Hollywood, 1947. Beneath the glamour and glitz, a chilling discovery changed everything. Elizabeth Short, a young woman seeking fame, found herself at the center of one of the most infamous murders in American history—the case of the Black Dahlia. In this episode of "Echoes of the Unknown," we delve into the life of Elizabeth Short, her tragic fate, and the unsolved mystery that has gripped generations. Who killed the Black Dahlia, and why? Was it a crime of passion, a random act, or the work of a sinister mastermind hiding in plain sight? Join us as we explore the details, suspects, and theories behind the grisly murder that revealed Hollywood’s darkest side.

In May of 1993, three young boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas, and soon three teenagers were accused and convicted of the crime. They were known as the West Memphis Three: Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley. The case appeared to be open-and-shut, but as the years went by, doubts began to surface. Was the prosecution motivated by hysteria? Was justice really served? In this episode of "Echoes of the Unknown," we unravel the story of the West Memphis Three—how fear, prejudice, and an obsession with the occult led to a deeply flawed investigation. Join us as we revisit the crime, the trials, and the decades-long fight for freedom.

On Christmas Eve, 1945, a fire broke out at the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. While George and Jennie Sodder, along with four of their children, escaped, five children seemingly vanished into the inferno—yet their remains were never found. The mystery of what really happened to the Sodder children remains unsolved, filled with odd occurrences, cryptic clues, and suspicions of foul play. In this episode of "Echoes of the Unknown," we uncover the unsettling details of the Sodder fire, the decades-long search for answers by the desperate parents, and the many theories about what might have happened to those five children. Was it an unfortunate accident, or did something far more sinister happen that Christmas night? Join us as we explore one of America's most haunting unsolved disappearances.

In February 1959, nine experienced hikers embarked on an expedition into the icy Ural Mountains in Russia. They never returned. Days later, their campsite was discovered under bizarre circumstances: a tent torn open from the inside, footprints leading into the deep snow, and the hikers’ bodies scattered across the harsh terrain, some half-dressed, some with unexplained injuries. Over sixty years later, the mystery of Dyatlov Pass remains unsolved, surrounded by theories ranging from secret military experiments to extraterrestrial encounters. In this episode of "Echoes of the Unknown," we explore the final days of the Dyatlov group, the chilling discoveries that followed, and the many questions that continue to haunt this remote and frozen expanse of wilderness. What really happened on that cold, dark night?

In January 2013, Elisa Lam, a 21-year-old student from Vancouver, vanished while staying at the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles. Weeks later, her body was discovered under disturbing circumstances in the hotel’s rooftop water tank. Security footage of Elisa in an elevator, showing her behaving strangely and seemingly interacting with someone or something unseen, spread like wildfire across the internet. Was this the result of foul play, mental illness, or something far more sinister? In this episode of "Echoes of the Unknown," we unravel the haunting mystery of Elisa Lam’s disappearance, the bizarre circumstances of her death, and the lingering questions that still haunt the Cecil Hotel. Was Elisa a victim of circumstance, or did something far darker lurk in the halls of the infamous hotel?

It was a family vacation in Portugal that turned into a nightmare. On May 3rd, 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from her bed in a holiday apartment while her parents dined just steps away. Over a decade later, her disappearance remains unsolved—sparking one of the most extensive manhunts in modern history, countless theories, and endless speculation. In this episode of "Echoes of the Unknown," we examine the events leading up to that fateful night, the timeline of the disappearance, and the many suspects and theories that have emerged since. Was it an opportunistic kidnapping, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Join us as we peel back the layers of a case that refuses to fade from public consciousness.

It was Thanksgiving Eve, 1971, when an unassuming man in a suit boarded Northwest Orient Flight 305. Known only by his alias, D.B. Cooper, this mysterious figure went on to execute a bold midair hijacking, extorting $200,000 in ransom before parachuting into the abyss—never to be seen again. In this episode of "Echoes of the Unknown," we recount every chilling detail of that night. Who was the mysterious hijacker? How did he vanish without a trace? Join us as we navigate through the eye-witness accounts, the suspects, and the shocking theories that keep this case alive in the minds of so many. Was D.B. Cooper a criminal mastermind—or did his final escape come at an unimaginable cost? Tune in to explore the untold stories and decide for yourself.

The Zodiac Killer—an enigma who held the San Francisco Bay Area captive with fear and fascination. In this episode of "Echoes of the Unknown," we dive deep into the chilling letters and coded ciphers sent by the mysterious Zodiac. Who was he? What drove him to kill? From cryptic messages to the desperate police investigations, we explore the theories, suspects, and the haunting clues that kept California on edge. Will we ever know the true identity of the Zodiac Killer, or is this case destined to remain forever unsolved? Tune in as we decode one of the most infamous unsolved mysteries of the 20th century.