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The Haunting Truth

Truth Sleuths LLC

Join us for haunted history, metaphysical happenings, unexplained disappearances, and unconventional murders—events that challenge everything you thought you knew

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00:29:15

When Love Isn’t Safe- Valentines, Friday the 13th and...

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2026/02/09

February is a month of rituals- roses, chocolate and Hallmark cards. But this month we have another key date- Friday the 13th. And what happens when these dates collide? You find out love isn't safe, just like Tiana Notice did in 2009.Join us as we cover the origins of these key dates and Tiana's story. One that didn't have to happen like it did- if only the system had worked like it was supposed to.Sources & Reference Material: History.com – What Is the Origin of Valentine’s Day

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00:39:43

When Virginia Burned: Bacon’s Rebellion

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2026/02/02

Today we trace Bacon’s Rebellion from its roots in Surry County to the fire that consumed Jamestown — and the ghosts it left behind.This episode graphic descriptions of historical violence, colonial warfare, executions, death, and themes of oppression and injustice. Some material may be disturbing or emotionally difficult for listeners.Sources: · Surry County Court Records (1650s–1670s), Library of Virginia· Thomas Wertenbaker, Torchbearer of the Revolution: Bacon’s Rebellion· Wilcomb E. Washburn,

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00:25:30

Tragedy, Glamour and Ghosts- The Infamous Dakota

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2026/01/26

Journey with us as we step inside the building that never sleeps (and is rarely seen!) but is home to notable residents, both alive and dead, as well as legends that continue to resonate today.Sources & Reference Material: The Address — Fiona Davis The Dakota - US Ghost Adventures The Cursed Dakota Building In NYC Has A Tragic And Macabre History The Dakota - The Little House of Horrors Was Rosemary's Baby Really Cursed? - Dark Frights Facebook: Jenn Woo ThehauntingtruthInstagram:

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00:31:37

Reflections of Evil: When Mirrors Become Portals...

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2026/01/19

Today we explore the legend that refuses to stay in the dark, especially at girls' sleepovers. All you had to do was take the dare and say the name three times- Bloody Mary.This episode contains discussion of violent crime, murder, psychological disturbance, and disturbing themes involving reflections and crime scenes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Sources: · Dundes, Alan. Bloody Mary in the Mirror: Essays in Psychoanalytic Folkloristics University Press of Mississippi → One of the

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00:22:41

Woodstown NJ: Secret Hauntings in a Small Town

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2026/01/12

Today’s episode is from a small town and not one largely noticed in paranormal circles. However, this discussion may change that.Join us as we discuss the shadows of Woodstown, NJSources & Reference Material: Haunted History Jaunts – “Haunted: Woodstown Tavern and Hotel – Woodstown, NJ” This source documents the tavern’s 1836 origins, its long history as a hotel and bar, and firsthand paranormal experiences inside the building. Haunted: Woodstown Tavern and Hotel - Woodstown, NJ - Haunted

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00:26:16

Elves- The Hidden Watchers of Winter

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2026/01/05

Today we uncover the deep history of Christmas elves. These beings existed long before Christmas, as watchers in the winter darkness, beings who judged human behavior and protected the delicate balance between the living and the spirit world. And do they still??SOURCES Ármann Jakobsson, University of Iceland — “Elves in Medieval Scandinavian Lore” John Lindow — Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs Claude Lecouteux — Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore Terry

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00:23:31

Welsh Winter Wildness

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2025/12/31

Today’s episode lands in one of our ancestral seats, Wales. Join us as we explore rap battles, horse skulls and divination in context with the winter season in this oft overlooked region! Sources & Reference Material: The Mari Lwyd | Wales.com The Mari Lwyd, and other Welsh festive traditions | Morbitorium Mari Lwyd - Wikipedia Welsh Christmas Traditions | Wales.com The unusual New Year’s traditions that are unique to Wales

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00:26:00

A Yeti Christmas

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2025/12/29

Join us as we travel to the highest peaks of the world — the Himalayas — where locals speak of a creature that has haunted the mountains for centuries. The world knows it as the Yeti — or the Abominable Snowman.References & Source Notes Wikipedia: Yeti – origin and etymology. Time Magazine (2017): “Are Yetis Real? They’re Probably Just Himalayan Brown Bears.” Nature.org: “The Yeti: A Story of Scientific Misunderstanding.” Snopes: “Dyatlov Pass Incident” fact-check. El País (2011): “Yeti Hunter

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00:21:47

Japanese Christmas Traditions

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2025/12/24

Today's episode includes discussion of death, suicide, emotional abandonment, wartime trauma, depression, spiritual unrest, and folklore involving ghosts and vengeful spirits- as they relate to Christmas in Japan.Source Notes & References BBC News. "Why KFC Is Japan’s Go-To Christmas Dinner." Japan Times. "How Christmas Became a Romantic Holiday in Japan." National Diet Library of Japan. Historical records on post-war Westernization and consumer culture. Turnbull,

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00:20:56

The Yule Cat: Iceland’s Fashion Focused Monster

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2025/12/22

Journey with us to Iceland, where we discuss a towering feline menace with a taste for fashion—and flesh. Sources: The Myth of the Yule Cat: Iceland’s Weird Christmas Monster | The Pagan Grimoire Yule cat - Wikipedia Beware the Yule Cat, Iceland’s Child-Eating Christmas Monster - Atlas Obscura Christmas Cat Cost Causes Controversy

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00:33:28

Jack Frost- Legend and Killer?!

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2025/12/15

Most of us know Jack Frost as a playful trickster. However, did you know that he is linked to a modern true-crime case?Join us today as we explore the legend that is Jack Frost. SOURCES & REFERENCES Grimm, Jacob. Teutonic Mythology. (1883). Briggs, Katharine. A Dictionary of Fairies. (1976). Rydberg, Viktor. Teutonic Mythology: Gods & Goddesses. (1907). Anglo-Saxon Chronicle references to winter spirits (translated editions). Afanasyev, Alexander. Russian Fairy Tales — Morozko story

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00:25:46

Blood and Fire: The Pagan Origins of Christmas

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2025/12/08

Join us as we explore the pagan origins behind Christmas, including blood sacrifice, ancient rites, pagan gods and the beauty of the Time-Life book series.Sources & Reference Material: The Pagan Origins of Christmas: Saturnalia, Yule, and Other Pre-Christian Traditions | History Cooperative Hidden History Of Christmas: Pagan Origins of Babylon - HubPages 3 Christmas traditions that may have pagan roots, and 4 that (probably) don't | Live Science Saturnalia: Meaning, Festival & Christmas

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00:24:34

Beneath the Horns of the Alpine Demon-Krampus!

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2025/12/01

Join us as we journey to Europe, where the jingling of bells belongs to a creature who stalks the shadows of December searching for those who’ve been bad. His name is Krampus, the Christmas demon. Half-goat, half-man — a remnant of something far older than Christmas itself.

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00:32:59

Not Your Momma's Thanksgiving

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2025/11/24

The feast. The alliance. The disease. The massacre. The ghostly echoes of lives and lands lost. Today's episode explores the darker, rarely told truths about a major US holiday - Thanksgiving.

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00:17:23

Killer Thanksgiving Drama- Family Edition

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2025/11/17

Today we are discussing cases where the family drama went just a little too far and the holiday table became a crime scene. TV Recommendation: Happily Never After - Season 1, Episode 5: “Devoured by Love” Deadly Women – Season 6, Episode 7: “Love You to Pieces” Sources & Reference Material: Thanksgiving Massacre Witness: Paul Merhige Ate Dinner, Sang Songs Then Executed Family - CBS News 2009 Thanksgiving murders - Wikipedia [UPDATED with Victim's Daughter at Parole Denial:] Omaima Aree

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00:43:01

The Soldier Ghost of Cape Henlopen

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2025/11/10

Join us as we head to one of the most mysterious and eerie sites in Delaware-Cape Henlopen State Park. Cape Henlopen, home to Fort Miles, is a former military installation that has seen centuries of history and hauntings. One of those hauntings lingers today- the Soldier Ghost. Today we discuss the tale that whispers from the windswept shores of Delaware. Source Notes: Fort Miles History The U.S. National Park Service has detailed records on the history of Fort Miles, including its role during

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00:30:58

Shane Montgomery- Thanksgiving (Drinksgiving) and a...

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2025/11/03

Join us as we trace the final steps of Shane Montgomery — a college student who vanished from Philly on Thanksgiving Eve in 2014. Some believe his disappearance is part of a larger, more disturbing pattern, one that points to a hidden network of killers. Show/movie recommendations: Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb Sources & Reference Material: CONSPIRACY: The Smiley Face Killer | Crime Junkie Podcast Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Alex Murdaugh's money

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00:38:55

The Jersey Devil Legend and a cross-dresser??

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2025/10/31

The Jersey Devil is one of the most infamous creatures said to haunt the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. But what is it and why is it there? And how does it tie into politics, rumor and cross-dressing? Join us for the last episode of our Halloween week and learn something new and unexpected!Sources: "The Jersey Devil" by James F. McCloy and Ray Miller Jr. A comprehensive history of the Jersey Devil legend, covering early sightings and theories. "The Pine Barrens" by John McPhee A

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00:27:55

Post Malone and the Dybbuk Box: Repercussions?

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2025/10/30

What do you think happens when two famous people collide with a cursed relic? Join us as we delve into the depths of a religious relic's legend and its impact on the people around it.Is it coincidence, curse or hoax?Movie Recommendation: ⁠The Possession (2012) - Plot - IMDb⁠ Sources & Reference Material: ⁠Finally, the truth behind the 'haunted' Dybbuk Box can be revealed⁠ ⁠A jinx in a box? - Los Angeles Times⁠ ⁠The Dibbuk Box | Skeptical

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00:33:12

Mummies, Curses and Mormons?

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2025/10/29

One of Hollywood's most iconic movie monsters has a resting place right here in the States. Join us for a trip to a land famous for its cheesesteaks, its football fans and a home to thousands of relics, intricate sarcophagi, and other relics of the past- the Penn Museum in Philadelphia. Resources: Penn Museum's Egyptian and mummy collection overview: vast Egyptian & Nubian artifacts, including mummies.museum.upenn.eduWikipedia Historical context of Philadelphia’s mummies: from early

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