This week, A.C. takes you along Virginia’s scenic Colonial Parkway, where beauty turns to terror. Between 1986 and 1989, a series of brutal killings claimed the lives of young couples, leaving their bodies abandoned near lovers' lanes. With no clear motive and no leads, the cases grew cold, leaving families desperate for answers. Was it the work of a serial killer or something even more sinister? Join us as we uncover the haunting mysteries behind the Colonial Parkway Murders, where justice remains elusive.

Trigger warning read by: Michelle Nagesar
Special thanks for lending her voice to ensure these subjects are listened to with care.
Intro/Outro music by:
Apex Music
Background Music
Prigida Daniel Zambo John Hayes Weary Pines
SFX:
Tomas Herudek
Sources:
https://colonialparkwaymurders.com/ https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/colonial-parkway-murders/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Parkway_murders
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**This episode was written, research, and produced by A.C. Roberts**

This week, A.C. takes you on a journey to Texarkana, where the fear of a faceless menace grips the town. In 1946, a series of brutal attacks and murders sent shockwaves through the quiet community, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and terrified citizens. Known only as the Phantom Killer, this elusive predator haunted the streets under the cover of night, evading capture and leaving his victims—and their town—in a state of perpetual fear. Join us as we dive deep into the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, exploring the chilling details of a case that inspired both legends and nightmares.

Trigger warning read by: Nova
Special thanks to lending their voice to ensure these subjects are listened to with care.
Intro/Outro music by:
Apex Music
Background Music:
Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound Daniel Zambo Locran
SFX:
FTUS
Sources:
https://vault.fbi.gov/texarkana-phantom-moonlight-murders https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/The-Texarkana-Murders-Still-Unsolved https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/texarkana-murder-mystery/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texarkana_Moonlight_Murders https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/texarkana-moonlight- murders-4478/

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In this special bonus episode, A.C. takes you on a chilling journey through the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack. Exploring the terrifying encounters that gripped Victorian England, we dive into the psychological impact on the victims, and uncover theories about who—or what—was behind this enduring mystery. Get ready for a haunting tale like no other as we dive into the darkness of history.

Trigger warning and Axeman letter read by:

Kayla L.

Intro/Outro music by:

Apex Music

Background Music:

Adi Goldstein

Weary Pines

Kevin Macleod.

SFX:

Ivo Vicic

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring-heeled_Jack

https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Spring_Heeled_Jack

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Spring-Heeled-Jack/

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