A True Crime podcast with a hint of horror and mystery. Join Payton Moreland as she delves into a different case each week, breaking down the facts and pondering on the age old question, “Why do people do what they do?”. Payton also periodically discusses conspiracy theories, hauntings, and all things spooky… so go ahead and walk with her every Wednesday further Into The Dark.
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 23 hours 21 minutes
episode 53: 53. The Winchester Mystery House
In this episode, Payton explores the haunted Winchester House, a home with a perplexing design, secret passages and a haunted history. Case Sources: “Captive of the Labyrinth” by Mary Jo Ignoffo WinchesterMysteryHouse.com - https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/ AtlasObscura.com - https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/winchester-mystery-house The National Park Service - https://www.nps.gov/places/winchester-house.htm SFTravel.com - https://www.sftravel...
episode 52: 52. The Mysterious Murder of Prosecutor Jonathan Luna
In this episode, Payton dives into the case of Jonathan Luna, a prosecutor who mysteriously disappeared from his office. When police find no motives and no potential suspects, the conspiracy theories go wild. Case Source: The Midnight Ride of Jonathan Luna by William Kiesling WBALTV - https://www.wbaltv.com/article/jonathan-luna-murder-investigation-20-years-later/45896809# https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVyP_0M3f8w Fox 43 - https://www.fox43...
episode 51: 51. The Toxic Killer Duo
In this episode, Payton delves into the demise of Jeremy Barron and uncovers a convoluted plot involving two individuals orchestrating his murder. However, what investigators stumble upon is far more perplexing than anyone could have anticipated. Case Sources: Snapped – Bonus Clips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3zalxPZp3k MLive Media Group - https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2017/04/relatives_adamant_slain_man_wa.html https://www.mlive...
episode 50: 50. Who Killed Chandra Levy?
In this episode, Payton dives deep into the case of Chandra Levy, an intern who suddenly disappeared after getting too close with a congressman. Case Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Chandra_Levy Finding Chandra: A True Washington Murder Mystery (2010, Scribner), by Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/metro/specials/chandra/ washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/03/AR2009030301967_2.html?sid=ST2009022202570 latimes...
episode 49: 49. The Life and Death of Bob Crane
In this episode, Payton delves into the tragic demise of the renowned personality Bob Crane, exploring how a haphazard investigation may have allowed the perpetrator to evade justice. Episode Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Crane The Murder of Bob Crane (1993, Crown Publishers), by Robert Graysmith archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20010904&slug=bobcrane04 phoenixnewtimes.com/news/crime-reporters-notebook-6421838 ew.com/tv/2019/08/26/bob-crane-hogans-heroes-unsolved-murder/ imdb...
episode 48: 48. The Killer Deputy
In this episode, Payton looks into the story of Gerard Schaefer, a cop who got caught kidnapping two girls. As investigators dig into the case, they discover something even more disturbing. Case Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerard_John_Schaefer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rolling murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schaefer-gerard...
episode 47: 47. The Green River Killer
On this episode, Payton dives deep into the notorious Green River Killer, the man who took over 40 lives! Case Sources: Green River, Running Red (2004, Pocket Books), by Ann Rule nytimes.com/2003/12/26/us/early-tip-fell-short-in-green-river-killings.html washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2003/11/16/the-banality-of-gary-a-green-river-chiller/2d9575c7-6843-4ec3-9517-72cd3ecdd9b0/ latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-dec-19-na-green19-story.html seattlepi...
episode 46: 46. The Black Widower
On the episode, Payton explores the mysterious misfortune surrounding the three deaths of Ed Amos's wives. Is he destined to be the world's most unfortunate man, or is there a darker and more sinister explanation? Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/opinions/final/COA/19980818_C200898(0059)_200898.OPN.PDF http://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/amos-lowell.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell_Amos truecrimediscussions...
episode 45: 45. The "Blue Beard" Killer
On this episode, Payton dives into the case of James Toliver, a man found dead with $98,000. What happened and who was James Toliver? Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/patricia-gay-toliver https://charleyproject.org/case/jacqueline-lucille-cooper https://popculturecrime.medium.com/the-disappearance-of-mary-louise-watkins-7b222059016 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/g8wa7c/the_disappearance_of_mary_louise_watkins/ https://www.ancestry.com/ https://www.wunderground...
episode 44: 44. The Hodges Family Murder
On this episode, Payton delves into the Hodges Family Murder, an incident that occurred in a quiet town, where an unknown assailant killed an entire family in their own home. Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Forensic Files, episode “Private Thoughts,” aired April 23, 2003 on CourtTV New Detectives, episode “Dead Wrong, aired October 14, 1998 on The Discovery Channel murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/bramblett-earl.htm clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/bramblett845...