The Secret Sits
In the world of true crime podcasts, The Secret Sits takes you on a captivating journey into the depths of mysterious true crimes. As Robert Frost once said, 'We dance round in a ring and suppose, but The Secret Sits in the middle and knows.' Join your host, John W Dodson, as he guides you through a labyrinth of captivating stories, revealing untold angles and hidden insights at the core of the world's most perplexing crimes. Every Thursday, The Secret Sits unveils a new chapter, whether it's delving into the Lucie Blackman case from the fascinating landscapes of Japan, dissecting infamous cases like The Turpin Family, or unearthing the haunting unsolved mysteries of cases like The Disappearance of Misty Copsey. We do not just recount stories; we provide a fresh perspective that leaves you questioning what you thought you knew. Step into the world of The Secret Sits, where every episode is an invitation to dance with secrets but rest assured, we are here to reveal the mysteries at the center. Subscribe today, and let the secrets unfold.
Episodes
Ten days after falling two miles from the sky, Juliane Koepcke stumbles upon a remote hut in the Peruvian rainforest—only to be mistaken for a mythical water goddess by the men who find her. Weak, injured, and barely holding on, Juliane learns the harrowing truth: the jungle has swallowed the wreckage of LANSA Flight 508, and as far as anyone knows, she is the only survivor. As she embarks on a desperate journey back ...
Seventeen-year-old Juliane Koepcke regains consciousness, only to realize she has fallen 10,000 feet from the sky and miraculously survived. Alone in the vast Peruvian jungle, injured and disoriented, she must rely on her instincts and survival skills to navigate the unforgiving wilderness. As she searches for her mother and other survivors, the dense rainforest becomes both a refuge and a formidable adversary. With s...
Deep in the Amazon, the Koepcke family embarks on a dream to build a research station, but fate has other plans. In Sole Survivor: Part One - The Flight, we follow young Juliane Koepcke’s journey from a remote jungle childhood to a tragic flight that will change her life forever. As LANSA Flight 508 takes off on Christmas Eve, passengers unknowingly board a doomed aircraft with a history of deadly failures. When a vio...
We began this podcast 3 years and 118 episodes ago, and like most podcasts, we feel we have improved over the past few years. So, today we are going to revisit our original case from our very first episode, we have rerecorded that episode in our current format, and with our current audio, we hope you enjoy it.
This is the tragic case of Sarah and Jen Hart and how they adopted 6 beautiful children including De...
In Part Three of our story, Marilyn Monroe: I Sin, but I’m not the Devil, we delve deep into the perplexing circumstances surrounding the Hollywood icon's untimely demise. As our story unfolds, conflicting accounts emerge, raising doubts about the official version of events. Was Marilyn's death truly a suicide, as initially claimed by her personal physician, or were there darker forces at play? Sergeant Jack...
In the second installment of our three-part series on Marilyn Monroe, titled "Becoming an Icon," we delve into the intricacies of Marilyn's journey through fame, romance, and personal transformation. From her whirlwind marriage to Bob Slatzer and her iconic Playboy debut to her acclaimed performances in films like "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "How to Marry a Millionaire," Marilyn&a...
In this gripping three-part series, we unravel the enigma of Hollywood's iconic figure, Marilyn Monroe. Part One, "Goodbye Norma Jean," delves into the early life of the legendary actress. Marilyn's journey is a maze of secrets, heartbreak, and unexpected twists from a troubled childhood to the dazzling lights of stardom.
As Marilyn's story unfolds, witness the tumultuous relationship...
In "Liz Barraza: Part Two - Hope" the quiet town of Tomball grapples with the heinous murder of Liz Barraza. Detectives attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding her death, but they encounter a puzzling lack of motive. The mysterious shooter's identity remains aloof, with surveillance footage revealing a dark Nissan Frontier Pro-4X and a perplexing return to the crime scene.
Delving into onlin...
In the quaint suburb of Tomball, Texas, the idyllic life of Liz Barraza, a devoted member of the Star Wars 501st Legion and a beacon of light in her community, takes a harrowing turn. As morning breaks, a mysterious figure shatters the morning's tranquility, setting into action, a chilling sequence of events during preparations for a seemingly routine garage sale. In Part One: Phantom Menace, we explore the myste...
In "The Mother of Baseball," a story in one-part, we delve into a gripping tale of abduction and mystery that unfolded in the life of Vi Ripken, the resilient matriarch of the legendary Ripken family. On a seemingly ordinary morning, Vi's life takes a dark and unexpected turn when she is forcibly taken from her own home. Bound and blindfolded, she finds herself at the mercy of a stranger with unclear mo...
In our final episode covering The Disappearance of Misty Copsey, the search for answers intensifies as volunteers scour the woods alongside Highway 401 in Washington. What they stumble upon sends shockwaves through the investigation. This grim discovery shatters her mother's hope that Misty might still be alive. Meanwhile, Cory, an unconventional civilian investigator, feels vindicated in his relentless pursuit o...
In Part Two of "What Happened to Misty Copsey?," we delve deeper into the mysterious disappearance of 14-year-old Misty Copsey in Puyallup, Washington. While the police labeled her a runaway, the community's search efforts intensified. In this episode, we explore how a persistent and eccentric individual named Cory Bober became a crucial figure in the case. Cory, with an obsession for serial killers and...
Welcome to "What Happened to Misty Copsey?" - a riveting three-part series that dives headfirst into the mysterious vanishing of Misty Copsey. In our story, Misty's life takes center stage. She is not your average teenager; she is outgoing, athletic, and charming. She also has a friendship with Trina that is straight out of a 1980s movie, complete with cute nicknames and a bond made of steel. But fast-f...
In our latest episode, "Nevermore: The Death of an Icon," we dive deep into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the demise of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe. This story in one part takes us on a haunting journey through Poe's life, from his tumultuous childhood to his rise as a literary genius, and ultimately, to the cryptic and mysterious events leading up to his untimely death in Baltimore. Was it ...
Join The Secret Sits as we examine the puzzling murder case of Robert Wone in our second and last installment of this tale. Three men who reside in a townhouse in Washington, D.C., are caught in a web of suspicion after they assert that Robert's untimely death was the result of an unknown intruder. The investigators are faced with a terrifying series of events and lingering questions as the evidence, points in a ...
In the heart of our nation's capital, secrets are hidden in the shadows, and on a fateful night in August 2006, one man's life would be forever altered. Join us in this bone-chilling episode of "Who Killed Robert Wone?" as we delve into the life of Robert Wone, a promising legal star, and the events that unfolded when he visited his friends Joe Price, Victor Zaborsky, and Dylan Ward.
Disc...
In the heart of winter, Tokyo transforms into a captivating blend of tradition and modernity, where the city's snow-covered streets tell stories of contrasts. The episode begins with the reinvigorated search for Lucie Blackman, focusing on a rocky beach, a hidden cave, and the chilling discovery of her remains.
The episode unfolds with the trial of Joji Obara, accused of the assault and murder of Lucie. ...
In the 5th chapter of "Lost in Tokyo," the pursuit of the elusive truth intensifies. With Joji Obara now in police custody and facing interrogation for the mysterious disappearance of Lucie Blackman, revelations come to light that exposes the sinister depths of his crimes.
As detectives delve into Obara's chilling notebooks, the shocking extent of his actions becomes clear. Meanwhile, the conne...
In Episode 4 of "Lost in Tokyo: Joji Obara," the story takes a dark turn as the police close in on their suspect, Joji Obara. They discover a web of evidence, including Lucie Blackman's presence in Obara's apartment and a disturbing cache of drugs and tools. The detectives intensify their efforts to get Obara to confess, but he remains silent. As the investigation deepens, the mystery of Lucie&apos...
During Part 3 of Lost in Tokyo, Tim and Sophie continue their relentless search for Lucie Backman in the bustling streets of Tokyo, with Japanese Prime Minister Toshiro Moir's assurances of police commitment. The case takes a twist when a mysterious letter signed by Lucie arrives, although doubts are raised about its authenticity. As tensions rise, Tim faces swindlers promising to reunite him with his daughter, e...
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