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An abandoned Ferris wheel. Rusting swings. And a history that refuses to stay buried. Hidden in the mountains of West Virginia, Lake Shawnee Amusement Park was once a place filled with laughter, excitement, and childhood memories. Today, its abandoned rides stand as eerie reminders of a much darker past. Long before the amusement park opened, the surrounding land was associated with violence and tragedy. Decades later, fatal accidents at the park would add another haunting chapter to its history. And according to visitors and paranormal investigators, some of those who lost their lives may have never truly left. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra: Dead of Night, we’re uncovering the history of Lake Shawnee, the tragedies that shaped its reputation, and the chilling reports of unexplained activity that continue to surround the abandoned amusement park. Are the spirits of Lake Shawnee still wandering among the rusted rides, or has the park’s tragic history given rise to a legend that refuses to die? Some places close their gates. Others never let go. 💚 What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra — where the truth always comes to light. Content Warning: This episode discusses historical violence and the deaths of children. #LakeShawnee #HauntedAmusementPark #DeadOfNight #ParanormalStories #WhatsDoneInTheDark

On the morning of June 13, 2001, 19-year-old Jason Jolkowski was called into work early. His car was in the shop, so Jason made a simple plan: walk about eight blocks from his Omaha home to Benson High School, where a coworker would be waiting to give him a ride. At approximately 10:45 a.m., Jason was seen outside his home helping his younger brother bring in the trash cans. Less than an hour later, his coworker was calling to ask why he hadn’t shown up. Jason never made it to the school. He never made it to work. And more than 25 years later, no one has been able to explain what happened during that short walk. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark: Missing Mysteries, we’re looking at Jason’s final known movements, the early investigation, what he left behind, and some of the theories that have surrounded his disappearance. Did Jason encounter someone he knew? Did something happen closer to home? Or is the answer something investigators haven’t considered? One thing remains certain: Jason Jolkowski is still missing. 🎙️ What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra
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In September 2004, 22-year-old college student Rebekah Gould spent the weekend near the tiny town of Guion, Arkansas. On Monday morning, she dropped off the man she had been seeing, stopped for coffee and breakfast, and returned to the house where she had been staying. Then Rebekah vanished. Her car was still there. Her belongings were left behind. Her dog was still at the house. But when investigators went inside, they discovered evidence that changed everything. What followed was a murder investigation filled with rumors, suspicion, unanswered questions, and a mystery that would remain unresolved for 16 years. Then, someone connected to the house began talking about Rebekah’s case online. And eventually, investigators started listening. This week on What’s Done in the Dark, we’re following the murder of Rebekah Gould—from her final morning in the Arkansas Ozarks to the unexpected break that finally revealed what happened inside that house. 🎧 Content Warning: This episode discusses murder, physical violence, strangulation, and the discovery of a victim. #RebekahGould #WhatsDoneInTheDark #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCase

19-year-old Jorden Nebling disappeared from Travelers Rest, South Carolina, on October 10, 2020. After the car she was driving broke down, Jorden called her former boyfriend, Tyler Wilkins, for a ride. He would later tell investigators that the two argued and Jorden simply walked away. She was never seen again. For years, Jorden’s family searched for answers. Then, in 2022, another young woman connected to Tyler — 22-year-old Clarrissa Winchester — was killed. Suddenly, Jorden’s disappearance was viewed through a very different lens. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark: Behind Closed Doors, we follow Jorden’s disappearance, Clarrissa’s story, the investigation that connected the two cases, and the major development that came nearly five years after Jorden vanished. Tyler Wilkins has been convicted of Clarrissa Winchester’s murder. He has also been charged in connection with Jorden’s death, but that case remains pending. Jorden’s remains have still not been recovered. This episode discusses domestic violence, substance use, and homicide. Listener discretion is advised. Remember Jorden. Remember Clarrissa. Bring Jorden home. 💚 #WhatsDoneInTheDark #BehindClosedDoors #JordenNebling #ClarrissaWinchester #TrueCrimePodcast

Two women in two different states leave after seemingly ordinary trips connected to CVS—and then both disappear. At first glance, the similarities between the cases of Alisa Goods and Chantel “Cici” Brooks are hard to ignore. But as new information emerges, their stories take very different turns. In Case Files #3, we’re also discussing the heartbreaking case of 18-year-old college soccer player Karoline Heintz, whose boyfriend has been charged in connection with her death—and the disturbing allegations involving his mother afterward. And finally, we’re reopening a previous Case File. New information has been released about the death of Melissa Casias, giving us part of an answer while leaving one major question unresolved. Four cases. New developments. And stories we’ll continue following as more information becomes available. 🎙️ What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra
Where the truth always comes to light. Some cases discussed involve active investigations and pending criminal proceedings. Allegations are not findings of guilt, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. #WhatsDoneInTheDark #CaseFiles #TrueCrimePodcast #MissingPersons #TrueCrime

She was 21 years old, living in Southern California, attending college, modeling, and exploring a future in acting. Then, in March 2008, Juliana Redding was found murdered inside her Santa Monica apartment. What investigators uncovered would turn her case into a complicated Hollywood mystery involving a former boyfriend, a failed business deal, an unidentified woman’s DNA—and eventually, a suspect. Investigators had DNA. A fingerprint. Blood. There was an arrest. There was a trial. And still… No one has ever been convicted of Juliana Redding’s murder. In the first installment of Hollywood Horrors, we’re stepping behind the bright lights of Southern California and into the story of Juliana Redding—the young woman at the center of the case, the evidence investigators believed pointed toward an answer, and the trial that left her family with even more questions. 🎬 This is Hollywood Horrors: Who Killed Juliana Redding? Listen to the story. Consider the evidence. And tell me what you think happened. 💚 What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra — where the truth always comes to light. #JulianaRedding #HollywoodHorrors #UnsolvedMurder #TrueCrimePodcast #WhatsDoneInTheDark

Dead of Night: The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter For Spotify, I actually prefer the straightforward title. People searching specifically for the case are more likely to recognize it immediately. Spotify Description Something was outside the farmhouse. But more than 70 years later, no one can definitively say what it was. On August 21, 1955, a group of people gathered at a rural Kentucky farmhouse when the night took a bizarre turn. After Billy Ray Taylor reported seeing a strange light streak across the sky, the witnesses claimed small, glowing-eyed figures began appearing around the property. What followed was hours of fear, gunfire and an eventual trip to the police station for help. The encounter would become one of America’s most famous UFO stories—the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter. But there’s another side to the story. Could a meteor explain the light in the sky? Could great horned owls explain the strange figures? Was fear responsible for what the witnesses believed they saw? Or did something unexplained really visit that Kentucky farmhouse? In this episode of Dead of Night, we’re going through the story, the investigation and the theories surrounding one very strange night in 1955. Listen to the story. Consider the evidence. And decide what you believe. 💚 What’s Done in the Dark with Tierra #KellyHopkinsvilleEncounter #DeadOfNight #UFOStories #ParanormalPodcast #WhatsDoneInTheDark

To her children… Paige Birgfeld was simply Mom. A devoted single mother of three, Paige was doing everything she could to rebuild her life after divorce. But when she suddenly disappeared from Grand Junction, Colorado, investigators were left searching for answers. Days later, her car was discovered engulfed in flames. As detectives pieced together the investigation, they uncovered a hidden part of Paige’s life that changed the direction of the case forever. What followed was a years-long search for the truth, leading investigators through deception, unanswered questions, and ultimately a fight for justice. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark, we walk through the shadows of one of Colorado’s most compelling murder mysteries while remembering the woman at the center of it all. Content Warning: This episode discusses homicide, domestic violence, financial hardship, and references to sex work as part of the criminal investigation. Listener discretion is advised. #WhatsDoneInTheDark #PaigeBirgfeld #TrueCrimePodcast #MissingPersons #TrueCrime

At just 22 years old, Air Force member Brittney Brashers appeared to have her entire future ahead of her. When she was found dead after a violent car crash, investigators initially believed it was nothing more than a tragic accident. But evidence at the scene, a troubling history of domestic violence, and an unexpected confession would reveal a far darker truth. In this first Behind Closed Doors episode, we explore Brittney’s story while examining the warning signs of abusive relationships and why recognizing those signs can save lives. Content Warning: Domestic violence, homicide, and intimate partner violence. #BrittneyBrashers #TrueCrime #DomesticViolence #BehindClosedDoors #WhatsDoneInTheDark #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeDocumentary #SolvedCases #JusticeForVictims #CrimeStory #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderMystery

On November 9, 2007, Kyle Fleischmann disappeared after leaving Fuel Pizza in Charlotte, North Carolina. What began as a normal night out with friends quickly turned into a mystery that has remained unsolved for nearly two decades. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark, we walk through Kyle’s final known movements, the unanswered phone calls, the investigation, the theories, and the family that has never stopped searching for answers. If you have any information about Kyle Fleischmann’s disappearance, please contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department or Crime Stoppers. #KyleFleischmann #MissingInCharlotte #MissingPersons #TrueCrimeCommunity #WhatsDoneInTheDark

The files are open once again. This week we’re discussing major developments in the Nancy Guthrie investigation, heartbreaking summer tragedies, cases making headlines across the Carolinas, and the stories happening beyond the scoreboard. From missing persons to breaking developments, these are the cases everyone is talking about. Which story has stayed with you the most? #WhatsDoneInTheDark #CaseFiles #TrueCrime #MissingPersons #CrimeNews #NancyGuthrie #JaveayahHarris #XavierWells #MarleyKinney #TrueCrimeCommunity

For more than 50 years, Bunny Man Bridge has been surrounded by terrifying stories, mysterious sightings, and one urban legend that refuses to die. But where did the legend really begin? In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark, we’re separating fact from folklore as we uncover the documented events that inspired one of America’s most famous urban legends. Join me as we explore the real history behind Bunny Man Bridge, the mysterious encounters of 1970, and why this legend continues to haunt imaginations decades later.

In July 1988, teenagers Shane Stewart and Sally McNelly disappeared after spending the Fourth of July together in San Angelo, Texas. The next morning, their abandoned car was discovered with the keys still inside. Months later, investigators made a heartbreaking discovery, launching a case filled with unanswered questions, rumors, and the fear surrounding the Satanic Panic of the late 1980s. More than three decades later, their murders remain unsolved. In this episode, we separate fact from fiction and revisit one of Texas’ most haunting unsolved cases.

For generations, people have claimed to see a mysterious figure walking the beaches of Pawleys Island just before major hurricanes strike. Known simply as the Gray Man, this legendary apparition has become one of South Carolina’s most enduring ghost stories. Witnesses say seeing him is more than just unsettling—it may be a warning that a storm is on the way. In this episode of What’s Done in the Dark, we explore the history behind the legend, the eyewitness accounts that have kept it alive for nearly two centuries, and why so many people still believe the Gray Man walks the shoreline today.

In December 2004, Johnia Berry was brutally attacked inside her Knoxville apartment in a case that devastated her family and left investigators searching for answers for years. In this episode, we explore Johnia’s life, the shocking attack, the twists and turns of the investigation, the DNA evidence that finally broke the case open, and how her family’s determination helped create lasting change through the Johnia Berry Law. This is a story of heartbreak, resilience, and a promise that justice would never stop being pursued. ⚠️ Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains discussions of violence, murder, and graphic injuries.