Discover the stories that captivate and haunt us on She Investigates, the ultimate podcast for fans of true crime, conspiracy theories, and the paranormal. Hosted by Gwen Ross, each episode takes you on a thrilling journey into unsolved crimes, chilling murders, alien encounters, and the secrets hidden in plain sight.
With expert research and gripping storytelling, She Investigates uncovers the truth behind the mysteries that fascinate and terrify. Whether you’re drawn to bizarre conspiracies, eerie paranormal events, or spine-chilling true crime cases, this podcast will keep you hooked.
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When John Darwin vanished off the British coast, the world believed he had drowned. But his faked death sparked a scandal that exposed deep deception, insurance fraud, and international travel under stolen identities. Decades later, a similar scheme played out in Wisconsin, involving Ryan Borgwardts. In this episode, we unravel the secrets behind two shocking cases of fake deaths and real betrayals.
SOURCES:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSISObvwgOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8jnky0mCug
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/us/wisconsin-kayaker-ryan-borgwardt-custody
https://fox11online.com/news/local/man-accused-of-faking-his-own-death-to-face-another-status-conference-ryan-borgwardt-green-lake-county-kayak-europe-charges-obstruction-restitution-search-missing
https://apnews.com/article/kayaker-wisconsin-faked-death-borgwardt-marriage-87b937bb47d07dc83958541070f73f55
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Darwin_disappearance_case
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/apr/15/john-darwin-the-thief-his-wife-and-the-canoe-insurance-scam-itv-drama
1 May 2025
Greed, Gold, and the Death of Kirby Carpenter
In this episode of She Investigates, we examine the murder of Mississippi businessman Kirby Carpenter, whose success in gold and silver trading may have made him a target. After his body was found outside his home in 2022, police eventually charged his girlfriend Caitlin Spence and her parents with murder and conspiracy. We explore the twisted family dynamics, the missing precious metals, and new 2025 updates—including Caitlin’s plea deal and testimony against her parents.
SOURCES:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPz1f5vj_eRWCjIBE-Cqdf3OrO9zUPuj&si=ET_ongk002g07cBN
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hnem77Jvx/
https://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/crime/2024/04/19/three-former-area-residents-indicted-in-murder-of-mississippi-businessman-kirby-carpenter-144924/
https://www.explorevenango.com/crime/2024/07/23/court-denies-bail-for-three-suspects-in-kirby-carpenter-murder-case-592864/
https://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/crime/2025/04/18/caitlin-spence-pleads-guilty-to-accessory-charge-in-carpenter-murder-will-testify-against-parents-162261/
24 Apr 2025
A Dark Web of Lies: The Tragedy of Amy Allwine
When Amy Allwine was found dead, it seemed like suicide. But digital evidence from the dark web exposed a disturbing murder-for-hire plot linked to Besa Mafia and Bitcoin. As investigators peeled back the layers, a tale of betrayal, encrypted browsers, and a double life came to light—revealing her killer was someone she trusted most.
17 Apr 2025
A Party to Die For: The Joe Cinque Story
In 1997, Joe Cinque was drugged and killed by his girlfriend, Anu Singh, during a farewell dinner party in Canberra—while their guests looked on. This shocking case of premeditated murder, mental illness, and bystander silence has haunted Australia’s true crime community for decades. We explore the disturbing events, the controversial court ruling, and the lasting legacy of a crime that asked: how could so many know, and do nothing?
10 Apr 2025
Beyond the Current: The Search for Amy Lynn Bradley
In 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley vanished from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship without a trace. Was it an accident—or something far more sinister?
Join us as we investigate the timeline, the strange behavior of the ship's crew, disturbing sightings in Curaçao, and the chilling possibility of human trafficking. This is one of the most haunting maritime mysteries ever recorded—and Amy’s family still hasn’t stopped searching.
27 Mar 2025
When a Stranger Calls
Before Dorothy Jane Scott disappeared, she was plagued by unsettling phone calls from an unknown stalker. After she vanished, the calls didn’t stop. Who was behind them, and what really happened to Dorothy? Join us as we unravel this chilling mystery.
SOURCES:
https://youtu.be/iMDUZm6k3ms?si=6siMXfdjXfq1D9_5
https://youtu.be/N-sgUmjfruc?si=N6zg2HF0gXNQsGy-
https://youtu.be/3XVp8L8a0Mo?si=jwF1ihpJKSWGELTy
https://www.ocsheriff.gov/page/may-1980-dorothy-jane-scott
https://thecinemaholic.com/dorothy-scott-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/
20 Mar 2025
Filters, Followers, and Fraud
From fake charities to false identities, some influencers will do anything for fame and fortune. We’re exposing cases of social media figures who scammed their followers—whether by faking illnesses, running bogus charities, or trying to reinvent themselves after getting caught. How did they pull it off, and why do people keep falling for it?
SOURCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gibson
https://people.com/where-is-belle-gibson-now-8785836
Netflix- The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist
60 Minutes Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCN2Uvyz72k
https://www.wsfa.com/2024/12/12/athens-tiktok-influencer-accused-racking-up-nearly-1m-donations-fake-charity/
https://whnt.com/news/athens/athens-woman-charged-with-nearly-million-dollar-charity-fraud/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Zimmer_(internet_personality)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObpQpDcpv8c
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10462012/
https://www.acpsk12.org/theogony/2019-2020/he-finally-came-clean-sort-of/#:~:text=Before%20this%2C%20his%20legal%20name,but%20it%20was%20quite%20misleading.
6 Mar 2025
The Lost Watchers of Eilean Mor
Three lighthouse keepers vanished from Eilean Mor in 1900, leaving behind only strange clues and unanswered questions. Was it a storm, something supernatural, or something even darker? We dive into the chilling mystery that still haunts this remote Scottish island
SOURCES:
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/
https://www.9news.com.au/national/flannan-isles-lighthouse-keepers-disappearance-mystery/f354bc14-9108-4ec4-b2b8-a6fe8038b451
https://www.nls.uk/exhibitions/eca-2020/background/flannan-isles-mystery-transcript/
27 Feb 2025
Yorkshire's Darkest Hour: The Shannon Matthews Case
When nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished without a trace in 2008, an entire community united to search for her. But as days turned to weeks, the investigation took unexpected twists, revealing secrets and deception lurking just beneath the surface. What really happened to Shannon Matthews — and who was hiding the truth all along?
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Shannon_Matthews
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-68836673
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPgSUYbl7zY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH1PCQ60kLw
20 Feb 2025
Ellen Greenberg: A Case Ignored Part 2
When Ellen Greenberg's death was quickly ruled a suicide, her family was left with more questions than answers. Join us in this 2 part deep dive into her case and her family's search for justice.
14 Feb 2025
Ellen Greenberg: A Case Ignored Part 1
When Ellen Greenberg's death was quickly ruled a suicide, her family was left with more questions than answers. Join us in this 2 part deep dive into her case and her family's search for justice.
Sources:
https://gavinfish.com/cases/ellen-greenberg/
https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-ellen-greenberg/
https://prosecutorspodcast.com/2022/08/23/146-the-death-of-ellen-greenberg-part-1-of-4-little-locked-room/
https://www.podcastone.com/episode/Ellen-Greenberg
6 Feb 2025
Eyes on the Unknown Skies
On this eposide, we dive into UFO encounters witnessed by large crowds— from Phoenix, AZ to Tinley Park IL's mysterious lights. Hear eyewitness stories and expert insights. Are they aliens, secret tech, or something else? You decide!
SOURCES:
https://www.foxnews.com/story/former-arizona-governor-comes-forward-about-ufo-sighting-from-10-years-ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Lights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npeCDLsyJwE
https://www.history.com/shows/ufo-hunters/season-2/episode-1
https://dcranch.com/event/speaker-series-the-phoenix-lights/
https://www.sportshistoryweekly.com/stories/italy-soccer-world-euro-cup-fiorentina,1220
30 Jan 2025
Witnesses From The Beyond
In this episode, we explore two eerie cases where the dead seemingly testified from beyond the grave—and may have a strange connection. First, the legend of Fisher’s Ghost, an Australian spirit said to have revealed the location of a hidden crime. Then, the Greenbrier Ghost, whose spectral visits to her mother exposed her murderer in a historic trial. Could these ghostly witnesses share more than just legend?
SOURCES:
https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/About-Campbelltown/Events-in-Campbelltown/Fishers-Ghost/History-of-the-Festival/The-Legend-of-Fishers-Ghost?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/About-Campbelltown/Events-in-Campbelltown/Fishers-Ghost/History-of-the-Festival/Festival-History?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/News/FishersGhost2024?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/About-Campbelltown/Events-in-Campbelltown/Fishers-Ghost?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher%27s_ghost
https://thewillistree.info/the-legend-of-fred-fishers-ghost/
https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/fishers_ghost_creek
https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/entries/2107?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/01/greenbrier-ghost.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
23 Jan 2025
The Murder of Mackenzie Lueck
In this episode, we discuss the life of Mackenzie Lueck, a 23-year-old University of Utah student whose disappearance in June 2019 shocked the nation. We cover her background, the events leading to her tragic death, and the investigation that brought her killer to justice. This episode honors Mackenzie’s memory while reflecting on safety in the digital age and the lasting impact of her story.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Mackenzie_Lueck
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/03/us/mackenzie-lueck-ayoola-ajayi-amazon.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/29/us/mackenzie-lueck-missing/index.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/full-episode-the-waiting-car-109273669772
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/07/02/amazon-removes-novel/
https://www.seeking.com/about-us
https://www.abc15.com/national/contractor-says-suspect-in-killing-of-utah-college-student-asked-him-to-build-a-secret-room
16 Jan 2025
The Ghost Blimp
In this episode, we unravel the eerie tale of the "Ghost Blimp," a U.S. Navy L-8 patrol blimp that departed San Francisco on August 16, 1942, on a routine mission—but returned without its crew. Pilots Lt. Ernest Cody and Ensign Charles Adams were seasoned and prepared for their anti-submarine patrol over the Pacific. Hours later, their blimp drifted back to land, pilotless and intact, leaving investigators baffled. Was it a tragic accident or something more unexplainable?
Sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-80-year-mystery-of-the-us-navys-ghost-blimp-180980531/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-8
https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1970/march/mystery-l-8
https://www.sfgate.com/sfhistory/article/SF-Ghost-blimp-Daly-City-15739903.php
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/us-navy-ghost-blimp.html
https://ghostblimp.blogspot.com/
9 Jan 2025
The Setagaya Murders
This episode explores the chilling unsolved case of the Setagaya Murders, where an entire family was brutally killed in their Tokyo home on December 30, 2000. Despite the killer leaving behind a wealth of evidence—including fingerprints, blood, and personal items—no suspect has ever been identified.
We delve into the strange details of the crime, the lasting impact on the community, and the unanswered questions that haunt investigators to this day. Can new forensic breakthroughs finally solve one of Japan’s most infamous mysteries?
Sources:
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/14/japan/crime-legal/setagaya-murder-police-information/
https://unresolved.me/the-setagaya-murders
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-29/the-house-of-horrors-in-setagaya-japan/11771304
https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/infamous-setagaya-family-murders/
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