Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes
Episodes
CULT: Rod Ferrell & the Vampire Clan Murders
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In November 1996, a group of teenagers calling themselves the Vampire Clan drove from Kentucky to Eustis, Florida, and beat Richard Wendorf and Ruth Q...
CONSPIRACY THEORY: Mercy Brown & the Vampire Panic featuring Dr. Harini Bhat
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1892, as tuberculosis ravaged the small town of Exeter, Rhode Island, a grieving family made a desperate decision: they exhumed the body of 19-year...
CRIME: Chandra Levy, Pt. 2
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In May 2001, 24-year-old Chandra Levy vanished from Washington, DC, and all eyes turned to the married Congressman she'd been secretly dating. But whi...
CRIME: Chandra Levy, Pt. 1
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In May 2001, 24-year-old Chandra Levy, a government intern from Modesto, California, vanished from her Washington, DC apartment without a trace, leavi...
CRIME: Idaho Murders
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In November 2022, four University of Idaho students, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, were stabbed to death in their ...
CRIME: Lizzie Borden
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On August 4th, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found hacked to death in their Fall River, Massachusetts home, and their daughter Lizzie became the p...
CULT: The Fall River Cult Murders
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1979 and 1980, three young women, Doreen Levesque, Barbara Raposa, and Karen Marsden, were brutally murdered in Fall River, Massachusetts, in killi...
CONSPIRACY THEORY: The Missing Scientists
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2022, at least thirteen people connected to American scientific and defense research have died or disappeared under circumstances that have draw...
The Case Files History Left Unsolved | Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Harini Bhat is a clinical pharmacist and storyteller obsessed with the moments in history that still can't be fully explained. Every week she inve...
CRIME: The Bigfoot Murders
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1993, David Holthouse was working on a remote cannabis farm in California's Emerald Triangle when two panicked men burst into his cabin claiming th...
CULT: The Golden Dawn
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 19th century, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn emerged in Britain as a secretive society devoted to ritual magic, mysticism, and hidd...
CONSPIRACY THEORY: The Mothman
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1960s, residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia reported sightings of a strange, winged figure with glowing red eyes, a creature that would b...
CRIME: Aimee Semple McPherson
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1926, famed evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson vanished from a California beach, sparking a nationwide search and fears that she had been kidnapped ...
CULT: Patty Hearst & the SLA
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1970s, a small, radical group known as the Symbionese Liberation Army emerged in the United States, promoting a mix of revolutionary politics, ...
CONSPIRACY THEORY: The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1932, the infant son of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped from his family’s home in New Jersey, setting off a massive search that cap...
CRIME: The Saint Who Became a Monster, Gilles de Rais
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 15th century France, Gilles de Rais rose to prominence as a decorated nobleman and military commander who fought alongside Joan of Arc during the H...
CONSPIRACY THEORY: The Priory of Sion
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the 20th century, a secret society known as the Priory of Sion claimed to protect a hidden bloodline tied to Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene, a rev...
CONSPIRACY THEORY: The Beast of Gévaudan
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 18th century France, a series of brutal killings terrorized the rural region of Gévaudan, leaving dozens dead and an entire population gripped by ...
CRIME: Freeway Rick Ross
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1980s, “Freeway” Rick Ross rose from the streets of Los Angeles to become one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the United States, b...
CULTS: The Narcosatanists
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1989, University of Texas student Mark Kilroy traveled to Matamoros, Mexico for a spring break trip that would end in one of the most disturbing cu...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Death of Gary Webb
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Webb was an award winning investigative journalist who ignited a national firestorm when he published the “Dark Alliance” series, reporting t...
CRIMES: Bob Lazar, UFO Whistleblower
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the story of Bob Lazar, the man who claimed he worked on revers...
The Raëlians with Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney from Sinisterhood
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes, Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney from Sinisterhood, introduce The Raëlians cult....
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Area 51
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes, Vanessa Richardson investigates Area 51, the secretive military base in the Nevada desert t...
The Rosenberg Plot Pt. 2
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
75 years after the Rosenberg trial gripped the nation, its legacy still sparks debate about justice, fear, and political power. In Part 2 of this two-...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Rosenberg Plot Pt. 1
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At the height of Cold War paranoia, one American couple stood accused of betraying their country in a case that would divide a nation. Marking the 75t...
The Boggs-Begich Disappearance: Lost in Alaska
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the 1972 disappearance of House Majority Leader Hale Boggs and Al...
The 241 Plot: The Alaska Militia Conspiracy
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the so called 241 Plot and the rise of Alaska militia leader Scha...
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory: The Fire That Exposed Everything
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, one of the deadliest i...
CULTS: The Town of Pullman
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the rise and fall of the Pullman Company Town, a planned industri...
CRIMES: Destruction of Georgia Guidestones
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the 2022 destruction of the Georgia Guidestones, a rural monument...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Stonehenge
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the mystery and speculation surrounding Stonehenge, the prehistor...
Italy’s JFK? The Assassination of Aldo Moro
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the 1978 kidnapping and murder of Italian Prime Minister Aldo Mor...
Operation Gladio: The CIA’s Shadow Forces
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson investigates Operation Gladio, a secret Cold War program that saw the U.S....
Introducing: The Final Hours with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole from Crime House
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, The Final Hours examines the moments just before a person disappears. The routines. The timelines. And th...
CRIMES: The 2001 Anthrax Attacks
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, host Vanessa Richardson examines the chilling bioterrorism attack that terrorized the United ...
CULTS: The Rajneesh Movement
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson, joined by The Final Hours hosts Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, unpack...
40 Years Later: The Rasmussen Coverup, with Carter Roy
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forty years after the murder of Sherri Rasmussen, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes examines how her case became a lasting symbol of systemic failu...
40 Years Later: The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen, with Carter Roy
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marking the 40-year anniversary of Sherri Rasmussen’s murder, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes revisits a case defined by power, proximity, and ...
CRIMES: The Unicorn Killer
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ira Einhorn was a celebrated counterculture figure, environmental activist, and self-proclaimed guru who helped promote the very first Earth Day—unt...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Greenwashing
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From “clean diesel” cars to recyclable products that aren’t, greenwashing has shaped how corporations sell sustainability—often at the planet’...
CRIMES: The Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot in broad daylight in St. Peter’s Square—an attack that stunned the world and left behind decades of un...
CULTS: The Order of the Solar Temple
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1980s and 1990s, a secretive spiritual order spread across Europe and Canada, promising enlightenment, cosmic destiny, and rebirth among the st...
CRIMES: The Tech Bro Murders
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A string of high-profile killings involving tech leaders sparked fears that Silicon Valley’s elite were being hunted—but the truth is far more com...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Simulation
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if reality isn’t real at all? In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes, Vanessa Richardson explores Simulation Theory — the ...
CRIMES: The Altamont Concert Riot
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In December 1969, the Rolling Stones set out to create the West Coast’s answer to Woodstock — a free concert meant to celebrate peace, music, and ...
CULTS: The Manson Family
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1969, a fringe commune led by ex-convict Charles Manson unleashed a wave of brutality that stunned the nation and marked the violent ...
CRIMES: The Vanishing Judge
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1930, New York Supreme Court Justice Joseph Force Crater stepped into a cab in Manhattan—and was never seen again. His sudden disappearance spark...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Kids for Cash Scandal
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When two Pennsylvania judges secretly took millions in kickbacks from private juvenile detention centers, thousands of kids paid the price. From minor...
CRIMES: The Mysterious Death of a MI6 Codebreaker
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When 31-year-old MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams was found dead inside a padlocked sports bag in his London apartment, investigators were left with a ...
Crime House Best of 2025 - MISSING: The Martin Family from Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! This year across Crime House, we released over 600 episodes. While we are proud of all of them, one episode rose above the rest and wa...
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The New Year's Murders 2 with Carter Roy
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart intensifies in this second episode, following detectives as they seize on 26-yea...
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The New Year's Murders 1 with Carter Roy
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of this New Year’s two-part special retraces the final hours of 17-year-old Olivia Hope and 21-year-old Ben Smart, who rang in 199...
CRIMES: The Sodder Family
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family’s home burned to the ground — and five of their children vanished without a trace. No bodies were ever re...
A Crime House Holiday Special: The Santa Claus Massacre | From Murder: True Crime Stories
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays! Because you are part of the Crime House community, we’re gifting you a bonus holiday episode from another one of our hit shows, Murd...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Dyatlov Pass Incident
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this chilling episode, Vanessa Richardson unravels one of Russia’s most enduring mysteries: the 1959 Dyatlov Pass Incident, where nine experience...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Smiley Face Killers with Dr. Tristin Engels
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dozens of young men, all found drowned. A single eerie clue near every crime scene: a painted smiley face. In this chilling crossover with Killer Min...
CULTS: Starvation Heights
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1900s, self-proclaimed “Doctor” Linda Burfield Hazzard promised to cure any disease through fasting. Instead, her methods led to a tr...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Circleville Letters
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1970s, residents of Circleville, Ohio, began receiving hundreds of anonymous letters — filled with threats, accusations, and terrifying secre...
CULTS: NXIVM
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What began as a self-help movement for ambitious women became one of the most disturbing cults in modern history. Led by so-called guru Keith Raniere...
From Crime House: Crimes Of... with Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re introducing you to one of Crime House’s newest shows, Crimes Of... with Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien. Crimes Of... is a weekly true ...
CRIMES: The Murder of Charles Walton
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1945, the quiet village of Lower Quinton, England, was rocked by a brutal killing. Seventy-four-year-old Charles Walton was found dead in a field —...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Death of Princess Diana
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1997, the world lost its most beloved royal — but decades later, the question remains: Was Princess Diana’s death truly an accident… or was s...
A Crime House Halloween Special: The Salem Witch Trials | From Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here at Crime House, we love Halloween and we know you do too! Because you’re one of our most loyal fans, we’re treating you to a spooky bonus epi...
CRIMES: The Black Dahlia
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1947, the mutilated body of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short was found in Los Angeles, shocking the nation and spawning a media firestorm. Dubbed “The...
CRIMES: The Oslo Plaza Woman
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1995, a woman checked into Oslo’s Plaza Hotel under a fake name. Days later, she was found dead in her room: no ID, no fingerprints, and no one l...
CULTS: Jonestown
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1955, Jim Jones founded the Peoples Temple. By 1978, he led more than 900 of his followers to their deaths. From political power plays to psycholog...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Manhattan Project
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1945, the Manhattan Project created the deadliest weapon the world had ever seen. But behind the race to build the atomic bomb were secret human ra...
A Crime House Halloween Special: The Conjuring’s True Horror | From Twisted Tales
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky season is here, and because you’re part of the Crime House community, we’re treating you to a bonus Halloween episode from our very own tea...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Phoenix Lights
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1997, thousands across Arizona reported seeing strange lights in the night sky. The military called them flares. But some witnesses, including pilo...
CRIMES: Octopus Murders
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Casolaro said he was about to expose a global conspiracy. Days later, he was found dead in a hotel bathtub. In this episode of "Conspiracy Theor...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: JFK's Assassination
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in broad daylight. The government said it was the work of one man: Lee Harvey Oswald. But decades ...
CULTS: Church of Jesus with Signs Following
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a small Alabama church, faith meant more than prayer. It meant picking up a live rattlesnake and trusting God to spare you. But when Pastor Glenn S...
CULTS: The Branch Davidians
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1993, a cult outside Waco, Texas went to war with the U.S. government. Seventy-six people, including 25 children, didn’t survive. In this episode...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Emanuela Orlandi
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1983, 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi vanished from Vatican City...and never came home. For decades, her family searched for answers. What they uncove...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: MK-Ultra
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mind control. LSD. Government cover-ups. In this episode, "Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes" investigates Project MK-Ultra, the CIA program that s...
CULTS: Heaven's Gate
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1997, 39 Heaven’s Gate cult members died by mass suicide, believing a UFO would grant them salvation. In this debut episode, Conspiracy Theories,...
New Podcast: Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From UFO cults and mass suicides to secret CIA experiments, presidential assassinations, and murderous doctors, these aren’t just theories. They’r...