Crimes of the Past
we dive deep into the lost, overlooked, and unsolved cases that history left behind. From chilling murders and mysterious disappearances to bizarre scandals buried in time, we uncover the true stories that never made the headlines—or were deliberately erased.
Join us as we unravel long-forgotten mysteries, explore strange and eerie cases, and shine a light on the crimes that history tried to forget.
Podcasting since 2025 • 44 episodes
Crimes of the Past
Latest Episodes
Vanished Without a Trace: The Jimmy Hoffa Disappearance
On July 30, 1975, one of the most powerful men in American labor history vanished from a Detroit parking lot — never to be seen again. Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance shocked the nation and sparked decades of investigations, mob theories, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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12:29
The Chilling Disappearance of Joan Risch | Unsolved 1961 Cold Case Mystery
In 1961, Joan Risch vanished from her Massachusetts home, leaving behind bloodstains, two young children, and one of the strangest cold cases in U.S. history. Was it a kidnapping, mental breakdown, or a staged disappearance? Dive deep int...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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20:01
The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam: True Crime at the Cecil Hotel
Uncover the mysterious case of Elisa Lam, the Canadian student whose tragic death at Los Angeles' Cecil Hotel sparked global intrigue. We explore the chilling elevator footage, conspiracy theories, and the truth behind the headlines. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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18:10
The Phantom Killer: Unsolved Texarkana Moonlight Murders of 1946
In 1946, a masked killer terrorized the quiet town of Texarkana, attacking young couples under the cover of darkness. Five were murdered, three survived — but the killer was never caught. This is the chilling story of the Phantom Killer and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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21:12
The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer: What We Still Don’t Know
In June 2011, college student Lauren Spierer vanished from Bloomington, Indiana after a night out with friends. Despite national media attention and an FBI investigation, no trace of her has ever been found. In this episode, we examine the time...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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21:35