Mysterious Pacific Northwest
The pacific Northwest is home to some of the most beautiful places but also a mysterious dark history.
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The Spirits of Orcas Island: Haunted Hotels, Hidden History & the Mystery of Rosario (opens the original)
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From a young man arriving in Seattle with just ten cents in his pocket to building Washington’s only battleship and one of the most extraordinary estates in the Pacific Northwest, Robert Moran’s story is incredible all on its own. But what happened after he built Rosario may be even more mysterious. In this episode, we will take you on a ferry ride through the San Juan Islands to uncover the fascinating history—and chilling legends—of Orcas Island. Explore the grand halls of Rosario Mansion, inv
The Plague Ship: When Bubonic Plague reached Seattle (opens the original)
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A disease that once killed millions across the world quietly arrived in Seattle in 1907… hidden aboard ships traveling north from San Francisco. When the first victims fell ill, doctors realized the unthinkable had happened — bubonic plague had reached the city. Panic spread through the waterfront as health officials raced to understand how it arrived and how far it had spread. The answer lurked in the shadows of the docks. Rats. In this mini episode of Mysterious Pacific Northwest , we’re telli
A Pair of Lost Gloves: The Murder of Pauline Brazeau (opens the original)
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Nearly fifty years after sixteen-year-old Pauline Elizabeth Brazeau was brutally murdered outside Calgary, modern DNA technology finally gave investigators the answer they had been searching for. In this episode, we trace Pauline’s life from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, to her final night in Calgary, examine the decades-long investigation, and explore how forensic genetic genealogy transformed a cold case into a solved homicide. Along the way, we hear from Pauline’s family, investigators who refused t
More Than Gold: The Untold Story of the SS Pacific (opens the original)
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In 1875, the steamship Pacific disappeared off Cape Flattery with hundreds of passengers aboard. Only two survived. For nearly 150 years, the wreck remained hidden beneath the Pacific Ocean until one diver spent thirty years searching for it. This is the story of one of the greatest maritime mysteries in Pacific Northwest history—and why the greatest treasure wasn’t the gold, but the people history almost forgot. Episode Sources: https://ptleader.com/articles/community-news/long-lost-gold-rush-s
Mind of A Serial Killer Experience (opens the original)
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This week, we’re stepping inside Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience for one of our most unique episodes yet. We had the opportunity to sit down with LaKendra Tookes, host of the exhibition, to talk about the experience, the artifacts, the stories behind the displays, and what visitors can expect when they walk through one of the most talked-about true crime exhibits in the country. We also dive into several notorious cases featured in the exhibit and explore the psychology behind serial kil
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