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The mystery of Kecksburg is far from over.

In Part 2, we return to that December night in 1965, when something came crashing out of the sky and into the woods of rural Pennsylvania. Witnesses described a strange, acorn-shaped object, military personnel quickly descended on the area, and before long, whatever had landed was gone.

But what exactly did people see? Why was the military so determined to control the scene? And how did a small Pennsylvania town become the center of one of America's most enduring UFO mysteries?

As we dig deeper into the accounts, unanswered questions, and decades of speculation surrounding the incident, one thing becomes clear: the story of Kecksburg is about much more than something falling from the sky.

So settle in, Lurkers. We're heading back into the woods of Kecksburg, where the truth may still be buried beneath the mystery.

Listen now and decide for yourself: What fell from the sky that night?

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In the streets of Philadelphia, a disturbing mystery began to unfold, leaving investigators searching for answers and a neighborhood wondering who they could trust.

In this episode of Lurk, we're heading back to Frankford to explore a chilling series of murders, the witnesses who may have seen something important, and the questions that continue to surround a case that refuses to fit neatly together.

Was there one killer moving through the neighborhood, or was the truth more complicated than anyone imagined?

Turn down the lights, settle in, and join us as we begin unraveling the mystery of The Frankford Slasher.

Because sometimes, the most unsettling question isn't who committed the crime… it's whether the whole story has ever been uncovered.

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On a cold December evening in 1965, something strange streaked across the sky, and a small Pennsylvania town found itself at the center of a mystery that would last for decades.

What came down near Kecksburg? Why did witnesses describe something they couldn't explain, and what really happened in the woods that night?

In Part One, we're heading back to the beginning of the Kecksburg UFO incident, exploring the strange events that captured the attention of witnesses, sparked an investigation, and left behind questions that have never entirely gone away.

Was it simply a spectacular event in the sky, or was something far more mysterious waiting among the trees?

The story is just beginning, Lurkers. And what happened next would make Kecksburg one of the most intriguing UFO mysteries in American history.

Dim the lights, keep your eyes on the sky, and let's get lurking.

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In Radford, Virginia, there's an old building with a troubled past, a reputation for paranormal activity, and stories that have kept investigators coming back for years. St. Albans Sanatorium was once a place where patients sought treatment, but today, it's known for something far more unsettling.

From shadowy figures moving through empty hallways to unexplained voices and encounters that seem to reach beyond the physical world, the stories surrounding St. Albans are enough to make you wonder what might still be lingering inside its walls.

This week on Lurk, we're stepping inside one of Virginia's most notorious haunted locations to explore its dark history, the spirits said to roam its halls, and the chilling experiences of those who've ventured inside.

Some places have a way of holding on to the past. And at St. Albans, the past may not be finished with us just yet.

Turn down the lights, settle in, and join us as we uncover the haunting of St. Albans Sanatorium.

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In 1977, something happened in the remote Chilean highlands that would become one of the country's most famous UFO mysteries.

A group of soldiers reported seeing strange lights. One of them disappeared for a short time—and when he returned, the story became even stranger.

Decades later, questions still surround what happened that night.

Was it an encounter with something unknown? A misunderstood event? Or is there more to the story than the official accounts suggest?

In this episode of Lurk, we take a closer look at the 1977 Chilean UFO Mystery and the strange events surrounding Corporal Armando Valdés.

What really happened in Pampa Lluscuma?

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In 1966, eight-year-old Dennis Johnson disappeared during a family trip to Yellowstone National Park.

What began as an ordinary day in one of America's most beautiful wilderness areas quickly turned into a desperate search.

Searchers were brought in. The surrounding area was scoured. Every possible lead was investigated.

But Dennis was never found.

More than half a century later, his disappearance remains unsolved.

What happened to an eight-year-old boy in the middle of Yellowstone?

How could someone simply vanish?

And why has this case continued to raise questions decades later?

In this episode of LURK, we take a closer look at the disappearance of Dennis Johnson, the circumstances surrounding that mysterious day, the search that followed, and the questions that still have no answers.

Some disappearances leave behind clues.

Some leave behind theories.

And some leave behind almost nothing at all.

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In the spring of 1973, the quiet town of Enfield, Illinois became the center of one of the strangest creature encounters in American paranormal history.

It began with a terrifying encounter outside a home late at night. What was reportedly seen that night was unlike any ordinary animal—and before long, stories of a strange creature began spreading through the community. Witnesses described something unusual moving through the darkness, and the reports quickly attracted the attention of police, reporters, curious onlookers, and those determined to find the mysterious creature for themselves.

But what exactly was lurking around Enfield?

Was it an unknown animal, a case of mistaken identity, something that had escaped from somewhere it shouldn't have been—or something far more difficult to explain?

In this episode of Lurk, we head back to 1973 and follow the strange events surrounding the Enfield Horror, examining the sightings, the witnesses, the investigation, and the mystery that still surrounds this bizarre case.

So turn down the lights, settle in, and keep listening...

Because something was out there.

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Out in the Chesapeake Bay sits a small, isolated island with a history and character unlike anywhere else. Tangier Island is known for its unique community, its connection to the water, and a way of life that has remained remarkably distinct from the mainland.

But places with deep histories often have stories of their own.

In this episode of Lurk, we travel to Tangier Island to explore some of the strange stories, unexplained encounters, and paranormal legends connected to this remote Chesapeake community.

What is it about an island surrounded by water that makes its stories feel a little different? Is it the isolation, the history, or something else entirely?

We'll take a look at the island, the stories that have been passed down, and the strange experiences that have left some people wondering whether Tangier Island may be home to more than just the living.

So turn down the lights, settle in, and come with us across the Chesapeake...

Because you never know what might be waiting for you on the other side of the water.

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In June of 1987, sixteen-year-old Theresa Ann Bier disappeared into the Sierra Nevada mountains of California.

She had gone into the mountains with 43-year-old Russell “Skip” Welch, a man who was fascinated by Bigfoot and claimed to know where the creatures could be found. Theresa never returned.

What followed was one of the strangest missing-person investigations imaginable.

Welch gave investigators conflicting accounts of what had happened. A campsite he initially identified was later questioned by investigators, who believed the scene may have been staged. Another campsite was located miles away, in the remote area of Ghost Canyon. And eventually, Welch gave investigators an explanation that would make Theresa’s disappearance infamous:

He claimed Bigfoot had taken her.

But was that really what happened?

In this episode, we take a detailed look at Theresa's life before she disappeared, the circumstances surrounding her trip into the mountains, the search for her, Russell Welch's changing stories, the investigation and arrest, and the many theories that have surrounded the case for nearly four decades.

We'll also explore the darker side of the story, including allegations surrounding Theresa's difficult childhood and the troubled environment in which she was living before her disappearance.

Nearly forty years later, Theresa remains missing.

There is no confirmed grave.

No confirmed explanation.

And no definitive answer to the question that has haunted her family for decades:

What happened to Theresa Bier?

A note about the case

Some of the information concerning Theresa's childhood, the allegations surrounding people in her life, and the theories involving other possible suspects comes from later interviews, investigative reporting and secondary sources rather than officially established facts. Those claims are presented as allegations or theories, not as proven facts.

Theresa Ann Bier remains officially listed as missing by the California Department of Justice.

If you have information about Theresa Bier's disappearance, please contact the Fresno Police Department.

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There are few figures more familiar in the world of the paranormal than the woman in white.

She appears along lonely roads, beside dark stretches of water, inside old houses, near railroad tracks, and sometimes in the headlights of a passing car. Sometimes she's simply standing there, watching. Sometimes she's searching for someone. And sometimes, she asks for a ride.

But what happens when you stop?

In this episode of Lurk, we're traveling across America in search of the mysterious women in white whose stories have become part of the paranormal landscape. From the winding mountain roads of Pennsylvania to historic Virginia homes, from railroad tracks in West Virginia to the streets surrounding Chicago's Resurrection Cemetery, these apparitions seem to share an unsettling connection to tragedy, loss, and unfinished journeys.

We'll meet the White Lady of Wopsy, the ghostly hitchhiker said to wander the mountains near Altoona, Pennsylvania, a legend that may have connections to a very real fatal automobile accident. 

We'll visit Avenel in Bedford, Virginia, where a mysterious woman in white is said to remain connected to the historic house long after her earthly life was over.

Then we'll follow the railroad tracks to West Virginia, where another woman in white is said to appear before passing trains.

We'll travel to Chicago to meet one of America's most famous ghostly hitchhikers—Resurrection Mary, the young woman in white who supposedly climbs into cars along Archer Avenue and asks to be taken home.

And we'll head south to Dallas and White Rock Lake, where the story of a young woman in a soaking-wet white dress has been told for generations. In the earliest published version, a young couple encounters the woman beside the lake, gives her a ride, and discovers that their mysterious passenger has disappeared—leaving the seat wet behind her. 

We'll also meet the tragic White Lady of Durand Eastman Park in Rochester, New York, a grieving mother said to wander through the night mist accompanied by two ghostly, wolf-like dogs while searching for her missing daughter. The story has become such an enduring part of Rochester folklore that a historical marker commemorating the legend was installed in 2023. 

And along the way, we'll look at the strange similarities connecting these stories.

Women who died suddenly.

Women who never made it home.

Women still searching for someone they lost.

And women who seem to be repeating the final journey of their lives again and again.

Are these spirits trapped by the places where they died?

Are they searching for the people they left behind?

Or are they waiting for someone to finally stop and give them a ride?

There are plenty of theories—but there's only one way to decide what you believe.

So turn down the lights, watch the road ahead, and whatever you do...

If you see a woman in white standing alone along the roadside, think twice before you stop.

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Drop your story in the comments or send it to Lurk. You never know—it might end up being the subject of a future episode.

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Because you never know who might be waiting in the darkness.

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