Red Web
Episodes
(Preview) Movie Club | The Exorcist (1973)
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Movie Club! Visit Patreon.com/redweb for this Patreon-exclusive podcast, exploring horror movies from classic to crap. If you like our disc...
Villisca Axe Murders | The Most Gruesome Axe Murders in American History
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at the disturbing case of the Villisca Axe Murders. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, you ge...
(Preview) Movie Club | The Descent (2005)
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Movie Club! Visit Patreon.com/redweb for this Patreon-exclusive podcast, exploring horror movies from classic to crap. If you like our disc...
Van Meter Visitor | Is This American Cryptid Related to Mothman?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore the history of the cryptid known as the Van Meter Visitor. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patre...
Lake Bodom Murders | Explaining Finland's Most Brutal True Crime Case
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we examine the background and suspects of the Lake Bodom Murders. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, ...
Gef the Talking Mongoose | Is This the Most Bizarre Haunting Ever?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we unpack the bizarre haunting of Gef the Talking Mongoose. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, you ge...
Infohazards | Could This Thought Experiment Harm You?
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore the thought experiment of Roko's Basilisk and infohazards. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patre...
Golden Owl | Buried Treasure With Cryptic Clues Hidden for Decades
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we go treasure hunting on the trail of the Golden Owl! Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, you get acc...
Is This Belgium's Biggest Unsolved Mystery? | The Brabant Killers
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the true crime story of Belgium's biggest unsolved case: The Brabant Killers. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/...
Did Aliens Abduct This Pilot Out of the Sky? | Disappearance of Frederick Valentich
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the disappearance of Frederick Valentich and his unsettling final radio messages. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon...
The Unsolved Murder of an Infamous Town Menace | Ken Rex McElroy
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss how a town took justice into its own hands with the unsolved murder of Ken Rex McElroy. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www....
Is This Mexico's Own Bermuda Triangle? | Zone of Silence
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore the alien, supernatural history of Mexico's Zone of Silence. Visit our store at https://store.redwebpod.com and support us on Pat...
Brutal Family Murder at Cabin 28 | Keddie Cabin Murders
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we unpack the true crime case known as the Keddie Cabin Murders. Visit our store at https://store.redwebpod.com and support us on Patreon at ...
What's the Purpose Behind This Viral Internet Mystery? | PrayForDave
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018, strange Craigslist ads began appearing online with cryptic text. Each listing had one thing in common: a simple hashtag. What started as a lo...
What Was the Royal Conspiracy Behind the Mask? | Man in the Iron Mask
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 17th century France, a mysterious prisoner was kept under close watch, his face concealed behind an iron mask. For decades, he was moved from priso...
The Appalachian Cryptid That Might Be an Alien? | The Flatwoods Monster
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Appalachian lore tells eerie stories of the paranormal in the eastern United States. Between cryptid encounters and extraterrestrial experiences it’...
The True Story Behind the Snedeker House | Haunting in Connecticut
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1986, a family moved into a house to better care for their sick child. What they thought would be a home of convenience and recovery quickly became...
Was Stanley Meyer Murdered for His Water-Powered Invention? | Water Car Mystery
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“They poisoned me!” These were the last words of a unique inventor who claimed to have discovered a viable alternative to gasoline. Today we inves...
Was This Cold Case Related to Another Famous Murder? | Walker Family Murders
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! A small town family in Florida were victims of a brutal murder, with no signs of a clear killer...
Is This a Bigger Mystery Than Dyatlov Pass? | Chivruay Pass Incident
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! Dyatlov Pass, Yuba County Five, and the Khamar Daban Incident. Each of these harrowing stories ...
Was There a Government Conspiracy to Kill JFK? | The JFK Assassination
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! November 22, 1963. A day that lives in infamy in American history when a President was shot in ...
Red Web Is Back + Patreon Announcement
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Red Web is rising from the ashes in its Season 2 Phoenix form! Or as Alfredo keeps calling it, 2 Red 2 Web: Revengeance 2.0, a Dark Phoenix Prequel Se...
Is the Internet Just AI and Bots? | Dead Internet Theory
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Internet is filled with message boards and comments sections, but how do you know if the person you’re talking to is real? With the rise of AI a...
What Caused Meat to Rain From the Sky? | Kentucky Meat Shower
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meat falling from the sky. This is what a Kentucky farmer was met with one morning in the late 1800s. Despite the uproar this “carnal rain” caused...
The True Story Behind the Movie | The Exorcist
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1949, a young boy began experiencing paranormal phenomenon that he couldn’t explain. What began as a haunting quickly escalated to a nightmare of...
The True Story of the Conjuring House | Old Arnold Estate
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Old Arnold Estate: Due to its truly haunting nature, it has become the starting point to an entire film Universe. They say The Conjuring is “bas...
Was He the Jack the Ripper of Italy? | Monster of Florence
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For almost 2 decades Italy was haunted by their own Jack the Ripper. While multiple people were arrested for the murders, it is still unclear today wh...
What Secrets are Hidden in This Let’s Play Series? | Petscop
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, a Redditor shared a recording of a strange game they found along with a cryptic note. As this person’s “let’s plays” grew more and mo...
An Update on Red Web
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This chapter of Red Web may be coming to a close, but we’re still seeking possibilities for the future. Thank you so much for the overwhelming lo...
What is the Origin of This Creepy Urban Legend? | Bunny Man
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is said that on Halloween night, people from all over the state of Virginia gather around or under a local bridge. Legend says that if you don’t ...
Did a UFO Sighting Spur an Air Attack During WWII? | Battle of Los Angeles
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1942, the city of Los Angeles awoke to alerts of a mysterious aircraft off the coast, followed by the boom of anti-aircraft artillery firing in the...
How Did This Missing Person End Up Frozen in Ice? | Disappearance of Tim Molnar
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1984, a teen left home with the clothes on his back and little else, never to be seen again. His prized vehicle was found a state over, but no witn...
Are These Instructions for the Apocalypse? | Georgia Guidestones
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1980 an elusive group created a Stonehenge-type monument in the small town of Elberton, Georgia. On this monument they left guidelines to bring abo...
Cryptic Notes in Groceries Go Viral Online | Schuylkill Notes
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, citizens of Schuylkill County found bizarre notes hidden in their groceries and shared them on Reddit. The note’s message alluded to govern...
Japan's Mysterious SOS Sign Leads to an Unexpected Rescue | SOS Sign Incident
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1989, two missing hikers were rescued from a mountain in Japan and were told the enormous SOS sign they had built helped locate them. The hikers we...
The Secret Project Behind this UFO Crash | Roswell Incident
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a rancher found a strange crash site on his land, he brought what he found to the Air Force. What followed was a decades long debate on where the...
Redditor Shares Story of Disturbing Mystery | The Bridge
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, an internet user discovered a mysterious entrance to the inside of a highway bridge. Within the dark, cramped spaces they discovered a distur...
The First Murder in Antarctica? | Death of Rodney Marks
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antarctica - a place of scientific research and study, and rarely a place for criminal activity. Though at the turn of the century, an Australian astr...
Was This Murder Connected to the JFK Assassination? | Icebox Murders
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1965, two police officers in Houston, Texas were dispatched to an elderly couple’s home for a welfare check. Inside, they discovered the butchere...
The Hacked Website That Lead to a Huge ARG | I Love Bees
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2004, an internet user received a strange package that led them to a website. While nothing seemed out of the ordinary with this website, things so...
Repeated Calls From Beyond the Grave | Charles Peck Calls
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2008, a fatal train crash occurred in southern California. A man was among those who tragically passed in this accident, though for the following 1...
The Mary Celeste of the South Pacific | MV Joyita
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1955, a trade ship was scheduled to deliver cargo from the island of Samoa to the neighboring island of Tokelau. It never reached its destination. ...
Was This the Black Dahlia Murderer? | Cleveland Torso Killer
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In September 1934, a portion of a woman’s torso was found on the shore of Lake Erie in Cleveland. Weeks later other parts of her body were found, tu...
Behind the Legend of Mysterious Green Children | Green Children of Woolpit
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There exists an English legend, the truth of which is up for debate: in the 12th century, a pair of children were seen climbing out of a wolf pit. The...
UFO Sighting by Dozens of Children? | Ariel School UFO Incident
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1994, a private school in Zimbabwe released their students into the yard for recess. During their play time, a total of 62 children saw what they b...
The Untraceable Spy Found Dead in a Hotel? | Oslo Plaza Woman
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On May 31st, 1995, Jennifer Fairgate checked into the prestigious Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, but never checked out. Missing identification, a locked do...
Is This Book the Devil's Bible? | Codex Gigas
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There exists a puzzling manuscript that dates back to the 13th century, though the year of its creation remains unknown. This book contains spells, po...
The Story Behind the Most Haunted Ship in America | USS Hornet
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During WWII, this ship saw countless battles and didn’t receive any major damage. But during its tenure, at least 200 soldiers died on board. For ou...
Ghost Story Used As Evidence in Murder Case | Greenbrier Ghost
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 1800s, a woman lost her daughter to a sudden passing. Several weeks after the tragic event, her deceased daughter appeared in a dream and ...
Was This Internet Forum Haunted? | I Am God Mystery
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can an Internet message board become haunted? In 2014, an anonymous user posted online about the unsettling events that their friend experienced after...
The History Behind All the Conspiracies | Denver Airport
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Airports are obviously major travel hubs, filled with the hustle and bustle of thousands, if not tens of thousands of travelers as they make their way...
America’s First Ghost Story? | Bell Witch Haunting
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1800s, a family in northern Tennessee began to experience a paranormal nightmare. They were plagued by a spirit who continually harassed,...
An Inexplicable Mystery in the Siberian Mountains | Khamar-Daban Incident
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1993, a girl was seen wandering the forest completely alone and covered in blood. When hikers called out to her, she didn’t respond. After gettin...
Did a Ghost in the Machine Confirm Time Travel Exists? | Dodleston Messages
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it seems like our computers have a mind of their own. In 1984, a teacher found bizarre text documents on his PC that seemed like they were w...
The Mysterious Life and Death of a Queen | Anne Boleyn
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
She was a British royal who found herself mired in controversy and rumors. She was the first Queen of England to be publicly executed. And she seems t...
Did This Alchemist Predict the Atomic Bomb? | Fulcanelli
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alchemy is a mystifying art with a deep and rich history, with many practitioners throughout the centuries. One of those practitioners is said to have...
Decoding Tesla's Inventions From Earthquake Machine to Free Energy | Nikola Tesla
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He may be the most storied inventor of all time; there are numerous facts and theories ranging from death rays to free energy to aliens. Today, we con...
The Truth Behind the Most Mysterious Man in History | Grigori Rasputin
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In history there's a figure so enigmatic, shrouded in secrets and scandals that he continues to baffle the world today. From humble origins to Russian...
What is the William Shakespeare Conspiracy? | William Shakespeare
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history, there have been many individuals cloaked in mystery, each with their own puzzling backstories and unanswered questions. To celebra...
Did a Blogger Help Solve a Missing Persons Case? | Death Valley Germans
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1996, a group of German tourists arrived in the United States for what was supposed to be a fun vacation. When they did not return home by their sc...
Does This Star Prove Alien Life Exists? | Tabby's Star
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deep in our galaxy, everyday citizens noticed something no one had ever seen before: a distant star, for some reason, dimmed significantly before retu...
Killer Poisoned Random Sodas Across Japan | Vending Machine Murders
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1985, a truck driver in Hiroshima, Japan, drank what he thought was a free beverage from a vending machine. He was quickly hospitalized and passed ...
The Haunted Hospital With a 500 Foot “Body Chute” | Waverly Hills Sanatorium
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1900s, tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in the US. Patients were quarantined far from society and subject to archaic treatment...
The Strangest Bank Heist in Japan | Teigin Incident
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Tokyo, Japan, in the year 1948, a man walked into a bank claiming to be a public health official to administer “medicine” to those inside. 12 o...
The Oldest Internet Mystery? | Publius Enigma
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the corners of the early Internet, a mystery began unfolding in an unlikely place, a forum discussing the band Pink Floyd. Even before Cicada 3301,...
What Happened to Four Innocent Employees in Indiana? | Burger Chef Murders
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In November 1978, four employees from a popular fast-food chain were abducted from their workplace in Speedway, Indiana. The case shocked the nation a...
Over 10,000 Cows Found With Mysterious Injuries | Cattle Mutilation Mystery
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, farmers across the world have reported a disturbing phenomenon: cattle found dead with their organs removed, their flesh carved with surg...
The Story Behind the Weeping Woman? | La Llorona
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Mexican folklore there exists a story of a woman who weeps for her lost children. Taking the form of a malevolent spirit, her cries are said to bri...
How Area 51 Became a Hub for Alien Conspiracies | Area 51
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aliens. They seem to be the answer to many paranormal stories, but no other place has attracted as much extraterrestrial attention as today’s topic....
What Caused Ghosts to Appear in this Kitchen Floor? | Bélmez Faces
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all familiar with the typical ghost haunting stories. Faces appearing in mirrors, voices in empty hallways, and lights turning on and off on t...
What Caused a Sickly Ooze to Fall From the Sky? | Oakville Blobs
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1994, a small town in the state of Washington experienced an unusual type of precipitation. Contact with this precipitation resulted ...
How Hundreds Danced Themselves to Death | Dancing Plague
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1500s, a woman in what is now known as modern day France began dancing uncontrollably. Within the span of a month, hundreds of people had...
The Creepiest Video on the Internet Explained | I Feel Fantastic
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2009, a video was uploaded to Youtube featuring an unsettling robot named Tara. In the video, Tara was featured singing in an eerie android voice. ...
The History of Sleep Paralysis Demons Explained | Sleep Paralysis
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, unable to move, haunted by hallucinations or visions of a terrifying entity? You’re not alone. Th...
Do These Impossible Ciphers Lead to Buried Treasure? | Beale Ciphers
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the year 1822, a Virginia innkeeper was given a locked box that he was told not to open for 10 years. Decades later, he finally opened it to see th...
The Serial Killer That Demanded Jazz Music | Axeman of New Orleans
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1900s, the bustling city of New Orleans, Louisiana was terrorized by a serial killer. They attacked 12 people in their homes over the cou...
Over 300 People Report UFOs Over Lake Michigan | 1994 Michigan UFO Event
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In March of 1994, hundreds of people across Western Michigan witnessed a brightly lit sky on what was an otherwise clear night. Calls flooded police s...
Airship's Crew Mysteriously Disappeared Mid-Flight | Ghost Blimp
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During WWII, a US Navy blimp descended over the San Francisco area with two crew members aboard. Though they were present at the time of takeoff, upon...
The Most Mysterious Phone Number on the Internet | 1-800-GOLF-TIP
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the late 1990s, a peculiar phone number began circulating amongst websites, newspapers, magazines, and more. It was said that calling this numbe...
Truth or Conspiracy: Was the Titanic Sunk on Purpose? | Titanic
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In April of 1912, an extravagant passenger ship set off from the coast of England for its much anticipated maiden voyage. Tragically, that ship sank d...
Is This Abandoned Theme Park Haunted? | Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1926, a businessman in the state of West Virginia purchased land on which he soon constructed an amusement park. But over the years, there were six...
How a Man Disappeared and Reappeared With No Explanation | Steven Kubacki Disappearance
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In February 1978, a Michigan college student went missing during a solo, cross country ski trip. Over a year later, after being presumed dead, he re-a...
Did the Famous Lost City of Gold Really Exist? | El Dorado
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amid the 15th and 16th centuries, rumors began running rampant about a lost city of gold. These rumors continued to develop into stories of men and la...
The CIA’s Secret Mind Control Program | MKUltra
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1953, unbeknownst to the general public, the CIA conducted experiments on both the general population and government employees regarding the possib...
Are These Radio Stations Sending Secret Government Messages? | Number Stations
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since World War I, there have existed shortwave radio stations that send out strange communications, usually vocalized numbers. Their purpose remains ...
What Was Inside of This Strange Box Shared on Reddit? | Box of Crazy
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is full of mysteries waiting to be discovered. And sometimes it’s the simplest items that create the biggest splash, in this case a box...
What Caused a Fire on This Historic Park Ride? | Luna Park Ghost Train Fire
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A ride at a popular amusement park in Australia was mysteriously engulfed in flames on the night of June 9, 1979. Seven passengers sadly lost their li...
Exploring the History of This Yuletide Creature | Krampus
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The month of December ushers in the holiday season. Typically a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, a popular “face” of the holidays is Sa...
What is the Origin of This Infamous Creepypasta Image? | Jeff the Killer
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Memes and online urban legends sometimes spread like wildfire on the Internet, but it can be hard to find where they originate. One creepy image has b...
UFO Sighting at 35,000 Feet | JAL Cargo Flight 1628
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1986, the three man crew of a cargo flight saw strange lights that appeared to be flying alongside their plane. As they approached their destinatio...
Why Did This Masked Individual Give Away Televisions Overnight? | Richmond TV Fairy
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018, twenty people in Richmond, Virginia woke up to find TVs left on their doorsteps. No one knew why or who did it. It was forgotten until the sa...
This Paralyzing Gas Caused Panic in a Small Town | Mad Gasser of Mattoon
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1944 the small town of Mattoon, Illinois was in a panic for weeks. A number of residents had woken up to a strange odor which caused alarming sympt...
Family of Serial Killers Disappears | The Bloody Benders
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the Civil War, a number of people went missing along the Osage trail in Kansas. Search parties tracked the disappearances to a family owned inn ...
The First AI Generated Cryptid? | Loab
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The emerging field of artificial intelligence is filled with many unknowns. In 2022, a strange entity began repeatedly appearing in AI generated art. ...
The History of a Haunted Hospital | Pennhurst Asylum
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1987, Pennhurst State School & Hospital closed its doors after a documentary and multiple court cases revealed the horrible conditions patients wer...
This Family Shared a House With 200 Demons | Demon House of Gary, IN
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Less than a week after the Ammons family moved into their new home, they began having haunting experiences. When they reached out to psychics, the fam...
A Haunted House with a True Crime Story | Amityville Horror House
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1975 the Lutz family purchased a home with a murderous history. Soon after they started having haunting experiences and left the house after only 2...
The Mystery House with 1,000 Ghosts | Winchester Mystery House
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the death of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester began renovating a house and never stopped until her death. Some believe Winchester was cur...
This House Oozed Human Blood | The Blood House at Fountain Drive
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1987, Minnie Winston stepped out of her bath to find a grisly scene. Blood was dripping from the ceiling and oozing from the walls, but she and her...
4chan Rabbit Hole Surrounding This Strange Number | 432 Mystery
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On October 6th, 2014, an anonymous user on 4chan shared a strange email that they received. This initial post kickstarted a journey down the rabbit ho...