Today we have a strange case to cover that thank god has a satisfying ending. It revolves around a trunk in the middle of the Appalachian trail, The body found inside of it and the dark investigation that followed. So lets head down to Virginia now and get into the Mystery Of The OLD Man In The Trunk.

Today we’re looking into those events that unfolded in this small, sleepy community that turned it into a vortex of tragic happenings with an ending that feels like this story was destined to be no matter what anyone did. So let’s head on over to Harrington and explore the very odd death of Dorothy Donavan.

The details of this case always remain the same but the theories as to what exactly went down are constantly be evolving….As to what really happened, its hard to say for sure. But one thing we do know is that Julie Motts story this is one of the more disturbing cases in recent memory.

Most of the cases in the bay remain without a clear explanation and authorities are finding it hard to make connections between the victims. Why so many discoveries in such a short time? Are these isolated accidents or part of something bigger and darker? This is the Bermuda Triangle Of NYC.

Between 1973 and 1986, a predator stalked neighbourhoods in California waiting for the right time to strike. Under cover of darkness he broke into homes, violated families, and left a trail of devastation the likes of which America has never seen. At least 106 victims in total. Thirteen murders. Fifty assaults. And not a single solid lead for police to follow…at least not for several more decades.

There’s a very strange and interesting series of murder cases from the pacific northwest that have for the most part, flown under the radar and yet they stand as one of the more mysterious cases out there to this day.

We all know the story of the Zodiac Killer, the mysterious psychopath who terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s. But what many don't know is just how many legitimate suspects there are in America's most baffling serial killer case.

Today we’re going deep into the world of ghost and hauntings. And I’m not trying to convince you one way or the other, but together we’ll explore the possibilities that there are some things out there beyond our comprehension.

Today we’re wrapping up 2024 in style and sharing with you 3 of our favorite stories from the year. On top of that a little bonus of 3 stories coming straight from our Patreon only Patrons exclusive vault!

On a sweltering summer day, Houston police officers responded to a welfare check at a home in the city's neighborhood of Montrose. what they walked into would become nothing short of one of the most disturbing crime scenes ever in American history.

The couple was young and in love but when they were nowhere to be found, soon it would be discovered that they had encountered somebody who terrorized them in a way that is hard to fathom.

Vlado Taneski was a diligent reporter who had gained notoriety for his investigative talents in the world of true crime. Because for the past few years, the police in the area had been tracking a serial killer, an illusive predator who had taken the lives of several women in violent fashion. And Vlado seemed to have an uncanny knack for covering these cases….bringing to light information that almost no one had any information about.

How did Christine repay the friends who helped her receive the superlative of Miss Irresistible? Well, it’s the exact opposite of what she should have done.

In 2010 Forrest Fenn set out to flip the treasure hunting game on its head. He wanted to level the playing field and give anybody with a sense of adventure and imagination to be able to feel the excitement of tracking down $2,000,000. And from that the Fenn Treasure hunt began….only it wasn’t all fun and games as was intended

If you were around int the 1980’s and early 90’s then you remember those faces of kids on the side of your milk carton. There you were having a bowl of Lucky Charms or Frosted Flakes and in front of you a pixelated but smiling face of somebody you didn’t know, staring right back With the word Missing in large font above them.

A young woman opened the door to her place of work, a sporting apparel store in Washington DC, and immediately realized something was wrong. Too afraid to investigate what she saw and heard, she ran from the store and called 911. When police arrived and entered the store, they heard a sound coming from a hallway in the back, and they began to move toward it... This is just one example of an unbelievable story you’ll hear on the MrBallen Podcast. Follow the MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Prime members can listen to new episodes 1-month early and all episodes ad-free on Amazon Music.

5 year old Anna Waters story remains one of the most mysterious missing persons cases in all of Californias history. The reason for that is fairly simple to understand once you hear the details of her case, however her story and those around her is anything but basic.

“Many people assume that serial killers are just a thing of the past, but the truth is there are active and prolific murderers living among us.” - Sarah Langan

A serial killer who would be linked to as many 14 murders and likely more was out here hunting along the west coast of Florida throughout the early and mid 1990’s. This is the case of The Hog Trail Murders, The Fort Myers 8 and the unsuspecting man who committed these insane acts of violence.

Approximately 630,000 people around the globe go missing every year. While many of these cases are resolved with the person being found alive and well, there are still thousands that remain unsolved. One of these cases is the disappearance of Katheryne Eggleston.

"For Jesus had said to him, 'Come out of this man, you unclean spirit! Then Jesus asked him, 'What is your name?' 'My name is Legion,' he replied, 'because we are many.'" Mark 5:8-9

Can a man die twice? No of course not, that goes against everything we understand in this world. And yet here we are with the story of Clarence Roberts a man who died in a fire in 1970 and then died in a fire in 1980. The issues in this case aren’t from the paranormal realm. They come from a man desperate to get his head above water…Someone willing to do anything to survive even if that means dying.

Today we’re heading to Columbus Ohio to learn about an utterly disturbing case. It’s a story of a life cut short due to a series of circumstances that could have been avoided, but of course hindsight is 20/20 and unfortunately, we can’t go back in time to fix things.

Today we’re checking out a very creepy case that grew out of a perfect storm of circumstances. Were the townsfolk justified in their panic when their children fell ill, or was this a case of Mass hysteria in the modern era?

It’s been called one of the most curious cases of A Missing person in New Hampshire history because there are so many questions when it comes to the disappearance of 14 year old Laureen Rahn.