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A Study of Strange

Convergent Content, LLC

A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena.The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, listeners hear from occasional guests like writers, entertainment industry insiders, and the occasional

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All Episodes

64:19

Murder At Greystone Mansion | A Beverly Hills Scandal

A Study of Strange ·

2025/09/23

A Rerelease of a classic episode with Dearly Departed's Scott Michaels. Scandal rocked the small town of Beverly Hills, CA in 1929. At a massive mansion built by an oil tycoon's son, Ned Doheny, two men were shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide. Almost 100 years later, no one can tell you exactly what happened that night because the case is full of rumors including a love affair, a coverup, and the inclusion of the political controversy of its time, the Teapot Dome scandal. Today,

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18:54

The True Stories of 3 Lost Nuclear Weapons (Broken...

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2025/09/16

What happens when the world’s most destructive weapons simply vanish? In this episode of A Study of Strange, we investigate the chilling history of missing nuclear weapons aka “Broken Arrows.” From a hydrogen bomb lost off the coast of Georgia, to a U.S. jet that slipped into the Philippine Sea with a live warhead onboard, to Cold War rumors of suitcase nukes gone missing in Russia. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted

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43:03

The Murder of Leota Camp REDUX

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2025/07/23

A summer re-release of a classic episode! On July 10th, 1967, 25 year old mother of three, Leota Camp, was found by her young children, stabbed and bleeding in a small bedroom of the family’s home in Des Moines, Iowa. There was no sign of a robbery, forced entry, or sexual assault. In short, there doesn't seem to be a motive, and the attack happened when family and neighbors were within earshot. The murder of Leota Camp still haunts her family and friends to this day and has become one of

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17:42

Four of the World's Most Haunted Paintings

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2025/06/11

What makes an object haunted? These four paintings have strange and mysterious backgrounds, along with claims of supernatural phenomena. #1 The Hands Resist Him, #2 The Anguished Man, #3 Woman of the Rain, #4 The Crying BoyTheme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2025 Convergent Content,

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43:32

The Hollywood Manager That Stole Millions From...

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2025/05/13

Jonathan Todd Schwartz was a successful business manager for A-list celebrities and seemingly had it all. However, his life took a dark turn when he stole nearly $5 million from Alanis Morrissette and other clients. Driven by addiction, Schwartz's story is now one of rehabilitation and redemption.Follow Jonathan https://www.instagram.com/therealjonathanschwartz/ Altus Rehab Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show

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01:21:17

The Curious Case Of The Sodder Children REDUX

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2025/04/01

On Christmas Eve 1945, a devastating house fire in West Virginia destroyed the Sodder family home. Five of the children were unable to escape as the house burned to the ground, but what happened next became one of the most strange unsolved mysteries. Some of the evidence suggests that the children survived, and the fire was an attack on the Sodder family. In this re-release of an older A Study of Strange episode, we dig into the suspicious clues and facts of the case. Some of which have rarely been

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25:19

The Mystery Of The 4chan Serial Killer

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2025/03/25

In 2015, an anonymous 4chan user claimed to be a serial killer, and posted a series of gruesome images as proof. Was it a hoax? Can we finally get closer to solving this mystery?Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2025 Convergent Content,

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19:34

The Strange & Unsolved Death of Charles C. Morgan

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2025/03/04

The often covered, discussed, and scrutinized death of Charles Morgan. The story is too odd and mysterious to not record our own retelling of his story. In March 1977, escrow agent Charles C. Morgan went missing. Three days later he turns up in the middle of the night with plastic handcuffs on his wrists and ankles and unable to speak. Just weeks later, he turns up dead, shot in the back of the head with his own gun. There were no finger prints on the gun, and he hid a strange coded message on a two

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56:28

5 Haunted Ghost Towns

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2025/02/25

Some towns refuse to die. Long after their last residents have vanished, something remains — eerie voices, shadow figures, and legendary folktales. In this episode, we explore five of the most haunted ghost towns in America: Bannack, MT, a lawless gold rush town with a murderous past; Bodie, CA, with a legendary curse; Wonder Valley, CA, a weird stretch of desert; Riverton, AL, a town drowned beneath a reservoir but with a very real mystery; and Garnet, MT, which became a ghost town twice. If ghosts

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37:04

True Crime Tale: Brian Brady Discusses the True Story...

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2025/02/18

Author Brian Brady’s latest book, Hiding in Plain Sight, is loosely inspired by a true crime, and he was personally involved in its investigation. We discuss writing about murder, what shows, movies, and books get wrong about real investigations, and the true story that inspired the book. Learn more about Brian and read his books here:

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19:50

5 Civil War Mysteries

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2025/02/11

The Civil War shaped the United States more than any other event, and it left behind some strange, unsolved mysteries. This Minisode covers 5 of the most interesting mysteries including paranormal events, lost treasure, and more. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent

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43:27

The Tragic Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold

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2025/02/04

Dorothy Arnold was a young heiress with everything to live for, but one December day in 1910, she disappeared in broad daylight from the center of New York. Over a century later, her case still haunts the city. Listener discretion is advised. With special guest Sean Anthony Davis. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent

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01:50:50

The Bloody Benders REDUX

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2024/12/10

Re-release of an early two part series. In 1873 it was discovered that a family known as the Benders had been killing travelers along the Osage Mission Trail in Labette County, Kansas. We know surprisingly little about the evil Benders. In fact, they may not have been a family at all. Their heinous acts of violence are still discussed to this day making the Bloody Benders the stuff of legend and folklore.Special guest John M Keating joins the pod for both episodes of the Bloody Benders! Learn

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44:59

Béla Kiss The Vampire of Cinkota

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2024/11/26

Béla Kiss was a Hungarian conman and serial killer who is infamous for his macabre practice of storing his victims in metal drums filled with alcohol. His devious crimes were not discovered until he was allegedly killed in action during the first World War. However, his death was debated and rumors persist that he survived the war and even made his way to America. With special guest Amy Schloerb! thealignedactor.com Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our

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30:40

Do We Live In A Multiverse | With Rachel Noll James

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2024/11/19

Scientists have theorized about a multiverse or parallel universes for centuries, and it’s only in the last few decades that the ideas have gone mainstream seeping into pop culture. There are a lot of different interpretations depicting how a multiverse might work and impact our reality. Today, filmmaker Rachel Noll James discusses her research about the topic while writing her newest film INGRESS Info on INGRESS and Rachel Noll

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14:49

Lake Champlain Monster

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2024/11/12

Wading back into cryptid waters, this Minisode of "A Study of Strange" covers the background on North America's Loch Ness monster, Champ. Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to

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13:58

The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula

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2024/07/16

In 1942, Pascagoula, Mississippi was haunted by a mysterious figure who slipped into homes under the cover of darkness, cutting locks of hair before vanishing into the night. This bizarre crime spree left the entire town on edge until a suspect was finally arrested. Yet, mystery and speculation surrounding the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula persist, fueling debate and curiosity even decades later. Uncover the chilling tale and lingering questions in this episode of “A Study of Strange.”Subscribe to

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30:30

DEVIANT: True Crime Hosts Andrew Iden and Dan...

A Study of Strange ·

2024/07/09

Listener Discretion Advised. In their new podcast, Deviant, hosts Andrew Iden and Dan Szematowicz take you into the dark corners of what human beings are capable of, starting with serial killer Israel Keyes. Deviant is the most comprehensive coverage of the notorious serial killer using his own words as a source. In this episode, we learn from hosts, Dan Szematowicz and Andrew Iden, about their new series and the importance of true crime. Deviant is Produced by Cold Open Media. Cold Open Media is a

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41:17

6 Strange Mysteries from New York City

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2024/05/21

A recent visit to New York inspired a look into some of the strangest mysterious from the city. We've got something for everyone from unsolved murders and haunted locations to a large serpentine cryptid swimming in the Hudson River. Guest Sanjay Raja is a specialist in health and wellness and is in production for his new show "Recipe for Wellness". Find out more on instagram @recipeforwellness2024, fb https://www.facebook.com/sanjay.raja.12/,

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38:18

True Crime Author Joe Strupp "Death on St. Charles St."

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2024/05/07

For about 60 years, a chilling story about a murder suicide was a tight lipped family secret until author and journalist Joe Strupp came across the tale of his great uncle, John Bowman. Strupp spent years investigating the case and his findings are in his new book Death on St. Charles Street. Though we know what happened, there are still mysterious aspects of this tragedy. Strupp also addresses the unsolved murder that is the basis of his other true crime book, A Long Walk Home. Find the book

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