Mysterious Circumstances
True Crime
***EXPLICIT LANGUAGE*** -Crime/Mysteries/Paranormal/History- - A podcast that dives deep into the unsolved and interesting, with an unpolished and unscripted “pirate radio” style. If you like a conversational style podcast about mysterious stuff,...
Location:
United States
Genres:
True Crime
Description:
***EXPLICIT LANGUAGE*** -Crime/Mysteries/Paranormal/History- - A podcast that dives deep into the unsolved and interesting, with an unpolished and unscripted “pirate radio” style. If you like a conversational style podcast about mysterious stuff, you'll love this!! From 'PODCAST MAGAZINE' : Host Justin Rimmel does a solid job of making listeners feel like we are in the room with him while he shares particularly weird cases he comes across. If old-fashioned true-crime stories are your thing, you will certainly find them on Mysterious Circumstances, too. Justin also does a good job of being a bit skeptical when covering cases. While he doesn’t discount anything paranormal from the start, he does bring in reason and common sense. Whether you are looking for something a little different from the typical true-crime podcasts, or a little scarier, give Mysterious Circumstances a listen. - https://linktr.ee/MC_Podcast - Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - Cover Art by Lindsay Sklarek - - You can find me on Facebook - - Instagram - https://instagram.com/mysterious_podcast/ - Twitter - @podcastMC - - Email - Justin.mcpodcast@gmail.com - - To support the show go to https://www.patreon.com/mysteriouscircumstances - - Or you can buy me a beer through Venmo - @mcpodcast -
Language:
English
Episodes
The Death of David Lewis
10/26/2025
In 1993, a mother and daughter returned home to find their husband and father, David Lewis, missing. Hours later, a deceased hit-and-run victim was found 1,600 miles away. It would take 11 years before the victim would be identified as David Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:17
The Book of Murder - Interview w/ Matt Murphy
7/20/2025
Matt Murphy is a former Homicide prosecutor and current legal analyst for ABC News. He spent more than two decades assigned to the Sexual Assault and Homicide Units of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, where he tried some of the most compelling murder cases in America. During his long tenure in Homicide, he prosecuted cold cases, famous serial killers, no-body murders, and many more. Now in private practice, he regularly appears as a legal analyst on national television shows, including 20/20, Good Morning America, and various programs on Hulu. He is a mainstay on iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas and her evening news program, where he offers his insight on murder cases across the country. For more information, visit his website https://www.thebookofmurder.com/ or on IG at / mattmurphylaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:52:20
The Crack City Strangler - Interview w/ Author B.R. Bates
7/20/2025
'THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER: The Homicides Of Benjamin Atkins' offers a chilling, in-depth account of the horrifying crimes committed by one of America's most notorious serial killers.In this interview, award-winning journalist B.R. Bates delves into the twisted life of Benjamin "Tony" Atkins, whose reign of terror in Detroit spanned less than a year in the early 1990s. Known for targeting vulnerable women in Detroit's most dangerous neighborhoods, Atkins attacked at least 12 women along a mile-and-a-half stretch of Woodward Avenue, one of the city's most iconic streets.Known as "the nation's fastest serial killer," Atkins' crimes were brutal and relentless, leaving victims abandoned in the dark corners of the Cass Corridor and Highland Park. Only when the lone survivor of his horrific spree came forward did law enforcement begin to connect the dots and ultimately capture the monster behind the killings. You can pick up the book here....https://www.amazon.com/Murders-in-the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:57:46
The Oswald Puzzle - Interview w/ Larry Hancock
7/20/2025
Larry Hancock earned his BA with honors, majoring in history, cultural anthropology and education. He's been researching Lee Harvey Oswald in depth for 35 years. We engaged in a discussion about the JFK assassination, with a particular focus on Lee Harvey Oswald. We explored Oswald's personality, intelligence, and interactions, as well as his experiences in Russia and his evolving political views. The conversation also touched on Marina and Lee Oswald's life in the early 1960s, the complexities of Oswald's character, and his potential involvement in the assassination of JFK. Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1510783407?... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:38:24
John 'White Devil' Willis
7/20/2025
John Willis claims to have been the only white person within Chinese organized crime - and it's backed by FBI agent Scott O'Donnell, who stated he has "never seen" a case like that of Willis. John Willis would become a crime boss for a sect of the Chinese Mafia. That group was a larger Chinese gang called Ping On. They were the ones who accepted him and became the family he needed. From the mid-80s to the late 90s, Willis's rank grew, starting as a loan collector and bodyguard before he became the trafficker behind a multi million dollar oxycodone ring. They called him "Bac Guai," or as the FBI translated it, White Devil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:40
The Simulated Multiverse - Interview w/ Rizwan Virk
7/20/2025
Rizwan Virk is a graduate of MIT and Stanford, and is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, computer scientist and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis and The Simulated Multiverse. He is the founder of Play Labs at MIT, a video game accelerator at MIT, and is also an advisor to the Galileo Project at Harvard. You can grab a copy of Rizwan's books here.....https://www.amazon.com/Simulated-Multiverse-Scientist-Simulation-Hypothesis/dp/1954872003 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:58:22
Mafia Spies - Interview w/ Thomas Maier
1/22/2025
'Mafia Spies' by Thomas Maier, is a true story of espionage and mobsters, based on the never-before-released JFK Files. Revolving around the outlaw friendship of Johnny Roselli and Sam Giancana, two mob buddies, and their fascinating world. A spy exposé, murder mystery, and shocking true story that recounts America’s first foray into the assassination business. Who killed Johnny and Sam—and why wasn’t Castro assassinated despite the CIA’s many clandestine efforts? Mafia Spies is streaming now on Paramount+ and Showtime. Book is here —> https://www.amazon.com/dp/151077890X?&tag=skyhorsepub-20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:47:54
Alcatraz Ghost Story : Interview w/ Author Brian Stannard
5/7/2024
In this episode I get to talk to Brian Stannard, author of the book 'Alcatraz Ghost Story', based on the life of Roy Gardner. Roy was an American criminal active during the 1920s. He stole a total of more than $350,000 in cash and securities and several times escaped from custody. He is said to have been the most hunted man in Pacific Coast history, having had a $5,000 reward for his head three times in less than a year. The newspapers in the West referred to him as the "Smiling Bandit", the "Mail Train Bandit", and the "King of the Escape Artists." He was one of the first inmates transfered to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. For more info on Roy's crazy life. you can pick up Brian's book here..... Alcatraz Ghost Story: Roy Gardner's Amazing Train Robberies, Escapes, and Lifelong Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:11:20
Alexander 'Superkiller' Solonik
5/7/2024
Alexander Solonik was a Russian gangster, known for his reputation as a notorious hitman in the Russian criminal underworld. Also known as Sasha-Macedonian and Superkiller, Solonik admitted to committing 43 contract murders and was involved in Russian Mob activity for much of the 1990s until disappearing after his third escape from prison. Solonik was found dead in Athens, Greece, in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:36:30
The Death of Charles Walton
5/7/2024
Charles Walton was found murdered on February 14th, 1945 in Warwickshire, England. The foremost police detective of the era, Chief Inspector Robert Fabian, led the investigation into Walton's death. The chief suspect for the murder was Alfred John Potter. However, there was insufficient evidence to convict Potter and the case is currently the oldest unsolved murder in the Warwickshire Constabulary records. The case has also earned notoriety due to its supposed connection with the local belief in witchcraft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:26:27
War Against the Mafia - Interview w/ Dan Dorsky and Mike Campi
5/7/2024
War Against the Mafia: How a Prosecutor and an FBI Agent Devastated the New York Mob. The true story of two law enforcement figures—one an FBI agent, the other a federal prosecutor—who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history. A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former federal prosecutor Dan Dorsky and former FBI agent Mike Campi to finally step forward and reveal themselves. The result is this tour de force, which details their years operating deeply in the trenches to devastate the mafia. You will learn how they took down a staggering array of mob bosses, underbosses, consiglieri, capos, soldiers, and other legends from all five New York crime families. You can get more details and purchase the book at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/War-Against-Mafia-Prosecutor-Devastated/dp/1510778020/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T9GTDFW5CSIZ&keywords=war+against+the+mafia&qid=1694793572&s=books&sprefix=war+against+the+mafia%2Cstripbooks%2C108&sr=1-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:35:43
Interview w/ Dr. Gary Simonds - Neurosurgeon and Author
5/7/2024
Dr. Gary Simonds is a highly experienced neurosurgeon, former head of an academic neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He is a Professor, and teaches regularly at, the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.He was a biochemistry major at Dartmouth College. He went on to medical school at Rutgers and Neurosurgery residency and medical research fellowship at Walter Reed. He also holds a master’s degree in Health Care Delivery Science from Dartmouth. Gary has written and spoken widely on the subjects of neuroscience, medical school admissions, humanism, medical socioeconomics, medical ethics, burnout, personal wellness, spirituality, death and dying, and the interface between science and religion. He's also the author of the book 'Death's Pale Flag', which combines neurosurgery and the paranormal. In this episode we discuss his book and also talk about the paranormal, sleep paralysis, near death expierences, and so much more. You can pick up a copy of his book 'Death's Pale Flag' anywhere. -- https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Pale-Flag-Gary-Simonds/dp/B003R3111Ehttps://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Pale-Flag-Gary-Simonds/dp/B003R3111E Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:11:50
The 1929 Detroit Occult Murders
5/7/2024
On July 3, 1929, police officers walked into the house located at 3587 Saint Aubin Street in Detroit. Inside, they found a man named Benny Evangelista dead, seated behind his desk. His hands were neatly folded in his lap as though in prayer. Upstairs they found Mrs. Santina Evangelista and their four children dead as well. Benny was known as a mystical healer and many people in the community sought his help. So why would someone want to kill the entire family with an axe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:38:41
1996 Varginha UFO Incident - Interview w/ Bryan Bowden
5/7/2024
The Varginha UFO Incident involves a series of events in 1996 when residents of Varginha, Brazil claimed seeing one or more strange creatures and at least one unidentified flying object (UFO). Other associated claims include the capture of one or more extraterrestrial beings by the Brazilian authorities, animal fatalities at a zoo, and a woman impregnated by an extraterrestrial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:10:09
Haunted : The Heidi Wyrick Story
5/7/2024
The young Wyrick family had moved to the small town of Ellerslie, Georgia after buying their first house in 1989. Heidi's parents, Andrew and Lisa, wanted to move to the town to have a fresh start and to be in a safe place to raise a family. Shortly after moving in, Heidi had a new imaginary friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:36:58
Brown Mountain Lights - Interview w/ Shane
3/22/2023
In the last episode I mentioned that I had an interview with someone who recently saw the Brown Mountain Lights. Shane was nice enough to come on and tell us about his experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:39:06
Appalachian Ghost Stories and Legends
3/18/2023
In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, there's no shortage of folklore, legends, and ghost stories. Here are some of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:30:22
My Night At The Indiana State Sanatorium
2/22/2023
Back in June of 2022 I decided to stay the night with a group of people at the Indiana State Sanatorium. This episode is done a little different than most. In this one I narrate the different audio clips we picked up while we were there and also add some context to what's going on in each one. Saturday, June 10th, 8:30pm - Sunday, June 11th, 4am. Come join me!!! Fairfield County Infirmary in Ohio.. https://ghosthuntsusa.com/haunted-locations/fairfield-county-infirmary-ghost-hunt/ July 15th, Live Show in Buffalo https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hillbilly-horror-stories-brohio-mysterious-circumstances-live-in-buffalo-tickets-460240771537 August 19th, Live Show in Detroit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hhs-7th-anniversary-in-detroit-tickets-459396787157 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:33:22
The Pitoni Skystones
2/14/2023
The Skystone was discovered in 1990 by Angelo Pitoni, an archaeologist and geologist, in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Local legends stated that the stones were actually beings that once lived in the sky. Pitoni sent the stone for analysis to laboratories in Rome, Germany, Switzerland, and Tokyo. Researchers concluded that the stone was different from any other stone found on Earth, probably originating outside the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:16:44
Dreams and Dreaming
2/14/2023
What are dreams? This is something scientists have been trying to discover and explain for hundreds of years. There is a lot of reference to dreams in recorded history, in philosophical studies and religious texts. So what DO we know about dreams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:54