Casephiles Podcast

The Long Island Serial Killer Theories

Rita and Alicia discuss theories on the same day that we learn of a major break in the case. 

The Story of the Long Island Serial Killer

Rita tells Alicia about the murder mystery that has haunted her ever since she saw an odd thing on the Ocean Parkway.

The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson Theories

Rita and Alicia debate what happened to Brandon. Did he drown? Was he trafficked? Or is farm equipment to blame?

The Story of the Disappearance of Brandon Swanson

Alicia tells Rita about Brandon Swanson, a college student who disappeared while on the phone with his dad. Rita learns where Michigan is.  

The Isdal Woman Theories

Alicia and Rita discuss the prevailing theories as to the identity and cause of death of Norway's Isdal Woman. 

The Story of the Isdal Woman

Alicia tells Rita about the enduring mystery of the Isdal Woman, a Jane Doe and possible murder victim who smelled like garlic and had a shit ton of fake passports. 

Watcher House Theories

In Episode 4, Rita and Alicia discuss who was harassing the Broaddus family via snail mail. Answer: basically anyone, since it turns out snail mail is quite hard to track. 

The Story of the Watcher House

It's every suburbanite's nightmare, and yet another reason to avoid New Jersey—the story of The Watcher House. Rita and Alicia discuss the creepy tale and admire the pajamas Naomi Watts wore in the Netflix version. 

Dyatlov Pass Theories

Listen as Rita and Alicia discuss all the theories as to what happened to the nine skiers who perished in the Dylatov Pass incident, from avalanches to Yetis and everything in between.

The Story of the Dylatov Pass

Rita tells Alicia about the frigid, grisly deaths of nine hikers during Cold War-era Russia. Alicia tells Rita how much she hates skiing.