In a nearly unbelievable chapter of Oregon history, a guru from India gathered 2,000 followers to live on a remote eastern Oregon ranch. The dream collapsed decades ago amid attempted murders, criminal charges and deportations.
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Mar 20
From DNA to Doppelgänger: The Science Behind Cloning Pets
In today's episode, we dive into the science behind the cloning of pets! After falling down a TikTok rabbit hole, I dug into how it actually works, what it costs, and whether it’s ethical… or just a really convincing illusion. Is this a second chance at spending more time with yo ... Show More
57m 47s
Feb 22
The Stories of Feral Children
Have you ever wondered where The Jungle Book got it's original story? Well, now you don't have to! This episode dives into various accounts of feral children throughout history and how they became that way. From childhood abandonment, to being taken in by wolves, monkeys and even ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2024
Waco: A Cult, the FBI and a Fiery Ending
<p>76 people died on 19th April 1993 when the compound of a religious sect, the Branch Davidians, went up in flames. It had been under siege by government agencies for 51 days, but no one knows what started the fire.</p><br><p>Don is joined by Jeff Guinn, investigative reporter a ... Show More
53m 43s
Sep 2024
145: Ruby Ridge, Waco, & the bombing that TERRIFIED America | Dark History
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Most of us here at Dark History know about the Waco massacre. But nobody really talks about how the Waco massacre led to the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in United States history. And the story of how we got there is *WILD.* I’m talking Doomsday ... Show More
43m 46s
Nov 2024
A Victorian cult: inside the strange world of the Agapemone
In the 1840s, a strange, secretive community known as the Agapemonites set up camp in Spaxton, Somerset. Presided over by a rogue Anglican priest who believed he had a hotline to god, this religious cult attracted wealthy members in search of a deeper connection to the Lord. But ... Show More
36m 17s
Jan 2024
EP. 141: TEXAS - Kidnapped By Comanches: The UNBELIEVABLE Story Of Cynthia Ann Parker
In today's story, we head back in time to tell the tale of a woman whose family was murdered... and whose second family was murdered years later. This, is the unbelievable, sad, true story of Cynthia Ann Parker. - Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebo ... Show More
1h 29m
Nov 2023
The Unmarked Grave (2019) w/ Joe Richman
<p>It’s November 2nd. This day in 2019, New York City began a process of opening up Hart Island to the public, after centuries of using the space to bury its unnamed dead.</p>
<p>Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Joe Richman of “Radio Diaries” to discuss the history of Hart I ... Show More
21m 41s
Jan 2025
EP. 186: TEXAS - The SENIOR LIVING SERIAL KILLER: 22 Senior Citizens MURDERED In 2 Years
In today's episode, we examine the disturbing story of a man who was able to murder 22 elderly members of society in just a two year period in the early 2020's. This story is SHOCKING, disturbing, and highlights some deep flaws in the senior care homes in Texas. You're listening, ... Show More
2h 22m