A Study of Strange

Author Brian Brady’s latest book, Hiding in Plain Sight, is loosely inspired by a true crime, and he was personally involved in its investigation. We discuss writing about murder, what shows, movies, and books get wrong about real investigations, and the true story that inspired the book. 
Learn more about Brian and read his books here: https://www.goldengatetales.com/
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The Civil War shaped the United States more than any other event, and it left behind some strange, unsolved mysteries. This Minisode covers 5 of the most interesting mysteries including paranormal events, lost treasure, and more. 
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Dorothy Arnold was a young heiress with everything to live for, but one December day in 1910, she disappeared in broad daylight from the center of New York. Over a century later, her case still haunts the city. Listener discretion is advised. 
With special guest Sean Anthony Davis.
 
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A compilation of some of the upcoming topics "A Study of Strange" will cover in the coming year. Episodes include haunted ghost towns, unsolved crimes, Nazi tunnels in Los Angeles, and a smattering of UFOs. 
Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
 

Re-release of an early two part series. In 1873 it was discovered that a family known as the Benders had been killing travelers along the Osage Mission Trail in Labette County, Kansas. We know surprisingly little about the evil Benders. In fact, they may not have been a family at all. Their heinous acts of violence are still discussed to this day making the Bloody Benders the stuff of legend and folklore.
 
Special guest John M Keating joins the pod for both episodes of the Bloody Benders!
Learn more about John M Keating: hthttps://jmkaudition.com/
His Movie: https://tubitv.com/movies/670622/the-concessionaires-must-die
 
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Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Hells-Half-Acre-Benders-American-Frontier/dp/19848798391
https://www.travelks.com/listing/cherryvale-museum/1480/
https://www.amazon.com/Bender-Tragedy-Mary-York/dp/1981809171/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRidkoF_ZfM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/bloody-benders-true-story-kate-bender-crimes-susan-jonusas.html
https://kansasreflector.com/2021/10/31/a-mysterious-murder-site-has-a-new-owner-hes-looking-for-answers-about-the-bloody-benders/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVkb5RAyM1w
https://www.amazon.com/Bender-James-Karen/dp/B074CT771H

Béla Kiss was a Hungarian conman and serial killer who is infamous for his macabre practice of storing his victims in metal drums filled with alcohol. His devious crimes were not discovered until he was allegedly killed in action during the first World War. However, his death was debated and rumors persist that he survived the war and even made his way to America. 
With special guest Amy Schloerb! thealignedactor.com
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Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Hearts-Vampire-Bizarre-Horrifying/dp/1484062221
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-monster-of-cinkota-eddie-samuel/1145564992
https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/bela_kiss/1.html
 

Scientists have theorized about a multiverse or parallel universes for centuries, and it’s only in the last few decades that the ideas have gone mainstream seeping into pop culture. There are a lot of different interpretations depicting how a multiverse might work and impact our reality. Today, filmmaker Rachel Noll James discusses her research about the topic while writing her newest film INGRESS
Info on INGRESS and Rachel Noll James:
https://www.amazon.com/Ingress-Rachel-Noll-James/dp/B0D5RM5X21
https://www.instagram.com/ingressfilm/
https://www.rachelnolljames.com/
 
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Wading back into cryptid waters, this Minisode of "A Study of Strange" covers the background on North America's Loch Ness monster, Champ.  
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Links!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0lvAzseTaQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0lvAzseTaQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mb9IxOATYw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlfIzzk6XLc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkpzfqlt3PI
https://www.lakechamplainregion.com/heritage/champ
https://www.wgpfoundation.org/historic-markers/10700-2/

Lillian Armstrong's brutal and shocking unsolved murder on Halloween night has not been forgotten since it occured in 1963. Her community in Newcastle, England, was terrified, and it didn't help that the killer was never caught. Halloween is all tricks and treats—until something real goes bump in the night.With special guests Denise Pantoja and T.J. Rotell from Channel29 and Blood and Popcorn.Channel 29: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok- @wearechannel29Youtube - youtube.com/@wearechannel29Twitch - twitch.tv/channel29Blood N’ Popcorn: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok - @bloodnpopcornWebsite - bloodnpopcorn.comT.J. Rotell: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok - @andimtjrotellDenise Pantoja: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok - @thedeemogorgon
 
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In 1799, the ghost of a recently deceased Eleanor Butler began haunting Abner Blaisdell's home. The ghost had a peculiar interest in the Blaisdell family, and her visitations were witnessed by many. Learn about the first documented haunting in America on this minisode of A Study of Strange!
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Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
LINKS
https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/nelly-butler-maine-ghost-storyhttps://newengland.com/yankee/history/americas-first-ghost/https://www.amazon.com/Nelly-Butler-Hauntings-Documentary-Literature/dp/0615394965https://sullivansorrentohistory.org/pages/5359