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PNW Haunts & Homicides

PNW Haunts and Homicides

Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.

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66:46

Neil Stonechild: Deadly Saskatoon Starlight Tours

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/07/08

In 1990 Neil Stonechild, a 17-year-old Saulteaux First Nations teen, was last seen on a freezing November night in Saskatoon, handcuffed and bleeding in the back of a police cruiser. At least, according to the disturbing testimony of his best friend.Five days later, Neil’s frozen body was found in a remote snow-covered industrial field near Saskatoon. The official cause of death was ruled hypothermia. But the haunting details—and Jason Roy’s chilling account—suggest something far more sinister. One

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52:39

The Field of Vampires: Unearthing Historical Fears

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/07/01

We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're dropping an episode from Ye Olde Crime hosted by twisted sister co-hosts and our friends from the midwest - Lindsay and Madison. In this episode, they discuss the vampire fields of Poland, as well as the protective powers of iron, that superstitions are deeply rooted

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71:44

Heroines of Horror: The True Haunting Behind Vessel

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/06/24

Aurora and Fanni from Bad Witches Productions join us to share the real-life hauntings and creative process behind their horror short, Vessel. Aurora’s ghostly attachment sparked a deeper exploration into how feminism and the paranormal intertwine—both in life and on screen.We dive into the connection between women’s experiences with the paranormal and the broader struggle to be believed, especially in the context of trauma. With help from an Emmy-winning VFX supervisor, the Vessel team plans to

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32:41

The Tragic Murder of Ashley & Dennis Prince - Love...

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/06/19

We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're dropping an episode from Sins & Survivors, a Las Vegas true crime podcast hosted by Shaun & John. They were invited by Jake Deptula (@jaked3000) and Michele Locke (@attorneymichelelocke) onto the Love Lust Fear Podcast (@lovelustfearpod) to discuss the recent

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28:30

More Time: The Murder of Sean Babbit

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/06/17

We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're dropping an episode from Sins & Survivors, a Las Vegas true crime podcast hosted by Shaun & John. A tragic case of child custody gone wrong. On Easter Sunday 2019, Sean Babbitt was hopeful about his future and his fight for more time with his 3-year-old son

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69:36

Portland’s Haunting Music Hall - The Crystal Ballroom

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/06/10

This week, we head to Portland’s Crystal Ballroom, the haunted concert venue that inspired the eclectic, art-filled vibes of the Crystal Hotel. Owned today by McMenamins, this iconic building has been everything from a debutante’s playground to a psychedelic rock stage—and it has the ghost stories to prove it.Originally opened in 1914 as Cotillion Hall, the Crystal Ballroom has seen it all: flapper-era scandals, jazz-fueled controversies, Lola Baldwin’s crusade to shut it down (yep, that Lola—the

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21:16

Truly Twisted - The Murder of Justine Vanderschoot

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/06/06

We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're dropping an episode from Truly Twisted, a gripping true crime podcast hosted by Alecia Watson of Twisted & Uncorked that explores the deeply disturbing cases that haunt communities long after headlines fade.In Episode 4, the story takes us to Northern California,

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81:40

Hypno Nightmare Fuel - The Allagash Abductions

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/06/03

Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you high and dry. While we’re taking a little summer break, we’re dropping an episode from a podcast we absolutely love—Twisted & Uncorked! If you're into conspiracy theories, creepy encounters, and a dash of dark humor, you’re going to want to hit play on this one.In this episode, Sierra takes us deep

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54:24

Freeway Killer(s) – Cold Cases Cracked by DNA

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/05/27

After more than four decades of silence, Parabon Nanolabs and cutting-edge genetic genealogy are reigniting public interest in three men who were—separately and confusingly—all referred to as the ‘Freeway Killer’: Patrick Kearney, William Bonin, and Randy Kraft. Kraft, convicted of 16 murders in California, is suspected of killing dozens more young men across the West Coast—often targeting Marines, hitchhikers, and teenagers. Many of his victims, if his infamous “scorecard” is to be believed, likely

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48:24

Mimosas & Mayhem at the Stanley Hotel

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/05/23

Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you high and dry. This week, our friends Shea & Jody of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast are taking us down a previously Patreon-Only rabbit hole of haunted history and horror movies!In this bonus episode, Shea recounts her own spine-tingling visit to the legendary Stanley Hotel in Estes Park,

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29:31

Operation Beaver Drop: Idaho's 1948 Aerial Wildlife...

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/05/20

Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you high and dry. This week, our friends Shea & Jody of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast share the story of one of the weirdest—and most unbelievable—government projects in Pacific Northwest history. In 1948, Idaho launched one of the strangest wildlife relocation efforts in U.S. history—dropping live

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51:42

Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling - Portland’s Crystal Hotel

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/05/13

In this spooky and delightfully unhinged episode, we’re joined by “extra special” guests Shea & Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes to explore the strange history and haunted happenings of Portland’s Crystal Hotel, a pizza-slice-shaped building with a century of stories baked in.Located in the Pearl District, this vibrant, music-themed boutique hotel—now owned by McMenamins—has a rich and colorful past. It’s been everything from an auto parts store and a hotspot for underground gambling, to a

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61:04

Deadly Domestic Violence in Vancouver: Meshay & Layla

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/05/06

In March 2023, Meshay Melendez and her daughter Layla Stewart disappeared from Vancouver, Washington. Despite multiple red flags and an active no-contact order, Meshay’s abusive ex-boyfriend, Kirkland Warren, was free — with devastating consequences. In this heart-wrenching episode, we uncover the tragic story of Meshay Melendez and her 7-year-old daughter, Layla Stewart, whose lives were cut short. This case shines a light on the cracks in the system when it comes to domestic violence protections

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57:25

Portland's Shanghai Tunnels

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/04/29

Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes)What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history podcasts into Portland’s creepiest tunnels with beer, ghosts, and a whole lot of sass? This. You get this glorious chaos.In this unhinged crossover episode, Shea and Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes team up with Caitlyn and Cassie from PNW Haunts & Homicides for a deep, dark dive beneath the streets of Portland, Oregon. From damp brick passageways

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86:52

The Cliff House Curse: Ghosts, Shipwrecks, & Fiery...

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/04/22

Remember Jake the Alligator Man? Turns out his bizarre backstory might be tangled up with one of San Francisco’s most mysterious landmarks — The Cliff House. In this episode, we dig into the cursed history of this seaside icon: from explosive shipwrecks and devastating fires to ghostly apparitions, secret tunnels, and maybe even a mummy curse (?!).We’ll explore how The Cliff House rose, burned, rose again (multiple times) and how the Land’s End area had everything from seedy roadhouses to Victorian

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83:56

Oregon's Deadliest Shooting – Umpqua Community College

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/04/15

On October 1st, 2015, tragedy struck the quiet town of Roseburg, Oregon, home to the Umpqua Community College campus. When 26-year-old Christopher Sean Harper Mercer opened fire, it became the scene of Oregon’s deadliest shooting. He fired erratically on both students and staff, senselessly killing nine people, wounding several, and leaving countless others with unimaginable trauma. Investigators would slowly uncover the story of the man behind the violence and what led him down such a deadly and

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47:34

Eliza DeWolfe: Scandalous Love & Suffrage

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/04/08

Ever wondered how free love, feminism, and scandal shaped the 1800s Pacific Northwest? Join Caitlyn as she tags along with Shea of History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes. *This episode contains piping hot old-timey PNW tea!* 🫖 Learn all about free love and feminism in 1860s PNW as well as an iconic woman of the day. In the rugged 1800s Pacific Northwest, one woman defied societal norms with bloomers, boldness, and a passion for equality. Meet Eliza Woodard Hurd DeWolfe, a trailblazer whose story

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48:08

The Bizarre Tale of Jake the Alligator Man

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/04/01

This week, we dive into the eerie and eccentric history of Long Beach, Washington—home to Marsh’s Free Museum and its most famous resident: Jake the Alligator Man! 🐊👀 We uncover the mysteries, myths, and bizarre tales surrounding Jake, from tabloid headlines to wild legends of his alleged past life as a whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking sideshow star. Is Jake a cannibalistic cryptid, a carnival oddity, or just an elaborate piece of art?Plus, we explore Marsh’s Free Museum, a treasure trove of

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67:43

To Train Up a Child: The Tragic Story of Hana Alemu

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/03/25

Hana and her adoptive brother, Immanuel, were brought from Ethiopia into what was supposed to be a loving home, but they instead found themselves in an abusive environment of isolation, starvation, and cruel punishment. Perhaps the warning signs were too subtle, because no interventions came in time to prevent the unimaginable tragedy that unfolded in May 2011. Far too often abuse is only exposed in hindsight. Larry and Carri Williams appeared to be a kind, wholesome couple devoted to raising their

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71:59

Fort Vancouver’s Bicentennial: Historic Haunted...

PNW Haunts & Homicides ·

2025/03/18

Join us as we explore the fascinating history and hauntings of Fort Vancouver! Built in 1825, this iconic site marks its 200th anniversary this year. Originally a fur trading post for the Hudson’s Bay Company, Fort Vancouver has a rich, complex history—colonial expansion on Indigenous communities, military takeovers, and lost gravesites.We dive into the hauntings of Officer’s Row, the Vancouver Barracks, and the infamous Post Hospital. From phantom touches to moving safes, ringing phones, and murder

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