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We investigate the tragic 1996 mid-air explosion of TWA Flight 800, analyzing evidence from official NTSB findings and eyewitness missile conspiracy theories.

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In the summer of 1996, a standard Trans World Airlines flight was set to travel from New York City to Paris, France. It was a routine flight, with nothing out of the ordinary, until disaster struck. The plane erupted into a fireball in the sky, and crashed in the Atlantic Ocean. Immediately, the world began to wonder: was this an unfortunate technical malfunction, or a more sinister act? Today, we’re investigating TWA Flight 800.

Sensitive topics: mass casualty

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Looking at the tragic mystery of Shergar, a generational racehorse who was taken by armed men and never seen again.

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A prized racehorse, an overnight kidnapping, and a ransom gone wrong. A legacy gone in the blink of an eye in the case that rocked the horse racing community forever. Today, we’re investigating Shergar, the Missing Racehorse.

Sensitive topics: animal cruelty, animal death

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During World War I, angels descended upon a battlefield to aid British soldiers... or did they? Looking at the fact, fiction, and impact of the story of the Angels of Mons.

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During World War I, battle was ruthless, and many fell to the innumerable German forces. Among the fighters was the British Expeditionary Force, who made their first appearance in the Battle of Mons. Largely outnumbered, they were sure to be defeated. Until, as legend has it, a phantom army reigned from the sky, aiding them in the battle and saving many of their men. Was this a case of hallucination, or did these ghostly visitors save a multitude of lives. Today, we’re investigating the Angels of Mons.
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This week, Alfredo brings the team the found footage classic that spawned a genre-spanning franchise: Cloverfield. Where does this rank in the found footage genre for you? Is it deserving of its legacy? Let us know in the comments!

Sensitive topics: death, body horror, gore

"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"

Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

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Exploring the tragic and mysterious final days leading up to the disappearance of a college student from a small California town: the Disappearance of Christine Walters.

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In 2008, a young woman participated in a wellness retreat that would change her life forever. She was set to return home to her parents, but she came back from the retreat paranoid, frightened, and convinced someone was out to get her. When making her arrangements to come home, she walked out the door of a local copy center and was never seen again. Today, we’re discussing the Disappearance of Christine Walters.

Sensitive topics - murder, possible sexual abuse/assault

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