America"s Strangest History

7:54

What The F*** Chased Me That Night??

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/03/10

Deep in the murky waters of Scape Ore Swamp, a terrifying creature lurks in the shadows… or so the legends say. The Lizard Man of Bishopville, South Carolina, first made headlines in 1988 when a local teenager, Christopher Davis, claimed he was attacked by a 7-foot-tall reptilian beast with glowing red eyes and razor-sharp claws. The creature allegedly tore into his car, leaving deep scratch marks as proof of its existence.But was this the work of an actual cryptid, or just an elaborate hoax? Over

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29:11

An Exorcism? Or MURDER?

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/03/04

In August 2016, a chilling and bizarre case unfolded in North London. Kennedy Ife, a 26-year-old man, began exhibiting strange and violent behavior, claiming he was possessed by a demon. His deeply religious family believed he was under an evil influence and attempted a brutal, week-long exorcism at home. Tied to a bed with cables, deprived of food and water, and subjected to relentless prayers and forceful restraint, Kennedy's condition deteriorated. Tragically, on August 22, he suffered

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6:51

The US Army Vs The Morbach Monster

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/02/28

In 1988, at a U.S. Air Force munitions site near Morbach, Germany, a group of security policemen noticed that a candle at a local shrine—believed to ward off a legendary werewolf—had extinguished. Later that night, alarms signaled a perimeter breach. Upon investigation, one airman reported seeing a large, wolf-like creature standing on its hind legs, which then leaped over a 12-foot fence. Attempts to track the creature with a military working dog were unsuccessful, as the dog became agitated and

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39:24

The Most Haunted House EVER

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/02/24

In this episode of "America's Strangest History," hosts John and Jimmy delve into the chilling events surrounding the infamous Lindley Street haunted house in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 1974, the modest bungalow at 966 Lindley Street became the epicenter of a series of unexplained phenomena that captivated the nation. The Goodin family reported witnessing furniture moving on its own, objects levitating, and other disturbing occurrences that drew the attention of police, firefighters,

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7:55

What Did YOU Have For Dinner??

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/02/24

I’m John Genua, host of America’s Strangest History with a special World Edition episode. Settle back for a story that will sicken you both with its twisted details and then again with what happened to the perpetrator when police caught him. But a warning; this story is so gory, so sick, so perverted that it will trouble those with a nervous disposition. If you have one, please stop watching now. If you’re still here though, buckle up. This ain’t gonna be easy.In 1981, at the Sorbonne in France, a

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26:07

Aliens Landed In My SCHOOL! |...

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/02/19

On September 16, 1994, at Ariel School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, 62 students witnessed a bizarre and unexplained event. A silver disc-shaped craft landed near their playground, and strange beings with large black eyes emerged. The children described receiving telepathic messages warning about environmental destruction. This chilling encounter has become one of the most well-documented UFO sightings in history,Was this a real extraterrestrial visitation, mass hysteria, or something else entirely? Join John

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10:26

Aliens CRASHED In My Backyard!

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/02/10

Close encounters with aliens have been reported for decades but today I want to talk to about one from 1897. That was the year that a UFO - or UAP as they’re now known - crashed on a farm in Texas. Locals reportedly recovered the mangled body of its alien pilot and later buried it in a local cemetery. Alien ships? Alien bodies? I’m John Genua, host of America’s Strangest History. And this is the story about a possible alien invasion that, thank God, went very wrong. Settle back - this one’s a

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33:58

He Went MISSING Mid-Sentence!!

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/02/10

Every year around 12 million people go missing around the world. Over 75% of these missing people are found or return voluntarily within 24 hours. 85% of cases are resolved within a week. And close to 99% are resolved within a year.And then there’s the bottom 1%, that’s where we find Brandon Swanson. What makes this 19 year old’s disappearance case so perplexing is that we have all the information we need to find him. We know the time, the date, the place. His parents were literally on the phone

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30:18

A Terrifying True Story Of The Wisconsin Werewolf:...

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/02/06

A chilling howl in the dead of night. A massive, shadowy figure lurking on a snowy road. In the winter of 1991, something terrifying stalked Elkhorn, Wisconsin—but was it a wild animal or a nightmare come to life? In this episode of America’s Strangest History, John Genua and Jimmy dive into the legend of the Beast of Bray Road. With journalist Linda S. Godfrey—the first to report on these eerie encounters—they uncover chilling eyewitness accounts, bizarre patterns of sightings, and the question no

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6:10

Demon Exorcising Teacher BURNS Students ALIVE |...

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/02/06

What kind of teacher convinces seven teenagers to burn and cut themselves to release demons? In one of the strangest cases out of Florida, literacy teacher Danielle Harkins led a horrifying exorcism ritual that left her students scarred—both physically and mentally. But why did they remain loyal to her? And what secrets were they hiding? Join us as we uncover the disturbing truth behind The Demon-Hunting English Teacher.#TrueCrime #UnsolvedMysteries #DemonExorcism #CultStory

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6:10

The Teacher | The Chilling Truth About Demon Hunting...

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/02/01

What kind of teacher convinces seven teenagers to burn and cut themselves to release demons? In one of the strangest cases out of Florida, literacy teacher Danielle Harkins led a horrifying exorcism ritual that left her students scarred—both physically and mentally. But why did they remain loyal to her? And what secrets were they hiding? Join us as we uncover the disturbing truth behind The Demon-Hunting English Teacher.Check out our Youtube channel for more

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15:29

America’s First Serial Killer Family: The Bloody...

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/01/27

Think you know serial killers? Think again. While names like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy haunt our nightmares, there’s one dark chapter in history that’s even more disturbing. Meet the Bloody Benders—America’s first serial killer family, whose chilling crimes on the windswept prairies of Kansas shocked the nation in the 1870s. What lay hidden beneath a trapdoor in their murder house? How did their twisted acts inspire Red Dead Redemption 2? Join host John Genua on America's

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33:34

Utah's Tragic To-Do List: The Mysterious Deaths of an...

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/01/27

It was September 2014. The summer was enjoying its last few waning weeks of the year before submitting to Fall. And a Utah teenager returned home to find the unimaginable; his parents and three siblings were dead. There was no suicide note but instead a to-do list was found in a notebook. “Feed the pets” it said. And: “find someone to watch after the house.” It took a year for some of the secrets of what happened that terrible day to start filtering out - and they both shocked and sickened the

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10:10

Beheaded & Slaughtered: Did A Demon Kill This Family?...

America"s Strangest History ·

2025/01/24

It was July 1929 and the city of Detroit was waking up to the shocking news that an entire family had been gruesomely and violently murdered. But was it the work of...a demon?Benny Evangelist had been found slumped forward on his roll top desk, his hands neatly folded in his lap, but his head - well, that lay face-up a few feet away on the floor. Benny’s pregnant wife Santina was upstairs in bed, also decapitated. One arm had been almost severed off; the other held the beaten remains of their 18

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77:48

The Majestic 12: Government’s Top-Secret UFO Cover-Up...

America"s Strangest History ·

2024/12/30

What if the government has been hiding the truth about UFOs all along? In 1947, a shadowy group known as Majestic 12 was allegedly formed to investigate extraterrestrial encounters and cover up the most shocking discoveries. Was MJ12 a secret government committee, or is it just another conspiracy theory? In this video, we dive deep into the mysterious origins of Majestic 12, its ties to UFOs, and the chilling possibility that they’ve been hiding the truth from us for decades. Don’t miss out on this

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9:39

Who Was the Phantom Barber? The Chilling 1942 Mystery...

America"s Strangest History ·

2024/12/28

In 1942, the quiet town of Pascagoula, Mississippi, was transformed into a bustling wartime hub—and a target for one of America’s eeriest mysteries. Residents awoke to find their hair mysteriously shorn while they slept, with no trace of the intruder. Dubbed the Phantom Barber, this unseen menace escalated from hair theft to violent attacks, leaving a community gripped by fear. Was it a wartime saboteur, a deranged individual, or something even more sinister?Join John Genova, host of America’s

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13:21

Uncovering the Darkest Day in American School History

America"s Strangest History ·

2024/12/28

Join host John Genua as America’s Strangest History delves into the horrifying story of the Bath School disaster, the deadliest school massacre in U.S. history. On May 18, 1927, in the small town of Bath Township, Michigan, a series of explosions orchestrated by Andrew Kehoe shattered the community, claiming the lives of 38 schoolchildren, six adults, and injuring dozens more. This chilling episode explores the motives of Kehoe, a disgruntled school board member burdened by financial ruin, who

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86:33

STOP Ignoring the Chilling Truth About the Boy in the...

America"s Strangest History ·

2024/12/28

In 1957, the lifeless body of a four-year-old boy was discovered in a box in Philadelphia, sending shockwaves through the community. The boy, later identified as Joseph Augustus Zarelli, was malnourished and bore signs of past abuse, suggesting a life of unimaginable hardship. His identity and tragic story puzzled investigators for decades, earning him the heartbreaking nickname "The Boy in the Box." Who could have committed such a horrific act? Despite tireless efforts by law enforcement and

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65:18

Vermont’s Forbidden Forest: 5 Lives Mysteriously Lost

America"s Strangest History ·

2024/12/28

Deep in the Green Mountains of Vermont lies Glastenbury Mountain, a place steeped in mystery and fear. Known as part of the "Bennington Triangle," this eerie region has been the site of strange happenings, most notably the disappearance of five individuals between 1945 and 1950. Join hosts John Genua and Jimmy on this episode of America's Strangest History as they delve into the baffling stories of Middie Rivers, Paula Welden, James Tedford, Paul Jepson, and Frieda Langer—five people who vanished

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13:22

Time Traveler or Multiverse Glitch? The Taured Man...

America"s Strangest History ·

2024/11/30

In this fascinating episode of America's Strangest History, host John Genua takes you deep into one of the most mind-boggling mysteries ever recorded—the story of the Taured Man. On a seemingly ordinary day in 1954, a well-dressed traveler appeared at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, carrying a passport from a country that didn’t exist: Taured. This unexplainable case has baffled investigators, conspiracy theorists, and historians for decades. Was this man evidence of parallel universes, a glitch in reality,

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