Skeletons In this bone-chilling episode of Down the Crooked Path, we dig deep into tales of giant skeletons discovered in forgotten graves and remote landscapes across the world. Were they remnants of ancient civilizations, cryptid hoaxes, or suppressed archaeological finds?

Join Amanda as she unearths the shadowy history behind these colossal bones, the lore that surrounds them, and the conspiracy theories woven through museums, newspapers, and secret archives. From Appalachian caves to the deserts of Nevada, strange skeletons whisper secrets that challenge everything we thought we knew about human origins.

🦴 Topics include:

• Historical accounts and newspaper clippings from the 1800s
• Alleged Smithsonian cover-ups
• Indigenous legends and oral tradition

Episode Description: In 1828, a teenage boy appeared out of nowhere in the streets of Nuremberg, Germany — confused, barely able to speak, and carrying a cryptic note. His name? Kaspar Hauser. Who was he, truly? A tragic foundling locked away from birth… or a pawn in a political conspiracy with royal blood?

In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda dives deep into one of Europe's most enduring enigmas. You’ll uncover:

• 🔍 The strange circumstances of Kaspar’s sudden arrival
• ✒️ The mysterious note that hinted at his imprisonment
• 🏰 The theories tying him to the House of Baden
• 💀 His violent death and the eerie events leading up to it

Was Kaspar Hauser a victim, a fraud, or something far more complicated? Join us as we untangle a tale of identity, deception, and shadowy secrets—where every answer leads to new questions.

Three lighthouse keepers. One remote island. No trace.

In this chilling episode of Down the Crooked Path, we journey to the windswept shores of Eilean Mòr in the Flannan Isles — a cluster of rocks off Scotland’s coast that became infamous after the inexplicable disappearance of three men in December 1900.

What happened to Thomas Marshall, James Ducat, and Donald McArthur? Were they victims of a storm… or something more sinister?

🕯️ You’ll hear:

• The eerie final log entries left behind
• The timeline of events from discovery to investigation
• Speculation ranging from rogue waves to paranormal forces
• Strange clues like a missing oilskin and an untouched meal
• Folklore, theories, and unsettling poems that followed in the years after

This episode blends historical fact, maritime mystery, and supernatural whispers into a tale that continues to baffle experts and thrill seekers alike. Grab your lantern and walk the crooked path with us… but beware the fog.

🔍 Explicit content warning: This episode includes discussions of death and disappearance.

When a man disappears from his quiet Yorkshire town in 1980, his reappearance raises more questions than answers. Found under inexplicable circumstances, Zigmund Adamski’s death ignites one of Britain’s most enduring mysteries.

This episode follows the shadows cast by his final days — the strange clues, the official silence, and the theories that blur the lines between reality and the unknown.

🎧 Step off the familiar path as we revisit a case that has never truly been closed. Just how far down the crooked path are you willing to go?

Is Bigfoot a legend told around campfires... or something more? "The Silence of the Woods: Bigfoot Beyond Myth" explores the shadowy line between ancient stories and unexplained encounters in the North American wild. From First Nations oral histories to modern-day sightings, we follow the footprints that stretch across centuries.

Join me as we unpack cryptid lore, skeptical science, chilling testimonials—and the eerie silence that falls just before something steps between the trees.

Featuring:

• Eyewitness stories and regional legends
• Theories that go beyond the creature and into consciousness, culture, and fear
• A closer look at why the legend endures

Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode might just leave you checking over your shoulder the next time you're in the woods…

🎧 Hit play. Let the forest speak.

Whitechapel, 1888—a chilling fog rolls through London’s East End, and a brutal killer stalks the night. In this episode, we descend into the blood-soaked alleyways of Victorian England to revisit one of history’s most terrifying mysteries: the Jack the Ripper murders.

We examine each of the canonical five victims—Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly—bringing their stories back into the light and honoring their lives beyond the headlines.

But the intrigue doesn’t end there. We tackle the swirling theories and dissect a labyrinth of suspects: was it a doctor with surgical precision, a disgruntled artist, a member of royalty—or someone hiding in plain sight? From contemporary police investigations to modern criminal profiling, we dig into the evidence, contradictions, and enduring legends.

This episode is packed with speculation, hard facts, and a respectful lens on a case that continues to haunt the true crime world.

Join us as we walk down the crooked path into the darkest corners of London’s past.

Across North America, eerie tales of cattle mutilations have unsettled ranchers and researchers alike. Mysterious wounds, precision cuts, and a complete absence of blood—these bizarre cases defy explanation. Is it covert government experimentation? Alien interference? Or something even more sinister lurking in the shadows?

In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we explore some of the most chilling cases of cattle mutilations, from the high plains of Colorado to the isolated fields of Saskatchewan. With eyewitness accounts, expert theories, and a dive into the paranormal, we dissect the mystery surrounding these strange occurrences.

🔹 What You'll Hear: 🔸 The earliest known cattle mutilation cases and their eerie similarities 🔸 Scientific investigations versus conspiracy theories—who’s right? 🔸 The unsettling patterns linking UFO sightings to mutilations 🔸 Stories from ranchers who say they saw something they can never explain

Some fear the truth is hidden behind classified documents. Others believe the answer lies beyond this world. Join us as we venture down the crooked path to uncover one of Canada’s most unsettling mysteries.

n the dense jungles of Vietnam, visibility was everything—and what soldiers saw with night vision sometimes defied explanation.

In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we uncover a chilling legend passed down among veterans: a pair of prototype night vision goggles that didn’t just see in the dark… they saw something else entirely.

🔦 Step into:

• A harrowing tale from deep in the field—where one soldier's enhanced vision revealed more than enemy movement.
• The early history of night vision tech in wartime and how its use sparked rumors of supernatural encounters.
• Theories on altered perception, psychological tolls of combat, and whether some tools unlock more than just sight.

Was it sleep deprivation, jungle paranoia—or a rare glimpse into another layer of reality? You decide.

Heads up: This episode contains graphic themes related to war and combat. Listener discretion advised.