Olympia Oddities

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Olympia Oddities episodes

June 11, 2022 The Disappearance of Tina Marie Finley
Today we're covering the 1988 disappearance of Tina Marie Finley. Tina Finley had a rough start to life, and her family ended up splitting up. She ended up in an even worse situation in the foster system, but was eventually able to run away and reconnect with a family member back in Idaho. Her future in Idaho seemed bright, as she held down multiple jobs and was even considering enrolling in college to follow in her sister's footsteps. Tragically, Tina Finley went missing after accepting a ride from a man she met at a party that night. We cover Tina Finley's childhood, her reunion with her uncle, discuss the night of her disappearance and some of the suspects in the case.
TW: alcoholism, sexual abuse mention
Correction: I mistakenly said 1989 instead of 1988 as the year of her disappearance. It was a long recording day and I apologize!
Sources:
Charlie Project - Tina Marie Finley
The Doe Network - Tina Marie Finley
NAMUS - Missing Person / NamUs #MP9768
The Spokesman Review - Silence Envelops Mystery Many Feel They Have Solution, But Lack Proof

12 min
June 04, 2022 Seal Rock Sea Monster
Today we're here with a fun cryptid episode for you! In June of 1935, a group of people allegedly witnessed multiple sea monsters playing in the surf of Oregon's Seal Rocks. We cover some of the town's history (complete with some hilarious old timey ads), discuss the sighting of the monsters, and make fun of some seal lions along the way.
Ft. old timey radio voices, people being amazed yet horrified of sea lions, and Elephant Rock confusion
Sources:
CryptidWiki - Seal Rock Sea Monster
Oregon Coast Beach Connection - Strange Oregon Coast History: Legend of Seal Rock Sea Monsters
Oregon Coast Beach Connection - Seal Rock History and Mysteries on Oregon Coast: Failed Resort to Monsters and Metal Finds
12 min
May 29, 2022 The Disappearance of Oakley Carlson
Today we're telling you about an active case from Oakville, Wa. Oakley Carlson was returned to her bio parents despite numerous red flags and CPS calls from her foster parents & family members about her parents. Oakley was discovered missing after her school principal noticed her absence at the family's home while dropping off some supplies to help them with a recent fire they'd faced, and after one of her siblings made a troubling claim during a sleepover several days later. We get into the timeline of the events leading up to Oakley's disappearance, discuss the other charges her parents face, and discuss some theories on what we believe could've happened to Oakley.
TW: child abuse, drug abuse, child neglect, medical abuse
Correction: I mistakenly said Andrew Carlson was sent to prison, he was sent to jail.
Sources:
KING5 - Oakley Carlson missing: Timeline of events: The search for 5-year-old Oakley Carlson
The Chronicle - Parents of Missing Oakville Girl Plead Not Guilty to Allegations They Neglected to Give Medication to Another of Their Children
Lawandcrime.com - Father of Missing Washington Girl Oakley Carlson Pleads Guilty to Exposing Children to Methamphetamine
Charlie Project - Oakley Lynn Carlson
22 min
May 14, 2022 Bad Eggs: The Accidental Poisoning at the Oregon State Hospital
Today we're telling you about the history of the Oregon State Hospital, including some of the questionable & cruel "treatments" used on patients, discuss what could get you admitted to the hospital, and tell the tale of an accidental mass poisoning that killed 47 people and severely injured 200. Ft. "excessive living", why round eggs are better than square eggs, and living mas
TW: child & elder abuse, eugenics, forced sterilization, mental health
Sources:
Wikipedia - The Oregon State Hospital
Statesman Journal - How one incident caused 47 patients to die at the Oregon State Hospital
New York Times - Unsuspecting Poisoner of 47 At a Hospital in 1942 Is Dead
That Oregon Life - This Oregon Insane Asylum Mix-Up Left 47 Patients Dead
23 min
May 07, 2022 Phoenix Jones & The Rain City Superhero Movement
In the 2010's Superheros began roaming the streets of Seattle, helping people out, posing for pictures, and breaking up bar fights. Soon, the police had a list of more than 10 working superheros that made up The Rain City Superhero Movement. We get into how the movement started, discuss some of the altercations they were involved in, and tell you the tale of Phoenix Jones, which may just prove that you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
Sources:
Wikipedia - Phoenix Jones
Wikipedia - Rain City Superhero Movement
KOMO News - Real-life superhero 'Phoenix Jones' in super trouble, facing drug charges

21 min
April 16, 2022 The Tragic Death of Nabila Maazouz
On November 20th, 2019 14 year old Nabila Maazouz had just completed a swim team practice with her team. Afterward the team dove underneath the water to put some covers on the pool. Tragically, Nabila Maazouz had dove underneath the water and never resurfaced. We examine the details of how her tragic death occurred, think of some safety measures that could've been put into place to help prevent this, her family's lawsuit against the school, parks and rec department, and the manufacturer and seller of the pool cover, and discuss what memorials have been put into place to honor her memory.
Sources:
Today - Mother of high school swim team member found dead under pool cover sues for $70M
OregonLive - Family of 14-year-old girl who drowned in Hillsboro pool files $70 million lawsuit
People - Family Files $70M Lawsuit Over 14-Year-Old Girl's Drowning Death Under Pool Cover at Swim Practice
Nabilasfund.org
12 min
March 27, 2022 2001 Nisqually Earthquake
On February 28th 2001, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the lower Puget Sound area, near Olympia. Trista shares her own story of experiencing the earthquake as a first grader in the lunchroom, we cover the type of earthquake it was, the damage caused by it, and how things have changed since then. Ft. an Ember Goods shout-out, the worst Stevie Nicks impersonation you have ever heard, and being misquoted in the newspaper as a kid

Sources:

Wikipedia - 2001 Nisqually Earthquake
Wikipedia - Intraplate Earthquake
Wikipedia - 1700 Cascadia Earthquake
KIRO7 - Nisqually Earthquake: 20 Years Later

18 min
March 11, 2022 Olympia Oddities Podcast: Sideshow Ep. 3: A Puka Shell Choker 5 Layers Deep
In this episode of Sideshow we cover some hilarious local crime blurbs, discuss super Extra extra's in Disney Channel Original Movies, give some TV recommendations, have an intervention for Trista's obsession with You, and more!
31 min
March 05, 2022 The Disappearance of Joshua Korvin
On March 3rd, 2004 pro-snowboarder Joshua Korvin disappeared on the same day a small accidental fire was discovered at his Mount Vernon, Washington home. We cover the bizarre circumstances around his disappearance, whether the fire had anything to do with his disappearance, his involvement in bringing snowboarding to Washington's youth, and our own theories on the case.
Sources:
Charley Project - Joshua Korvin
King5 News - New clues sought in case of missing pro snowboarder
Boardistan, snowboarding forum thread - Washington Snowboarder Missing For 7 Years
The article about the crash I was unsure if related to the case or not:
The Seattle Times - Anacortes Woman, 19, dies in head on crash
10 min
February 26, 2022 The Witch's Curse on Lafayette, Oregon: The Murder of David Corker
Urban Legend says that back in the day, a witch put a curse on the town of Lafayette, Oregon. The witch cursed the city to burn in fire 3 times over, and to never prosper. We dig into the origins of the legend, share the story of the real life murder that inspired the legend, discuss the botched public execution fate of the murderer, and examine the evidence into whether or not the town is really suffering from a witches curse.
Ft. Trista's presidential platform, a teaser for an upcoming episode topic, and the musical stylings of Rick James
Sources:
Only In Your State - The Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery is one of Oregon’s Spookiest Cemeteries
Green Lettuce Blog - Lafayette Oregon Urban Legends
15 min