Hunting the Dead: Where Horror Is Real

Hunting the Dead: Where Horror Is Real

Step inside the world where true crime meets the supernatural. Hunting the Dead is your gateway to the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying. From real-life exorcisms and haunted locations to unsolved murders and cursed objects, this podcast explores the sinister side of reality—and the shadowy line between the living and the dead. Hosted by a filmmaker and paranormal investigator, each episode uncovers chilling stories, eyewitness encounters, and jaw-dropping theories you won't hear anywhere else. Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or somewhere in between—this podcast will keep you hooked... and haunted. 👻 New episodes every day at 6am and 6pm! Follow if you dare.

Episodes

August 13, 2025 5 mins

In this episode, Alicia from Hunting the Dead takes you deep into the chilling murder of Morgan Fox — a loving 29-year-old mother whose life was cut short by an obsessive figure hiding in plain sight. What seemed like a safe life in Ohio unraveled into a nightmare no one saw coming.

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In this episode, Alicia from Hunting The Dead: True Crime, Paranormal & More takes you deep into Kaden’s story — from his life, struggles, and dreams, to the suspicious circumstances leading up to his last known sighting. We’ll explore the theories, the evidence (or lack of it), and the chilling possibility that someone out there knows exactly what happened.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Kaden’s early life, personality, a...
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Episode Notes: In this chilling episode, we uncover the horrifying story of Chris Watts — a husband and father who committed one of the most shocking family murders in modern history.

We’ll explore:

  • The Perfect Family Illusion – How Chris appeared to live a happy suburban life with his wife Shanann and their two young daughters.
  • The Disappearance – The day Shanann and the children vanished, sparking a nationwide search.
  • The Investi...
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August 12, 2025 69 mins

This isn’t your average podcast episode — today we’re mixing Paranormal, REAL VS FAKE , true crime and makeup, and a little morbid fun in the kitchen. We’ll talk chilling true crime cases, dive into real paranormal encounters, swap some makeup tips for the macabre, and yes… explore the strange concept of cooking with the dead with Sam

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In this episode of Hunting the Dead: True Crime, Alicia dives into one of the most infamous and polarizing cases in American history — the disappearance and death of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony, and the trial of her mother, Casey Anthony.

You’ll hear about:

  • The Disappearance – How Caylee vanished in June 2008 and the strange 31 days before police were called.
  • The Investigation – Key evidence, suspicious behavior, and the lies that b...
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In 2007, three innocent lives were taken in two separate but eerily similar attacks connected to the Town Center Mall in Boca Raton, Florida.

  • March 23, 2007 – 52-year-old Randi Gorenberg was abducted after shopping, shot in the head, and left on the side of the road.
  • December 12, 2007 – 47-year-old Nancy Bochicchio and her 7-year-old daughter Joey were found bound, blindfolded, and executed in their own SUV after leaving the same...
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In the 1980s, Tampa, Florida was living in fear. A man was on the loose — charming his way into women’s homes through newspaper ads before turning into a violent predator.

This is the story of Bobby Joe Long, known both as The Classified Ad Rapist and Tampa’s Serial Killer. Over several years, Long committed at least 50 rapes and murdered 10 women — until one brave 17-year-old, Lisa McVey, outsmarted him and brought his killing spre...

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August 10, 2025 2 mins

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How a quiet London suburb became the site of England’s most famous haunting
  • The terrifying moments captured by police, reporters, and investigators
  • Janet’s disturbing transformation and the voice recordings that shocked experts
  • The debate: was it a hoax or something truly paranormal?

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In this episode, Alicia from Hunting the Dead breaks down:

  • The events of that night and what led to the confrontation
  • The role of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law in the investigation
  • How the trial unfolded and why Zimmerman was acquitted
  • The public outrage, protests, and the rise of a movement
  • The lasting impact on race, justice, and self-defense laws in America

Was this a case of legitimate self-defense… or a tragic example of ...

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In this episode of Hunting the Dead, Alicia takes you inside the real-life nightmare:

  • How Danny Rolling stalked and chose his victims.
  • The gruesome details of his four-day murder spree.
  • His dark childhood and violent past.
  • The shocking confession that stunned the courtroom.
  • How his crimes inspired one of the most famous slasher films ever made.

This isn’t a Hollywood script — this is the horrifying truth behind the mask.

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What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How a Florida sheriff’s deputy turned out to be a predator hiding behind a badge.
  • The terrifying kidnapping that led to his arrest — and what he confessed afterward.
  • The shocking discovery of diaries detailing sadistic fantasies and real murders.
  • Chilling links between his writings and unsolved disappearances.
  • Why many believe Schaefer’s real victim count could be 20… or more.
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What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • The troubled childhood and abuse that shaped Aileen’s violent path.
  • A detailed timeline of the seven highway murders.
  • How police linked the crimes and launched a sting operation to catch her.
  • Her chilling interviews and bizarre final words before execution.
  • The lasting question: Was she truly a predator, or a victim who fought back?
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In this chilling episode of Hunting the Dead, Alicia explores one of the most unsettling paranormal legends of modern times: The Black-Eyed Children. From their first reported sighting in the 1990s to terrifying encounters shared by ordinary people, we’ll uncover the origins, behaviors, and terrifying theories surrounding these mysterious beings.

Could they be demons? Aliens? Vampiric entities from ancient folklore? Or something far...

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In July 2023, 16-year-old Pina Boy vanished from her hometown of Divnogorsk, Russia. Two days later, searchers uncovered a horrific crime scene deep in the forest—and the man responsible was no stranger to police. He was a convicted murderer… twice over.

In this episode, Alicia from Hunting The Dead takes you inside the life of this bright, creative teenager, the desperate search to find her, and the chilling confession of a predat...

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In this episode we dive deep into:

  • Karina’s bright but tragically short life
  • The twisted relationship that drew her into danger
  • The chilling details of the murder and cannibalism
  • The trial, sentences, and Maxim’s shocking prison death
  • The psychological darkness behind the crime

This is not just a story of murder — it’s a reminder that evil can look ordinary… until it’s too late.

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In this chilling episode of Hunting the Dead, we dig deep into the terrifying world of family curses that span generations. You’ll hear the disturbing truth behind the Kidney family, whose bloodline appears marked by misfortune, tragedy, and the unexplained. We’ll also revisit one of the most infamous hauntings of all time—the Amityville Horror—and explore whether the horrors that took place there were tied to more than just the ho...

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