A longtime homeowner starts noticing small things that don’t add up, the kind of quiet disturbances that make you wonder what changed after years of normal life. That moment sets the tone for a run of stories that move between the unsettling and the strangely comforting, from unexpected visitors during medical emergencies to eerie late–night moment…

Not everything that visits in the night comes through the door. We open with a chilling case of sleep paralysis involving shadowy figures, unseen forces, and encounters at the bedside that raise the question of what walks beside us when we slumber. From there, the stories expand into a wider tapestry of strangeness, from out-of-body experiences to …

A young mom lives in a haunted apartment, romantic intervention from the other side, the Campfire podcast "possesses" a rental car and many more spooky stories on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire!AURA FRAMESFor a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter – by using promo c…

A ghost with a terrible secret, a presence that refuses to fade, and a house where reflections seem to hold more than just memories. Tonight’s Campfire takes you inside stories that blur the line between the living and the beyond.From hidden histories and unexplained sounds to encounters that leave witnesses questioning what they saw, these true ta…

A caller shares a chilling roadside legend about a phantom haunting the Oregon coast, while another describes coming face to face with something so dark it looked like a hole cut out of the universe. Another tells of a series of dreams that seemed to predict real-life events long before they happened. We hear a moving story about a horse whose spir…

We start with a chilling tale of a childhood spent in a house that refused to rest quietly. From trembling beds to shadowed visitors, this story reminds us that sometimes the past doesn’t stay buried within old walls. Then, we journey across the pond for a museum visit that turns unexpectedly dark, where centuries-old stone seems to hold on to more…

A nurse finds herself drawn into something far beyond medicine when a hospital chaplain is called to drive out an unseen force. You’ll also hear about a ghostly grandfather, a highly haunted Airbnb, a home that is haunted after an unspeakable tragedy, and other true tales of the supernatural from listeners. Turn down the lights and gather around as…

Sometimes the other side listens. In our lead story, a listener dares to speak directly to the spirit of a departed loved one, and what follows will leave you wondering what truly lingers behind closed doors. From there, we travel deep into the Ohio woods where a group of kids discovers something they were never meant to find. Then, a family heirlo…

Something strange waits in the daylight this week. Our first storyteller shares an encounter on a busy city street that starts ordinary but takes a sharp turn into nightmare territory. What she saw—and the way it looked back—will stay with you long after the episode ends. From there, the calls keep coming: moments that blur the line between coincid…

A listener recounts the unnerving presence of a shadowy figure in her hallway, a story that captures the eerie sense of being watched in the most ordinary of places. OCTOBER SPECIAL: Get a 14 DAY FREE TRIAL OF SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS ON APPLE PODCASTS ONLY! https://apple.co/spooky From some strange silhouettes to unsettling moments at home, this Campfir…

On this week’s Campfire, David shares a frightening series of events in a Brooklyn apartment, and Geoffrey looks back on a ghostly encounter from his childhood that still defies explanation. Miranda experiments with a recorder and gets more than she bargained for, while Lulu has a mystery involving a treasured ring that will leave you shaking your …

A dream Victorian home turns into something much darker when a new resident realizes she’s not alone. That’s just the beginning. Listeners also share eerie encounters in motels and hotels, a spooky shadow in a family’s new home, an unforgettable ball of light in the night sky, and even an unnerving experience tied to a Ouija board. It’s another nig…

We begin with a terrifying premonition connected to one of the darkest days in American history. It’s a story that will leave you wondering about fate, dreams, and visions. You’ll also hear about a chilling figure who appeared during the night in an old farmhouse, a mysterious presence that seemed to carry on a ritual from beyond the grave, a visit…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…