Mysterious Pacific Northwest

It started with a question. It ended with something that wouldn’t leave.This week on Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we’re diving into the origins of the Ouija board—and the real horrors that come with it. Listener Jo shares her story of what came through… and how it never really went away. Add in a few of the most unsettling Reddit encounters we could find, and consider this your final warning:Never ask questions you aren’t ready to answer.#MysteriousPNW #OuijaBoard #ParanormalPodcast #ListenerStory #Jo’sHaunting #OuijaGoneWrong #SpiritAttachment #HauntedEncounters #Don’tOpenTheDoor #PNWParanormal #CreepyTalesSources:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouijahttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ouija-board-cant-connect-us-to-paranormal-forces-but-it-can-tell-us-a-lot-about-psychology-grief-and-uncertainty-5860627/https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-ouija-boardhttps://ouijaboard.ushttps://www.historyhit.com/the-strange-history-of-the-ouija-board/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ouija-boardhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/12952/brief-history-ouija-boardhttps://www.wickedhorror.com/features/a-history-of-the-ouija-board/

6 Kesä 30min

In this episode, we take a look back at three notable robberies that took place in Washington state during the early-to-mid 20th century. The crimes that left lasting impressions on their communities, these stories reflect a time when small-town life was shaken by unexpected violence.Through newspaper clippings, court records, and local recollections, we revisit how each case unfolded, the investigations that followed, and the individuals affected. It’s a reflective journey into Washington’s quieter criminal history—where the stories may not be famous, but they are far from forgotten.Episode Sources:https://www.historylink.org/File/10278https://www.historylink.org/File/9315https://www.historylink.org/File/9241

2 Kesä 20min

An elderly couple disappears just days before Christmas. Their car turns up in a mall parking lot—bloodstained and empty. What followed was one of the most haunting cold cases in Washington State history.This is the story of Ed and Minnie Maurin.Sources:https://www.chronline.com/stories/1985-maurin-murders-solving-the-puzzle,90639https://www.chronline.com/stories/justice-at-last-rick-riffe-found-guilty-of-1985-murders,91362https://abcnews.go.com/US/1985-washington-cold-case-murder-elderly-couple-solved/story?id=16746875https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/crime/article25323046.htmlhttps://lewiscountysirens.com/?p=22301https://lewiscountysirens.com/?p=21879https://lewiscountysirens.com/?p=34456https://komonews.com/news/local/27-years-later-man-stands-trial-for-murder-of-elderly-chehalis-couplehttps://www.oxygen.com/homicide-for-the-holidays/crime-news/ed-minnie-maurin-killed-for-money-before-christmashttps://people.com/crime/ed-minnie-maurin-cold-case-tv-show/

30 Touko 33min

The McDonald family, once wealthy and influential in Spokane, Washington, was rocked by the brutal murder of real estate mogul William H. McNutt in 1919. The McDonald siblings—Marie, Fay, Ted, and Will—were involved in the crime, with Will ultimately striking McNutt in a fit of rage and the others helping cover it up. The case was cracked after a mysterious tip led authorities to McNutt’s body, and the surviving McDonald siblings were arrested and tried for murder. Ultimately, Marie, Fay, and Ted were convicted and sentenced to life in prison, while Will’s fate remained unknown.Episode Sources:https://www.historylink.org/file/22405#:~:text=Marie%2C%20Fay%2C%20Ted%20and%20Will,them%20over%20a%20money%20dispute.https://www.historylink.org/file/22406https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/jan/20/100-years-ago-in-spokane-attorney-says-its-no-wond/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138690331/william-henry-mcnutthttps://dp.la/item/812d40589e64110c48b626495cfc016d

27 Touko 14min

This week, we’re unzipping the tent and diving into the darkest corners of the woods—where Reddit campers share the terrifying moments that made them pack up early. From whispering voices outside the tent flap to shadowy figures watching from the treeline, these are the stories that turn cozy nights by the fire into sleepless ones.So grab your flashlight, check your zippers twice, and settle in—because once you hear these tales, you might think twice before your next trip into the trees.Listen now… if you dare.#CreepyCamping #TrueScaryStories #RedditTerrors #CampfireTales #HauntedWoods #MysteriousPNW #SpookySeason #PodcastEpisode #DontGoAlone

23 Touko 36min

This week, we’re unzipping the tent and diving into the darkest corners of the woods—where Reddit campers share the terrifying moments that made them pack up early. From whispering voices outside the tent flap to shadowy figures watching from the tree line, these are the stories that turn cozy nights by the fire into sleepless ones.So grab your flashlight, check your zippers twice, and settle in—because once you hear these tales, you might think twice before your next trip into the trees.Listen now… if you dare.#CreepyCamping #TrueScaryStories #RedditTerrors #CampfireTales #HauntedWoods #MysteriousPNW #SpookySeason #PodcastEpisode #DontGoAlone

23 Touko 27min

In this wild episode, we dive into the legends of the Pukwudgie—a cranky little forest goblin with a grudge and a dart gun, basically your ex if they lived in the woods. Then it’s off to meet the Shunka Warak’in, a terrifying wolf-beast with the energy of a cryptid who’s late for their Tinder date. And just when you think it can’t get weirder, a giant monster grasshopper hops in, ready to ruin crops and your afternoon with equal enthusiasm. It’s folklore meets chaos, with just enough sass to make you question if your backyard is haunted—or just poorly landscaped.Episode Sources:https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/cryptids/montana-cryptids?srsltid=AfmBOopW-U72hiAA1WBDTMH6DV3wXfYOe_zbL0vYl5fSN9MW1ICZtxcShttps://forums.sassnet.com/index.php?/topic/378442-monster-grasshopper/https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/enormous-grasshopper-montana/https://m.facebook.com/groups/496944996063145/posts/616969824060661/https://allcryptid.fandom.com/wiki/Shunka_Warakinhttps://www.distinctlymontana.com/shunka-warakin-hyena-rockieshttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/shunka-warakin-cryptid-ockerhttps://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Shunka_Warak%27inhttps://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Shunka_Warakinhttps://northamericancryptids.com/shunka-warakin/https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Pukwudgiehttps://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2022/10/24/the-little-people-of-pryor-mountainhttps://legendsofwindemere.com/2024/10/14/the-north-american-pukwudgie/

19 Touko 42min

For our one-year anniversary episode, we’re diving into one of the darkest stories we’ve ever told.Carl Panzram wasn’t folklore—he was a violent, deeply damaged man whose crimes stretched across the country. During his time in the Pacific Northwest, he served a prison sentence, incited a riot, attempted an escape, and carried with him a rage that only grew more dangerous. His time here is a shadow in the region’s past—rarely talked about, but impossible to ignore.1 year Celebration!! What started as a passion project between two friends has turned into something much bigger than we imagined. Over the last year, we’ve explored haunted lighthouses, unsolved murders, cryptids in the woods, shipwrecks, lost towns, and legends still echoing along the coast. We’ve released over 100 episodes—and every single one has been shaped by your curiosity, support, and shared love for this strange, haunted region.Thank you for being with us. Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just found us this week, we’re so grateful you’re part of this.Here’s to one year—and everything still waiting to be uncovered.Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Panzramhttps://archives.sdsu.edu/repositories/2/resources/208https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_Panzramhttps://en.m.wikiquote.org/wiki/Carl_Panzramhtps://mail.murderpedia.org/male.P/p/panzram-carl.htmhttps://serialkillershop.com/blogs/true-crime/carl-panzramhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/carl-panzramhttps://thoughtnova.com/the-sad-gruesome-story-of-carl-panzram-the-most-cold-blooded-serial-killer-in-historyhttps://medium.com/@daisyaspencer4/the-twisted-serial-killer-carl-panzram-d08a8b084905https://www.factualamerica.com/serial-cuts/americas-darkest-son-the-vengeful-voyage-of-carl-panzramhttps://discover.hubpages.com/politics/carlpanzramhttps://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/panzram2/8.htmlhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/202007/the-meanest-man-who-ever-lived?amphttps://serialkillercalendar.com/SERIAL-KILLER-CARL-PANZRAM.phphttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/hate-rape-homicidal-rage-serial-killer-carl-panzram-who-stole-the-presidents-gunhttps://a.co/d/3tTZTmdhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killer:_A_Journal_of_Murder

16 Touko 52min