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I'm Chad Mortenson, and in my spare time, I give tours at the Salt Lake Cemetery in Salt Lake City, UT. It is the largest municipal cemetery in the United States, and there are so many interesting characters buried there. So many great men and women who were doing the best with what God gave them in this life. Isn’t that what we all try to do? Come on this ride with me as we discuss the psychology, stories, motivations, and places that define the Saints as well as the Sinners who have shaped the macabre and the miraculous, the practical and the paranormal in the history of the West.

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Murder in the Sanctuary: The Tragic Case of Arlis Perry

2026/06/11

A 1974 murder in Stanford's Memorial Church sparks a 44 year mystery. I explore the bizarre clues, dead ends, and the shocking 2018 DNA breakthrough that finally solved the case of the murder of Arlis Perry.

1122 King Road: The Moscow Idaho College Murders

2024/03/12

Early in the morning on Sunday November 13, 2022, four college students were murdered in their beds at the University of Idaho. In this episode, the case is examined, as well as my travels to that college town and to the house where it all happened.

Parachute Heart: One August Morning in Salt Lake City

2024/02/19

On the morning of Thursday August 3, 1978, the Immanuel and Rachel David family was changed forever at the International Dunes Hotel in Salt Lake City. The story leading up to the murder-suicide that happened that day is just as tragic as the event itself.

The International Dunes Hotel: Bruce Meets Margit, The Conception of a Cult

2022/10/23

Charles Bruce Longo's conversion and baptism into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is discussed, as well as his courtship of Margit Brigitta Ericsson, and the events leading up to the 1970s, and the 1978 tragedy known round the world.

Special Bonus Episode! Joseph Smith’s Last Christmas

2021/12/26

Joseph's Smith's gathering at the Mansion House in Nauvoo, Illinois on the last Christmas of his life is discussed. I discuss my travels to that place, as well as to the jail at Carthage where Joseph, and his brother Hyrum were killed. Joseph Smith and Porter Rockwell and their final resting places are talked about in this special Christmas episode as well.

Deep in Death Valley, Charlie‘s Last Stand

2021/12/09

Charles Manson's last days of freedom following the murders of Helter Skelter are examined. I visited the Barker Ranch in Death Valley, the place he was captured in October of 1969. I also paid a visit to Zac Bagan's The Haunted Museum in Las Vegas, seeing some of the key relics of the Manson Murders first hand.

The Disappearance of Breezy Otteson and Riley Powell Part Two: Tintic Standard Mine #2

2021/05/25

The conclusion in a two part series on the disappearance of two teens in the Tintic Mining District near Eureka, Utah in late 2017.

The Disappearance of Breezy Otteson and Riley Powell Part One: Young Love

2021/05/08

Utah's Tintic Mining District is Explored and the Disappearance of Two Teens in late 2017 is Discussed.

The Legend of Emo's Grave

2021/04/21

The life of Jacob E. Moritz, as well as his final resting place in the Salt Lake City Cemetery are discussed.

The Jordan High School Railroad Crossing Tragedy of 1938

2021/04/14

One of the worst train crossing accidents in US history occurred on December 1, 1938 in South Jordan, UT. We examine it in this episode.

The Ogden Hi-Fi Murders Part Three: "The Scars Remain"

2021/04/07

The Ogden Hi-Fi Murders Part Two: "Magnum Force"

2021/04/01

Selby and Andrews take an idea from a Clint Eastwood Film and use it in real life.

The Ogden Hi-Fi Murders Part One: "What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss?"

2021/03/24

The first episode in my examination of the Hi-Fi Murders that rocked Ogden and all of Utah in the Spring of 1974.

Grafton, A Ghost Story

2021/03/18

The ghost town of Grafton, just outside of Zion Nation Park in Southern Utah holds many stories and secrets.

The Mysterious Appearance of Kay's Cross

2021/03/10

An examination of the history of Utah's mysterious Kay's Cross since it's inception in the 1940's.

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4.6 out of 5

41 reviews

★★★★★

—worldinmyeyes- 2022/03/29

Well done!

I am a History and True Crime fan! Love finding a podcast that has it all! Even better, most of these are in my own state of Utah. This podcast is ver...

★★★★★

JessFam Comp 2021/05/28

a delightful fusion of history and popculture

The host (Chad Moretenson) uses the occational pop culture reference to assist in telling the history and crimes of the West and to help different asp...

★★★★★

Ike_K_Wid 2021/05/26

Love it

Great podcast, really makes you think and the stories are told beautifully.

★★★★★

DemolishedSaltLakePodcast 2021/05/14

Fantastic!

Combining history and true crime makes for a fantastic podcast! Each episode is well researched and well written. Chad is a great storyteller!

★★★★★

Vitamin a&d 2021/04/15

Excellent

Tremendous creativity and narration!

★★★★★

Dezed and Confused... 2021/03/24

Great Podcast!

I’ve enjoyed the narration and the passion behind about the telling of the story. Lots of local stories in Utah that have gone untold, and I’m glad we...

★★★★★

mleinawc 2021/02/04

His voice is so dreamy!

Very impressive

★★★★★

p-fred-h 2021/01/27

Fabulous!

Hands down the best podcast on the internet right now.

★★★★★

GoodTwinTrina 2021/01/26

Hooked

Only the Prelude and I’m already hooked. Chad has a way with telling a story and drawing you in. Can’t wait for more.