The New York Mystery Machine

The New York Mystery Machine

The New York Mystery Machine explores New York’s biggest unsolved Murders, Hauntings, Disappearances and more. Hosted by Adam Mace & Christina Marinelli.

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August 11, 2025 40 mins

In the heart of the city stands Clinton Court — a tucked-away enclave with a façade of old-world charm and a history steeped in shadows. From mysterious footsteps echoing in empty hallways to ghostly figures glimpsed in candlelight, its past is bound to séances, spiritualists, and one of New York’s most prolific ghost hunters, Hans Holzer. In this chilling episode, we unravel over a century of spectral sightings, dive into historic...

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She should be ashamed to admit it, but Christina has never seen Good Fellas! As a result, everything about Scorsese's source material was a surprise to her - including that it really happened. Learn all about the airport insiders who teamed up with the mob to get a whole lot of cash in one of America's biggest heists.

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Today we dive deep into the twisted mind of Charles Manson and the brutal crimes committed by his cult-like Family. From the eerie beginnings at Spahn Ranch to the Tate-LaBianca murders that shocked a nation, we unravel the full story — with chilling testimonies, verified news reports, and rare historical details. We explore the mysterious deaths linked to the Family, their bizarre ideology, the high-profile trial that captivated A...

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We're back! And we're kicking off our season with a look at a series of interconnected cases that space decades. Kathie Durst goes missing in 1982; Susan Berman and Morris Black are killed in the early 2000s. The only connective tissue between the three is real estate empire heir Robert Durst. Find out on this week's episode how investigators finally closed in on him.

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Surprise! We may be on hiatus for a few weeks but we are also in the midst of an intense mayoral campaign. So, we thought we should chime in a chat about some of the most controversial and scandal-filled mayors in NYC history!

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We did it! Four full seasons! Today we are investigating some new information on the Long Island Serial Killer. There's is new info and a brand new documentary all about Rex Heuermann that Adam is brreaking down. Plus, a Son of Sam update, a Harvey Burdell song, and the 2025 Tammany Awards!


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In the heart of Carroll Gardens during the infamous 1977 New York City blackout, 17-year-old Dominick Ciscone was shot dead on a Brooklyn street corner — the only confirmed murder of that chaotic night. Forty-eight years later, his case remains unsolved. We unravel the mystery behind Dominick’s death, exploring the culture of silence in tight-knit neighborhoods, the overwhelmed NYPD of the 1970s, the media’s shifting focus, and the...

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In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were on their way back from honeymooning in Montreal when a strange craft appeared over them and followed them in the dark New Hampshire night. They rushed down the highway, trying to escape it, arriving home with two hours of unaccounted for time. As strange memories surfaced, physical ailments emerged, and mechanical failures occurred, all signs pointed towards something unworldly having occurred. W...

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June 2, 2025 49 mins

Richard Rogers Jr.  was a dangerous man in the late 80s and 90s, having murdered and dismembered queer men in NYC. What started his desire to attack men in the LGBTQ community and was he ever stopped?

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May 26, 2025 42 mins

You may think you know everything about spies. But, did you know that America's first covert espionage group worked out of New York City in 1778? The Culper Spy Ring was George Washington's personal network of spies and his secret advantage in winning the Revolutionary War.

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The Sullivan Institute for Research in Psychoanalysis was a radical psychoanalytic group that operated in New York City from the late 1950s until the early 1990s. The group was founded by Saul B. Newton and Dr. Jane Pearce, and began with unconventional ideas about therapy and society, promising liberation and emotional freedom. But over time, it evolved into a tightly controlled and manipulative organization—what many former membe...

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This week we're in Syracuse, the Salt City, covering two confounding cold case homicides. Jill-Lyn Euto was brutally killed in her own home on Super Bowl Sunday 2001; Terry Cornell was killed at an unknown location before having her body left on the side of the road. What happened to these young women? And why has there been such a paucity of leads in these cases? 

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We are in Chicago, 1893. The city is buzzing with the excitement of the World’s Columbian Exposition. But, not too far from the Expo grounds was a hotel...but not an ordanry hotel. It was a Murder Castle owned by the monster known as H.H. Holmes.

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Well, the Titanic has been in the news lately. With that, Adam remembered the last time it was in the news, back in 2023. They fell into a wormhole of Titanic Conspiracy Theories in an episode only for Patrons. But, we figured it was time to share that episodes and these weird conspiracy theories that range from "meh" to "WTF???" 

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April 21, 2025 49 mins

X marks the spot! If you've ever dreamed of following a set of cryptic clues to dig up buried treasure, we've got not one but two treasure hunts for you! This week we're exploring the history of Otto Hillig's rumored fortune stolen from Nazi saboteurs. Then Adam and Christina tackle the weirdest treasure hunt of all - clues encoded in poetry and illustrations in the 1982 book "The Secret" that lead to a ke...

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We've all seen the ads on TV, subway stations, billboards... 5000 Years of Chinese History...a time before Communism. But, what exactly is Shen Yun? A dance company...or, something more insidious? We take a deep dive into Shen Yun, it's origins in China, and answer the very important question...is it a cult? (It is.)

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March 31, 2025 43 mins

When Myra Kniffin is found dead in her bed, her cousin tells a story of burglars entering the house and chloroforming the two women. But as her story unravels, rumors begin to fly about the cousin and Myra's own husband. We ask the hard hitting questions on this episode like: who really killed Myra Kniffin? And to what end? If you're going to stage a robbery, why wouldn't you strew clippings of "America Oggi" ...

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Judith Ann Brown disappeared and wasn't investigated as a missing person for decades, despite disappearing with a known murderer who was an inmate at Creedmoor Hospital. Who was Judith? How did she go missing? And why did the cops not look for her?

Episode References:

Episodes 7 & 8: "Son of Sam Parts 1 & 2"

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It's time for a seance! ou know how it goes. You buy an only pre-Revolutionary War home, renovate it to it's former glory, move in, and then be forced to build an additional home on your estate because the ghosts won't leave you alone. No? Well, that's what happens in our story today!


Episode References: Hans Holzer Episodes

Episode 10: "The House of Death

Episode 25: "The Morris-Jumel Mansion"

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March 10, 2025 46 mins

We at the New York Mystery Machine love sandwiches, and today's episode is a ghost sandwich. We start with a ghost story, dive into the crime behind why the ghost is haunting Big Moose Lake, and end with more ghostly tales. Who was Grace Brown? And why would she want to spend eternity at Big Moose Lake? Find out more on this week's episode...

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