What happens when a relaxing weekend at one of America’s most haunted homes turns chillingly personal? In this episode of Jim Harold’s Campfire, a paranormal investigator recounts his terrifying stay at the infamous Myrtles Plantation — where unseen hands made contact in the dead of night. From haunted dog grooming shops to mysterious shadow figure…

We kick things off with one of the most jaw-dropping stories in recent memory — Danny shares a childhood encounter with a glowing, headless figure. It’s the kind of story that sticks with you, just like has did with him for decades. We also hear from other listeners who share touching, eerie, and unforgettable accounts involving ghostly visits, str…

In this chilling edition, we kick things off with Carley’s terrifying encounter with a spirit that may have followed her home—and wasn’t happy about it. From a green phantom hand in a haunted house to a restless ghost in a hospital room, these real stories from real people will keep you glued to every word. You'll hear about an angry entity that wr…

Multiple stories of "imaginary friends" that were far more than figments of childhood imagination. Listeners call in with deeply personal encounters involving spirits from beyond, family members long gone, and unexplainable visitors who connect through time and memory. From a toddler making a special connection to a deceased aunt she never met, to …

On this week's episode of Crime Scene, Jim interviews John Koerner author of The Four Guns: The Stolen History of the Assassinated Presidents. The book talks about how American history would have changed if the presidents had survived their assassinations and shows how much four weapons deprived us of a better future. You can purchase the book on A…

A departed loved one is PO'd and she lets her family know it in a most terrifying way. A weird light stalks a young woman and her beau. A father-son duo go ghost hunting and find one! A haunted Mickey Mouse and much more on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire! BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% …

Two Ouija stories lead off the show, a possible case of reincarnation, an intense dream of a departed loved one and much more on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire. This is our first episode in true video! Please let us know in the comments what you think. Also, happy 16th anniversary to Jim Harold's Campfire! Thanks for your support over the ye…

On this episode of Crime Scene, Jim speaks with author Janet Wallach about the true story of socialite Marguerite Harrison, who spied for U.S. military intelligence in Russia and Germany in the period between the world wars. Janet's book, Flirting with Danger: The Mysterious Life of Marguerite Harrison, Socialite Spy, is a New York Times Editor's C…

A shadow man invades a man's home, a haunted high school and a remarkable UFO story are just a few of the tales we hear from real-life experiencers on this week's edition of Jim Harold's Campfire! --- LIQUID I.V. Liquid I.V. is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being, and their Hydration Multiplier is the one product you’re mis…

Join Jim this week on Crime Scene as he speaks with author Sylvia Shults and podcaster Ron Hood about their podcast-Grave Deeds and Dead Plots -based on crime stories that led to hauntings all taken from Sylvia's book: Grave Deeds and Dead Plots Volume 2. Also, be sure to check out Sylvia's podcast Lights Out and Ron's podcast Ron's Amazing Stories…

On this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim speaks with best selling author and award winning social historian, Hallie Rubenhold about her brand new book, Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen, Hallie delivers a powerful analysis of a notorious 20th-century murder, shedding light on the often-overlooked voices of the wome…

A late night encounter with a mysterious entity, a very haunted ghost tour, a soldier's encounter with Hat Man, and much more on this edition of Campfire! BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. POLICY…

A storyteller shares an unforgettable experience that left him questioning everything he thought he knew about the paranormal. After encountering an unexplained and terrifying presence in his home, he sought guidance from a priest—only to be told that what he was dealing with wasn’t just a spirit, but something far more sinister. Was it truly somet…

An evil presence terrifies a young dad, a loved one texts from beyond the grave, a haunted school and many more true terrifying tales told by real people on this 700th (!) episode of Jim Harold's Campfire! CALM We’re so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering…

On this week's Crime Scene, Jim talks with Brian and Cameron Santana about their book A Murder on Campus: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case. Written by two brothers, one a cop and the other an English professor, their book offers a unique and fascinating perspective on a the unsolved case that has haunted Buncomb…

In this episode, listeners from across the globe called into Jim Harold's Campfire with spine-tingling tales - from haunted Victorian homes and mysterious Hat Man encounters to validating psychic readings and signs from departed loved ones. From Massachusetts to Finland, these stories of shadowy figures, doppelgangers, unexplained phenomena, and me…

This week, we dive into another round of eerie encounters from real people just like us. Dianna from Oregon recounts a chilling Ouija board experience—one that left her questioning what she had truly made contact with. Elizabeth from Minnesota tells of a haunting presence lingering in a school, refusing to be forgotten. Kensi shares a mind-bending …

In this episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene, Jim sits down with Jonathan Schwartz, a former business manager who embezzled over $7 million from high-profile clients, including Alanis Morissette. After being sentenced to six years in prison, Jonathan has turned his life around, overcoming addiction and gambling. Now, he is the Program Director at Al…

On this week's Crime Scene, Jim talks to esteemed author and lawyer, John Oller, about his latest book Gangster Hunters: How Hoover's G-men Vanquished America's Deadliest Public Enemies. With thorough research of primary sources, John Oller immerses readers in the intense and pivotal raids of the 1930s, delivering a fast-paced narrative that highli…

In this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim sits down with author Lori Hellis to discuss her book Children of Darkness and Light: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell: A Story of Murderous Faith. During her legal career, Lori worked both as a prosecutor and a public defender representing adults and juveniles in criminal matters; she served twenty year…

"The Triad region ranks high in national murder statistics, but crime stories are always more interesting than numbers." This week Jim talks with author Cathy Pickens about her latest book, True Crime Stories of the Triad. Cathy is a renaissance woman: author, lawyer, college professor (professor emerita in the McColl School of Business), crime fic…

Join Jim on this week's Crime Scene as he speaks with author Sara Jordan-Heintz about The Incredible Life & Mysterious Death of Dorothy Kilgallen. Dorothy was known as a panelist on the game show “What’s My Line?” and was popular for her “Voice of Broadway” column with the Hearst papers. She was an investigative journalist, and covered some of the …

Jim speaks with Wall Street Journal author Valerie Bauerlein about her research and book, The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty. Valerie tells us the true story of Alex Murdaugh’s violent downfall-- the journey through Alex’s life, the night of the murders, and the investigation that culminated in a trial that hel…

Today on Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim interviews author B.R. Bates about her book The 'Baby Doll' Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides. John Eric Armstrong was considered sweet and unassuming, after all, he was nicknamed "Opie". B.R. discusses the gripping story of this chameleon of a serial killer through his crimes in Detroit, MI. Yo…

Author, storyteller, adoption advocate, and rock-wife (married to Weezer's Scott Shriner) Jillian Lauren joins us this week on Jim Harold's Crime Scene to talk about her book Behold the Monster: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer. She discusses her unusual relationship with the psychopath, Samuel Little, while giving us insight about…

We speak with Matt Murphy, a former senior deputy district attorney and current ABC News Legal Analyst, about his new book, The Book of Murder: A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death. Matt discusses cases from his career and how he found peace seeking justice for victims and their families. You can purchase his book on Amazon HERE. Thank you…

On this week's Crime Scene, we have a fascinating discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Jervis about his book, The Devil Behind the Badge: The Horrifying Twelve Days of the Border Patrol Serial Killer. It delves into the true-crime story of a U.S. Border Patrol agent turned serial killer, the four sex workers whom he mercilessly ki…

Today we speak with J. Reuben Appelman, the author of the acclaimed true-crime memoir, The Kill Jar, as he tells the inside story of the “University of Idaho Murders,” where in November of 2022, four University of Idaho students were viciously stabbed to death in an off-campus house in Moscow, Idaho. You can purchase his new book While Idaho Slept:…

Join us this week on Crime Scene as we discuss one of the most mysterious and bizarre unsolved cases of this century. Writer, filmmaker, and investigative journalist, Jake Anderson, talks with us about his new book The Vanishing at Smokestack Hollow: A Missing Family, a Desperate Plan, an Unsolved Mystery. What happened to the Jamison Family? Jake …

Today we talk with Carla Conti about her new book CHAINED BIRDS: A True Crime Memoir detailing her 10-year journey to advocate for federal inmate Kevin Sanders and help him re-enter society after prison while maintaining her safety after prison while maintaining her safety after two prison gangs try to kill Kevin and she is warned she could be next…

Today we speak with Clay Bryant about his new book "Solving the Murder of Vieng Phovixay : Evil Dwells in West Georgia". “Cold Case” Clay Bryant unravels the 20-year old cold-case murder of Viang Phovixay in search of justice. Mr. Bryant is a former Georgia State Patrol Officer and his cases have been chronicled on 48 Hours Investigates, Bill Curti…

We talk to Erin Chandler about her book Bluegrass Sons, A True Memoir. The story is about Bradley Bryant, a United States Marine who lived a double life. The FBI labeled him "a one-man crime wave" responsible for the largest gunrunning, drug-smuggling network in the United States and Erin is Bryant's niece, who masterfully tells this true crime sto…

This week on Jim Harold's Crime Scene we speak with Mikita Brottman about her book, Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida. She examines the psychology of a killer couple and how it felt to live with murder on their souls. The New York Times calls it “Murder, a love triangle, and small-town secrets in Tallahassee, Florida...…

The thought of murdering a child—much less their own child—is the most disturbing thought a parent could have. This week we speak with Amanda Woomer about her new book Killer Moms: True Stories. You can Amanda's book at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dNpRUP This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying…

Ted Bundy was one of the most twisted serial killers ever. We talk with author Kevin Sullivan about his book, Ted Bundy's Murderous Mysteries: The Many Victims Of America's Most Infamous Serial Killer. You can find it at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/47WJBnL Note: This is a classic episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene originally posted in 2019. We'll …

Israel Keyes has been called the most meticulous serial killer in history. He is certainly one of the most chilling. Author Maureen Callahan joins us to talk about this monster. You can find her book on Keyes at Amazon.com: American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century Note: This is a classic rewind episode f…

Joe D. Kennedy retired as the Special Agent-in-Charge for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Carolinas Field Office in 2014 after 28 years of service. These days, Mr. Kennedy spends much of his time looking into cold cases. In this return episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene we talk about some famous cold cases and his COLD CASE LIVE to…

Long for the good ol' days when people were honest? Well, keep dreaming! Railey Jane Savage shares stories of the great scammers of history who would cheat you as soon as look at you! You can find her book, A Century of Swindles, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/42PjjQ7 Thanks Railey Jane for a great conversation! -- For more information on our podcast d…