Supernatural Occurrence Studies Podcast

Thad Phillips should not have survived. Kidnapped at 13 and tortured for 43 hours by 17-year-old Joseph Clark, he endured shattered bones and unimaginable pain…then calmly dialed 911. His courage reopened the mysterious drowning of Chris Steiner, exposing a calculated killer in small-town Wisconsin. A haunting case of resilience, ritualistic violence, and justice decades in the making.

Episode starts at [15:05]

• Joseph C. Clark, The Baraboo Bonebreaker
• Christopher Steiner RIP
• Thad Phillips, The Survivor
• Outtakes after the show

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The Long Haul examines America’s interstate highway system as an unintentional hunting ground for serial killers who exploited mobility, anonymity, and jurisdictional gaps to evade detection. From the FBI’s Highway Serial Killings Initiative to terrifying case studies of long-haul truckers like Robert Ben Rhoades, Dellmus Colvin, Bruce Mendenhall, and Keith Jesperson, this episode exposes how highways became corridors of opportunity, and how marginalized victims are systematically erased between exits. This is a deep dive into forgotten murders, fractured investigations, and the dark truth that some of the deadliest crime scenes in America are still moving.

Topic starts at [15:36] 

• Robert Ben Rhoades
• Douglas Scott Zyskowski (Killed by Robert Ben Rhoades)
• Patricia “Candace” Walsh (Killed by Robert Ben Rhoades)
• Regina Kay Walters (Killed by Robert Ben Rhoades)
• Ricky Lee Jones (Killed by Robert Ben Rhoades)
• Dellmus “Dell” Charles Colvin
• Valerie Jones (Killed by Dellmus Colvin)
• Dorothea Wetzel (Killed by Dellmus Colvin)
• Jackie Simpson (Killed by Dellmus Colvin)
• Jacquelynn Thomas (Killed by Dellmus Colvin)
• Lily Summers (Killed by Dellmus Colvin)
• Melissa Weber (Killed by Dellmus Colvin)
• Bruce Mendenhall
• Carma Purpura (Killed by Bruce Mendenhall)
• Sara Nicole Hulbert (Killed by Bruce Mendenhall)
• Symantha Winters (Killed by Bruce Mendenhall)
• Keith Jesperson
• Julie Ann Winningham (Killed by Keith Jesperson)
• Clark Perry Baldwin
• Unsolved: Tammy Zywicki
• Wayne Adam Ford
• Patricia Anne Tamez (Killed by Wayne Adam Ford)
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Across decades and miles, young men disappear along waterways, alone, intoxicated, and unseen, only to resurface lifeless, their final moments swallowed by the currents. From the Midwest’s Smiley Face cases to Houston’s 2025 bayou deaths, patterns of undetermined drownings, missing-time gaps, and disturbing similarities emerge. Families suspect foul play; authorities deny it. Water conceals, distorts, and erases evidence, leaving only questions. This episode explores the eerie parallels, forensic puzzles, and haunting secrets that America’s waterways refuse to reveal.

Topic starts at [08:40]

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✨🎁 Merry Christmas! Wishing you peace, joy, and warmth this holiday season 🎁✨

Enjoy this bonus episode, a gift, from us to you. 

On Christmas Eve 1914, the guns fell silent as eerie lights, unearthly music, and a strange calm swept the Western Front. Before the legendary Christmas Truce, soldiers witnessed phenomena no one could explain. Discover the supernatural events that may have sparked the most mysterious and miraculous moment of World War I. 

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This Christmas, the most mysterious visitor might not be coming down your chimney. Why do reports of UFOs and strange phenomena spike during the holiday season? In this special episode, we explore "The Holiday Zone”, that eerie period between December 20th and 26th when the line between Christmas miracles and close encounters blurs.

We delve into four chilling true stories of December encounters. First, the personal terror of author Whitley Strieber, who documented a traumatic visitation by non-human "Others" at his remote cabin on December 26th, 1985, an event that became the foundation of modern abduction lore with his book, Communion.

Then, we journey to Rendlesham Forest, England, for "Britain's Roswell," where U.S. Air Force personnel, including a deputy base commander, witnessed and touched a strange craft in the days after Christmas, 1980. We also uncover the government-covered crash of a bizarre, acorn-shaped object in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, and examine a modern wave of mysterious Christmas lights over Wisconsin.

From personal abductions to military incidents and mass sightings, these stories ask a profound question: Is it just our imagination, or is something else truly visiting when the nights are longest, and we’re all looking up at the sky, waiting for a miracle?

Topic starts at [15:40]

• Jason Nhyte’s Christmas Eve 2024 UFOs in Wisconsin Video
• Full Analysis of December 2022 UFOs in Wisconsin by Former FBI Agent Ben Hansen
• December 2022 UFOs in Wisconsin Video 1
• December 2022 UFOs in Wisconsin Video 2
• December 2022 UFOs in Wisconsin Video 3
• The “Halt Tape” Transcript
• Rendlesham UFO
• Kecksburg UFO
• Outtakes after the show

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Three unexplained phenomena: a strangely behaving interstellar comet, dark allegations of "human hunting parties" in wartime Bosnia, and a modern-day airport security incident that feels orchestrated. Told separately, they are compelling mysteries. Heard together, they paint a frightening portrait of a reality where the line between coincidence and conspiracy is dangerously thin.

Topic starts at [09:45]

• European Space Agency ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter Photos of 3I/ATLAS
• Gemini North Telescope Photo of 3I/ATLAS
• NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover Photo of 3I/ATLAS
• Hubble Space Telescope Photo of 3I/ATLAS
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This Halloween, the Supernatural Occurrence Studies Podcast presents four global mysteries. From Venezuela's deadly "Black Stain" goo and India's blood-red rains, to Romania's alien artifact, and the haunting Sodder children disappearance. Tune in for a special episode of cryptic tales from around the world...just in time for spooky season! 
Happy Halloween!

Topic starts at 19:40

• La Mancha Negra Map
• La Mancha Negra Close Up
• La Mancha Negra Ariel View
• Wedge of Aiud
• India Red Rains
• Sodder Family Billboard
• Outtakes after the show!

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For decades, Staten Islanders whispered the legend of Cropsey, a shadowy figure lurking in the woods, preying on the innocent. In some stories he had a bloody hook for a hand, in others he wielded a terrifying axe. Your typical urban legend. But, when children started disappearing, the urban myth became horrifyingly real. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Cropsey, the abandoned ruins of Willowbrook State School, and the man at the center of it all: Andre Rand. Was he a lone predator, or part of something even more sinister? With disturbing disappearances, eerie urban legends, and whispers of a cult connection, we explore the terrifying reality that still haunts Staten Island and the lingering mysteries that may never be solved.

Topic starts at [14:50]

• Andre Rand - The Pied Piper of Staten Island
• Alice Pereira - Age 5
• Audrey Lyn Nerenberg - Age 18
• Ethel Louise Atwell - Age 42
• Holly Ann Hughes - Age 7
• Tiahease Jackson - Age 11
• Hank Gafforio - Age 22
• Jennifer Schweiger - Age 12
• Outtakes after the show

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New Orleans’ eerie charm and gothic architecture have long made it the perfect setting for vampire lore, both on screen and in the shadows of reality. From Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire to the chilling legends of the Casket Girls, the city’s history is steeped in blood-soaked myths. This episode dives into the dark tales lurking behind the French Quarter’s gaslit streets: the Ursuline Convent’s sealed third floor, rumored to hold escaped vampires; the Carter brothers, whose gruesome 1932 crimes left locals fearing undead predators; and the enigmatic Jacques St. Germain, a wealthy socialite suspected of being the immortal Comte de St. Germain. We’ll even explore modern encounters with "energy vampires" draining victims of their vitality. Whether folklore or frightening truth, New Orleans blurs the line between the living and the undead. So, light a candle, lock your doors, and join us, if you dare, for a journey into the heart of vampire country.

Topic starts at [20:20]

• The Two Saint Germains
• Comte de Saint Germain and Richard Chanfray
• Jacques Saint Germain House
• John & Wayne Carter House
• Old Ursuline Convent
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A terrifying extremist network called 764 is radicalizing predators and targeting children across mainstream platforms like Discord and Roblox. Classified by the FBI as a domestic terrorism threat, this decentralized group weaponizes child exploitation, psychological torture, and extreme violence to accelerate societal collapse. Founded by a disturbed 15-year-old, 764 members now operate globally, forcing victims as young as 10 to self-mutilate, harm animals, and even attempt suicide on camera. Recent arrests reveal a sprawling operation where abuse footage is traded as currency and predators compete in brutality. With over 250 active FBI investigations, this epidemic shows no signs of slowing. This episode exposes 764's grooming tactics, shocking real-world cases, and why every parent must act now to protect their kids online. The internet has become a hunting ground...and the predators are winning.

Topic starts at [17:55] 

• Photos of Bradley Cadenhead aka "FELIX"
• Photo of Prasan Napal aka "TRIPPY"
• Photo of Cameron Finnigan aka "ACID"
• Photo of Kyle Spitze aka "CRIMINAL"
• IC3.gov – Your Direct Line to the FBI for Cybercrime. If you’ve been targeted by online predators, scammers, or cybercriminals, IC3.gov is where you fight back.
• 988lifeline.org or call or text 988 - The Suicide and Crisis lifeline. Help is available 24/7/365. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, suicidal thoughts, or just need someone to talk to. Remember, you are valuable, you are loved, you have a lot to offer, you matter.
• Report.CyberTip.org – The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s cyber tip line. This is the place you need to go to report child sexual exploitation. Or, if you prefer to talk to someone, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• If someone is threatening to share, or has already shared, intimate photos or videos of you from when you were under the age of 18, you have the right to fight back. TakeItDown.ncmec.org is your free, confidential resource for removing these images from the internet and stopping their spread. No shame. No blame. Just action. This isn't just about deleting photos; it's about taking back control of your life, your privacy, and your future.
• Call 877-446-2632 X6117 or email [email protected] - If you're a survivor of childhood sexual exploitation and your images are being circulated online, you have power, and you have rights. The law is on your side. You have the right to pursue restitution from every single person who created, shared, or possessed your images. Free, confidential attorney referrals to help you navigate the legal system with support and dignity.
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