Into The Dark

169. The Killer Investigator - The Murder of Rachel Good

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of Rachel Good. When Rachel suddenly vanishes and police seem unwilling to investigate, her parents begin ...

168. The Murder of Tracie McBride

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of Tracie McBride, a young Army private whose life was stolen after crossing paths with a violent man sear...

167. The Pizza Hut Murder

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of Nancy DePriest. What began as a normal shift alone at Pizza Hut quickly spiraled into something far mor...

166. Suspicious Death of Natalie Wood

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the mysterious death of the actress Natalie Wood, who vanished from her yacht off Catalina Island, exactly as a for...

165: Are We Living in a Simulation?

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton explores the Simulation Hypothesis, diving into the latest theories, unsettling evidence, and the growing question: what if ou...

164. The Monster Downstairs

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of Tim Evans, a husband who claimed his wife died after an at-home procedure went tragically wrong. But wh...

163. The Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the mysterious disappearance of Jason Jolkowski, a quiet, dependable 19-year-old who vanished without a trace in th...

162.The Murder of Tiffani and Leanne Hill

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the tragic story of Tiffani Hill, a mother of four whose life changed overnight after winning the lottery, only for t...

161. Tin Foil Tales about the Founding Fathers

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into 5 "Tin Foil Tales" surrounding The United State's Founding Fathers. Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mur...

160. The Parasites of Malibu - The Death of Mark Sawusch

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Sawusch was rich, successful, and respected, but painfully lonely. When he befriends a couple who seem to welcome him in, he has no idea what the...

159. The Delaware Killer - The Murder of Anne Marie Fahey

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton explores the case of Anne Marie Fahey, an ambitious woman who was building a bright future for herself when she suddenly vanis...

158. The Billionaire Murder - The Death of Marcos Matsunaga

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of Elize Araujo, a woman who believed she had found her prince charming. What began as a real-life fairy t...

157. The Monster of Escondido - The Murder of Chelsea King and Amber DuBois

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of two young women whose lives were tragically cut short by one man and a chilling, last-minute decision. ...

156. College Conspiracies

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the mysteries and conspiracies shrouding the U.S.’s most prominent colleges. Links: Patreon: https://www.pat...

155. The Boy Who Vanished

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the case of Etan Patz, a boy from Manhattan who vanished just outside his home. Links: Patreon: https://www.patre...

154. The Killer Clown Murder

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the chilling murder of Marlene Warren, a woman who opened her front door in 1990 to a clown holding balloons and a ...

153. The Real Story Behind The Dingoes Ate My Baby - The Death of Azaria Chamberlain

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the case of Azaria Chamberlain, a baby who allegedly was taken by Dingoes or was murdered. Links: Patreon: htt...

152. The Closs Family Murder

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of a frantic 911 call that leads police to a scene of unimaginable violence: two murdered parents and thei...

151. The Xbox Massacre

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton investigates the brutal murders of six people inside a single home. As detectives work to uncover what happened, the motive be...

150. The Most Haunted Town In The U.S.

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton investigates a secluded town hidden deep in Connecticut’s forests, one marked by a haunting history and decades of unexplain...

149. The National Forest Killer

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A young hiker vanishes in the woods, and the search leads police across multiple states to a mysterious drifter living deep in the forests. What they ...

148. The Ghost Who Solved Her Own Murder

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the unbelievable case of Teresita Basa, a Chicago nurse whose murder went cold until the unthinkable happened. L...

147. The True Story Behind Stranger Things - The Montauk Project

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the real-life inspiration behind the show Stranger Things. Secret government experiments, psychic kids, mind contro...

146. The Night Out That Became a Nightmare - The Murder of Savannah Spurlock

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of a mother whose night out in Kentucky spiraled into one of the state’s most haunting modern murder cas...

145. The Gamer Rage Killer

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton unravels the case of Matthew Thanes. A random encounter in a video game turns into something far more sinister when a man trav...

144. The Candyman Killer

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Ruthie Mae McCoy called 911 claiming someone was breaking in through her bathroom wall, no one believed her. Days later, police discovered the un...

143. The Murder Castle - The True Story of H.H. Holmes

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton explores the dark story of H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer, and his deadly Murder Castle. Links: Patreon: https...

142. The Halloween Party Disaster — The Tragic Story of Yoshi Hattori

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two teens go searching for some Halloween fun but what they found was a real-life nightmare. Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderwithmyh...

141. The Vampire of Scotland

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A horror film became a blueprint for murder when Allan Menzies claimed he was chosen by a vampire queen. Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m...

140. The Gainesville Student Murders

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the true crime case that inspired the classic slasher hit Scream.  Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mur...

139. The True Story of Annabelle

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton unravels the chilling history and dark legends surrounding the world’s most cursed doll. Links: Patreon: https://www.pat...

138. The Deadly Affair 

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the chilling case of Jennair Gerardot, a woman pushed past her breaking point when betrayal shattered her world. ...

137. The Military Murder Coverup - The Death of LaVena Johnson

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton explores the unsettling case of a soldier whose death on base raises far more questions than answers. Links: Patreon: https:...

136. The Man Who Wanted to Be a Movie Monster

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When a woman is found dead in her front door, detectives scramble to uncover who could be behind the shocking crime - only to encounter a man who chil...

135. The Australian Abduction - The Kelly Cahill Encounter

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the quiet Australian countryside, Kelly Cahill experienced something that would change her life forever. What began as a simple night drive quickly...

134. The Murder of Sydney Sutherland

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney Sutherland’s sudden disappearance left her community in shock. As investigators dug deeper, the chilling reality they uncovered would leave e...

133. What Happened to Jenna Van Gelderen?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unravels the story of a young woman who vanished under circumstances so baffling they still defy explanation. The disappearanc...

132. The Flapper Who Got Away With Murder

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into 1920s Chicago, a beautiful young woman found herself at the center of a scandal that gripped the city. Her story wo...

131 - The Cypher of Ricky McCormick

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the mysterious death of Ricky McCormick and the cypher that was found in his pocket.  Links: Patreon: https://...

130. The Seven Gates of Hell

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WE HAD SOME AUDIO ISSUES WE ARE SO SORRY. In this episode, Payton explores the quaint rural town of Hellam Township, Pennsylvania which is rumored ...

129. The Murder of Evelyn Player

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the heartbreaking case of Evelyn Player—a cherished member of the Baltimore community whose life was cut short in a...

128. The Night Tracey Vanished

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the mysterious disappearance of Tracey Gilpin, who vanished after leaving a party in Massachusetts in 1986. Decades l...

127. The Killer Who Couldn’t Stop Confessing

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Payton uncovers a serial killer who terrorized the United States in the 1980s. Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderwithm...

126. The McAfee Murder

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the case of Gregory Faull. When Gregory Faull is found dead, suspicion falls on his eccentric neighbor tech mogul J...

125. The Femicide Epidemic - The Rampage of Basil Borutski

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unravels a disturbing series of domestic abuse cases, each connected to a single man whose violence would ultimately escalate ...

124 - The O’Hare UFO

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unpacks a chilling event at O’Hare Airport in 2006, when a silent, metallic disc was seen hovering above a terminal before v...

123. The Grizzly Cover Up - Steven Douglas Lloyd

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Payton examines the eerie 911 call of a man claiming he was attacked by a grizzly bear. But when authorities arrive, the scene tells a different story...

122. The Ogre of Ardennes

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into a case where love drove a woman to do the unthinkable for a man who just got out of prison. Links - Patreon: ht...

121: The Baby Snatcher

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unpacks the chilling story of Yesenia Sesmas — a woman whose devastating miscarriage sets her on a dark and deadly path. ...

120. The Missing Vatican Girl - Emanuela Orlandi

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the mysterious disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi, a vibrant teenager living within the walls of Vatican City. After s...

119. Killer Deputies? Or Warranted Shooting? - The Murder of Valerie Ely

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the chilling murder of Valerie Ely. When police arrive at the home of Tarzan actor Ron Ely, they uncover a scene far ...

118. The Woman in a Dead Man’s Home

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unpacks the chilling case of Charles Wilding, a reclusive man ensnared by a deadly con. Links: Patreon: https://www.patre...

117: The Ministry Murder

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the quiet town of Knutby, Sweden—where faith, obsession, and murder collide in a chilling true story. Links: Pa...

116. The Doctor Who Vanished The Day Before 9/11

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the baffling disappearance of Sneha Anne Philip — a New York City doctor who vanished without a trace just one day ...

115. The Cursed Painting - The Hands Resist Him

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unravels one of the internet’s strangest mysteries — a supposedly cursed painting rumored to have claimed lives. Links: N...

114. The Bloody Custody Battle - The Murder of Angila Wilder

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unpacks the chilling case of Angila Wilder — a devoted mother and nursing student whose life was tragically cut short. As in...

113. The Disappearance of Joan Risch

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton delves into the mysterious disappearance of Joan Risch—a mother who vanished without a trace from her own home. Links: NEW ...

112. The Chameleon Killer

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the chilling case of Stephen Morin, the elusive serial killer infamously known as “The Chameleon.” Links: NEW ME...

111. The Man In The Ceiling

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton delves into a baffling mystery—multiple hospital patients discovered in the most inexplicable places. NEW MERCH LINK: https...

110. The Spa Day Murder - Sabina Rosas

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the murder of Sabina Rosas, an artist who was murdered in a luxury spa in the Hamptons. Links: NEW MERCH LINK: htt...

109. The Lady of The Dunes: The Solved Cold Case

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton explores the case of Ruth Marie Terry, the Lady of the Dunes—a 1974 murder mystery unsolved for nearly 50 years, until foren...

108. The Stoplight Assassin

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores a chilling case of multiple murders in Los Angeles, where five lives were tragically lost. NEW MERCH LINK: https://m...

107. The Alderney UFO Incident

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton delves into the mysterious case of the Alderney UFO sightings—an event that left both residents and experienced pilots baffl...

106. The Axe Murder Mystery

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unravels the chilling mystery of the Evangelista Axe Murders. Was this family targeted for their cult beliefs, or was the kill...

105. The Missing News Anchor

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the baffling disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor who vanished without a trace just outside her apartment...

104. Who Killed Robert Wone?

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton delves into the puzzling case of Robert Wone, a man who was discovered dead under mysterious circumstances in his friends' hom...

103. The Bizarre Disappearance of "Madman" Mike: The Backyard Time Traveler

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the chilling mystery of a man who claimed to voyage through time. Links: NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Twitch...

102. The Bigfoot Homicide

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores a man's shocking claim of self-defense as it spirals into a tale of bizarre deception. LINKS: NEW MERCH LINK: https:...

101. The Tragic Olympian Murder

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this case, Payton dives into the case of Rebecca Cheptegei, an Olympian who was tragically murdered in front of her own home.  Links: NEW MERCH L...

100. The Flannan Isle Mystery

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unravels the chilling mystery of the Flannan Isle Disappearance. Three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace, leaving be...

99. The Teenage Monsters

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton delves into the chilling case of Daniel Halseth, a man whose life was tragically cut short under shocking and unthinkable circ...

98. The Circleville Letters

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton uncovers a small town’s dark secret: a blackmailer urging residents to commit murder to keep their secrets hidden. NEW MERC...

97. The Murder of Ally Kostial

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton unravels the chilling case of Ally Kostial, a young woman tragically found by a lake in Mississippi, fatally shot nine times. ...

96. The Victims of Pam Hupp

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the bizarre case of Betsy Faria. When her husband discovers her body, the investigation takes a shocking turn, sugges...

95. The Fatal Exorcism - The Murder of Scott Callahan

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton delves into the tragic case of Scott Callahan, a man who lost his life in a fatal exorcism performed by his own son. Links: h...

94. The Abductions of Franklin Delano Floyd

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Payton dives into the case of Franklin Delano Floyd, a notorious criminal involved in a series of violent crimes, including abductions...

93. The House of Death

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the eerie case of a haunted house in New York's Greenwich Village, known as the most haunted spot in the area. Links...

92. The Goth Girl Murder

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the case of Sophie Lancaster, a woman who found herself in a horrifying attack in Lancashire. Instagram: https://w...

91. Fort Benning Incident

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the unknown when dozens of soldiers all witness strange lights followed by memory gaps and other strange occurrence...

90. The Ignored Murders of Chicago

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this case, Payton delves into the disappearance of Rosa Chacon, a woman who vanished after getting into a rideshare. As her family searches for ans...

89. Cicada 3301 - The Internet’s Greatest Mystery

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Payton delves into the enigma of Cicada 3301, a cryptic online puzzle that challenged only the world's most skilled hackers. Who was behind it, and wh...

88. The Angel of Death

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores a series of mysterious deaths occurring within hospitals. When autopsies reveal that patients have been poisoned by s...

87. Mysteries in the Sky

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores three officially confirmed UFO videos, delving into the intriguing footage acknowledged by the U.S. government. Link...

86. The Real Life Michael Myers

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the chilling case of a murderer who may have drawn inspiration from a world-renowned horror film. MERCH: https://mwm...

85. Snake or Sinister Scheme? The Ben Renick Case

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton delves into the mysterious death of Ben Renick, a snake breeder found dead in his warehouse. Was his death the result of a sna...

84. The Stonehenge Mysteries

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton investigates the legends surrounding Stonehenge. How was it built? Who built it? And most importantly, why was it built? Case...

83. The Chemical Lab Coverup

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the case of Karen Silkwood, a chemical technician who may have found a secret that cost her life. Instagram: https:/...

82. The Unsolved Mystery of Tara Calico

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the case of Tara Calico, a girl who mysteriously vanished while on a bike ride in New Mexico.  Case Sources: Peopl...

81. The Peace Corps Tragedy

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the case of Kate Puzey, a Peace Corps volunteer who tragically met her fate while trying to help others.  Instagr...

80. The 4th World Murder Teens - Anne Perry

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of Anne Perry, a woman brutally found beaten on a trail in New Zealand. Anne Perry and the Murder of the ...

79. The Secrets Behind The Denver International Airport

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the mysterious Denver International Airport. Denver Post - https://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/31/definitive-guide-to...

78. The Mysterious Dyatlov Pass Incident

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton hikes into the mysterious Dyatlov Pass Incident, where nine hikers mysteriously died while climbing one of the worlds toughest...

77. The Cliffside Hate Crime - Scott Johnson

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the case of Scott Johnson and the crucial role his brother played in uncovering the truth behind his death. Instagra...

76. The Legend of The Mothman

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton uncovers the story of the Mothman. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedarkpod/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c...

75. The Prime Minister Who Vanished - Harold Holt

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the mysterious disappearance of Harold Holt, the Prime Minister of Australia, who vanished at sea. The incident spark...

74. The Canadian UFO Incident

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the case of the Shag Harbor UFO and how a small town in Canada was changed forever because of it.  Instagram: htt...

73. The “Cereal” Poisoner

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Into The Dark, Payton dives into the case of Steven Robards, a man who died mysteriously in front of his daughter. Was it a heart a...

72. Uncovering The Shocking Truth Behind The Vampire

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton delves into the legendary tale of the vampire, uncovering some truly shocking truths behind the story. Instagram: https://www...

71. What Happened to Mica Miller?

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton explores the recent case surrounding the death of Mica Miller. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedarkpod/ Discount...

70. Tin Foil Tales: The Death of Princes Diana

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Payton dives into the tin foil tale of Princess Diana’s death.  Case Sources: The Operation Padget Inquiry report into the alleg...