Avery After Dark

Avery Ross

Calling all mystery lovers, true crime connoisseurs & supernatural enthusiasts. You have officially found your new favorite place for all things chilling with Avery After Dark hosted by Avery Ross. New episodes every week! read less

Our Editor's Take

The Avery After Dark podcast is the home of thrills, chills, and mysteries. Host Avery Ross guides listeners through true stories of what happens in the shadows. Each episode follows a true crime case, unexplained event, or supernatural account. Episode titles feature a helpful designation of "CASE," "MYSTERY," or "HAUNTING." Listeners seeking true crime might enjoy the cases. Those who love spooky stories of all kinds may also enjoy every week's release.

Avery is a natural storyteller with a smooth, satisfying voice. Following a successful acting career, she amassed an impressive TikTok following. Her fans clamored for her fascinating, scary stories. She then took her talent for mystery stories to the podcast format. Soon after the start of Avery After Dark, the show grew a big following. In addition to hosting, Avery conducts her own research and does all the editing. The captivating and original podcast explores tales of crime and paranormal activity.

Among the ghost stories on the show are the notorious Stanley Hotel and the Bellaire House. Avery analyzes crime stories like Alex Murdaugh and the death of Sherri Rasmussen. In MYSTERY episodes, the podcast examines unexplained abductions and disappearances. Throughout the episodes, Avery's mesmerizing narration pulls listeners in. Her genuine interest in scary stories shows in her engaging delivery. As a fan of spooky subjects herself, she chooses a compelling topic for every episode.

Fans of this podcast might enjoy Avery's relatable approach. She makes these frightening stories easy to listen to. Her nuanced narration and soothing voice create a pleasant audio experience. Fans of Avery's TikTok will find a long-form version of that content on this show. The podcast format allows her to expand and comment on each story. Avery After Dark is a great choice for fans of true crime and the paranormal.

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104: MYSTERY | The Eerie Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

104: MYSTERY | The Eerie Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

On April 1st 2006, Brian Shaffer went out with a friend to celebrate the beginning of spring break. He had spent the last week pulling all nighters and wanted to hit the town. What transpired that night has become one of the most baffling mysteries to date... Brian was captured on CCTV walking into a bar in Columbus, Ohio around 1:55am. Then, he disappeared. Brian has never been seen or heard from again What happened to the 27 year old medical student? If you have information regarding Brian's disappearance, call 614-461-8477 or visit StopCrime.org to submit a tip online Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

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104: MYSTERY | The Eerie Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

104: MYSTERY | The Eerie Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

On April 1st 2006, Brian Shaffer went out with a friend to celebrate the beginning of spring break. He had spent the last week pulling all nighters and wanted to hit the town. What transpired that night has become one of the most baffling mysteries to date... Brian was captured on CCTV walking into a bar in Columbus, Ohio around 1:55am. Then, he disappeared. Brian has never been seen or heard from again What happened to the 27 year old medical student? If you have information regarding Brian's disappearance, call 614-461-8477 or visit StopCrime.org to submit a tip online Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

HAUNTING | Murder At Greystone Mansion

HAUNTING | Murder At Greystone Mansion

One of America's most beautiful haunted mansions & one of the nations most mysterious murder cases When Oil heir Ned Doheny and his friend & secretary Hugh Plunkett were shot to death in a guest bedroom of Ned's mansion in 1929, it was officially ruled a murder-suicide. Hugh supposedly shooting Ned over a scandalous business dispute. But many wonder... was it really? Who was the true gunman? This episode we are discussing one of the most haunted estates in California, Greystone Mansion. So much mystery & SO many ghosts... Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

103: HAUNTING | The Mimicking Ghost Of Wynne

103: HAUNTING | The Mimicking Ghost Of Wynne

In 2001, the Van Landingham family moved into a charming home in Wynne, Arkansas. They were initially enchanted by its picturesque surroundings. The big house sat in a beautiful, peaceful neighborhood They were also surprised they were able to get the house for such a steal, it was priced on the lower end *red flag * But their joy soon gave way to fear when strange occurrences began to unfold. Objects moved on their own accord, unexplainable sounds echoed through the hallways... The family realized they weren’t alone in their new house & the entity within the home would stop at nothing to get them out... Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

102: HAUNTING | 3 True Ghost Stories From The Road

102: HAUNTING | 3 True Ghost Stories From The Road

There's something about being out on the road alone. You never know who you may run into... dead OR alive. Put the petal to the metal! In this very spooky episode, we are discussing 3 true ghostly tales from the road Firstly, the haunting stories of Resurrection Mary. Chicago's most infamous ghost. Secondly, 2 men had an supernatural experience on a roadtrip that they will never forget. Lastly, a true account from a father who claims his son witnessed dozens of ghosts at a local midwestern cemetery... Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

101: MYSTERY | Train Track Boys

101: MYSTERY | Train Track Boys

On August 23, 1987, Arkansas teenagers Kevin Ives & Don Henry set out for a hunting trip around midnight. The events of that night in the woods remain shrouded in mystery What is certain is that around 4 a.m., during a routine journey to Little Rock, a cargo train engineer looked ahead on the tracks in horror. He saw the 2 teens lying side by side on the tracks, partly covered by a green tarp. They were motionless, not even flinching as the locomotive grew closer Despite the engineer's efforts, the train was unable to halt in time, running over the boys. Tragically, Kevin and Don died. Initially the medical examiner ruled their deaths as accidental. But the boys parents looked deeper into their sons deaths, they found a tangled web of corruption & deceit Don & Kevin were murdered that night. But by who? Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

100: HAUNTING | The Ghosts Of The St. Augustine Lighthouse

100: HAUNTING | The Ghosts Of The St. Augustine Lighthouse

On the coast of Florida, where land meets sea, stands the legendary St. Augustine Lighthouse. One of America's oldest & most haunted spots. It sits on rushing water which is believed to be a large conductor of paranormal activity From ghostly tales of past lighthouse keepers to 3 young spirits who like to play tricks on employees and guests, the paranormal stories that come out of this lighthouse will blow you away... Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

99: MYSTERY | Villisca Axe Murders & Haunting

99: MYSTERY | Villisca Axe Murders & Haunting

1 night, 8 murders. The Villisca Axe Murders are one of the most notorious unsolved cases in American history. In June 1912, all eight people inside the Moore family's house in Villisca, Iowa were murdered by an axe-wielding assailant. The community was in shock, no one had ever heard of anything so heinous. Everyone in the small town became a suspect at one point or another To this day, the true identity of the killer remains a mystery. The Moore house still stands and the tragic events from that June night clearly left a mark on the home. As it's one of the most haunted spots on America. Join me as we discuss the notorious Villisca Axe Murders & The Haunting of the Moore House Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

98: MYSTERY | 2 Chilling Cases & Haunted Room 18

98: MYSTERY | 2 Chilling Cases & Haunted Room 18

Happy Thursday, Detectives! Today I have a variety show for you. A little bit of everything. 3 different stories, all VERY mysterious... First up, a breaking case out of St. Louis, Missouri. Last month, 39 year old Dr. Sarah Sweeney was found dead at the home she shared with her fiancé Fire Captain Robert Daus. Shockingly, Robert Daus's previous fiancé also died when she was with him just 3 years prior. 2 dead fiancee's, 1 man. Families are demanding answers Secondly, we have the case of Benjaman Kyle. The man who disappeared for 27 years... Finally, we are discussing the Haunting of Room 18 at the St. James Hotel in Cimarron, New Mexico. One of the southwests oldest & most historic spots. Room 18's paranormal activity gets so aggressive, staff keeps it padlocked! Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

97: HAUNTING | The Ghosts Of The Hinsdale House

97: HAUNTING | The Ghosts Of The Hinsdale House

In the early 1970's, Clara and Phil Dandy thought they found their ideal country house in Hinsdale, New York. The 100-year-old home was surrounded by dense isolated woods and Clara initially felt the property was a dream... The first few weeks in the house were quite serene. But one day, they began to see strange translucent figures roaming around the woods. Next, they began to hear strange noises. Screams, eerie noises at all hours of the day and night It only escalated from there and the family was disturbed as they began to experience supernatural phenomenon not only in the woods, but in their house as well... Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

95: MYSTERY | The Strange Death of 'Jennifer Fairgate'

95: MYSTERY | The Strange Death of 'Jennifer Fairgate'

In 1995, a woman who identified herself as 'Jennifer Fairgate' checked into the Oslo Plaza Hotel in Norway. 3 days later, a gunshot. Authorities entered her room to find Jennifer's lifeless body on the bed. With a gunshot wound to the head, it appeared to be a suicide What was found, rather not found, in Jennifers room only raised more questions than was answered. This woman had no ID, no wallet, no cosmetics, no toothbrush. Police also discover that all of the tags in her clothing had been removed. There were also no fingerprints on the gun. Jennifer Fairgate was like a ghost. Who was this woman? Did Jennifer take her own life in that hotel room? Or was she murdered? Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

94: CASE UPDATE | 3 Chiefs Fans Found Frozen To Death

94: CASE UPDATE | 3 Chiefs Fans Found Frozen To Death

What happened to the Kansas City 3? The deaths of Clayton McGeeney, 36, David Harrington, 37, and Ricky Johnson, 38, have devastated and baffled the community in Kansas City, Missouri. Weeks after their bodies were found frozen in the backyard of their friends home, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are murkier than ever... Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

93: CASE | The Suitcase Murder

93: CASE | The Suitcase Murder

Suitcases containing human body parts began washing up along the Chesapeake Bay in May 2004. The public was horrified & investigators were stumped. Who was this mystery man? Their search for answers would lead them to the most unlikely suspect... Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

92: HAUNTINGS | 2 Ghost Stories

92: HAUNTINGS | 2 Ghost Stories

Heartbreak, it's an inevitable part of life & the afterlife! Today we are discussing 2 true hauntings First up, a woman who only wanted to be known as Megan breaks up with her boyfriend and has to find a new place to live. She finds a historic apartment complex & believes this would be a great place to start over But she fould find out that the apartment building has a dark history & the entities that dwell inside would make themselves known Secondly, we are discussing one of the spookiest stories to ever come out of Vermont. The haunting of Emily's Bridge in Stowe Vermont! A heartbroken ghost who still lingers around the bridge & leaves her mark on those who visit Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

91: MINI MYSTERY | Serial Killer In Austin Texas?

91: MINI MYSTERY | Serial Killer In Austin Texas?

Is There A Serial Killer In Austin Texas? Bodies Keep Washing Up At Lady Bird Lake... Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

90: MYSTERIES | 2 Strange & Bizarre Cases

90: MYSTERIES | 2 Strange & Bizarre Cases

A Very Mysterious & Creepy New Years Episode, Coming Up! Today, we are covering 2 different cases. Both chilling mysteries, both involving unexplained deaths Firstly, we are discussing the creepy case of the Circleville writer. An anonymous person targeted residents in Circleville, Ohio for years. Although someone was convicted, many believe he was falsely imprisoned. Meaning, the real Circleville writer is still out there somewhere... Secondly, we are covering the strange disappearance & death of tech CEO Erin Valenti. After a series of bizarre phone calls with her family while on vacation in California, Erin disappeared. Days later, a passerby made a shocking discovery Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

89: CASE UPDATE | Gypsy Rose Blanchard JUST Released From Prison

89: CASE UPDATE | Gypsy Rose Blanchard JUST Released From Prison

HUGE NEWS! Gypsy Rose Blanchard Has Just Been Released From A Missouri Prison. She's A Free Woman Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

88: HAUNTING | 3 True Ghost Stories

88: HAUNTING | 3 True Ghost Stories

A Haunted Victorian Manion, A Ghostly Ranch In Texas & A Voicemail From A Ghost! Today we are going all in on the supernatural with 3 true ghost stories... First, we have the story of June Ferris & The Dream House. Secondly, we are discussing the haunting of the Texas Cowboys. And finally, the very chilling 'Judy Voicemail' that will leave the hairs on the back of your next standing up Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

87: MYSTERY | The Disappearance Of The Sodder Children

87: MYSTERY | The Disappearance Of The Sodder Children

On Christmas Eve in 1945, a mysterious fire broke out at the Sodder home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. George Sodder, his wife Jennie and four of their nine children escaped. Leaving 5 of the children still inside The fire department didn't arrive for 7 hours. When they finally did get to the scene, the home was nothing but ash Strangely, the bodies of the five children were never found. The Sodder Family began to question the fire. Strange occurrences before & after lead them to believe that their children were kidnapped that night. They believed the fire was set as a diversion & they survived Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel, friends! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

86: CASE | The Murder Of Donnah Winger

86: CASE | The Murder Of Donnah Winger

After an uncomfortable shuttle ride home from the airport, 32 year old Donnah Winger told her husband Mark about the experience. She said the shuttle driver, a young man by the name of Roger Harrington, drove erratically & made violent comments. So the Wingers decided to file a complaint with the shuttle company Just a few days later, Mark Winger called 911 to report that Roger had broken in and murdered his wife & Mark had shot Roger dead in the midst It seemed like an open & shut case of retaliation on Rogers part. Mark Winger was applauded as a hero for trying to save Donnah But 4 years later, new details about Mark emerged from an unlikely source. Prompting investigators to reopen the case. What they discovered, shocked everyone... Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

85: HAUNTING | 3 Ghost Stories

85: HAUNTING | 3 Ghost Stories

A Haunted Lake, A Spooky Hotel Room & An Entire Cursed Town... CHILLS! This episode, we have 3 Ghost Stories! First up, the haunting of Covewood Lodge in NY. A paranormal case intertwined with a shocking & brutal murder in the early 1900's After that, we are discussing Room 311 at the Read House Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The room is haunted by a woman who died there in the late 1920's... Finally, we are discussing the ever so mysterious town of Caryville, Wisconsin. It's said to be haunted & cursed! Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel, friends! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK