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Threads of Truth

Threads of Truth explores real missing persons cases, suspicious deaths, and unsolved mysteries then unpacks the internet’s wildest theories from Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube. Each episode calmly guides you through what’s known, what’s speculated, and what might really have happened. From vanished backpackers to dark online rabbit holes, we follow the threads so you don’t have to. 🎧 New episodes every Sat to Wed | Respectful. Curious. Community-driven. Follow, share, and join the

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00:27:56

Tamla Horsford: The Sleepover Death That Sparked a...

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2025/09/06

In 2018, 40-year-old Tamla Horsford attended an adult sleepover in Georgia. The next morning, she was found dead in the backyard face down, with injuries described as “inconsistent” with a simple fall. What followed was a wave of public outcry, suspicion, and online speculation. Was it truly an accident, or was something more sinister at play that night? In this episode of Threads of Truth, we unpack the official reports, Reddit theories, and unanswered questions surrounding the suspicious death of

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00:36:49

Missing 411: America’s Vanishing Hikers (E33)

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2025/09/03

How do people vanish without a trace, from open fields, remote trails, or right in front of friends? Former police officer and researcher David Paulides has spent over a decade compiling hundreds of such cases into what he calls “Missing 411.” Some involve odd last words, others sudden weather shifts, and many include details that don’t fit official explanations. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we examine Paulides' theories, the criticism of his work, and why these wilderness vanishings

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00:29:55

Tammy Lynn Leppert: The Beauty Queen Who Knew Too...

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2025/09/02

Tammy Lynn Leppert was young, stunning and rising fast, a pageant winner turned actress with credits in Scarface and Spring Break. But days after walking off a movie set in 1983, she vanished without a trace. Those closest to her say she feared for her life. Some believe she uncovered something dangerous in Florida’s underworld. Others think mental illness and trauma may have played a part. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we examine what really happened to Tammy and whether she left clues in

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00:31:20

Joan Risch: Blood, Books, and a Suburban Mystery (E31)

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2025/09/01

In October 1961, a quiet Massachusetts neighborhood was shaken by the sudden and strange disappearance of Joan Risch, a 31-year-old mother and housewife. What was first believed to be a violent abduction soon became one of America’s strangest cold cases: bloodstains across the kitchen, phone ripped from the wall, child left unharmed and no clear suspect. Even stranger? Joan had borrowed multiple library books about disappearances in the weeks prior. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we examine

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00:32:52

Silent Twins: The Death of Jennifer Gibbons (E30)

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2025/09/01

June and Jennifer Gibbons lived in silence, communicating only with each other for most of their lives. Known as the “Silent Twins,” their intense bond led them into a world of isolation, criminal behavior, and psychiatric institutionalization. But when the pair were finally set to be released from Broadmoor Hospital, Jennifer suddenly died in her sleep, no known illness, no struggle. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we unpack the unnerving psychology behind the twins' pact, and the

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00:32:52

Silent Twins: The Death of Jennifer Gibbons (E30)

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2025/08/31

June and Jennifer Gibbons lived in silence, communicating only with each other for most of their lives. Known as the “Silent Twins,” their intense bond led them into a world of isolation, criminal behavior, and psychiatric institutionalization. But when the pair were finally set to be released from Broadmoor Hospital, Jennifer suddenly died in her sleep, no known illness, no struggle. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we unpack the unnerving psychology behind the twins' pact, and the unexplained

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00:29:31

Tromp Family: Road to Nowhere and the Disappearance...

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2025/08/30

What makes an entire family vanish, not from the world, but from logic? In 2016, the Tromp family fled their home in Victoria, Australia, and began a strange road trip that baffled police, media, and psychologists alike. No crime. No ransom. Just five people spiralling into collective paranoia and leaving behind their phones, wallets… and sense of reality. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we unpack one of Australia’s most puzzling family mysteries and examine how delusion, isolation, and fear

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00:28:33

Brandon Lawson: “They’re Chasing Me” and the Final...

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2025/08/29

A 911 call. A truck was abandoned on a remote Texas highway. A man who said he was being chased and then vanished. In August 2013, 26-year-old Brandon Lawson disappeared near Bronte, Texas, after placing one of the most unsettling emergency calls ever recorded. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we examine Brandon’s last known movements, decode the infamous 911 audio, and explore theories that range from foul play to psychosis to something far stranger.Thanks for listening to Threads of Truth,

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00:22:25

Elisa Gomez: Mysterious Wedding Night Death (E27)

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2025/08/28

Elisa Gomez had just celebrated her wedding. Hours later, she was dead. On October 11, 2016, the 47-year-old Minneapolis woman was found unresponsive in her new husband’s apartment. Conflicting reports, troubling texts, and shifting autopsy results leave more questions than answers. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we unpack the strange circumstances surrounding her final hours from an emergency room visit before the ceremony to theories of foul play, overdose, and secrets behind the

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00:20:56

Terrance Williams & Felipe Santos: Vanished by the...

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2025/08/27

In 2003 and 2004, two men Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams vanished without a trace in Naples, Florida. Both were last seen entering the patrol car of the same sheriff’s deputy, Steve Calkins. No bodies. No arrests. And no justice. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we examine the chilling case that raises questions about trust, power, and what happens when the people sworn to protect us become the last known witness.Thank you for listening to Threads of Truth, where every case is a reminder

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00:32:41

Kenny Veach: The Hiker Who Found the M Cave (E25)

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2025/08/26

In 2014, YouTuber and experienced hiker Kenny Veach set out to find a strange, vibrating cave he claimed to have discovered near Area 51. He never returned. What began as an eerie online comment spiraled into a viral internet mystery involving conspiracy theories, government secrets, and a cave that may never have existed. In Episode 25 of Threads of Truth, we retrace Kenny’s final hike, examine his cryptic videos and comments, and explore the internet theories that have kept this desert

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00:37:34

Lake Bodom Murders: Silence in the Tent (E24)

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2025/08/25

In 1960, four Finnish teenagers went camping beside Lake Bodom. By morning, three were dead, brutally stabbed and bludgeoned while inside their tent. The fourth survived, injured and confused. With no witnesses, conflicting accounts, and a suspect list that spans decades, the Lake Bodom Murders remain one of Europe’s most enduring unsolved cases. In Episode 24 of Threads of Truth, we explore the mysterious timeline, internet theories, and the survivor whose silence only deepened the mystery.

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00:31:33

Brianna Maitland: The Car in the Wall (E23)

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2025/08/24

In 2004, 17-year-old Brianna Maitland left her shift at a Vermont restaurant and was never seen again. Her car was found the next morning, bizarrely reversed into the side of an abandoned farmhouse, the driver’s door open and her belongings inside. What happened between the parking lot and the crash? In Episode 23 of Threads of Truth, we unravel the chilling timeline, explore online theories from abduction to staged disappearance, and examine why this haunting case remains unsolved two decades

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00:26:02

Richey Edwards: The Rockstar Who Walked Into Oblivion...

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2025/08/23

In 1995, Richey Edwards of the Manic Street Preachers walked out of a London hotel and was never seen again. Known for his poetic darkness, intense interviews, and troubled past, his disappearance sparked decades of speculation, from suicide to secret escape. In Episode 22 of Threads of Truth, we unravel the life and legend of one of music’s most enigmatic figures, and explore the internet theories that keep his memory and mystery alive.

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00:24:44

Cooper Family Photo: The Ghost in Mid-Air (E21)

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2025/08/22

An old black-and-white photo, a happy family, and a shadowy figure suspended upside down from the ceiling. Is it a hoax, a haunting, or something stranger? In Episode 21 of Threads of Truth, we investigate the chilling story of The Cooper Family Photo, a viral mystery that’s sparked decades of debate online. From camera artifacts to ghostly speculation, we unravel the legend behind one of the internet’s most famous “paranormal” images.

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00:21:42

Boy in the Box: America’s Unknown Child (E20)

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2025/08/21

In 1957, the body of a young boy was found wrapped in a blanket and stuffed inside a cardboard box in Philadelphia. No one knew who he was. For over 60 years, he was simply known as “America’s Unknown Child.” In Episode 20 of Threads of Truth, we unravel the haunting case of The Boy in the Box, from early suspicions and dead ends to the recent breakthrough in identifying him through DNA, and the lingering questions that still surround his tragic story.

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00:27:04

Phoenix Coldon: Vanished in Plain Sight (E19)

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2025/08/20

In 2011, 23-year-old Phoenix Coldon stepped into her car in her family’s driveway in Missouri and was never seen again. Her vehicle was later found abandoned with the engine still running, but Phoenix was gone, leaving behind no clear trail. In Episode 19 of Threads of Truth, we break down the haunting timeline, explore theories that range from secret lives to abduction, and revisit the internet’s efforts to find answers in a case that still grips the true crime community.

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00:26:12

Benjamin Kyle: The Man Who Forgot Himself (E18)

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2025/08/19

In 2004, a man was found unconscious behind a Burger King in Georgia, naked, sunburned, and without any memory of who he was. He would come to be known as Benjamin Kyle, a pseudonym given to him by the hospital. For over a decade, he lived without an identity, unable to work, vote, or receive benefits. In Episode 18 of Threads of Truth, we explore the bizarre case of a man who didn’t go missing, he lost himself and how the internet helped find the truth.

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00:25:00

Lyle Stevik: The Man with No Name (E17)

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2025/08/18

In 2001, a quiet young man checked into a motel in Washington under the name “Lyle Stevik.” He paid in cash, kept to himself, and left behind no trace of his real identity, only a suicide note and a name that turned out to be false. For 17 years, no one knew who he really was. In Episode 17 of Threads of Truth, we unravel the story of Lyle Stevik, a mystery that captivated internet sleuths, inspired countless theories, and was ultimately solved by modern science.

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00:24:09

Andrew Carlssin: The Time Traveler Who Knew Too Much...

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2025/08/17

In 2003, a man named Andrew Carlssin was reportedly arrested for turning $800 into $350 million through flawless stock trades and then claimed he was a time traveler from the year 2256. Was this an elaborate hoax, a misunderstood case of white-collar crime, or something stranger? In Episode 16 of Threads of Truth, we dive into one of the internet’s most persistent mysteries, a tale that straddles science fiction, financial conspiracy, and viral legend.

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