Mystery Still Unsolved

Murder in Room 1046

The Hotel President in Kansas City, Missouri has hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman and Marilyn Maye. At one point, it even hosted a republican party convention. But that's not what it's famous for... no no no! Today, we'll talk about the hotel's sordid past and the REAL reason it's famous. Also, in the episode, I say that I'm placing an order for t-shirts tomorrow, but seeing as I got this episode out kinda late. I'll wait to place the order until Sunday night- so you still have time! But not too much! So hurry and place that order today! (see link below)

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The Wall Street Bombing

Ok. Are you like me and were today years old when you learned that there was a Wall Street Bombing in 1920?! I went to school in New York and I STILL had never heard about this. Can't say I blame high school teachers for not dabbling in "bomb talk" with teenagers... Probably a smart move, but still! If you're like me, and this discovery has blown your mind-- take a listen to today's NOT SO MINI AFTER ALL episode! 

 

SOURCES:

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/wall-street-bombing-1920

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_Street_bombing

https://www.britannica.com/event/Wall-Street-bombing-of-1920

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Lawson Family Murders

On the morning of December 25, 1929, Arthur's dad (Charlie) sent him to the market to purchase some ammunition- they were apparently "out." Like a good son, Arthur did as his father asked. However, I'm sure Arthur could never have imagined the carnage he would be returning home to...

 

SOURCES:

https://carolinawordsmith.com/a-spooky-true-crime-story-the-lawson-family-of-stokes-county-nc/

 

https://medium.com/murder-mystery-and-mayhem-in-the-old-north-state/the-lawson-family-murders-229b83b4d292

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Lawson_family#:~:text=The%20murder%20of%20the%20Lawson,six%20of%20his%20seven%20children.

 

http://www.planetslade.com/murder-lawson-family.html

 

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Mary Lou Arruda

On her 15th birthday, Mary Lou Arruda's orange 10 speed bicycle was found abandoned on the side of the road. A rookie cop, either didn't know or didn't care about the dumb "wait 24 hours before you search for a kid because it's the 70s and we're dumb" rule so he sprang into action- securing the scene, questioning witnesses, and bagging evidence. But would it be enough to find her before it was too late? Or help them find the monster preying on young girls in the Bridgewater Triangle area? 

Trigger Warnings: Crimes against children + Brutality against minors

SOURCES:

https://allrise.blubrry.net/2021/12/04/the-lonely-death-of-mary-lou-arruda/

 

https://www.wcvb.com/article/with-death-of-mary-lou-arruda-s-killer-raynham-hopes-wounds-will-heal/8231151

 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/026-the-story-of-mary-lou-arruda/id1605653611?i=1000555388854

 

https://www.grunge.com/889981/disturbing-details-found-in-mary-lou-arrudas-autopsy/

 

https://thecinemaholic.com/mary-lou-arruda-murder-is-james-kater-dead-or-alive/

 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VuqcDWRJ4Mf0ktJ9aYxaL?si=0adca833e90349b2

Arizona’s Most Haunted Places

Hey Hey Friends! Still can't believe we're in the triple digits episodes wise! Today's episode will be a "spook-chuterie" of spooktacular places in the great state of Arizona! Including a ghost who will pinch you if you visit wearing red and a hotel that once housed a meat chandelier... & yes, that's exactly what it sounds like. 

 

SOURCES:

https://www.yumaheritage.com/article/yuma-territorial-prison-best-haunted-destination-in-the-country

 

100TH EPISODE CELEBRATION!!! Episode was recorded LIVE!!!

Hiya! I remember posting my first episode, like it was yesterday and now here we are celebrating the 100th episode of Mystery Still Unsolved! PLUS I HAVE MERCH & A PATREON NOW! Head to the links below to check them out!!

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Lake Bodom Murders

Today's episode may seem familiar... 4 teens travel to a beautiful lake and end up getting killed one by one? No, we won't be discussing the movie Friday the 13th so Jason won't be there... but another monster will be- a REAL one. And whoever they are, they're still out there as today we will be discussing Finland's most brutal and most infamous cold case. There are 4 POI and honestly, they all seem good for it.. who do you think it could be?

 

SOURCES:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/lake-bodom-murders

https://ermakvagus.com/Europe/Finland/lake-bodom-murders.htm

https://www.ranker.com/list/unsolved-lake-bodom-facts/cristina-sanza

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ujSsyEBgwE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0xpJSjeiY4

https://www.grunge.com/748684/the-biggest-lake-bodom-murder-theories-what-really-happened/

https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-lake-bodom-murders-case-6a845e66c596

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/584241/lake-bodom-murders

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Bodom_murders#:~:text=The%20Lake%20Bodom%20murders%20is,while%20sleeping%20inside%20a%20tent 

 

Who Took Johnny Gosch?!

I'm BAAAAAaaaack! Hitting 2023 hard with a frigidly ice cold case: Johnny Gosch. Now if you don't know about Johnny- he is a paper boy who went missing in West Demoines in the early 80s. There are so many wild theories about his current whereabouts and we will do a dive into each theory- including one about a motorcycle gang member I want to straight up kick in the throat! 

SOURCES:

https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/johnny-gosch/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Johnny_Gosch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERgZfvPsTZY

The Missing Roanoke Colony

Today we will be discussing the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. In the late 1500s 120 English settlers landed on the island of Roanoke, off the coast of North Carolina. Governor John White left about a month later to gather supplies. When he returned, the town had been abandoned. The only clues was the word "Croatoan" carved into a fence post and the word "Cro" carved into a nearby tree. What happened to the settlers? We'll discuss 5 popular theories ranging from practical to koo koo for coco puffs! ENJOY!

SOURCES:

https://www.history.com/news/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_Colony

https://www.britannica.com/story/the-lost-colony-of-roanoke

https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/the-lingering-mystery-behind-the-lost-roanoke-colony

https://www.livescience.com/vanished-colonists-at-roanoke

https://stlukesmuseum.org/edu-blog/mystery-of-the-lost-colony-solved-not-so-fast/

https://www.pbsnc.org/blogs/science/lost-colony/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFMnMEYwqIM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjmXzYdxuTQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDdt_ZHGcUA 

A Couple of Ghost Towns

WELCOME TO THE FINAL EPISODE OF OUR 2022 HALLOWEEN SERIES!

The format of today's episode is a little different than normal. Rather than one long episode about one topic, we'll cover 5 or 6. There are definitely two that I am dying to make into a full length episode. I just figured people might be running around today and that a shorter episode might be appreciated! Don't forget I'll be back THIS THURSDAY with another incredible episode.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

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