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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

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. This podcast covers all things mysterious with topics ranging from true crime, to dark history, to the supernatural. New episodes are available every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. A video version is also available on YouTube. Want early and ad free episodes? Want a ton of bonus content? Join the Perplexed Society

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S4 Ep14: Episode 173. Dark Origins of Nursery Rhymes...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/04/15

You remember them from childhood—sweet melodies sung before sleep, an intriguing yarn your parents told to chase away the dark. But what if these songs and stories actually stemmed from darkness? What if the seemingly innocent rhymes and fairytales we still spread today were never meant for children's ears?Today, we peel back the soft, comforting veil of these stories to find what’s whispering beneath: plagues, betrayal, grim warnings, and violence. Forget happily ever after. Today’s episode is all

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Truly Twisted: The Black Dahlia

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/04/08

On January 15, 1947, a mother walking her child in a vacant Los Angeles lot discovered what she initially thought was a discarded mannequin, tragically it was the body of Elizabeth Short. She had been severed at the waist and drained of blood—a crime so theatrical and gruesome it changed the American media forever. In this episode, we peel back the layers of the "Black Dahlia" myth and the top suspects of who could be responsible. This week Kaydra from Perplexity A Mystery Podcast is on the mic to

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S4 Ep13: Episode 172: Crop Circles ft Lets Get Haunted

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/04/01

On August 22nd, 1678 in Hartfordshire, a piece would be published in a local newspaper titled “The Mowing Devil.” The drawing consisted of a series of concentric rings of crops. In the middle stood a devil wielding a scythe. The pamphlet then told a strange tale. A farmer refused to pay a worker to mow his oat field, swearing he would rather the devil himself mow it. Some argue this was the very first documentation of what has become one of the most iconic symbols of alien activity. According to

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INTRODUCING: Cryptid Cocktail Party

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/03/27

Cryptid Cocktail Party is a cryptid comedy podcast started in 2023 and hosted by Dave and Sarge. Each week Sarge goes in blind to the episodes topic that Dave has researched to get his genuine reaction to it. And thats really all the show is! Dave does a bunch of research and Sarge derails it with jokes. It's a good time.In this episode, you will hear Dave tell the story of "The Black Flash Of Provincetown (The Devil of the Dunes). From high jumping, to flame spitting this cloaked entity terrorized

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S4 Ep12: Episode 171: PART 2- Dorothea Puente

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/03/25

In November 1988, a social worker showed up on Dorothea Puente’s doorstep, in Sacramento, CA just one mile from the Capitol and the Hall of Justice. The social worker, Judy Moise, was looking for one of Puente’s tenants, 51 year old Bert Montoya. He had stopped showing up to his social work meetings and this was his last known address. Dorothea left Judy Moise on high alert. Something about this situation and her demeanor did not feel right. Judy would end up contacting police, who arrived soon

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S4 Ep11: Episode 170: PART 1- Dorothea Puente

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Imagine a quiet, tree-lined street in downtown Sacramento in the 1980s. This is F Street and at 1426 sits a small 2 story powder blue Victorian boarding house. The homeowner is a pillar in her community. Well respected and kind. She tends her garden, hands out cookies, and promises vulnerable people a safe place to stay. To local charities and social workers, she’s a hero who takes in those no one else will.But beneath the flowers and apricot trees in her garden, and behind the lace curtains in

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S4 Ep10: Episode 169: JonBenét Ramsey

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/03/11

While Kaydra gets some big episodes ready for you guys, enjoy this Netflix docuseries recap of "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?" ------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel! WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to

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S4 Ep9: Episode 168: Alice Roosevelt & Jeanne de Clisson

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich once said “well behaved women seldom make history.” Today I am going to tell you about two of these iconic women: rebels, the visionaries, and rule-breakers who refused to stay silent or sit still. From pirates to politicians, these women defied expectations, faced impossible odds, and still managed to leave their mark on history.Today’s episode is all about Alice Roosevelt and Jeanne de Clisson. ------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad

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S4 Ep8: Episode 167: New Orleans Black History &...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Today, we’re taking a journey to the heart of New Orleans — a city whose rhythm, flavor, and soul are deeply rooted in Black history. You’ll hear about traditions that have turned resistance into celebration and survival into art. In part 2 of this episode, I’m going to tell you the very dark tale of Madame Delphine LaLaurie and hopefully help you separate the fact from the folklore. This week, we discuss black history, folklore, traditions, and twisted tales from New Orleans, Louisiana.------WAYS

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38:43

S4 Ep7: Episode 166: Paranormal Reddit Stories

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/02/18

In today’s episode, the line between reality and the unknown grows a little thinner. You know those moments when something feels off—like the room suddenly gets colder, or you swear you heard someone whisper your name when no one’s around? Today we’re diving into the unsettling world of real-life paranormal encounters. From talking to persons’ recently passed, to seeing a loved one’s doppelganger, these stories come from people who swear what they saw—and felt—was not of this world.So get

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S4 Ep6: Episode 165: The Rooftop Mystery- The Strange...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/02/11

This case has been described as one of the most unusual cases Baltimore, Maryland has ever seen. On May 24th, 2006, police would find the body of a 32 year old man inside of a conference room at the Belvedere Hotel. It appeared the man had fallen over 20 feet from a nearby roof, plunging through the metal ceiling to his death.On the surface, this looked like a tragic suicide. But the further investigators dug into the case, they were only left with more questions. The Rooftop Mystery continues to

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56:52

S4 Ep5: Episode 164: The Survival Stories of The...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/02/04

Kaydra is currently in the process of moving! So while she packs boxes and gets the new studio ready, please enjoy this double feature. First, Kaydra shares the story of Wayne and Mary Hale, and their survival after a train derailment and chlorine gas spill. This story has been told by Kaydra on another show but never on Perplexity. Then, Kaydra rewinds all the way back to episode 52 where she shared her favorite survival story of all time! This is the story of Harrison Okene: the man who survived

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2: TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHT: Christy Arlene Clayton

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/01/30

If you have any information regarding the murder of 25 year old Christy Arlene Clayton, you are urged to contact the Kalamazoo Police Department at (269) 337-8123.

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Episode 163: Branch Davidian Cult- David Koresh & the...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/01/28

In 1993, the US Government served a search warrant against religious leader David Koresh. Koresh had been at the Mt Carmel Center in Waco, TX with a number of followers, including men, women, and children. The group had been stockpiling weapons and recently the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives known as the ATF had received a tip regarding illegal weapons on the premises. The ATF would arrive guns blazing… leading to a 51 day stand off, the largest gunfight on US soil since the

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Episode 162: The Manhattan Alien Abduction

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Thousands have reported alien sightings over the years… but few have gained as much notoriety as this one. On the evening of November 30th, 1989, Linda Napolitano would claim she was abducted by aliens from her 12th floor lower Manhattan apartment. In 2024, Netflix released a 3 part series analyzing the evidence and the scrutiny. Linda maintains her story to this day. So the question is… was this unbelievable event an elaborate hoax, or proof of alien life?This is the story of Linda Napolitano

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00:58:51

Episode 161: The Keddie Cabin Murders- Part 2

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/01/14

On the cold spring morning of April 12, 1981, the quiet mountain town of Keddie, California, was changed forever by a quadruple homicide so heinous it seemed unbelievable.Decades later, the Keddie cabin murders remain a haunting puzzle, full of chilling theories, potential cover-ups, and questions no one has been able to answer. So today, we return to Cabin 28— trying to piece together unsettling clues and the stories these cabin walls left behind… searching for truth in a case where silence and

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00:48:00

Episode 160: The Keddie Cabin Murders- Part 1

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/01/07

On the cold spring morning of April 12, 1981, the quiet mountain town of Keddie, California, was changed forever by a quadruple homicide so heinous it seemed unbelievable.Decades later, the Keddie cabin murders remain a haunting puzzle, full of chilling theories, potential cover-ups, and questions no one has been able to answer. So today, we return to Cabin 28— trying to piece together unsettling clues and the stories these cabin walls left behind… searching for truth in a case where silence and

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00:00:52

Introducing: A Million Other Choices

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2026/01/02

When my niece was murdered in 2018, my interest in true crime turned to an obsession. I respect the victims and their families because I’ve been there. Every victims story deserves to be told. No chatting about my personal life or witty banter….I just get right to the case and tell the victim’s story.My personal story can be found in Season 1, episodes 17&18. You can listen to A Million Other Choices wherever you get your podcasts or tune in on Youtube.

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Episode 159: The Unsolved Murder of Judy Rawlings

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/12/31

TW/CW: sexual assault and murder of a child A brutal and unsolved murder of a 16 year old girl left residents of a small town in North Carolina completely dismantled. At first glance, little is found about this cold case online. But the further I dug, the more disturbed I became. Despite multiple suspects being looked at, eyewitnesses coming forward, and boxes of damning evidence, to this day no one has ever been arrested or charged for this murder. The victim’s loved ones are still searching for

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02:29:38

Episode 158: A Perplexing Christmas Marathon!

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Kaydra reads you a Christmas Creepypasta, then gets into the strangely high number of UFO sightings around Christmas time. Next, she'll leave you creeped out by the legend of Krampus and finally you'll hear the heartbreaking disappearances and murders of deranged serial killer and mall Santa Clause, Bruce McArthur.

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