PNW Haunts & Homicides
Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.
Episodes
December 4, 2025 • 41 mins
In this listener story episode, Judi sends an update from Creepy People Chronicles: Mediums & Mischievous Spirits! Featuring the Delaney House, the symbolism behind her oracle card reading, and a fateful house fire that led her entire household to become volunteer firefighters. We also hear from Clint in Canada about a possible Halloween-night cryptid sighting! Ending tonight’s spooky tales with Kyle’s eerie but gentle, 3AM wak...
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November 27, 2025 • 46 mins
Could a quirky collectible convert skeptics into stans? Since Cassie couldn’t join our full episode Haunted Dolls and the Labubu Curse, she put together a bonus episode of her very own!
We found ourselves unexpectedly enchanted by the whimsical world of Labubu. Initially, the cultural phenomena seemed like just another eye-roll-inducing trend, but before we knew it, they had captured our curiosity and a special place in our hearts....
We found ourselves unexpectedly enchanted by the whimsical world of Labubu. Initially, the cultural phenomena seemed like just another eye-roll-inducing trend, but before we knew it, they had captured our curiosity and a special place in our hearts....
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November 20, 2025 • 54 mins
Two years after Susan Cox Powell vanished, tragedy struck again. During a court-ordered supervised visit in Graham, Washington, her husband Josh Powell locked a social worker out, attacked his sons Charlie and Braden, and ignited the house in a fire that shocked the nation. In Part 2 we piece together the aftermath—the frantic 911 call, the investigation that followed, and the systemic failures that allowed a person of interest in ...
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November 19, 2025 • 60 mins
Join us for an engaging exploration of art and tarot with our guest, David, of Whiskey Terra Foxtrot. David offers insights into his creative process as he works on designing a hand-drawn Kickstarter tarot deck.
“The Liminal Deck is a traditional 78-card tarot deck with a non-traditional construction. De-gendered and de-saturated, drawing on vaguely unsettling, yet familiar imagery to recreate quiet contradictions of the dreamscape...
“The Liminal Deck is a traditional 78-card tarot deck with a non-traditional construction. De-gendered and de-saturated, drawing on vaguely unsettling, yet familiar imagery to recreate quiet contradictions of the dreamscape...
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November 13, 2025 • 46 mins
When 28-year-old Susan Cox Powell vanished from her West Valley City, Utah, home in December 2009, her purse, phone, and keys suspiciously remained—and her husband’s story didn’t add up. In part 1 we trace the chilling trail of red flags Susan left behind: a secret will, haunting journal entries, and an eerie home video “in case something happens.” From the Powells’ tangled family history in Puyallup, Washington, to the night of th...
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November 5, 2025 • 43 mins
This week, we venture deep into the mist-shrouded Pacific Northwest to unearth one of the region’s most haunting legends in Kwakwaka’wakw folklore — the story of Baxbakwalanuksiwe’, the Man-Eater at the North End of the World.
Once banned by colonial authorities and nearly lost to time, the Hamat’sa, or “Cannibal Dance,” is a ceremonial initiation that confronts humanity’s darkest impulses and the mythic hunger embodied by Baxbakwal...
Once banned by colonial authorities and nearly lost to time, the Hamat’sa, or “Cannibal Dance,” is a ceremonial initiation that confronts humanity’s darkest impulses and the mythic hunger embodied by Baxbakwal...
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October 31, 2025 • 18 mins
Happy Halloween! We have a trick AND a treat for you with this Truly Twisted bonus!
On the evening of July 3rd, 1929 the Evangelista family was brutally murdered, but by who? This week we delve into the strange beliefs of Benny Evangelista, the baffling details of the crime, and the lasting fear and legend that the St. Aubin Street Massacre left behind. This story is more widely known as the Detroit Occult Murders. Was this the work...
On the evening of July 3rd, 1929 the Evangelista family was brutally murdered, but by who? This week we delve into the strange beliefs of Benny Evangelista, the baffling details of the crime, and the lasting fear and legend that the St. Aubin Street Massacre left behind. This story is more widely known as the Detroit Occult Murders. Was this the work...
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October 28, 2025 • 41 mins
We’re kicking off Hallo-week with an extra creepy bonus for episode 204: The Bizarre Tale of Jake the Alligator Man. We’ll see you later this week for another spooky episode! 🎃
Back at Marsh’s Free Museum in Long Beach, Washington, we dive into more of the odd treasures this roadside attraction has to offer. We’ll also explore the history behind their most chilling artifact — an authentic tsantsa, or shrunken head. Once sacred sym...
Back at Marsh’s Free Museum in Long Beach, Washington, we dive into more of the odd treasures this roadside attraction has to offer. We’ll also explore the history behind their most chilling artifact — an authentic tsantsa, or shrunken head. Once sacred sym...
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October 21, 2025 • 67 mins
Salem, Oregon has always been a city of secrets—but few run as deep as those hidden within the Delaney-Edwards House. Before this graceful landmark hosted seances and afternoon tea, it was the stage for greed, betrayal, and one of the most shocking crimes in Oregon’s early history.
When wealthy settler Daniel Delaney Sr. was gunned down just outside his front door in 1865, the investigation pulled back the curtain on a frontier comm...
When wealthy settler Daniel Delaney Sr. was gunned down just outside his front door in 1865, the investigation pulled back the curtain on a frontier comm...
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October 15, 2025 • 50 mins
On this episode of PNW Haunts and Homicides, we explore the creepy world of the paranormal and true crime in the Pacific Northwest. Join us as we share listener tales, including a mysterious message received by mediums at the Delaney House. Then a Ghosts of the Grand paranormal investigator reveals a mischievous spirit known for manipulating temperatures and behaving provocatively. We end our spooky journey with a story sent in by ...
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October 7, 2025 • 65 mins
We’re kicking off spooky season by visiting the haunted halls of the Delaney House in Salem, Oregon. In this episode, we meet Vikki, the current owner of this beautifully restored Airbnb, who shares its captivating history. Listen in as we delve into the lives (and deaths) of former residents, whose spirits are said to linger in the house.
We’re also joined by Zoey, a paranormal investigator & scare actor at Ghosts of the Grand,...
We’re also joined by Zoey, a paranormal investigator & scare actor at Ghosts of the Grand,...
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October 1, 2025 • 47 mins
This episode is about aftermath — the people left behind, the communities left reeling, grief compounded, and resilience tested. The story of Normandale Park didn’t end when the shots stopped. In Part 2, we trace Benjamin Jeffrey Smith’s arrest, eventual guilty plea, and sentencing — alongside the devastating loss of Deg, whose death was later ruled a homicide linked to that night.
For some, the Portland Police Bureau’s framing in e...
For some, the Portland Police Bureau’s framing in e...
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September 23, 2025 • 39 mins
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you probably remember the headlines: a night of activism in Portland’s Normandale Park ended in gunfire. On February 19, 2022, the Normandale Park shooting shocked Portland and the nation. Benjamin Jeffrey Smith opened fire on racial justice demonstrators, killing June “T-Rex” Knightly and leaving another known as Deg, gravely injured. In this episode, we take you through the timeline of events...
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September 17, 2025 • 77 mins
We're back from summer break this week to explore near-death experiences and the intriguing commonalities people have during these moments. From overwhelming peace to moving towards a light, we consider how these experiences might be linked to the brain's chemical responses.
Through stories of personal anecdotes and scientific insights, we delve into the stages of these experiences. Inviting listeners to ponder the mysteries of lif...
Through stories of personal anecdotes and scientific insights, we delve into the stages of these experiences. Inviting listeners to ponder the mysteries of lif...
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September 16, 2025 • 34 mins
NEW EPISODE TOMORROW! But here is this previous Patreon exclusive bonus, that we constantly reference. From episode 147 Clairvoyant Tarot-reader Cons Timber Tycoon: Explore the saga of the Raines family, a shockingly sinister tale about the elaborate deception that led to the downfall of their Pacific Northwest timber empire.
I think we'll just let this one speak for itself. I really can't come up with a way to write up "show notes"...
I think we'll just let this one speak for itself. I really can't come up with a way to write up "show notes"...
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September 9, 2025 • 61 mins
Guest Co-Host Alert! This week on PNW Haunts & Homicides, Caitlyn is joined by her husband Chris for a spine-tingling dive into haunted dolls—and not just any dolls, but the infamous Labubu phenomenon that blurs the line between pop culture, paranormal, and true crime.
First, we share unsettling Reddit tales where haunted dolls seemed to trigger a cascade of terrifying events—from unplugged electronics and wasp swarms to phanto...
First, we share unsettling Reddit tales where haunted dolls seemed to trigger a cascade of terrifying events—from unplugged electronics and wasp swarms to phanto...
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September 2, 2025 • 47 mins
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. While we’re enjoying our summer hiatus, we’ve got something dark and compelling to keep your earbuds company. We're dropping an episode from Ye Olde Crime hosted by twisted sister co-hosts and our friends from the midwest - Lindsay and Madison.
In this episode, Lindsay is joined by author and fellow podcaster Kate...
In this episode, Lindsay is joined by author and fellow podcaster Kate...
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August 26, 2025 • 46 mins
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a fabulous story from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast hosted by our friends Shea & Jody.
High-stakes games, a mustachioed legend, and one hell of a revenge story—this episode has it all! Eleanor Dumont, better known as Madame Mustache, was a sharp-witted gambler, a successful bus...
High-stakes games, a mustachioed legend, and one hell of a revenge story—this episode has it all! Eleanor Dumont, better known as Madame Mustache, was a sharp-witted gambler, a successful bus...
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August 19, 2025 • 51 mins
Ever wondered what mysteries lurk just beyond the veil of our everyday reality? Join us for an episode teeming with eerie experiences and spiritual insights as we unveil YOUR stories. Listen in as we explore a listener's unsettling yet potentially heartwarming story of a mysterious face appearing on a baby monitor. Is this the protection of a loved one, or something sinister? We reflect on the presence of guides, signs, and spirits...
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August 12, 2025 • 18 mins
We’re taking a short break and using this time to amplify the voices of other creators we love in the true crime space. This week we’re bringing you a story from Alecia - host of Truly Twisted (AND Twisted & Uncorked)! Follow the show @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok as well as the host @littleleesha.
On September 29, 1996. Just after 2am, in the quiet Ontario town of New Liskeard, 15‑year‑old Melanie Et...
On September 29, 1996. Just after 2am, in the quiet Ontario town of New Liskeard, 15‑year‑old Melanie Et...
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