room 1046

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2025/08/07

In this chilling episode, we unravel the haunting mystery of Room 1046, a case that has baffled investigators for nearly a century. A man checks into a Kansas City hotel under a false name. Days later, he’s found brutally beaten, barely alive, and surrounded by cryptic clues. He dies shortly after, and the trail goes cold.🔍 What really happened in Room 1046? Was it a mob hit, a lover’s quarrel, or something even darker? We dig into the police reports, the strange phone calls, and the eerie silence

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50:39

Whispers Beneath Giant Skeletons

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2025/07/31

Skeletons In this bone-chilling episode of Down the Crooked Path, we dig deep into tales of giant skeletons discovered in forgotten graves and remote landscapes across the world. Were they remnants of ancient civilizations, cryptid hoaxes, or suppressed archaeological finds?Join Amanda as she unearths the shadowy history behind these colossal bones, the lore that surrounds them, and the conspiracy theories woven through museums, newspapers, and secret archives. From Appalachian caves to the deserts

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43:57

From Shadows to Scandal: The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser

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2025/07/24

Episode Description: In 1828, a teenage boy appeared out of nowhere in the streets of Nuremberg, Germany — confused, barely able to speak, and carrying a cryptic note. His name? Kaspar Hauser. Who was he, truly? A tragic foundling locked away from birth… or a pawn in a political conspiracy with royal blood?In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda dives deep into one of Europe's most enduring enigmas. You’ll uncover:🔍 The strange circumstances of Kaspar’s sudden arrival✒️ The mysterious note

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47:57

Vanished in the Fog: Eilean Mòr’s Silent Keepers

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2025/07/17

Three lighthouse keepers. One remote island. No trace.In this chilling episode of Down the Crooked Path, we journey to the windswept shores of Eilean Mòr in the Flannan Isles — a cluster of rocks off Scotland’s coast that became infamous after the inexplicable disappearance of three men in December 1900.What happened to Thomas Marshall, James Ducat, and Donald McArthur? Were they victims of a storm… or something more sinister?🕯️ You’ll hear:The eerie final log entries left behindThe timeline of

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45:04

Coal Dust and Starfire: The Death of Zigmund Adamski

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2025/07/10

When a man disappears from his quiet Yorkshire town in 1980, his reappearance raises more questions than answers. Found under inexplicable circumstances, Zigmund Adamski’s death ignites one of Britain’s most enduring mysteries.This episode follows the shadows cast by his final days — the strange clues, the official silence, and the theories that blur the lines between reality and the unknown.🎧 Step off the familiar path as we revisit a case that has never truly been closed. Just how far down the

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52:06

The Silence of the Woods: Bigfoot Beyond Myth

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2025/07/03

Is Bigfoot a legend told around campfires... or something more? "The Silence of the Woods: Bigfoot Beyond Myth" explores the shadowy line between ancient stories and unexplained encounters in the North American wild. From First Nations oral histories to modern-day sightings, we follow the footprints that stretch across centuries.Join me as we unpack cryptid lore, skeptical science, chilling testimonials—and the eerie silence that falls just before something steps between the

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54:33

Jack the Ripper: death in Whitechapel

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2025/06/26

Whitechapel, 1888—a chilling fog rolls through London’s East End, and a brutal killer stalks the night. In this episode, we descend into the blood-soaked alleyways of Victorian England to revisit one of history’s most terrifying mysteries: the Jack the Ripper murders.We examine each of the canonical five victims—Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly—bringing their stories back into the light and honoring their lives beyond the headlines.But the

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