In the early ‘90s, investigative journalist Danny Casolaro claimed he’d stumbled upon a clandestine organization made up of top government officials. Just as he was preparing to publish an exposé, he was found dead in his hotel room.
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Sep 30
Did a Psych Experiment Turn Ted Kaczynski into the Unabomber?
On April 3, 1996, Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski – better known as the Unabomber – was arrested, ending a 17-year-long bombing spree that left 3 dead and 23 injured. He promised to end his campaign of terror only after outlets published his 35,000-word manifesto; in his view, technolog ... Show More
42m 36s
Sep 23
Did Andy Kaufman Fake His Own Death?
No comedian surprised people like Andy Kaufman. He was always one step ahead of the audience. In fact, he was so good at pulling pranks that when he died in 1984, some of his friends thought it was a joke. But what if it really was? Today, some people still believe that Andy fake ... Show More
48m 11s
Sep 16
Missing Heiress: The Disappearance of Juanita Nielsen
On July 4th, 1975, journalist and Sydney heiress Juanita Nielsen disappeared. Most assumed she was the victim of foul play. After all, for years she’d been fighting a land developer determined to turn her charming, low-income neighborhood into a bunch of high-rises. She was last ... Show More
44m 9s
Sep 2025
CRIMES: Octopus Murders
Danny Casolaro said he was about to expose a global conspiracy. Days later, he was found dead in a hotel bathtub. In this episode of "Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes," we investigate "The Octopus," a shadowy network involving stolen software, CIA secrets, and political sabot ... Show More
41m 12s
Feb 2024
58. The Octopus Theory - Danny Casolaro
In this episode, Payton delves into the mysterious case of Danny Casolaro, a journalist who was probing a conspiracy theory and was found deceased in his hotel room. Did he get too close to the truth, or was there another factor at play in his demise?
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36m 39s