The darkest true crime cases are the ones you've never heard of. Obscura investigates murders written off as accidents, disappearances dismissed as runaways, and obscure cases buried in forgotten files. Host Justin Drown delivers unflinching investigations through real archival audio, court records, and graphic forensic detail. No comedy. No sanitized narratives. Only the complete truth. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 43:28
Extreme Audio Warning: Towards the back half of this episode, it features audio involving children and a mother in extreme audible distress. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp:…
Sep 22, 2026 · 28:49
Paul John Knowles, famously nicknamed "The Casanova Killer," was an American serial killer who terrorized the United States during a brutal, four-month cross-country crime spree…
Sep 15, 2026 · 30:04
American serial killer responsible for at least 18 murders during a violent multi-state killing spree. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check…
Sep 8, 2026 · 35:45
The Harold Easter case involves the tragic in-custody overdose death of 41-year-old Harold Easter in January 2020 after an arrest by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department…
Sep 1, 2026 · 35:41
John Michael Hughes is a convicted murderer from Simpsonville, South Carolina, who, along with members of his family, orchestrated the January 2015 ambush and slaying of his…
Aug 25, 2026 · 31:23
Paul Michael Stephani, known as the "Weepy-Voiced Killer," was an American serial killer who murdered three women and attacked two others in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area…
Aug 18, 2026 · 33:11
George T. Greer is a Kentucky man who was arrested in February 2024 for a violent samurai sword attack that killed one woman and severely injured two other people while he was…
Aug 11, 2026 · 46:27
The tragic 2015 true-crime case of 7-week-old Data Toria Hancock , an Oregon infant who died of severe starvation and maltreatment. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp:…
Aug 4, 2026 · 32:09
Today we explore a tragic 2022 emergency call that shattered a quiet Louisiana neighborhood and left four young children trapped in a real-life nightmare. Outro Song: Yeah Right…
Jul 28, 2026 · 31:38
On September 7, 1997, city park workers discovered the remains of a newborn boy near the Moses statue in Albany's Washington Park. Because his identity was initially unknown, the…
Jul 21, 2026 · 32:18
On September 7, 1997, city park workers discovered the remains of a newborn boy near the Moses statue in Albany's Washington Park. Because his identity was initially unknown, the…
Jul 14, 2026 · 40:17
Matthew Hoffman, often referred to as the "Leaf Killer", is an Ohio man serving a life sentence for the 2010 murders of three people and the kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl.…
Jul 7, 2026 · 34:08
Martinez met a married woman on a dating app. He eventually met up with her and her husband, Anthony Brines. After a night of drinking, smoking marijuana, and using a Ouija…
Jul 6, 2026 · 2:08
Obscura is not AI slop. It will never be AI slop. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/obscura for a great…
Jun 23, 2026 · 39:10
On a scorching July afternoon, a routine arrival home turns into a neighborhood nightmare. A father steps inside his air-conditioned house to play video games, leaving his…
Jun 16, 2026 · 28:31
The call went out at roughly one forty in the morning on March sixteenth, 2018, and it pulled the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office toward a scene that the deputies who…
Jun 9, 2026 · 53:07
There is a village in the apple country of western New York called Sodus, up in Wayne County near the south shore of Lake Ontario, about thirty miles east of Rochester. This is…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:03:39
Aileen had been pawning items from her victims: tools missing from David Spears's truck, a camera that had belonged to Richard Mallory, other items linked to other victims.…
May 26, 2026 · 41:08
The wooded lot itself was mixed scrub of the sort that grows in the disturbed soil along an interstate corridor in central Florida. Pine. Palmetto. A few scrub oaks. Spanish moss…
May 19, 2026 · 40:02
This is part two of a four part series. Last episode, we walked her childhood. The fire at age six. The grandfather and the belt. The kitten in the bucket. The cigarette pig…
May 12, 2026 · 40:02
She had stopped going to school. She had no money. There was no adult on the planet looking for her. What she had was a sleeping bag in the snow. Her name was Aileen Carol…
May 5, 2026 · 34:31
In 2011, a quiet neighborhood in Bakersfield, California, was shattered by a crime so severe it left veteran investigators shaken. The case began with the frantic search for a…
Apr 28, 2026 · 27:34
Double Homicide: The House on Benchor Road - Part 02 Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/obscura for a…
Apr 21, 2026 · 29:21
Double Homicide: The House on Benchor Road - Part 01 Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/obscura for a…
Apr 14, 2026 · 30:20
A two-year-old boy was found dead in his crib in Clinton Township, Michigan, starved to death while his mother streamed on Twitch. Featuring real court audio from the sentencing,…
Apr 7, 2026 · 34:42
Leslie Preer was murdered in her Chevy Chase, Maryland home on May 2, 2001. For 23 years the case sat cold. This episode features court audio from the August 2025 sentencing and…
Mar 31, 2026 · 32:34
Black Label: The Station Nightclub Fire Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/obscura for a great deal:…
Mar 25, 2026 · 32:21
Two women strangled in two days by the same man in Jacksonville, Florida -- one killed at a motel on Christmas night, the other a beloved teacher murdered in her own home the…
Mar 17, 2026 · 45:40
Abraham Shakespeare won thirty million dollars in the Florida Lottery. Three years later, he was dead -- shot twice, buried under concrete in Lakeland, Florida. This episode…
Mar 10, 2026 · 54:12
For nearly a decade, a predator stalked the quiet marshlands and sugarcane fields of southeastern Louisiana, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. In this episode, we dive into…
Mar 3, 2026 · 1:00:48
For nearly a decade, a predator stalked the quiet marshlands and sugarcane fields of southeastern Louisiana, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. In this episode, we dive into…
Feb 24, 2026 · 41:31
In Bridgeville, PA, George Sodini executed a chilling attack inside a gym. Featuring real audio. George Alfred Sodini, 48. He was a systems analyst, once invisible and…
Feb 17, 2026 · 41:40
Marvin Morales found brutally murdered in his Sacramento, CA home. Real audio of police investigation. Marvin Aris Untalan Morales, young and full of potential, became a tragic…
Feb 3, 2026 · 43:14
Brandon Paul Janssen's tragic tale unfolds in Fountain, FL. Featuring real court and investigative audio. Brandon Paul Janssen, once a beacon of innocence, faced the malign…
Jan 27, 2026 · 45:39
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only Heather Strong's murder case unravels into a deeper nightmare, fueled by sordid betrayal. Featured audio includes shocking…
Jan 20, 2026 · 47:35
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only Heather Strong vanished into the shadows of betrayal in Marion County. Exclusive interrogation and crime scene audio. This Black…
Jan 13, 2026 · 43:17
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only A Piedmont officer uncovered horrors when a runaway's plight revealed deep-seated abuse. Highlighted audio exposes systemic…
Jan 6, 2026 · 25:48
Ana Maria Cardona's chilling narrative concludes in Miami, tracing the final steps of Baby Lollipops. Real court recordings featured. Ana Maria Cardona, a saga of relentless…
Dec 30, 2025 · 24:45
Baby Lollipops' tragic story begins with a harrowing discovery in Miami. Featuring real court and testimony audio. Ana Maria Cardona's tale of tragedy begins with the discovery…
Dec 23, 2025 · 56:22
Tina Brown's heinous ambush of Audreanna Zimmerman continues in Pensacola's chilling saga. Featuring interrogations. Tina Brown, seeking reconciliation, laid an insidious trap…
Dec 16, 2025 · 56:09
Tina Brown orchestrated a brutal ambush of Audreanna Zimmerman in Pensacola, 2010. Features real interrogation audio. On March 24, 2010, Audreanna Zimmerman fell victim to an…
Dec 9, 2025 · 26:51
Paula Thompson's fatal confrontation with her son reshaped Des Moines' narrative of domestic violence. Includes 911 calls. Paula Marie Thompson, a compassionate claims processor…
Dec 2, 2025 · 34:18
Paul Durousseau's spree leaves a path of sorrow in Jacksonville. Initial murders reveal chilling patterns. Includes victim statements. Paul Durousseau stands among Jacksonville's…
Nov 25, 2025 · 47:40
Paul Durousseau's relentless spree grips Jacksonville in terror, unleashing chaos and heartbreak. Court testimonies included. The chronicled violence of Paul Durousseau grips the…
Nov 18, 2025 · 28:39
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only Jessica Lunsford’s abduction haunts Homosassa as the search spirals into a distressing nightmare. Featuring chilling interrogation…
Nov 11, 2025 · 27:02
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only Jessica Lunsford's fate captured the nation; her story unfolds with heartrending reality. Critical investigation audio included.…
Nov 4, 2025 · 23:47
Apopka, Florida. A child's bedroom stained with blood tells a brutal tale of innocence lost. Christine McGowan, a bright and playful 10-year-old, filled her home with laughter.…
Oct 28, 2025 · 5:07:32
The Halloween Horrors tapped into chilling human fantasies. Nguyen Dat’s fatal desire for decapitation intersected with a volatile web of obsession and morbidity. His plea…
Oct 22, 2025 · 32:25
Amid burned dreams, a family lies sheltered by ash—a symbol of lost futures. Timothy and Kelly Farrar were siblings torn from life by flame and smoke in their family's Prairie…
Oct 15, 2025 · 29:12
A quiet night shrouds suburban turmoil; a house of dreams smolders under stars. Timothy and Kelly Farrar were cherished children whose innocence was extinguished by a devastating…
Oct 9, 2025 · 17:42
Chaos on the San Mateo Bridge as flames convert joy to untold tragedy. On May 4, 2013, five nurses, vibrant and full of life, were returning from a joyous bachelorette party,…
Sep 30, 2025 · 20:03
Violence erupts in Union Township, leaving unanswered questions in its wake. Kelsey Hildal, once a promising MMA fighter, was entangled in battles beyond the ring. Her struggles…
Sep 25, 2025 · 20:05
Desperation led Kelsey Hildal down paths where light seldom reached. Kelsey Hildal's resilience was tested at every turn, her life marked by survival against accident, injury,…
Sep 17, 2025 · 31:42
Joe Winko, a cipher enveloped in enigma, leaves questions louder than answers. Joe Winko's life emerges amidst fragments of lore, a peculiar existence resisting definition. His…
Sep 17, 2025 · 23:40
Behind Joe Winko's elusive life lies a colder truth that remains obscured. Who Joe Winko truly was is an enigma that dares everyone to decipher the riddle. His narrative threads…
Sep 5, 2025 · 20:19
A man's existence is questioned in Dumfries. A dojo’s dimly lit corridor saw brutality on a December night in 1984. Blood marked the floor where a man was dragged—a scene eerily…
Aug 26, 2025 · 38:58
The final X drawn on a chilling map reveals the hunt's eerie conclusion in Anchorage. Robert Hansen's reign of terror ended amid Anchorage's pattern of shadows and fear, leaving…
Aug 19, 2025 · 46:04
The streets of Anchorage witnessed a hunter among the shadows—lives vanished beneath neon promises. Young women, drawn by the allure of a thriving pipeline economy, disappeared…
Aug 13, 2025 · 37:32
Within Anchorage's shadows, a sinister specter hunted beneath the tantalizing glow of prosperity. Alaska’s oil boom landscape hid a chilling secret—a serial predator among the…
Aug 6, 2025 · 22:45
In the quiet of Dragon Rise, shadows stirred, leading to bloodshed and betrayal. The Chapples, beloved within their community, faced unimaginable horror behind doors once…
Jul 30, 2025 · 21:25
Dragon Rise—a place that thrived unnoticed, marked by heartbreak and harrowing events. Stephen and Jennifer Chapple stood as pillars within their quaint neighborhood, their lives…
Jul 24, 2025 · 40:23
Family ties severed by ritualistic cruelty—a tale of unimaginable horror in Pensacola. In July 2015, a normal day became enveloped in sinister motives that ended in a brutal…
Jul 17, 2025 · 22:39
Unrelenting brutality dissolved a family—power unchecked, greed a silent companion. July 2015 turned into a nightmare for an unsuspecting Pensacola family, their lives altered by…
Jul 8, 2025 · 25:04
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only In Escambia County, FL, three family members faced unfathomable brutality in the Pensacola Massacre. This episode dives into the…
Jul 3, 2025 · 31:38
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only Khan Tusion's reign of cruelty in the adult industry is unmatched and terrifying. This Black Label episode ventures into the…
Jun 25, 2025 · 21:24
Reddit user CarlH once celebrated online, vanishes amid allegations and unseen horrors. CarlH, a beloved Reddit programmer, seemed a pillar of the online community, cherished for…
Jun 18, 2025 · 26:55
Marc Fogle disappeared without a trace after a fateful, irrevocable decision. Marc Fogle, known for his quiet life and unassuming nature, seemed an unlikely protagonist in a…
Jun 11, 2025 · 30:05
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only The digital descent of Shabi Aslam into the void of online fantasies and despair. In this Black Label episode, we explore the…
Jun 4, 2025 · 20:29
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only The tragic encounter of Osean McLintock, caught between pain and despair, ended in fatal silence. This episode belongs to Black…
May 28, 2025 · 20:43
Jorge Cardenas's rage turned deadly in a moment, reshaping lives forever. Jorge Cardenas was an ordinary man whose temper would erupt with terrifying consequences. Known to his…
May 21, 2025 · 20:39
A father’s desperation leads to chaos, and a family’s refuge becomes a battleground. Daniel Gish, known by friends and family as a loving father, found himself in a desperate…
May 14, 2025 · 21:29
Linden Cameron, a life interrupted by violence, struggles on a path of healing. At just 13, Linden Cameron's life changed in mere moments. Known for his love of robotics and…
May 7, 2025 · 21:25
On a fateful day, Linden Cameron’s life took an irreversible turn at the hands of police. Young and vulnerable, Linden Cameron, at 13, found himself thrust into a tragic…
May 1, 2025 · 24:05
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only Robert Vicena's manipulative cruelty lurked beneath his charming facade, shattering lives behind closed doors. Black Label brings…
Apr 23, 2025 · 20:36
An unknown sniper's deadly precision leaves a city in fear and a mystery unsolved. The Rogue Sniper turned ordinary city streets into avenues of fear. With each shot, the heart…
Apr 16, 2025 · 21:31
The sudden disappearance of Sage Crawford sends ripples through an unsuspecting town. Sage Crawford, a loving parent and steadfast friend, was known for her kindness and warm…
Apr 9, 2025 · 20:15
The Park De Ville Shooting violently disrupted the peace, leaving lasting shadows. Two teens entered the perilous zone of Park De Ville Apartments, known for its harsh…
Mar 26, 2025 · 22:06
Gregory Howe vanished, leaving silence his only trace in a critical investigation. Gregory Howe, a man grappling with past transgressions, was well on his way to reclaiming his…
Mar 19, 2025 · 24:46
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only Marvin Morales made a mockery out of chaos, but his antics brought chilling consequences in Sacramento. In this Black Label…
Mar 12, 2025 · 23:33
Baylee Wylie, a life cut short, left an entire town in sorrow and outrage. The vibrant life of Baylee Wylie ended in a fiery act of violence, casting a dark pall over his loving…
Mar 5, 2025 · 25:35
The gruesome discovery of charred remains of Baylee Wylie in a Moncton home stunned the community, unraveling a tale of horror. Baylee Wylie was a 19-year-old dreamer with a…
Feb 26, 2025 · 20:28
A quiet night in Moncton erupted into chaos with the brutal murder of Baylee Wylie, leaving a community in shock and fear. Baylee Wylie, a 19-year-old with dreams as bright as…
Feb 19, 2025 · 24:33
The tragic tale of Alysha Duran intertwines desperation with danger at the intersection of trust and manipulation. Alysha Duran was a vibrant young woman with a zest for life.…
Feb 12, 2025 · 20:46
The ominous events surrounding Donald Passmore's last night reveal a disturbing introspection into a man's descending spiral. Donald Passmore, aged 48, struggled yet persisted.…
Feb 7, 2025 · 20:33
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only A chaotic interstate pursuit culminates in mayhem as the terror left by a determined killer reemerges. The concluding part of…
Jan 29, 2025 · 19:52
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only A journey along Interstate 57 unveils a teenager's unsatiable hunger for chaos. Why does this narrative command Black Label…
Jan 23, 2025 · 20:53
In a passage with no exit, anguish consumed all light. Brace yourself for a deep dive into an ordeal that traps its victims in endless nightmares. This is not just another crime…
Jan 16, 2025 · 22:48
BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only The inexplicable fall on the escalator that left questions unanswered and lives changed. This Black Label episode focuses on an…
Jan 8, 2025 · 44:01
Brian Cohee Jr., engulfed by darkness, unleashes terror in the city. The third act of a chilling orchestration. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. The infernal end…
Jan 1, 2025 · 32:47
Brian Cohee Jr. battles the demons flickering in his mind, poised to let darkness consume. A deadly descent deepens. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. The second…
Dec 26, 2024 · 32:49
Brian Cohee Jr.: The birth of a killer, littered with visions and shadows. Begin descent into madness. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. This initial foray into the…
Dec 19, 2024 · 22:56
The Bakky Tapes hold grim secrets, an echo from the shadowy past that refuses silence. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. These tapes, an unsettling deposit of…
Dec 11, 2024 · 30:17
Michael King's broad daylight terror finds a chilling climax. Retrace the daylight's betrayal. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. With raw recordings capturing the…
Dec 4, 2024 · 29:14
Michael King's horror starts under the sun. What lurks beneath a mundane surface, waiting to strike? BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. This episode lays bare the…
Nov 27, 2024 · 36:44
Bobby Franks' murder reverberates through history with chilling clarity. The end of an infamous saga. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. Decades later, the…
Nov 20, 2024 · 31:29
Part 3: The infamous crime spurs a media whirlwind. Bobby Franks, trapped in a historical vortex. Witness firsthand the tumultuous storm surrounding the murder of Bobby Franks.…
Nov 13, 2024 · 31:28
Chicago, 1924. Bobby Franks' murder shattered innocence. The second act unveils deeper darkness featuring real court recordings. The case of Bobby Franks, a 14-year-old boy, sent…
Nov 7, 2024 · 30:24
Bobby Franks: The tragedy that thrust a city into the darkness of its own ambition. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. This Black Label entry submerges listeners…
Oct 30, 2024 · 44:27
Greenwich, 1975. Martha Moxley's murder unraveled beneath the mischief of night, featuring interrogation and court recordings. Martha Moxley was a vibrant 15-year-old, known for…
Oct 23, 2024 · 27:44
Gallaudet's sanctuary shattered by Eric's murder. Ben's heart sank as news of his friend Eric's demise reverberated through the campus. Gallaudet, a haven built on silence and…
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