This case has been described as one of the most unusual cases Baltimore, Maryland has ever seen. On May 24th, 2006, police would find the body of a 32 year old man inside of a conference room at the Belvedere Hotel. It appeared the man had fallen over 20 feet from a nearby roof, plunging through the metal ceiling to his death.

On the surface, this looked like a tragic suicide. But the further investigators dug into the case, they were only left with more questions. The Rooftop Mystery continues to perplex true crime enthusiasts to date, and this family is still left without answers. So let’s talk about it. This is the story of Rey Rivera. 

If you have any information on the death of Rey Rivera, tips can be submitted to the Baltimore PD or to unsolved.com

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SOURCES:
Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries,” season 1 episode 1
Wikipedia
Reddit
https://prosecutorspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fact-sheet-on-the-death-of-rey-rivera.pdf
https://www.calebkaltenbach.com/post/the-suspicious-case-of-rey-rivera-and-why-he-matters-part-1

Kaydra is currently in the process of moving! So while she packs boxes and gets the new studio ready, please enjoy this double feature. First, Kaydra shares the story of Wayne and Mary Hale, and their survival after a train derailment and chlorine gas spill. This story has been told by Kaydra on another show but never on Perplexity. 

Then, Kaydra rewinds all the way back to episode 52 where she shared her favorite survival story of all time! This is the story of Harrison Okene: the man who survived 3 DAYS underwater. 

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If you have any information regarding the murder of 25 year old Christy Arlene Clayton, you are urged to contact the Kalamazoo Police Department at (269) 337-8123.

In 1993, the US Government served a search warrant against religious leader David Koresh. Koresh had been at the Mt Carmel Center in Waco, TX with a number of followers, including men, women, and children. The group had been stockpiling weapons and recently the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives known as the ATF had received a tip regarding illegal weapons on the premises. The ATF would arrive guns blazing… leading to a 51 day stand off, the largest gunfight on US soil since the Civil War, and arguably one of the biggest news stories in the world. This is the story of the Branch Davidian Compound and David Koresh. 

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SOURCES:

https://www.equip.org/articles/the-branch-davidians/

Wikipedia

Netflix’s docuseries “Waco: An American Apocalypse”

https://www.atf.gov/our-history/remembering-waco

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2023/04/19/449490/david-thibodeau-waco-siege-survivor-30th-anniversary-shares-story-book/

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/branch-davidians-compound-burns

Thousands have reported alien sightings over the years… but few have gained as much notoriety as this one. On the evening of November 30th, 1989, Linda Napolitano would claim she was abducted by aliens from her 12th floor lower Manhattan apartment. In 2024, Netflix released a 3 part series analyzing the evidence and the scrutiny. Linda maintains her story to this day. So the question is… was this unbelievable event an elaborate hoax, or proof of alien life?

This is the story of Linda Napolitano and the Manhattan Alien Abduction.

Check out Cryptic Cocktail Party wherever you get your podcasts!

https://allmylinks.com/cryptidcocktail

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SOURCES:

https://people.com/the-manhattan-alien-abduction-where-is-linda-napolitano-now-8739603 

https://time.com/7160509/the-manhattan-alien-abduction-netflix-true-story/ 

Netflix’s Docuseries “The Manhattan Alien Abduction”

https://www.today.com/popculture/manhattan-alien-abduction-true-story-rcna178005 

https://gregsandow.com/ufo/Contents/From_IUR_--_An_Analysis_of_the/from_iur_--_an_analysis_of_the.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Manhattan_Alien_Abduction

On the cold spring morning of April 12, 1981, the quiet mountain town of Keddie, California, was changed forever by a quadruple homicide so heinous it seemed unbelievable.

Decades later, the Keddie cabin murders remain a haunting puzzle, full of chilling theories, potential cover-ups, and questions no one has been able to answer. So today, we return to Cabin 28— trying to piece together unsettling clues and the stories these cabin walls left behind… searching for truth in a case where silence and shadows have survived longer than justice ever has. 

Today we conclude this 2 part series, discussing prime suspects and theories.

TIP LINE FOR KEDDIE CASE:

530-283-6360

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SOURCES

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/people-magazine-investigates-investigation-discovery/cabin-28-horror-in-the-woods

On the cold spring morning of April 12, 1981, the quiet mountain town of Keddie, California, was changed forever by a quadruple homicide so heinous it seemed unbelievable.

Decades later, the Keddie cabin murders remain a haunting puzzle, full of chilling theories, potential cover-ups, and questions no one has been able to answer. So today, we return to Cabin 28— trying to piece together unsettling clues and the stories these cabin walls left behind… searching for truth in a case where silence and shadows have survived longer than justice ever has. 

Today we delve into this 2 part series, discussing the Sharp family, the details of the murders, and we begin to talk suspects. Be sure to tune in next week for part 2. 

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https://missinginhushtown.com

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SOURCES

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/people-magazine-investigates-investigation-discovery/cabin-28-horror-in-the-woods

When my niece was murdered in 2018, my interest in true crime turned to an obsession. I respect the victims and their families because I’ve been there. Every victims story deserves to be told. No chatting about my personal life or witty banter….I just get right to the case and tell the victim’s story.

My personal story can be found in Season 1, episodes 17&18.

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TW/CW: sexual assault and murder of a child

A brutal and unsolved murder of a 16 year old girl left residents of a small town in North Carolina completely dismantled. At first glance, little is found about this cold case online. But the further I dug, the more disturbed I became. Despite multiple suspects being looked at, eyewitnesses coming forward, and boxes of damning evidence, to this day no one has ever been arrested or charged for this murder. The victim’s loved ones are still searching for answers. This is the story of the murder of Judy Rawlings. 

Check out A Million Other Choices on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. 

https://www.youtube.com/@amillionotherchoices

https://open.spotify.com/show/3RdPyinzu3Dt3SVGX8XT1Q

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-million-other-choices/id1579267886

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SOURCES:

https://www.randolphcountync.gov/367/Cold-Cases

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/cracking-a-cold-case-randolph-county-detectives-investigate-2001-murder-of-judy-rawlings/83-f07921c4-2914-477f-9be4-160299e44639

https://www.instagram.com/p/CC9V23fhSml/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffeyBoukR3w 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U18vy-bEnLw

https://www.hpenews.com/archives/rape-suspect-called-person-of-interest-in-2001-homicide/article_f6ee66a8-5205-51bb-8555-06b4e5ffe433.html

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! While Kaydra is traveling and enjoying time with her loved ones, enjoy this EARLY rewind... a perplexing Christmas Marathon! From creepypasta, to UFOs, to grumpy Christmas cryptids, to true crime this episode has it all to keep you entertained in traffic or on a plane ride. 

Time Stamps: 

Story 1: Christmas Creepypasta- 04:03

Story 2: UFO Christmas Sightings- 35:58

Story 3: Krampus- 01:04:38

Story 4: Serial Killer Bruce McArthur- 01:27:52

**time stamps are approximated and may vary with ad insertions**

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