Matt's Mysteries

About Matt's Mysteries

Welcome to Matt's Mysteries! Here, I cover all things bizarre, unsolved and mysterious for your entertainment!

Publisher

Matt's Mysteries

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jul 2024

Latest episode

12 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Sept 2024

   The Mothman | Matt’s Mysteries 8

   On the night of November 12, 1966, in Clendenin, West Virginia, five men digging a grave encountered a mysterious, shadowy figure with a massive wingspan and glowing red eyes. This ominous creature, which seemed to defy explanation, marked the beginning of what would later be known as the Mothman legend. Just three days later, in Point Pleasant, two couples had a terrifying encounter with a similar creature, which chased their car and left them traumatized. Over the following months, numerous sightings of the Mothman emerged in Point Pleasant, sparking widespread fear and speculation. The Mothman was further linked to tragedy when, on December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge collapsed, killing 46 people. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the Mothman near the bridge the night before, leading to theories that the creature might have been a harbinger of doom. Though sightings diminished over time, the Mothman remains a symbol of impending disaster and has become a celebrated part of Point Pleasant's culture, featuring prominently in festivals, museums, and popular media. Do you believe in the Mothman? And if you do, what do you think it is?

2. 

   5 Sept 2024

   The Death of Christopher Case | Matt’s Mysteries 7

   In 1991, Christopher Case, a successful artist manager in Seattle, experienced a sudden and alarming shift in behavior. Known for his calm and friendly demeanor, Christopher began making frantic phone calls to friends, claiming he was being targeted by a witch who had cursed him. He described disturbing symptoms, including unexplained bruises and cuts, and feared he had only a week to live. This drastic change from his usual optimistic self left his friends deeply concerned and unable to comprehend his fears. On April 18, 1991, Christopher was found dead in his apartment, positioned in a bathtub surrounded by candles, crucifixes, and occult symbols. Despite the official cause of death being a heart attack, the scene was unsettling, with his apartment lined with salt and filled with books on witchcraft. Letters discovered in his home revealed he had become obsessed with the occult after an unsettling encounter with a woman who had threatened him with a curse. The mysterious circumstances of his death, combined with his sudden paranoia and fear, left investigators puzzled and his story a haunting enigma. What do you think happened to Christopher Case?

3. 

   29 Aug 2024

   The Circleville Letter Writer | Matt’s Mysteries 6

   In 1976, Mary Gillispie, a bus driver in Circleville, Ohio, became the target of an anonymous letter-writing campaign, revealing intimate details of her life and accusing her of having an affair with the local school superintendent. The letters escalated, involving her husband Ron, who later died under mysterious circumstances after receiving a threatening phone call. Despite Ron's suspicious death, the sheriff ruled it an accident, but doubts lingered, particularly when the letters began accusing the sheriff of a cover-up. The harassment turned dangerous in 1983 when a booby trap intended for Mary was discovered, leading to the arrest of Paul Freshour, her brother-in-law, who was linked to the trap by circumstantial evidence. Despite Paul's conviction, the letters continued even while he was in prison, casting doubt on his guilt. The mystery deepened with reports of a suspicious man near the booby trap site and a letter threatening a TV show investigating the case. To this day, the identity of the Circleville Letter Writer remains unknown, leaving the small Ohio town haunted by unanswered questions. Who do you think wrote the Circleville Letters?

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   22 Aug 2024

   The Island of the Dolls | Matt’s Mysteries 5

   La Isla de las Muñecas, or The Island of the Dolls, lies south of Mexico City in Xochimilco's canals. Originally a secluded spot, it became infamous due to its eerie legend involving Don Julian Santana Barrera, who isolated himself on the island. Legend has it that Julian discovered a drowned girl and, shortly after, a doll floating in the canal. Believing the doll belonged to the girl, Julian hung it in a tree to appease her spirit. From that moment on, he claimed to be haunted by her ghost, driving him to collect and hang more dolls around the island in an attempt to calm the restless soul. Over time, Julian's obsession turned the island into a bizarre shrine of dolls, some dismembered and eerie, creating an unsettling atmosphere. Visitors reported feeling watched, adding to the island's growing reputation as a paranormal hotspot. After decades of living in isolation, Julian was found dead, drowned in the same spot where he claimed to have found the girl. His death only deepened the mystery, and the island became a magnet for tourists and thrill-seekers, each bringing their own dolls to add to the haunting collection. Do you think the island, and the dolls who inhabit it are haunted?

5. 

   15 Aug 2024

   The Death of Charles Morgan | Matt’s Mysteries 4

   Hi! I upload on Thursdays now. In 1977, Tucson escrow agent Charles C. Morgan vanished for three days, returning home disheveled, with his hands bound and unable to speak. He wrote to his wife Ruth that he had been kidnapped, tortured, and given a hallucinogenic drug that would destroy his nervous system if ingested. Charles refused to reveal his captors and pleaded with Ruth not to involve the police, fearing for their lives. He later claimed to have been a secret federal agent involved with organized crime, though Ruth, while skeptical, supported him during his recovery. After regaining his health, Charles became increasingly paranoid, wearing a bulletproof vest and tightly controlling his daughters' safety. Two months later, he disappeared again. Nine days after his disappearance, Ruth received a cryptic phone call from a woman referencing a Bible verse, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8. Two days later, Charles was found dead in the desert, shot in the back of the head with his own gun. Police discovered strange evidence, including a $2 bill with coded messages and a map marked with smuggling routes. Despite the unusual circumstances, Charles' death was ruled a suicide by police, though his family and many others believed he was murdered. Shortly after his death, two men claiming to be FBI agents searched his home, though their authenticity remains unclear, especially since the FBI denied any involvement with Charles. Reporter Don Deveraux and others suspected a cover-up, fueling ongoing speculation surrounding his mysterious death. What do you think happened to Charles?

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   7 Aug 2024

   The Ourang Medan | Matt’s Mysteries 3

   The story unfolds in 1947 or 1948, along the Straits of Malacca when an ominous distress call was broadcast. It stated that all officers, including the captain, were dead, with a final message: "I die." The message was picked up by American, British, and Dutch stations, pinpointing the source as the Dutch freighter SS Ourang Medan. The American ship the Silver Star responded and changed course to aid the vessel, eventually locating the Medan adrift. Upon boarding, the Silver Star crew discovered the entire Medan crew were indeed dead, their faces frozen in terror as if they had witnessed something horrific. The American responders searched the entirety of the ship, finding no survivors. Strangely, the Medan’s crew appeared to have died without any visible signs of foul play, and the ship itself was in a state where no apparent physical damage was present. Faced with this baffling mystery, the Silver Star's crew attempted to tow the Medan to shore for investigation. However, before the tow line could be secured, the Medan emitted mysterious smoke and unexpectedly exploded, lifting the ship briefly before it sank, leaving behind a maritime enigma that remains unsolved. The most credible theory points to the Medan transporting volatile and potentially toxic chemicals. These chemicals were allegedly not stored properly, leading to a leak that eventually induced fatal sickness in the ship’s crew. But, with the Medan effectively considered a ghost ship, we may never know for certain what happened. That is, if the ship ever existed to begin with. What do you think?

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   31 Jul 2024

   The Dodleston Messages | Matt's Mysteries 2

   In 1985, Ken Webster and his girlfriend, Debbie, started experiencing unusual phenomena in their home, which included inexplicable footprints on the walls and strange disturbances. The most perplexing aspect, however, was the appearance of messages on their computer. These messages, written in archaic English, claimed to be from a man named "Lukas," who identified himself as living in the 16th century. Lukas seemed confused and alarmed by the communications from the future. As the exchanges continued, another entity, calling itself "2109," joined the conversation. This entity claimed to be from the future and communicated in a cryptic manner, suggesting it had knowledge of both Lukas's and Ken's time periods. The messages from 2109 were often more philosophical and vague, hinting at a larger purpose or experiment involving the communications between different times. The situation grew more complex and baffling as the various correspondents interacted, leading to widespread speculation about the nature of the messages, ranging from elaborate hoaxes to genuine paranormal events. Who do you think is behind The Dodleston Messages?

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   24 Jul 2024

   The Demon of Brownsville Road | Matt's Mysteries 1

   In 1988, 32 year old Bob Cranmer had retired from a role within military intelligence, and was looking for his family’s dream home, finding it on Brownsville Road in Pennsylvania. What would follow would be nearly two decades where a series of terrifying experiences and allegedly paranormal events would plague the Cranmer family, as well as any guests who visited 3406 Brownsville Road. It would take multiple priests and a Christian mystic, a staggering amount of blessings and masses, and even an eventual exorcism to free the Cranmers from what was thought to be a dark demonic infestation within the house. Theories range from hallucinations and behavior changes caused by something akin to a carbon monoxide leak, mass hysteria leading to some sort of shared psychosis, to an elaborate hoax spearheaded by Bob Cranmer, to drum up interest and drama when selling the book he wrote about the ordeal. Then again... Maybe it was truly a demonic infestation after all. What do you think happened at 3406 Brownsville Road? Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dug79RfhzxI

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   17 Jul 2024

   The Bloop | Matt's Mysteries 0

   Welcome to Matt's Mysteries! We're kicking off our journey into the mysterious with something short and sweet. In 1997, the NOAA detected an incredibly powerful, ultra-low frequency, underwater sound of uncertain origin. Eventually nicknamed "The Bloop", the sound was detected by the Equatorial Pacific Ocean Autonomous Hydrophone Array, and was so powerful that it was picked up by sensors roughly 5000km (about 3000 miles) apart. The NOAA concluded that the sound was likely caused by ice calving or an ice quake, however early theories pointed to the sound coming from a biological source. If that's the case, the animal that produced a sound so intense would be estimated to be roughly 250 feet in length (around 3 times larger than the blue whale... aka the largest animal ever.) What do you think The Bloop is? Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zH5HsO09GE

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