Episode 16 of The Search dives into one of Massachusetts’ most mysterious locations — the Bridgewater Triangle.

Marc Lewis and Al explore the strange stories, paranormal reports, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and eerie history tied to this 200-square-mile region in southeastern Massachusetts — including the Hockomock Swamp, unexplained lights, Bigfoot-like creatures, and decades of local legends.

Is this just folklore and coincidence… or is something genuinely happening inside the triangle?

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Marc Lewis & Al
Produced by Pat and Jack

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Two of Boston’s most talked-about cases — Zachary Marr and Michael Kelleher — disappeared after nights out near Faneuil Hall and were later recovered in the Charles River. In Episode 15, Marc Lewis and AL — with producers Jack and Pat — break down both timelines, the surveillance footage, the police conclusions, and why so many people connect these cases to the Smiley Face Killer theory.

Quick, direct, and one of the most important episodes we’ve done.

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The viral abandoned red house on Rt. 1 in Saugus has been tied to countless rumors, theories, and TikTok videos. But how much of that story is true? In this episode, we break down the real history behind the property and walk through the case of Valarie Fiorenza, a Medford woman whose death in 1993 left behind questions, controversy, and decades of lingering speculation.

Marc Lewis and the rest of the crew go through the timeline, the investigation, the myths that formed around the Rt. 1 building, and what’s actually known today from interviews, records, and local reporting.

If you’ve ever driven past that house and wondered what really happened — this episode lays it all out.

Marc, Al, and the crew dig into three chilling Boston cases — Eric Scott Munsell, Josue D. Quispe-Almendro, and Dennis Njoroge — all young men who vanished and were later found in or near the water. From a bar ejection on a freezing night to cars turning up miles away, each story adds another layer to a mystery that still grips the city.

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📍 Location: Boston, MA
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On April 1st 2006, Ohio State med student Brian Shaffer walked into the Ugly Tuna Saloon bar in Columbus…and was never seen leaving.
No footage. No body. No answers.

In this episode, we break down one of the most haunting disappearances in modern U.S. history — the night out that turned into a national mystery. From security-camera blind spots to a cell phone that rang months later, and theories ranging from accident to abduction — we dive deep into what might have really happened to Brian Shaffer.

🕵️‍♂️ Featuring: The Search team’s theory segment, Reddit findings, and our AI analysis of the case.
📍 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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In Episode 11 of The Search, we continue examining Boston’s string of water-related deaths — from Justin Leo Marshall in Charlestown to David Mark in East Boston and Boston College student Franco Garcia.

Were these coincidences, or is there a deeper pattern? We analyze timelines, police reports, and public theories behind Boston’s “Smiley Face” drownings.

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He taunted police. He sent cryptic letters to newspapers. And more than fifty years later, his identity remains one of true crime’s greatest mysteries.

In this episode of The Search, we break down the Zodiac Killer’s timeline — from his first murders to the coded letters that baffled investigators for decades. We dive into the theories, suspects, and the eerie legacy that still haunts Northern California and true crime fans everywhere.

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Presented by Dave’s Hot Chicken, this episode of The Search investigates the chilling mystery behind the so-called “Smiley Face Killer” theory — a string of unexplained drownings and disappearances of young men found in and around waterways across the country, including several cases in the Boston area.

For more than two decades, investigators, journalists, and online communities have debated whether these incidents are tragic coincidences or evidence of a larger, coordinated pattern.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The pattern of eerily similar disappearances near rivers and harbors
• The origins of the “Smiley Face Killer” theory and its nationwide spread
• The unsettling clusters of cases across Boston and beyond
• Law enforcement skepticism vs. independent investigators’ findings
• Why this theory continues to spark fear, fascination, and controversy today

The Smiley Face mystery remains one of the most haunting modern urban legends — blurring the line between accident and conspiracy, and leaving one question that won’t go away: Are these tragedies connected, or is it all coincidence?

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On a quiet Sunday morning in 1982, 12-year-old paperboy Johnny Gosch left his home in West Des Moines, Iowa—and never returned. His disappearance shocked the nation, launched one of America’s first milk carton missing child campaigns, and still leaves more questions than answers over 40 years later.

In this episode of The Search, we trace the morning Johnny vanished, the desperate search that followed, and the rumors that spiraled into theories of organized crime, trafficking rings, and government cover-ups. Most of all, we explore how his mother, Noreen Gosch, became a relentless voice for missing children and why Johnny’s story still haunts America today.

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In the late 1980s, fear gripped the South Coast of Massachusetts when nine women vanished and were later found murdered along highways near New Bedford. The case remains unsolved to this day. Known as the “New Bedford Highway Killer,” this series of crimes devastated families, rattled an entire community, and has left investigators searching for answers for more than three decades.

In this episode of The Search, we dive deep into the victims’ stories, the timeline of the disappearances, and the long list of potential suspects. From theories about truck drivers to whispers of organized crime ties, this case is one of New England’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.

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The backgrounds of the women whose lives were taken
The chilling discovery of bodies along highways I-195 and Route 140
Key suspects and persons of interest
Why this case has remained unsolved for over 35 years

The New Bedford Highway Killer is more than a true crime story—it’s a reminder of the lives lost and the justice still missing.

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