SERIOUSLY STRANGE | Hosted by Rob Gavagan

Rob Gavagan

Seriously Strange is a true crime series that covers frightening and bizarre topics from the world around us. From twisted top 10 lists to creepy countdowns to gripping true crime stories, Seriously Strange has all you need to feed your desire for the dark. Created & hosted by Rob Gavagan (formerly Rob Dyke). Seriously Strange has a number of subseries' called "Twisted Tens," "Serial Killer Files," "Anatomy of Murder," "Truth or Tale," "Caught on Camera," and "Into The Dark." This podcast series is produced & published by Rob's lead editor, Scott Kinmartin.

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Highs, Horrors, and Haunting Tales: A Look at Extreme Behavior and Unsettling Encounters
May 2 2024
Highs, Horrors, and Haunting Tales: A Look at Extreme Behavior and Unsettling Encounters
3 Horrific Things People Did While High | SS #75In this episode, we examine three drug users who took being high to a totally new and terrifying level. Rob highlights the harrowing consequences of drug use through disturbing real-life stories. It begins with Ricky Castle, whose descent into drug addiction and occult activities ultimately culminated in a violent murder driven by delusions. The narrative then shifts to the case of rapper Big Lurch, whose PCP use led to a horrifying act of cannibalism. Finally, the video recounts the tragic events caused by Dale Nelson's alcohol and LSD-induced rampage, resulting in multiple murders and acts of cannibalism.0:30 Sacrifice3:04 Big Lurch5:01 A Horrific Night3 Pranks That Went Horribly Wrong | SS #35April Fools' Day may inspire mischief, but be careful not to go too far. But I suppose that doesn't really matter all the time, does it? This episode explores the consequences of seemingly harmless pranks that resulted in tragic outcomes. It recounts incidents involving reckless behavior, such as a firefighter's fatal pursuit of pranksters, a girl accidentally shot during a scare prank, and elderly sisters killed due to a covered stop sign.7:32 James McRae8:48 Premila & Nerrek10:32 Seth & DerekTerrifying Mental Disorders | SS #9This episode explores three intriguing psychological disorders: Capgras delusion, Alien hand syndrome, and Walking corpse syndrome. Capgras delusion involves a person believing loved ones are imposters due to brain trauma or mental conditions, leading to significant distrust and chaos in relationships. Alien hand syndrome causes a person's hand to act independently without their control, sometimes engaging in harmful or inappropriate actions. Walking corpse syndrome, also known as Cotard's delusion, makes individuals believe they are dead or decaying despite being alive, with varying levels of severity.12:43 The Capgras Delusion14:26 Alien Hand Syndrome16:28 Walking Corpse Syndrome5 SCARY True POKÉMON GO Experiences | SS #66There's no doubt that Pokémon Go is a revolutionary game that gets people out of the house. But that's always been a recipe for disaster. Here are 5 people that got MORE than just Pokémon. 19:25 All Tripped Up20:41 Queen of the Road21:50 That's Not A Pokemon22:49 Mistaken Identity23:56 It's a Trap!Send us a Text Message.Please Support the SHOW by donating today!Support the Show.To watch each episode in video format, visit Rob Gavagan's Seriously Strange playlist on YouTube. Thanks for your support. Watch the shadows, and stay alive out there...
First Female Serial Killer, The Real Life Buffalo Bill & The Casanova Killer
Feb 19 2024
First Female Serial Killer, The Real Life Buffalo Bill & The Casanova Killer
Belle Gunness [NEVER CAUGHT] | SERIAL KILLER FILES #12Say hello to the first female serial killer of the series. And she was never caught! Belle Gunness was a Norwegian-American serial killer born in 1859. She gained notoriety in the early 20th century for luring men through Lonely Hearts ads and matrimonial agencies to her farm in La Porte, Indiana. Belle is suspected of murdering numerous suitors for financial gain, including collecting life insurance. The exact number of her victims remains uncertain, but estimates range from 14 to over 40. In 1908, her farmhouse burned down, revealing multiple bodies on the property. Belle's fate is unknown, as she was not found among the dead, leading to speculation that she may have fled.The REAL LIFE Buffalo Bill [UNSOLVED] | #ANATOMYofMURDER #22Robert Janczewski was every bit as twisted as the infamous movie character he inspired: Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs. On 4 October 2017, 19 years after the murder of Katarzyna Zowada, police arrested 52-year-old Robert Janczewski in Kraków's Kazimierz district. Investigators searched his apartment and found blood in the bathroom. As a result, the bath and frame were secured for further testing. He was a person of interest in 1999 but had not been arrested. Janczewski fit the psychological profile as he was trained in martial arts, knew the victim, visited the victim's grave, and had a history of harassing women. He had previously worked in a dissecting lab, where he dealt with human corpses. He also worked at the Cracow Institute of Zoology, where he could observe the process of preparing animal skins. His employment was terminated the day after he killed all of the institute's rabbits during his shift; he couldn't explain his actions. Janczewski was charged with aggravated murder with particular cruelty. He maintains that he did not know Katarzyna Zowada. As of September 2019, Janczewski has not yet been released. Investigators requested a closed trial.The Casanova Killer - Paul John Knowles | ANATOMY OF MURDER #13Known for his good looks and killer charm...and his love for murdering women, Paul John Knowles was an American serial killer active in the 1970s. Known for his charming demeanor, he embarked on a killing spree across several states, targeting both men and women, particularly hitchhikers. His crimes involved robbery, assault, and rape. Knowles left notes at crime scenes, taunting law enforcement. He was captured in 1974 after a high-speed chase, convicted of multiple murders, and killed by an FBI agent in December 1974 during an escape attempt. The total number of his victims remains uncertain.Send us a Text Message.Please Support the SHOW by donating today!Support the Show.To watch each episode in video format, visit Rob Gavagan's Seriously Strange playlist on YouTube. Thanks for your support. Watch the shadows, and stay alive out there...
The Tragic Deaths of Innocent Children | ANATOMY OF MURDER
Feb 13 2024
The Tragic Deaths of Innocent Children | ANATOMY OF MURDER
In this podcast: An American Honor Killing, the horrifying UNSOLVED Girl Scout Murders, the tragic death of Judith Barsi, and the sad story of Holly Jones.1. An American HONOR KILLING | ANATOMY OF MURDER #9A fun-loving teenage girl murdered in the name of "honor"... Palestina Zein "Tina" Isa was an American teenage girl murdered in an honor killing in St. Louis, Missouri by her parents, Zein and Maria Isa. Her death was recorded on audiotape during FBI surveillance of Zein Isa due to his association with the Abu Nidal Organization (ANO). He and his wife were both convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Zein Isa died of diabetes before he could be executed. Maria Isa was later resentenced to life imprisonment and died in prison.2. Horrifying UNSOLVED GIRL SCOUT Murders | ANATOMY OF MURDER #11The Girl Scout murders refer to a tragic event that occurred at Camp Scott, a Girl Scout camp in Oklahoma in June of 1977. Three young girls, Michele Guse, Lori Farmer, and Denise Milner, were sexually assaulted and murdered in their tent. The case remains unsolved, but suspicion fell on an escaped inmate named Gene Leroy Hart, who had a criminal history. Hart was later apprehended but acquitted of the murders in a trial. Evidence was re-tested and tested for DNA a few years ago and the results have now concluded that Hart was the killer. Lori Farmer’s mother, Sheri Farmer, has felt the pain of this crime for 45 years. She says she and her husband Bo have some peace, but there will never be closure. Gene Leroy Hart died in prison just a few months after he was acquitted of these murders. He was in prison for another crime. UPDATE: Killer Identified in 1977 Girl Scout Murders (link)3. The Tragic Death of Judith Barsi | ANATOMY OF MURDER #16Judith Barsi was a child actress known for her roles in films like The Land Before Time and All Dogs Go to Heaven. Tragically, she was a victim of domestic violence. Judith, along with her mother Maria, was murdered by her father József Barsi in July 1988. József subsequently committed suicide.4. The Sad Story of Holly Jones | ANATOMY OF MURDER #19 Holly Jones was a 10-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in 2003. It was an event that left a family and community devastated. On May 12, 2003, while walking a friend home, she was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and strangled by Michael Briere. After dismembering her body, Briere attempted to discard the remains by placing them in two bags and used weights to try to sink them in the Toronto Harbour. The bags were found the next morning. Briere pleaded guilty to the crime, receiving an automatic life sentence, and will not be eligible to apply for parole until 2028.RESOURCES:The National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenSend us a Text Message.Please Support the SHOW by donating today!Support the Show.To watch each episode in video format, visit Rob Gavagan's Seriously Strange playlist on YouTube. Thanks for your support. Watch the shadows, and stay alive out there...
The Robison Family Murders, Cheshire Home Invasion Murders & Bow & Arrow Murderer
Oct 6 2023
The Robison Family Murders, Cheshire Home Invasion Murders & Bow & Arrow Murderer
► The Robison Family Murders [UNSOLVED] | ANATOMY OF MURDER #3The Robison Family took off for an extended vacation and were all brutally murdered in their cottage. Investigations only lead to more questions and the revelation of dark dealings. The Robison family murders, also referred to as the Good Hart murders, were the mass murders of Richard Robison, his wife Shirley Robison, and their four children; Ritchie, Gary, Randy, and Susan on June 25, 1968.► The Cheshire Home Invasion Murders | ANATOMY OF MURDER #7A grocery shopping trip went terribly wrong for an entire family... On July 23, 2007, Linda Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky invaded the residence of the Petit family in Cheshire, Connecticut. Though initially planning only to rob the house, Hayes and Komisarjevsky murdered Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her two daughters, 17-year-old Hayley Petit, and 11-year-old Michaela Petit.► Bow and Arrow MURDERER | ANATOMY OF MURDER #8A mentally unstable man took a bow and arrow and did the unspeakable... Michael David Watkins of Florida was indicted for first-degree premeditated murder in the death of his mother, Gloria Watkins. He admitted to shooting his mother with arrows four times, shooting her in the head three times and in the shoulder once with four different arrows.SOURCES (The Robison Family Murders)"Robison Family Murders". Wikipedia. Web. 8 May 2016.Detroit Free Press, "The Unsolved Robison Case". 1970: 1B, 2B. Web. 8 May 2016.Schollett, Marc. "Robison Family Murders Considered Solved By Many 45 Years Later". UpnorthLive. N.p., 2013. Web. 9 May 2016. Read More: http://upnorthlive.com/news/local/robison-family-murders-considered-solved-by-many-45-years-later?id=972047Schmidt, William. "Suicide May Shed Light On '68 Killings". Detroit Free Press 1973: 1, 2A. Web. 9 May 2016.SOURCES (The Cheshire Home Invasion Murders)Beach, Randall. “Steven Hayes from Death Row.” New Haven Register. 07 Sept. 2013. Web. 26 May 2016. - http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20130907/steven-hayes-from-death-row-i-just-snapped-at-scene-of-cheshire-home-invasionBitette, Nicole. “New Details Emerge About Deadly 2007 Cheshire Home Invasion.” Daily News. NY Daily News, 14 Nov. 2015 Web. 26 May 2016. - http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/new-details-emerge-deadly-2007-cheshire-home-invasion-article-1.2434973Killoran, Ellen. “The Cheshire Murders’: HBO Documentary Reveals An Added Level Of Horror To Unspeakable Connecticut Crime.” IBT. IBT Media Inc. 22 July 2013. Web. 26 May 2016. - http://www.ibtimes.com/cheshire-murders-hbo-documentary-reveals-added-level-horror-unspeakable-connecticut-crime-1356201SOURCES (Bow and Arrow Murderer)"Florida man charged with killing his mother using gun, bow and arrow" http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-florida-murder-idUSKCN0JE0ZE20141130Florida mom Gloria Watkins found dead with arrows sticking from her head — her son confesses to her murder http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/fla-mom-found-dead-arrows-sticking-head-article-1.2028499Send us a Text Message.Please Support the SHOW by donating today!Support the Show.To watch each episode in video format, visit Rob Gavagan's Seriously Strange playlist on YouTube. Thanks for your support. Watch the shadows, and stay alive out there...
UNSOLVED Serial Killers: Charlie Chop-off, The Black Doodler & The Atlanta Ripper
Sep 22 2023
UNSOLVED Serial Killers: Charlie Chop-off, The Black Doodler & The Atlanta Ripper
► The UNSOLVED [?] Case of Charlie Chop-off | #SERIALKILLERFILES #44It was a rainy day in March of 1972 when eight-year-old Douglas Owens was running errands. He would never make it back from this outing. That day his body would be found on a rooftop just two blocks from his home in Harlem, New York City. The young boy had been stabbed 38 times. His shoes were missing, and the wounds were apparent over his neck, chest, and back. Most horrifyingly, his genitals had been slashed so viciously that it was attached to his body by but a single bloody flap of skin. When it comes to killers, those who target children are considered the most evil, even by fellow criminals; however, when it comes to the crimes of this murderer, they are beyond abhorrent. In this episode, we uncover the terrifying and still unsolved crimes of Charlie Chop-Off.► The Black Doodler - UNIDENTIFIED | SERIAL KILLER FILES #11The Doodler is an unidentified serial killer believed responsible for between six and sixteen murders and three assaults of men in San Francisco, California, between January 1974 and September 1975. The nickname was given due to the perpetrator's habit of sketching his victims prior to stabbing them to death.► The Atlanta Ripper (UNSOLVED) | SERIAL KILLER FILES #24An examination of the unsolved mystery of the Jack the Ripper-style serial killer who terrified early 20th century Atlanta, Georgia. The unidentified serial killer is suspected of killing at least fifteen Atlanta women in 1911 and 1912.Send us a Text Message.Please Support the SHOW by donating today!Support the Show.To watch each episode in video format, visit Rob Gavagan's Seriously Strange playlist on YouTube. Thanks for your support. Watch the shadows, and stay alive out there...