In 1999 there was a rash of disappearances inside of the famous Yosemite National Park in California. When the police couldn't figure out where these people had gone, or who (or what) was behind their disappearances, a rumor started amongst locals that a "monster" must be running loose in the park attacking people. At first, this was just an urban legend, bu ... Show More
Yesterday
Completely Derailed (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, we have three stories about people who had certain plans in place that got completely derailed – and in each case, the way they responded made everything way, way worse. You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called "MrBalle ... Show More
22m 10s
Oct 19
Under Construction (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On an afternoon in the spring of 1999, a woman walked to her bedroom closet and opened the door with a shaking hand. She’d just gotten a disturbing phone call from someone who begged her to go into this closet, find two specific objects, and get rid of them. But now, as the woman ... Show More
33m 15s
Sep 2025
There is Something in the Woods
David Paulides, a former police officer turned researcher, has spent years investigating unexplained deaths and disappearances in North America’s national parks. His work has catalogued thousands of cases that defy easy explanation. In this episode, we follow his findings and ask ... Show More
30m 53s
Jul 2021
ITALY: Monster of Florence
For almost two decades, a gruesome serial killer preyed on young lovers in the hills of Florence. And he wasn’t just out for blood — he wanted body parts. After a 40-year manhunt, hundreds have been accused of being the Monster, many have been jailed, but the real killer has neve ... Show More
47m 37s
Dec 2023
EP. 137 CALIFORNIA - THE YOSEMITE SERIAL KILLER: Cary Stayner
In the late 90's, a serial killer stalked the forests of Yosemite State Park in California. Four women had been murdered, and no one had any idea who could have been responsible for their deaths, until a critical clue was discovered and the identity of the killer was revealed. Bu ... Show More
1h 32m