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The man we’re talking about today is the most well-known drug-lord in the world. He so thoughtfully planned his drug trafficking business that he worked the drug market for over 30 years and wasn’t captured until 2016. He also oversaw his own cartel to produce and distribute illegal drugs, and he even went so far as to build tunnels underground that bypassed border patrols. Can you guess who we’re talking about today for Case #12? If you thought “El Chapo,” you’re right on the money.

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At first glance, you might be tempted to think of Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City as nothing more than your average suburban graveyard, but don’t be fooled. Tucked away inside its iron gates sits the Black Angel statue, a winged figure so menacing that anyone who dares to touch it is said to fall victim to one hell of a curse. The curse is one that has scared late-night thrill-seekers for decades, and while it might seem fitting to affix such a legend to a statue so eerie, the Dark Angel of Iowa City was once a beautiful monument to one woman’s sorrow.

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We’re transporting back in time today to the 1960s to talk about an actor who was at the top of his game when playing the role of Colonel Hogan in a popular TV sitcom. His life began to slowly unravel once the show was canceled, and in a horrific turn of events, he was brutally murdered in 1978. Today, we’re talking about the life and death of TV personality Bob Crane.

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You’ve definitely heard about this secret society in popular media, but is it real? Does this group of people actually exist? If so, what is their purpose, and furthermore, why are they so secretive? We’re wearing our tin-foil hats today for case #9 to discuss a group shrouded in mystery and conspiracy - the Illuminati.

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What is it that makes some people abusive? What compels people to physically (or emotionally) harm another human? Are they born with these compulsions? Are they influenced by the way they’re raised? What about murder? When does abuse become not enough and murder is the only way to be fulfilled? For today’s case, we’re talking about the most notorious spree murderer in Arkansas - Ronald Gene Simmons.

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In this episode we have audio from a 911 call. It's a little difficult to hear so, below is the transcript:

Dispatcher: What is his name please?

Caller: I don’t know.

Dispatcher: Ask him if his name is Gene Simmons.

Caller: Yes

Dispatcher: His name is Gene Simmons?

Caller: Yes

Dispatcher: The suspect is a Gene Simmons, Gene Simmons. Okay, um...has he turned the gun over to you?

Caller: No

Dispatcher: Is he holding one?

Caller: I’ve got one and he’s holding one.

Dispatcher. Okay...you’ve got one and he’s holding one?

Caller: Yes, but he’s not pointing it at me.

Dispatcher: Is there anybody else in the office with you?

Caller: No

Dispatcher: Just you and him?

Caller: Yes, but he...one shot. I don’t know where she’s at. I don’t know if they’ve took her out or not.

Dispatcher: A lady is shot and you don’t know if they took her. Okay. Well, just stay calm with me. Um...I want you to stay on the line until they can get somebody in there. Uh. He does want to turn himself in?

Caller: Yes. He does want to turn himself in.

Dispatcher: Ask him if he will give you the gun.

Caller: (to Gene) She wants to know if you want to give me the gun. (to Dispatcher) He said he’s not going to have them barging in. He says when he sees the police officer he will give me the gun.

Dispatcher: When he sees the police officer...okay.

Caller: And I’ve already got one of the guns already. He got me one and he’s holding one and he says when he sees the police officer he will give me the gun but he will not have them barging in.

Our case today takes place in a suburb south of San Francisco. California is known for its sunny skies and care-free lifestyle...but the story we’re talking about today is anything but care-free. Picture this: you’re home with your newborn baby and everything seems perfect. Just when you’re feeling comfortable in your home, you start noticing strange activity...furniture turning upside down...doors unlocking and opening randomly...pretty soon you start to fear your own home. That’s exactly what happened in today’s case - the Exorcism in Daly City.

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You’ve heard his name on the news, in the media, and even in popular songs. He was a headliner and the subject of every major news outlet in the 1970s. This blonde haired, blue eyed man murdered, raped, dismembered, and ultimately enjoyed some of his victims as dinner. You definitely know the story, but do you know the whole story?

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Do you ever feel like you’re living in the Twilight Zone? Like things aren’t really as they appear, or somehow there’s a glitch in the universe? You’re not alone. We're wearing our tinfoil hats today because we’re talking about The Mandela Effect.

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The year is 1948. The location is Adelaide, Australia. On December 1st an unknown man was found found dead on Somerton Beach. Police searched him and found no ID and no obvious cause of death. Clues would ultimately lead nowhere as investigators tried to piece the story together. Was this man a spy? Did he even die of natural causes? Tune in to find out.

Hey far-siders! In this episode, we talk about the Dover Lights - paranormal lights seen in Dover, Arkansas that can’t be explained. We discuss theories, origin stories, and recount personal experiences with the lights. To see pictures of the location, visit our website at www.farsidechats.com.