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  • Whispers Beneath the Trees: The Disappearance of Theresa Ann Bier
    Dec 14 2025
    In June of 1987, sixteen-year-old Theresa Ann Bier vanished in the rugged wilderness near Shuteye Peak outside of Bass Lake, California — and the explanation given for her disappearance would become one of the strangest in true crime history.

    Theresa had gone into the mountains with an older man she trusted, reportedly on a trip to look for Bigfoot. She never came home. The man returned alone, offering shifting stories — including the chilling claim that Theresa had been taken by a creature lurking in the forest.

    Despite extensive searches and decades of investigation, Theresa was never found. In this episode of Chillworthy, we step into the dense Sierra Nevada woods to examine the facts, the contradictions, and the eerie silence left behind.

    What really happened beneath the trees that day? And why does this case continue to haunt investigators more than 35 years later?

    This is the story of a young girl, a wilderness that keeps its secrets, and whispers that refuse to fade.



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    1 h et 19 min
  • Cold Waters of Minneapolis: The Chris Jenkins Case
    Dec 6 2025
    On Halloween night 2002, 21-year-old college student Chris Jenkins stepped out for a celebration at a Minneapolis bar — wearing a costume, carrying no coat, phone, or wallet, and full of holiday-spirit. Not long after midnight, he was kicked out. A few hours later, Chris vanished.

    Four months later, his body was recovered from the Mississippi River, caught between logs near downtown Minneapolis. What began as a supposed drunken accident or suicide grew into a far darker mystery: discrepancies in the police investigation, conflicting forensic findings, and claims by Chris’s family that he was abducted, assaulted, and thrown into the river.

    In this episode of Chillworthy — Cold Waters of Minneapolis: The Chris Jenkins Case — we retrace the night that changed everything. We examine the bar-exit, the missing belongings, the conflicting testimonies, and the haunting questions left unanswered. Was it a tragic accident? A moment of despair? Or a targeted act of violence? Despite the official ruling of homicide, no one has ever been charged. The river took Chris, but justice remains lost.

    We know some of you were waiting on Part 2 of “Screams in the Sunshine State.” Unfortunately, technical issues caused the loss of that episode — we’re genuinely sorry. We’re working hard behind the scenes to recover or re-record it, and we’ll share an update as soon as we can. In the meantime, thank you for your patience and support.




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    59 min
  • Screams in the Sunshine State: Four Days of Fear in Gainesville
    Nov 29 2025
    In August 1990, Gainesville, Florida was shaken to its core. Over the span of just four days, five young college students were brutally murdered — a series of attacks that plunged the city into fear and forever altered the lives of families, classmates, and an entire community.

    In this episode of Chillworthy, Talia and Brent revisit those terrifying days: how the victims were discovered, the growing panic that sent thousands of students fleeing campus, and the overwhelming uncertainty that gripped Gainesville as investigators raced to stop an unknown predator.

    The episode explores the lives behind the headlines, the futures cut short, and the emotional aftermath that still echoes decades later. And we look at how these real-life tragedies went on to influence the creation of a cult-classic horror film — a reminder of how deeply this case embedded itself in American culture.




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    58 min
  • Halloween’s Darkest Walk: The Taylor Van Diest Story
    Nov 22 2025
    On Halloween night in 2011, 18-year-old Taylor Van Diest left her Armstrong, British Columbia home dressed in costume, excited to meet friends for an evening of harmless fun. It was a night that should have been filled with laughter, small-town festivities, and teenage memories. Instead, it became one of the region’s most haunting tragedies.

    When Taylor didn’t arrive as planned, worry turned to fear. She was soon found gravely injured near a set of train tracks — the victim of a brutal, senseless attack that sent shockwaves far beyond her community. As investigators raced to uncover what happened, fragments of forensic evidence, a chilling text message, and a growing list of unanswered questions all pointed toward a predator hiding in plain sight.

    In this episode, we retrace Taylor’s final walk, the discoveries that unraveled the truth, and the complex legal journey that followed. We explore how a town’s Halloween celebration was forever marked by violence, how Taylor’s family fought for justice, and how her case continues to echo years later.



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    1 h et 34 min
  • The Woman in the Pines: The Unsettling Case of Judy Smith
    Nov 15 2025
    On September 7, 1997, hunters roaming the dense, mist-covered trails of North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest stumbled upon something far more chilling than wildlife. Scattered across the forest floor—near a quiet, remote campground—lay human bones, clothing, and personal items, most gathered around a shallow grave.

    Forensic investigators determined the remains belonged to a woman between 40 and 55, known only by the clues her body carried: a severely arthritic knee, a torn bra marked with deep holes and cuts, and bones bearing the unmistakable signs of a violent stabbing.

    When the victim was eventually identified as Judy Smith, a devoted mother and nurse who had gone missing under puzzling circumstances, the story only grew darker. What was Judy doing in a forest hundreds of miles from where she was last seen? Who brought her there—and why?

    This week on Chillworthy, Talia, and Brent unravel the haunting and bizarre disappearance of Judy Smith, a case tangled in secrecy, conflicting timelines, and a brutal end hidden beneath the pines.


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    1 h et 30 min
  • Secrets of the Barbizon: Glamour, Dreams, and Darkness
    Nov 8 2025
    The Barbizon Hotel wasn’t just a place to stay — it was a promise. For generations of young women arriving in New York City with stars in their eyes, the Barbizon was their first taste of independence, sophistication, and hope. Behind its elegant brick façade and strict “ladies only” rules, it offered safety, sisterhood, and a chance to become someone. Its residents included models, debutantes, writers, and actresses — women like Sylvia Plath, Grace Kelly, and Joan Didion — all drawn to its mix of exclusivity and possibility.

    But within its pristine halls, whispers of loneliness, heartbreak, and obsession grew louder. The Barbizon’s walls have seen more than polite conversation and shared dreams — they’ve witnessed despair, scandal, and death. When tragedy struck within the hotel’s walls, it shattered the illusion of glamour and exposed the darker side of ambition and isolation in mid-century Manhattan.

    In this chilling episode of Chillworthy, we explore the Barbizon’s haunting legacy — from its glittering beginnings to the night a dreamer’s life was cut short. Was it an accident? A desperate act? Or something far more sinister? Step inside the Barbizon, where every hallway tells a story — and not all of them have a happy ending.




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    39 min
  • I Put a Spell on You: A Hocus Pocus Halloween Special
    Oct 31 2025
    This Halloween, the Chillworthy crew is getting a little witchy. Join Brent and Talia as they stream the 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus and add their signature mix of insight, humor, and nostalgia. From campy chaos to iconic one-liners, they’ll unpack why this movie remains a spellbinding favorite three decades later. Grab your broomstick, light the black flame candle, and settle in for a magical Halloween bonus episode.

    Start playing at 9 seconds into the movie. . .



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    1 h et 38 min
  • Hidden in Plain Sight: The Silence Around Kendrick Johnson
    Oct 25 2025
    On January 11, 2013, the body of 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was discovered inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Authorities quickly ruled his death an accident — a tragic mishap, they said, when Kendrick tried to retrieve a shoe and became trapped inside the mat. But almost immediately, nothing about the story made sense.

    Security footage appeared incomplete. His organs were missing when the body was returned to his family. Blood evidence was ignored. And witnesses changed their stories. As the official explanations grew thinner, Kendrick’s parents began their own investigation — one that exposed inconsistencies, uncovered lost evidence, and challenged powerful local authorities who seemed intent on staying silent.

    More than a decade later, the questions remain: How did Kendrick really die? Why were crucial details mishandled or hidden? And who benefits from the silence that still surrounds this case?

    In this episode of Chillworthy, we trace the disturbing timeline of Kendrick Johnson’s death, from the moment he was last seen alive to the years of protests, reopened investigations, and lingering shadows of a cover-up. It’s a story of grief, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth in the face of systemic silence.

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    45 min