This episode of Strange Matters presents a number of legendary monsters found in various cultures and folklore from around the world. Some of these monsters date back hundreds of years, while others have more recent origins. This episode discusses the history and legacy behind these monsters, as well as some of their cultural impact on the locals.

The monsters discussed within the episode includes the Aswang from the Philippines, The Orang Minyak of Malaysia, the Popobawa of Tanzania, and the Grootslang of South Africa.

This episode of Strange Matters presents the mystery behind the unidentified remains of a woman who is only known by her nickname, the Lady of the Dunes. This body would be found in 1974 in the sand dunes of Massachusetts, and would start an investigation that would go on for decades. Over the years there have been several different ideas and leads to go on, but unfortunately both the identities of the woman and the person responsible for her death is still a mystery to this day. This episode discusses the details of the case, as well as the possible suspects and leads in the investigation that have been covered up to this point.

This episode of Strange Matters discusses the strange and disturbing trend of cow mutilations. For years, dead cows have been discovered in unnatural and unexplained ways. These cattle remains are often found with body parts removed, their internal organs missing, and their blood completely drained. What is causing this has been plaguing ranchers for decades, as no clear answer has been brought forth that can make any sense of this mystery. This episode covers the history of these cow mutilations, as well as presenting the many different theories concerning just exactly what is behind it all.

This episode of Strange Matters discusses the sudden and mystifying disappearance of two Dutch girls, Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, who went missing in Panama after they had set out on a hike. A long and exhaustive search of the area where the girls should have been turned up empty for weeks, as teams from both Panama and the Netherlands searched the trails for any signs of the missing hikers. As the investigation continued, clues would be found that revealed a slight amount of information about the lost girls, but at the same time brought up even more unanswered questions as to what had actually happened. As this case caught international interest, ideas and theories surrounding this mystery arose in an attempt to give some any of explanation behind this case. This episode covers the events that lead up to and followed the disappearance of Kris and Lisanne, as well as presenting the multitude of possible theories that have been brought forth by both investigators and mystery lovers alike around the world.

This episode of Strange Matters discusses the discovery of the unidentified remains of a woman found in Norway.  This body would come to be known as the Isdal Woman.  The circumstances behind her death were quite strange, as her burnt body was found in a remote location in a region known as Death Valley.  However, the mystery behind this woman would only grow as the police attempted to piece together the puzzle behind the unknown stranger.  This episode includes the unusual details surrounding the death of the Isdal Woman, along with the intensive investigation that followed.

This episode of Strange Matters presents the disappearance of Lars Mittank, and the strange series of events that lead up to the man’s sudden vanishing.  Lars was a young German man who was on a holiday vacation with some friends.  Though described as the average, normal person, Lars would exhibit a few instances of strange behavior during this trip that was quite uncharacteristic of him.  Lars would ultimately last be seen sprinting frantically out of an airport in Bulgaria right before his flight home, and no trace of him has ever surfaced since.  In this episode the backstory leading up to this bizarre disappearance is discussed, along with any possible ideas as to what in the world happened that could cause such a strange mystery.

This episode of Strange Matters presents a historical mystery known as the Persian Princess.  In November of 2000, an amazing discovery was made when a police raid in Pakistan turned up a mummy.  Though already highly unusual, what made this case even more astounding was the fact that this new mummy appeared to be unique from every other mummy ever found before.  This new found mummy was claimed not to be an Egyptian, but instead an ancient Persian princess who lived 2,600 years ago.

At first appearances, It looked as if this was the find of a lifetime.

However, after an investigation was launched to determine the legitimacy of this so called Persian Princess, the story on this historic marvel suddenly would take a dark turn.

In this episode of Strange Matters a number of legends and myths that all come from various Native American cultures are presented and discussed.

The Thunderbird was a mighty bird which was said to have the power to create thunderstorms.  Depending on the particular tribe’s version of this mythical creature, the Thunderbird could either be a protective force or a deadly menace.  Even more interesting about this legendary creature is that there are still sightings and encounters with mysterious giant birds across America to this day, leading some to believe in the existence of the Thunderbird.

Much like the Thunderbird, the legend of the Little People is one that is seen across a wide range of Native American societies. Though extremely short in stature, the Little People would prove to be a big problem to many tribes, with their antics ranging all the way from simple pranks… to murder.

Finally, two creepy legendary creatures of the night are discussed. The Keelut was a skinless dog which possessed an evil spirit.  This dark beast would stalk its prey through the snow, paralyzing and attacking anyone who was unfortunate to see it.  The Baykok were once warriors and hunters of the Ojibwa who died in disgrace.  Now, their restless spirits continue to roam the lands, hunting their living tribesman in the night and devouring them alive.

Enjoy this episode all about the legends and myths of the Native American people!

This episode of Strange Matters covers the unique case of a missing Polish woman named Katarzyna Zowada.  Katarzyna was a young college student who would suddenly go missing without a trace or clue in 1998.  For years her disappearance puzzled law enforcement, until a gruesome discovery was made that transformed this story from a simple disappearance, into one of the strangest and most disturbing crime cases of the country.  For decades, the fate of Katarzyna Zowada has remained perhaps the biggest criminal mystery in Poland’s history.  In this episode the dark tale of Katarzyna’s mystery is discussed, as well as the mystifying aftermath and the current fairs of the ongoing investigation.

Strange Matters is back! In our return episode the mysterious disappearance case of Yuba City is discussed, one of the strangest group vanishings in modern history.

On a cold winter night in 1978, a group of five men known by their families as “The Boys” left a basketball game and presumably traveled back home.  Instead, for reasons unknown, they inexplicably drove into the mountains and would seemingly vanish into the snowy wilderness of the Sierra Nevada.  When the five friends remained missing, their concerned families alerted the police.  At this point law enforcement would launch an investigation that would provide more questions than answers, as everyone involved was left clueless the closer they got to solving this strange disappearance.