Episodes

On the first of December, 1949, a sixty-eight-year-old World War One veteran named James Tedford boarded a bus in Burlington, Vermont, bound for the Vermont Soldiers' Home in Bennington. Snow was falling across Route 7. The trip ran long. And when the bus finally pulled into Bennington that night, Tedford's suitcase was still riding in the luggage rack above an empty seat, with a bus timetable lying open on the cushion below it.That is the version of this story that has traveled for seventy-seve...

or 38 years, the truth remained buried in silence. In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, Myia Hanson unravels the haunting case of Ronna Bremer, a 22-year-old pregnant mother who vanished just days before Christmas in 1988. As decades passed, secrets, conflicting stories, and unanswered questions kept her family waiting for justice. But when a cold case investigation uncovered new evidence, the silence finally began to break. This is the story of a life stolen, a family forever changed, an...

When four-year-old Derrick Robie disappeared on what should have been a short walk to summer camp in the quiet village of Savona, New York, no one imagined the truth. The person responsible wasn't a stranger or a hardened criminal—it was a 13-year-old boy named Eric Smith.In this episode of Among Monsters, Myia examines one of the most disturbing juvenile murder cases in American history. Through documented facts, court records, and investigative reporting, we explore the tragic loss of Derrick ...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia tells the heartbreaking true story of Helen Fuller, a Wisconsin woman who desperately tried to get help before she was murdered by her husband in 1996. What began as a plea for protection ended in a horrific act of domestic violence that shocked the community and inspired a lasting legacy of hope for survivors. This powerful episode explores the warning signs of abuse, the failures that can leave victims vulnerable, and the importance of listening...

Melissa Trumpy vanished after leaving work on October 26, 2021, and has never been seen again. In this episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the haunting timeline, troubled relationships, abandoned vehicle, and ongoing homicide investigation surrounding one of Wisconsin's most unsettling unsolved disappearances.

In this heartbreaking episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the 2007 Delavan, Wisconsin family massacre committed by Ambrosio Analco Ramirez. Through a factual, victim-centered investigation, we explore the warning signs of domestic violence, the tragic events that unfolded inside a quiet family home, and the lasting impact on a community forever changed.

At just 15 years old, Aubrey Wyatt's life came to a heartbreaking end, leaving behind a grieving family and a story that sparked a nationwide conversation. In this episode of Among Monsters, we carefully examine the documented facts surrounding Aubrey's story, the growing concerns about bullying and cyberbullying, and how social media transformed a personal tragedy into a viral national debate. Rather than repeating rumors, we focus on compassion, accountability, and the lasting impact that word...

In April 2019, 69-year-old Betty Alexander disappeared from her senior apartment in Sullivan, Missouri, leaving behind her purse, glasses, medication, and every sign of her daily routine. Despite extensive searches and years of investigation, no trace of Betty has ever been found. In this episode of Among Monsters, we examine the documented facts, the unanswered questions, and the family still searching for the truth.

A young man with a dream future, a SpaceX job, and a promising college career seemed to have it all. But behind the image was a web of lies that would end in one of Wisconsin's most shocking family murder cases. In this episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the chilling story of Chandler Halderson.

In this episode of Among Monsters, we examine the case of Joshua Julius Anderson, a Tulsa, Oklahoma killer who was convicted in the murders of four people during a violent three-month spree between late 2006 and early 2007. Through verified facts, court records, and investigative details, we explore how a series of seemingly unrelated killings were ultimately connected to one young man whose actions left a lasting impact on an entire community

For years, women disappeared from the streets of Kansas City, many living lives society often overlooked. Behind those disappearances was Terry Blair—a serial killer who preyed upon vulnerable women and believed nobody would notice. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the crimes, victims, investigation, and eventual capture of one of America's lesser-known but deeply disturbing serial killers.

WHISPERS FROM THE DARK The Girl Who Walked Into the Storm: The Disappearance of Asha Degree Host: Raven Vale | Fuzzy Life Studios On the night of February 13th, 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree went to bed in her home in Shelby, North Carolina. Her family had watched the Super Bowl together. The storm was outside. Sometime in the early hours of February 14th — Valentine's Day — Asha got up. She dressed herself, packed a backpack, and walked out the front door. Into the rain. Into the dark. Alone....

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Phillip Friend becomes the center of a horrifying murder-for-hire conspiracy that shattered the quiet town of Willard. What began as an ordinary winter night ended in betrayal, greed, and the brutal execution-style murders of Larry and Claudia Hammer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WHISPERS FROM THE DARK The Slow Unraveling: The Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa Host: Raven Vale | Fuzzy Life Studios He was nineteen years old. He was driving home. His mother was on the phone with him. And for hours — while she listened, while law enforcement checked on him, while a roadside worker confirmed he seemed fine — Bryce Laspisa sat parked on the side of a California highway, not moving, not speaking much, somewhere his mother could hear but couldn't reach. Then, just after 2 AM on Au...

Step into the darkness with Among Monsters as Myia Vale explores the terrifying case of Richard Ramirez — the infamous Night Stalker. In 1985, Southern California was gripped by fear as a ruthless killer stalked homes at night, leaving chaos, trauma, and unanswered questions behind. This is the story of one of America's most unpredictable and chilling serial killers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WHISPERS FROM THE DARK The Door That Didn't Exist: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer Host: Raven Vale | Fuzzy Life Studios On the night of April 1st, 2006, a 27-year-old Ohio State medical student named Brian Shaffer walked into a bar in Columbus, Ohio. A security camera captured him at the entrance. He paused. He smiled at two women nearby. He walked through the door. He was never seen again. Every other person who entered the Ugly Tuna Saloona that night was captured on footage leaving. Every...

In one of the darkest cases in American true crime history, Among Monsters examines the horrifying story of David Parker Ray — the man known as the Toy Box Killer. Behind an ordinary trailer in the New Mexico desert, Ray built a chamber designed for terror, secrecy, and control. But when survivor Cynthia Vigil escaped in 1999, she exposed a nightmare that shocked investigators and raised chilling questions that still remain unanswered today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

WHISPERS FROM THE DARK Episode: The Last Call in the Dark: What Happened to Brandon Lawson? Host: Raven Vale | Fuzzy Life Studios On the night of August 8th, 2013, a 26-year-old man named Brandon Lawson left his home in San Angelo, Texas after an argument. His truck ran out of gas on Highway 277 near Bronte. He called his brother for help. And then he called 911. The call lasted one minute and forty-nine seconds. In it, Brandon described being chased into the woods, men pursuing him, someone ble...

A hidden cistern buried deep in the Ozark hills held a horrifying secret for nearly four years. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale investigates the disappearances and murders of Ira Briscoe and Limon Little — two men who vanished from rural Missouri in 2020 and were finally discovered wrapped in silver tarps beneath the earth. From cartel rumors and violent threats to relentless searches through caves, ponds, and forgotten backroads, this is a haunting story of loss, silence, ...

WHISPERS FROM THE DARK Episode: The Loneliness Algorithm: How Isolation Is Quietly Engineered Host: Raven Vale | Fuzzy Life Studios There are more people alive today than at any point in human history. More communication. More access to each other than any civilization before us could have imagined. And yet people have never felt more alone. In this episode of Whispers from the Dark, Raven Vale examines the architecture behind the loneliness epidemic — and asks the question most conversations ca...

A young man walks outside in broad daylight… and vanishes without a trace. In this chilling episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Branson Perry in Skidmore, Missouri—where timelines don’t add up, evidence appears after the fact, and silence has lasted over two decades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WHISPERS FROM THE DARK Episode: The Manufactured Memory: Can Your Mind Be Rewritten Without You Knowing? Host: Raven Vale | Fuzzy Life Studios Think about your earliest memory. Hold it. Now ask yourself — how do you know it's real? Not that it feels real. Not that you believe it. That it actually happened the way you remember it. In this episode of Whispers from the Dark, Raven Vale examines one of the most unsettling findings in the history of psychology: that human memory is not a recording. I...

A quiet Midwestern afternoon turns into a high-stakes search when 15-year-old Glenn Brown disappears without a trace. What unfolds is a gripping story of survival, coordination, and hope as authorities and a determined community race to find him before time runs out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WHISPERS FROM THE DARK Episode: The Obedience Code: Why Ordinary People Become Monsters Host: Raven Vale | Fuzzy Life Studios What does it take to turn an ordinary person into someone capable of causing harm? Not a dramatic transformation. Not a descent into madness. Just… a chair. A switch. And someone telling you to continue. In this episode of Whispers from the Dark, Raven Vale examines one of the most chilling — and most important — psychological experiments ever conducted: Stanley Milgram's...