On December 7, 1958, the Martin family of Portland, Oregon set out for what should have been an uneventful outing in search of Christmas greenery along the Columbia River. But by the next morning, the family had not returned home. What followed was a baffling investigation filled with conflicting witness accounts, abandoned vehicles, unsettling discoveries, and theories that ranged from tragic accident to something far more sinister.

In this episode, we break down the timeline of the Martin family’s final known movements, the evidence uncovered in the months that followed, and the suspects and theories that continue to divide investigators and armchair sleuths alike. More than six decades later, the disappearance of Kenneth, Barbara, and their three daughters remains one of Oregon’s most haunting cases—and a mystery that still refuses to rest.

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This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

In 1958, The Martin Family Suddenly Vanished — And Oregon Police Still Don’t Know What Happened To Them by Genevieve Carlton

TIMELINE: What We Know About the 1958 Martin Family Disappearance by Jenna Deml

December Marks 65 Years Since Portland Family Disappearance by Kelsie Cowart

⁠Human Remains Recovered From Car in Columbia River, Diver Says; Mystery Obsessed Investigators for Decades by Fedor Zarkhin⁠

Human Remains Found in Car of Martin Family Missing for Nearly 70 Years, Diver Says | kpic.com

Updates from Archer | martinmystery.com

“Missing: The Martin Family". Crime Junkie Podcast. Podcast audio, February 13, 2025.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most iconic legends in American folklore: the story of blues musician Robert Johnson and his alleged deal with the devil. Johnson’s extraordinary rise from a struggling guitarist to a musical genius has fuelled rumours for decades — rumours that he gained his unmatched talent after meeting a mysterious figure at a lonely Mississippi crossroads.

We explore Johnson’s life, the origins of the crossroads legend, the eerie themes hidden within his lyrics, and the strange circumstances surrounding his untimely death at just 27 years old. From supernatural lore to music history, this episode unpacks why Robert Johnson remains one of the most haunting and influential figures in blues.

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This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

Robert Johnson | rockhall.com

Beyond the Crossroads: The Tragic Real Life of Robert Johnson by Brandon Stoner

Oakes, Brian, dir. ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads. Netflix, 2019.

The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is often called America’s most haunted hotel and in this episode, we dig into the chilling history that earned it that title. From its glamorous beginnings in the late 1800s, to its disturbing transformation into Norman Baker’s cancer clinic, the Crescent’s past is steeped in tragedy, deception, and lingering spirits that many believe never left.

We’ll share the unsettling stories of the hotel’s most famous ghosts, including Michael the stone mason, The Girl in the Mist, and Morris, the former “general manager” who also happens to be a cat. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode will have you second-guessing every creak, shadow, and sudden chill.

Get ready to check into the Crescent Hotel… if you dare.

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Episode Sources:

Discover the Haunted Past of Crescent Hotel | crescent-hotel.com

Ghostly Happenings at the Crescent Hotel | crescent-hotel.com

⁠The Crescent Hotel ‘America’s Most Haunted Hotel’ | usghostadventures.com⁠

Crescent College and Conservatory by Jenny Vego

A Haunting Hoax: Norman Baker’s Cancer Scam by Julie Kohl

Touched by a Ghost: A Spine-Tingling True Story of the Crescent Hotel by Adria English

“The Crescent Hotel”. Morbid Podcast. Podcast audio, July 14, 2025.

Parsons, Grant & Bohlke, Drew, dir. Tales from the Crescent. Mad Owl Films, 2023.