Nessie's Dead
Welcome to "Nessie's Dead," where we plunge into the darkest corners of life and explore our darkest curiosities. We'll cover topics like true crime and conspiracy theories, cryptids, the paranormal, and all things absurd, spooky, and unexplained.
Episodes
Since the 1950’s, self proclaimed ghost and demon hunting couple, Ed and Lorraine Warren, had been making a name for themselves. From haunted houses to werewolf possession, the two have infiltrated their way through the paranormal communities, becoming household names. However, were they ever legit? This week we will discuss cases they were involved with and look at the facts, debunking them one by one. Let us know if you too have ...
Wes Craven’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street” has had a huge impact in horror. But where did it come from? Well the story was inspired by a very real and very scary phenomenon in the 70s and 80s. A group of men suddenly died in their sleep after being visited by a nightmare demon known in their culture as Dab Tsog. Experts still don’t fully understand what happened to these men. Could it really have been a sleep demon?
This week we take the plunge into the bizarre life of Anatoly Moskvin. Known as a historian and linguist, known for his collection of unique books, Russian dolls, oh and 26 mummified human children. Join us as we go into detail about how and why he went about this twisted grave robbing "hobby".
In March of 2015, Denise Huskins and her boyfriend, Aaron Quinn, were victims of a home invasion. Denise was then kidnapped but returned back home not long after. Leading authorities to question the legitimacy of the crime. Police and media began to spin the case as a hoax and nothing more. But was that all it was or was the couple genuinely victims of a crime which spared their lives?
This week we are back with monster encounters in North America! We discuss case of multiple cryptids/monster from deep in the lakes to deep in the woods. Which one do you believe in most?
Nothing unusual about a little rain storm right? But what about when the rain itself is a little unusual? This week we take the plunge into strange rains! From animals and fruits falling from the sky to the mysterious illness inducing Oakville blobs. Get your umbrellas!
August of 1987, after a night of hunting, the bodies of teenagers, Don Henry and Kevin Ives, were found lying on the railroad tracks in Alexander, Arkansas. The freight train, unable to stop, runs their bodies over. This case was then met with mind boggling dead ends, police interference, and intentional misinformation, leading to a public understanding of a local government cover up. Did the boys perhaps see something they weren't...
How often do you check closets and crawl spaces in your home? Well let this episode be your reminder. Because this week we are taking the plunge into the unsettling case of the Denver Spiderman. In the 1940's a man, who was home alone, was found murdered in his bedroom, with all the doors locked from within and no sign of anyone else in the home. But turns out there was a secret roommate no one knew about. Hear the full story now!
Mother Mariam Soulakiotis was just like any other nun except for one odd detail...she was actually a serial killer. From torture and abuse to financial fraud and homicide, she took her monastery from being a place of faith and healing to a torture chamber from hell.
On an August evening in 1955, a family in rural Kentucky had a scary encounter following a meteor sighting. Their house was then swarmed by strange humanoid creatures with large ears and eyes. They report the encounter to the police and by the time they arrive, military was already there investigating. Though the encounter only lasted that one evening, it has lived on in UFO history. Was this an alien visitation, case of mistaken i...
This week we will be taking the plunge back into haunted and cursed objects! From possessed dolls with a taste for blood to paintings that act as portals and more! Join us for the full story.
The town of Sandown on the Isle of Wight is a lovely vacation place. Known for its beaches historical places, and a strange paranormal clown. In the early 1970's two children encountered a strange clown figure in a marsh outside of Sandown. With him came odd siren sounds and otherworldly abilities. This followed a man's sighting of odd lights and flying objects in the same area only 2 years prior. Theories run wild with this one, f...
In 2008, the body of 2 year old Caylee Anthony was found in a wooded area right by her grandparents home. Her mother, Casey Anthony, admitted to her daughter being missing for 31 days. Meanwhile she continued her life as if nothing was wrong. She was of course believed to be at fault but was found innocent by a jury, She has recently resurfaced in the media while posting on Tiktok, bringing attention back to this case. What do you ...
February 1993, Gary Sudbrink flew into New York on a spur of the moment trip to surprise his family.Upon arrival, he began receiving very strange phone calls from an unknown caller with strange questions and comments. This caller seemed to know more about Gary and his whereabouts than they should have. Alongside these creepy calls, there was a build up of strange events including a supposed Gary doppelganger who was interacting wit...
For centuries humans have been fascinated and terrified by shape shifting creatures. But one in particular has stood out, becoming a pillar in folklore and pop culture: the werewolf! In this week's episode we plunge into the history,lore, and supposed real life accounts of these iconic beast.
In September of 1972, the body of 16 year old Jeannette DePalma was found was found in the wilderness on a cliff known as "Devil's Teeth". Initially reported that her body was found with occult symbols and items, the case sparked a mass hysteria of Satanic panic in the town. With no real leads, police mishandling, and the reports of witchcraft and demons at play, the case sadly went cold.
This week on Nessie's Dead, we take a plunge into internet urban legends. Discussing a collection of legends, we go into the lore, the strange public responses, and our opinions on the likelihood of their existence.
What was going on in Mattoon, Illinois in 1944? During a ten day period, a supposed "mad gasser" was leaking unknown chemicals into peoples' homes,causing them to fall ill. While report after report came in and panic spread, the official word was nothing more than mass hysteria. But could there be more to it? Let us know your thoughts!
There is something very strange about Mt Shasta. What is causing people to seemingly vanish into thin air here? Could it be related to the supposed ancient civilization hiding out within the mountain or perhaps the peculiar creatures that are said to reside there? Or could it even be a portal to another dimension? Let us know what you think!
This case has it all. From murder and dramatic love affairs to a ghost potentially solving their own murder. Taking place in 1820's England, the Red Barn Murder was a first of its kind, being the center point of the media and bringing in a new wave of public interest (and obsession) with true crime. Not to mention, paired with strange collective morbid curiosity at the time.
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