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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. From true crime to paranormal, from dark history to weird science, Kaydra’s got you covered! New episodes every Wednesday.Want more? Join the Perplexed Society

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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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00:50:40

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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00:54:30

Episode 157: "Worst Ex Ever" Recap- Benjamin Obadiah...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/12/17

TW: domestic violence, murderWhile Kaydra is working hard behind the scenes this week getting things ready for season 4, she brings to you a remastered version of an old Patreon episode. In this episode, Kaydra recaps episode 1 of the Netflix docuseries, "Worst Ex Ever." This episode highlights the crimes of Benjamin Obadiah Foster and his victims. An average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. 1 in 4 women and

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00:45:09

Episode 156: Zombies- History, Folklore, and REAL Cases

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/12/10

When you think of classic horror creatures… what comes to mind? Vampires? Werewolves? Demons? Absolutely. But what about the undead? Reanimated humans with just one goal in mind: to consume human flesh. These creatures are absolutely terrifying, captivating to watch on the big screen, and they’re iconic to the horror genre. But did you know tales of these beings go back for centuries? And there are even some verified cases. Today’s 3 year anniversary episode is all about ZOMBIES! ------ WAYS

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00:43:43

Episode 155: Haunted Mississippi

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/12/03

TW: murder, suicide, extreme racial violence Mississippi’s history whispers through shadows and time. From pre-war mansions where footsteps still echo long after midnight, to forgotten cemeteries where the air feels heavy with memories, there’s a lot to discuss about this state. The grounds have been soaked with blood, the cities chatter with chilling ghost stories, and its’ even said there are enigmatic creatures lingering beneath the Spanish moss and river mist. Today’s episode is all about the

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00:43:02

Episode 154: Vanished on Thanksgiving

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/11/26

TW: Murder, sexual assaultThis time of year is often spent with the ones we love. It’s a time for conversation, connection, laughter, and the comforting chaos of shared traditions. But for some families, this time of year is a reminder of heartbreak and unanswered questions. So for today’s true crime episode, we will be focusing on 2 unsolved cases. These are the perplexing stories of John Woodruff and Karen Mitchell. ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and

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00:02:11

Introducing: Missing in Hush Town

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/11/24

In March 2001, 11-year-old Bethany Leanne Markowski vanished without a trace during a scheduled visit with her father. He claims she walked into the Jackson, Tennessee mall — and then she was simply gone. No witnesses. No confirmed sightings. No answers. Now, more than two decades later, Missing In Hush Town returns for a powerful second season to re-examine Bethany’s case with fresh ears and renewed urgency. Working alongside Bethany’s family, retired and current law enforcement, journalists, and

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00:32:52

Episode 153: Mary Vincent & Roxanne Hayes

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/11/19

TW: sexual assault, murder, extreme violence In September of 1978, 15 year old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking in California. She would accept a ride from a man in a blue van by the name of Lawrence Singleton. Little did Mary know, Singleton was a monster. Mary's life would be forever changed. This is an unbelievable and inspiring case of survival, but also of other lives that were senselessly lost due to insufficient California laws against sexual predators. This is the story of the survival of Mary

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00:00:48

Perplexity THEME SONG

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Special thanks to Patrick Thompson for creating this masterpiece! What do you guys think?! Feel free to download and enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:32:46

Episode 152: Lilith the Vampiress

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Lilith the vampiress

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01:40:37

Episode 151: The Filicide Case of Alec and Lydia Mater

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Listener/viewer discretion is advised. TW for suicide, gun violence, domestic violence, and filicide. In this episode, Kaydra sits down with Hope Hooton, a mother who has endured the unimaginable loss of her 2 children, Alec and Lydia, to filicide, the act of killing your own child. Hope shares the story of her relationship, the abuse she experienced, the steps she took to protect herself and her children, and how the legal system failed her family. Through her heartbreak, Hope is turning her

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01:04:12

Episode 150: Halloween Collaboration Special- Creepy...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Kaydra invites some of her podcast besties to the show to read their favorite creepy stories from the internet. This episode commemorates 150 episodes of Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast! Happy Halloween!

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01:25:24

Episode 149: A Spooky Chat with Houston Strange Podcast

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/10/22

a conversational episode discussing the paranormal, Adam's podcast, and what we're watching and reading this October

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00:42:35

Episode 148: The Wu Family Exorcism

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/10/15

On April 11, 2005, a 56 year old man named Wu Shan left his townhome in the Gushan District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Over the past few months, the Wu Family had been very reclusive. Nobody had seen Shan leave his household in over a month, so neighbors took notice. Shan Wu then approached a neighbor. He was dirty, disheveled, and he appeared emaciated. He said just a few words to the neighbor: call an ambulance.What the neighbor and police would discover would shock the country and the world and go

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00:54:22

Episode 147: CURSED OBJECTS- The Legends of the...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Today, we’re opening the vault of the unwanted, the uncanny, and the utterly cursed. From a box that plagued multiple owners with nightmares and faulty technology, to a chest that killed multiple recipients, these cursed objects carry with them the weight of tragedy—and the promise of terror.So pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join me... if you dare. Because for today’s episode, we’re peeling back the cobwebs and stepping into the shadowed world of cursed objects—where once you

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Episode 146: The Amityville Horror House

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Kaydra brings her sister back on the pod to discuss one of the most famous hauntings and iconic murder mysteries of all time. On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his parents and four siblings in their beds with a rifle at 112 Ocean Avenue on Long Island. DeFeo would claim he was driven by supernatural forces.The following year, The Lutz would move in, making horrifying claims of the supernatural and fleeing after inhabiting the house for just under a month. Finally, Ed and Lorraine

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Episode 145: Let's Talk Dinosaurs with Steven Ray Morris

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/09/24

In this conversational episode, Kaydra is joined by Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right, Ologies, My Favorite Murder, Purrcast).Today we will be stepping back—way back—into a world that’s as mysterious as it is mind-blowing. For over 160 million years, enormous creatures roamed the Earth, living, thriving, and disappearing long before humans ever did. The story of these prehistoric giants is far more complex—and fascinating—than the fossils in a museum case might suggest. From towering predators

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Episode 144: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/09/17

In 1994, a 13 year old boy named Nicholas Barclay would vanish from San Antonio, Texas. His disappearance never made the news. As time passed, his family knew the chances of him being alive were incredibly slim. But they were desperate for some type of closure. Over 3 years after Nicholas disappeared, his family would be contacted, saying Nicholas had been found alive in Linares, Spain. But how did he get all the way to Spain? Who had taken him? His family had so many questions.And when Nicholas

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Episode 143: Rewind- The Phrogging Collection

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Kaydra's recovering from Crime Con! So this week, enjoy these rewind episodes from season 1! These are the stories of depraved men who committed phrogging, a phenomenon where people live in someone else's home without them knowing. These men were not only phroggers, but also tormented these families. First you will hear the story of Daniel LaPlante, then you will hear the story of Equeziel Zayas.Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805------WAYS TO SUPPORT &

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