BeachHouse34 - A True Crime and Paranormal Podcast

[PARANORMAL] S3E20 - The Haunting Secrets of the Queen Mary

Tonight we dive into the haunting tales of the Queen Mary, one of the most famous—and haunted—ships in the world. From the luxury of its early days to its transformation as the "Grey Ghost" during WWII, the Queen Mary has a long and fascinating history. But it's not just history that lingers on this ship. Ghostly encounters, eerie EVPs, and mysterious deaths have given the Queen Mary a reputation as one of the most haunted places in the world.
 
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SOURCES
 
EVP near the pool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrfLHNDzbEE&t=70s
 
"Except the pool" recording (Ghost Watch Paranormal):
https://youtu.be/_WApzBM0Ikg?si=g-OBlojO4Y112ZI3
 
Queen Mary WWII history (War History Online):
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/guest-bloggers/story-grey-ghost-largest-fastest-troopship-world-war-ii.html
 
HMS Curacoa collision (Wikipedia):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Curacoa_%28D41%29
 
Historical ship photos (World Naval Ships):
https://www.worldnavalships.com/
 
John Pedder/Engine room (Flickr Photo of Door):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/geekstalt/2988523814
 
Troopship details (Glasgow Times):
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/entertainment/14512052.war-time-role-for-grey-ghost/#gallery0
 
Room B340 investigation (Sam and Colby YouTube):
https://youtu.be/MZ_QLMJMA1k?si=FYEG80dpZENh7pcn

[TRUE CRIME] S3E19 - The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Spierer, a 20-year-old Indiana University student who vanished without a trace on June 3, 2011. Despite extensive searches, media coverage, and ongoing investigations, Lauren’s case remains unsolved. We’ll walk through the timeline of her final hours, key details from the investigation, and the lasting impact on her family and the Bloomington community.
 
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🔗 Sources & References:
FindLauren.com
Lauren Spierer Family Updates on Facebook
ABC News: Missing Indiana University Student
Indiana Daily Student - Lauren Spierer Articles
College Girl, Missing (Book)
YouTube Video: The Case of Lauren Spierer
Finding Lauren Podcast
The Murder Diaries Podcast - Lauren Spierer Episode
Oxygen: Lauren Spierer’s Disappearance Still a Mystery
FOX59: 10 Years Since Lauren’s Disappearance
CBS News: Lauren Spierer Update
Archived FOX News Article on Lauren Spierer
People: Related Case - Hannah Wilson
WAVE3: Surveillance Video Before Disappearance
The Reporter-Times (Martinsville, Indiana)
If you have any information about Lauren Spierer’s case, please contact the proper authorities or visit FindLauren.com for more details.
 

[TRUE CRIME] S3E18 - Picture Perfect? When Mental Illness Turns Deadly

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive and potentially distressing material, including discussions of mental illness, family tragedy, and violence. Portions of this episode include audio recordings originally aired by ABC Action News in Tampa Bay, used here for educational and informational purposes. Listener discretion is advised.
 
In this gripping episode of Beach House 34, we uncover the devastating story of the Schenecker family, a seemingly perfect suburban household shattered by unthinkable tragedy. Julie Schenecker, a mother battling severe mental illness, made headlines in 2011 for a crime that stunned the nation.
 
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What led to such a heartbreaking end? Was it a descent into psychosis, years of untreated trauma, or something even more complex? Join us as we delve into the details of this haunting case, examining the lives of Calyx and Beau Schenecker, the signs that were missed, and the aftermath that still echoes today.
 
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Memorial Fund for Calyx & Beau: https://calyxandbeau.org/
 
Resources Mentioned:
 
The Tampa Tribune Newspaper
NBC News Report: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna41518099
ABC Action News Interview: https://youtu.be/w9uZFO2-g3I?si=VaYRo_bS-xvPiNgQ
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): http://nami.org/
 
Support Resources:
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help:
 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988
NAMI Helpline: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

[TRUE CRIME] S3E17 - Fallen Angel - The Cult Called Angels Landing

What happens when an "angel" brings darkness instead of light?
 
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This episode of Beach House 34 dives into the chilling story of Lou Castro, a self-proclaimed angel whose promises of protection and supernatural powers lay behind a web of lies, manipulation, and tragedy.
 
Set on a 20-acre property near Wichita, Kansas, known as Angel’s Landing, Castro created a close-knit group that seemed idyllic—until mysterious deaths began surrounding them. Gossip, a seasoned detective and a perpetrator who covered his tracks, it would take years to expose what was happening within the group, and when it was, it was horrifying
 
🎙️ In "Fallen Angel," discover:
✅ How Lou Castro used cult-like tactics to control his followers.
✅ The suspicious deaths tied to Angel’s Landing.
✅ The years-long investigation that unraveled his lies.
✅ The shocking crimes that led to his conviction.
 
00:31 Introduction
03:12 Lou Castro
04:11 How It Started
11:23 Red Flags
20:33 Suspicious Detective
23:27 911 Call
30:47 Another Tragedy
35:07 The Unlikely Hero
37:43 The Arrest
39:18 The Trial
40:52 The Verdict
41:36 Survivors
42:49 What's Next on BH34?
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sources
https://casetext.com/case/state-v-perez-563/
https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-news/lou-castro-daniel-perez-angel-landing-cult-sara-mcgrath
https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/season-2/episode-2/videos/members-of-the-angels-landing-cult-lived-an-extravagant
https://www.newspapers.com/paper/the-wichita-eagle/22667/
https://thecinemaholic.com/sara-and-emily/
https://www.grunge.com/478211/the-messed-up-truth-about-cult-leader-daniel-perez/
https://www.dailycrime.com/daniel-perez-aka-lou-castro-was-a-serial-rapist-and-murder-id-investigates-the-kansas-cult-killer/
https://www.culteducation.com/group/1289-general-information/35322-case-of-kansas-cult-killer-and-rapist-daniel-perez-aka-lou-castro-featured-on-tv.html
https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article11501540.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20210515092743/https://www.foxnews.com/us/commune-leader-ordered-to-trial-in-kan-death-case
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/08/daniel-perez-kansas-commune-leader-trial-patricia-hughes-death_n_1580430.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/self-styled-seer-faces-murder-trial-for-death-he-foretold/

[TRUE CRIME] S3E15 - McDonald's Monopoly Fraud: $24M Scam by "Uncle Jerry" - Part 1

Uncover the shocking truth behind the $24 Million McDonald's Monopoly Fraud orchestrated by Jerome "Jerry" Jacobson.
This true crime story reveals how a former cop turned security expert rigged the biggest fast food promotion in history. Follow the FBI investigation, codenamed Operation Final Answer, as it unravels a web of corporate fraud involving mob connections, insider theft, and million-dollar prizes.
Discover how this massive scam went undetected for years, involving Simon Marketing, game piece theft, and a cast of unlikely conspirators. Don't miss this fascinating tale of one of the biggest corporate scams in American history, featuring rigged promotions and an intricate network of fraudsters.
 
SOURCES
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s_Monopoly
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13944922/united-states-v-jacobson/
https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/pressrel/press-releases/eight-arrested-for-defrauding-mcdonalds-corp.-and-its-customers-in
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-11th-circuit/1380291.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20180804020916/https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-an-ex-cop-rigged-mcdonalds-monopoly-game-and-stole-millions/
https://web.archive.org/web/20200204001113/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/03/arts/television/mcmillions-hbo-explained.html
https://www.justice.gov/archive/opa/pr/2001/August/422ag.htm
https://www.biometrica.com/how-one-man-with-mafia-ties-swindled-24m-from-mcdonalds-monopoly-game/
https://ceres.shop/blog/the-mcdonalds-monopoly-scam-unraveling-the-mcmillions-saga/
https://crimereads.com/how-mcdonalds-found-out-its-wildly-popular-monopoly-game-was-a-fraud/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMillions
https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a31134134/mcmillions-mcdonalds-monopoly-amy-murray-interview/
https://www.distractify.com/p/michael-hoover-mcmillions
https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-monopoly-facts-2011-10
https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/monopoly/feature/mcdonalds-monopoly-scam-mafia-scandal
https://www.talon.one/blog/mcdonalds-monopoly-a-masterclass-in-promotions
https://theconversation.com/weve-crunched-the-numbers-in-mcdonalds-monopoly-challenge-to-find-your-chance-of-winning-102763
https://casetext.com/case/mcdonalds-corp-v-simon-marketing-inc
https://www.newsweek.com/mcmillions-hbo-what-happened-jerry-colombo-gerraldo-colombo-documentary-robin-1486690
https://www.islandpacket.com/entertainment/article240396106.html
https://monopoly.fandom.com/wiki/McDonald%27s_Monopoly
https://www.reddit.com/r/90s/comments/zecwma/90s_mcdonalds_monopoly_did_anyone_legit_win/
https://strategyonline.ca/2012/10/30/more-than-chance-25-years-of-mcdonalds-monopoly/
https://www.monopolyland.com/park-place-monopoly/

[PARANORMAL] - S3E14 - Encore - The House on Dice Road

In the mid 1970s, a small, midwestern family was terrorized by an unknown force for months. This led to multiple documented police reports and investigations. In this episode, find out what happened and what people believe was the cause of it all. 
 
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Sources
GoFundMe link for Terry & Duane Pomeraning - https://gofund.me/e48dbc8e
A Haunting on Dice Road (Documentary) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B075XTHK7J/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Michigan Hell House - https://www.discoveryplus.com/video/michigan-hell-house-us/michigan-hell-house
The Pomeraning Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm7oOFOkGbo&ab_channel=SteveShippy
https://wkfr.com/dice-road-legend/
https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/2016/10/these_documents_might_prove_th.html

[TRUE CRIME] S3E13 - ENCORE - The Toolbox Killers - WARNING GRAPHIC!

In 1978, two men sat together in the California Men’s Reformatory Prison, discussing plans for what they wanted to do once they were both released. The plan would set in motion a series of events in the summer of 1979 that would put fear into the hearts of families in and around Los Angeles, California.
 
This episode is NOT for children. Listener discretion is advised.
 
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[TRUE CRIME] S3E12 - Encore - The Heartbreaking Death of Buddy Musso

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WARNING: This episode contains disturbing content related to atrocities inflicted upon a developmentally disabled individual. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
 
In this heart-wrenching episode of Beach House 34, we delve into the tragic story of Louis "Buddy" Musso, a kind-hearted 59-year-old man with developmental disabilities who fell victim to a cruel and calculated scheme.
 
This episode sheds light on a deeply disturbing case of exploitation, serving as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of individuals with disabilities and the depths of human cruelty. This is not for the faint of heart.
 
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[TRUE CRIME] S3E11 - Encore - Hell Hath No Fury

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**CONTENT WARNING**
Graphic descriptions of violence, sensitive themes, and drug abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
 
In a small town in Washington State, a crime occurred that shook this tight-knit community. A well-known family, an affair, a pregnancy, secret set-ups, and so much more took place in the late 2000s. Who was involved, how did they get involved, and what happened to cause the death of a young single mother? Find out on this episode of the Beach House 34 Podcast...Hell Hath No Fury...
 
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[TRUE CRIME] - S3E10 - Unsolved: The Garage Sale Ambush The Story of Liz Barraza

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In a suburb of Houston, a young woman well-known for her charity work and attention to detail is gunned down in her own driveway as she sets up for a garage sale. What happened to Liz Barraza and who is responsible? The crime is still unsolved years later.
 
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Sources
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_p8ktkdoPQ&ab_channel=KHOU11
https://whokilledlizbarraza.com/timeline
https://crime-stoppers.org/
 
Music
 
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