Beyond the Caution Tape

Paranormal, true crime, cryptids, urban legends, UFOs, and philosophical questions. We're getting weird.

Episode 28: The Girl with the Dragon…Bite Marks. How Madge took down the grand dragon of the KKK. 10/10/2024

Episode 28: The Girl with the Dragon…Bite Marks. How Madge took down the grand dragon of the KKK. Did you know that 100 years ago, there was a woman whose dying declaration began the demise of the KKK? Listen to us discuss how Madge Oberholtzer endured unsolicited love-bombing by the grand-dragon of the KKK and was tortured when she didn't give into his desires. Her last words unraveled the the organization when members exited, en masse, after hearing her account of what happened. Sources: IndyStar /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/33399632

Episode 27: The Indiana Demon House - Fact or Crap 10/03/2024

Episode 27: The Indiana Demon House - Fact or Crap Ah yes, there's a connection between Indiana and Zak Bagans and it's the story of a haunting that's so terrifying that - not only did the local Catholic Church get involved - but Zak intervened to investigate the house himself. But, is this story a hoax to garner attention by the family, and documentary sales by Bagans? Listen and let us know what you think. Sources: Documentary Demon House 2018 Zak Bagans Indy Star Feb. 16, 2019 "Zak Bagans and the Gary 'Demon House' Real Story: 10 Things to Know" Movie (Netflix)The Deliverance 2024 Lee Daniels Ammons Haunting Case Wikipedia /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/33305452

Episode 26: Where the hell is Lauren Spierer? 09/26/2024

Episode 26: Where the hell is Lauren Spierer? Thirteen years has passed since Lauren Spierer disappeared without a trace. Listen as we go through some of the facts from the night Lauren was last seen so many years ago and talk about what may have happened. Do you have thoughts or any information on what happened? Email us at or hit us up on socials. References National Law Enforocement Museum Wikipedia College Girl, Missing: The True Story of how a Young Woman Dissapeared in Plain Sight by Shawn Cohen /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/33211552

Episode 25: Tobias Wayland Interview Part 2 09/19/2024

Episode 25: Tobias Wayland Interview Part 2 Join us for part two of our chat with author Tobias Wayland as he recounts some of his own unexplained experiences. The gang is also reunited after the interview to chat about our own thoughts, some ridiculous - and some, very ridicuos. Sources: Unsolved Mysteries, Netflix Vol 4, Ep 5 The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest purchase here: The Singular Fortean Society at And - the Man himself: Song: The Mothman of Point Pleasant by Fish Fishers /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/33055392

Episode 24: An Interview with Tobias Wayland, Part 1 09/12/2024

Episode 24: An Interview with Tobias Wayland, Part 1 **Audio issues corrected - apologies for the low volume. We are SO EXCITED for this opportunity to have a chat with author Tobias Wayland, researcher of Mothman sightings, UFO incidents, Bigfoot encounters, ghosts and haunts. You've seen him on the latest Unsolved Mysteries as he discussed eyewitness accounts of Midwestern Mothman Sightings, and the motivation that took him on his journey. Sources: Unsolved Mysteries, Netflix Vol 4, Ep 5 The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest purchase here: The Singular Fortean Society at And - the Man himself: /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32982047

Episode 23: 23 &…93 Others? Dr. Cline, Fertility Freak 09/05/2024

Episode 23: 23 &…93 Others? Dr. Cline, Fertility Freak Come on this journey with us as we explore the story of Dr. Donald Cline and his 94 known offspring from his days as one of the most prominent fertility physicians in Indiana. *Apologies for the sound static, it goes away after a minute or so. Sauces...er...Sources: Documentary: Our Father, Netflix Wikipedia /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32868667

Episode 22: The Lyles Station Radiation Experiments 08/29/2024

Episode 22: The Lyles Station Radiation Experiments In this episode, we describe the atrocities that happened to ten school children in one of the most prominent, first Black-American settlements. These children were given extraordinary doses of radiation in a government-funded experiment under the guise that they were getting treated for scalp fungus, which none of them even had. Sources: Wikipedia /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32768007

Episode 21: Vampires in…Indiana? 08/22/2024

Episode 21: Vampires in…Indiana? Interview with a Vampire. Yeah, that's right. We interviewed a genuine sanguine vampire who resides in the Hoosier state. We also take you down some loose vampire history and cover a couple of vampire-related news stories. Sources: /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32665142

Episode 20: Larry Eyler, Another Highway Murderer 08/15/2024

Episode 20: Larry Eyler, Another Highway Murderer Who the hell was Larry Eyler? Yeah - our thoughts, exactly. Listen to us explain who this guy was and how he slayed 21 people and nearly got away with it. Sources: All That’s Interesting .com, Larry Eyler Was Caught During His Murder Spree — Then Released, By Katie Serena Wikipedia /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32551547

Episode 19: Rev. Jim Jones Part 2 - The Jonestown Massacre 08/08/2024

Episode 19: Rev. Jim Jones Part 2 - The Jonestown Massacre Join us as we take you from California to Guyana to discus life at Jonestown, temple members who defected, and the demise of those who couldn't escape. Resources: San Diego State University Book: Raven, the Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People By Tim Reiterman with John Jacobs Article from Palladium Item in 1953 - Richmond Indiana newspaper Wikipedia /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32434842

Episode 18: Rev. Jim Jones Part 1 - The Hoosier Heretic 08/01/2024

Episode 18: Rev. Jim Jones Part 1 - The Hoosier Heretic Listen to Part 1 of our two-part series as we take you through Jim Jones' early life into adulthood when he formulated his penchant for preaching, and control. Episode Resources: Book: Raven, the Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People - By Tim Reiterman with John Jacobs Also: Article from Palladium Item in 1953 - Richmond Indiana newspaper /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32339267

Episode 17: Brain Bleach - A Break from Murder to Explore Urban Legends 07/25/2024

Episode 17: Brain Bleach - A Break from Murder to Explore Urban Legends Do you believe in monsters? What about ghosts? Little gnome-like creatures? Listen to us share some of the wildest Indiana urban legends, as well as an actual EVP captured at Jerome Cemetary! Let us know if we've missed your favorite urban legends! Episode Sources: Encyclopedia of Indianapolis website, Urban Legends WKDQ article citing Mysterious Universe The Compendium of Arcane Beasts and Critters Indianapolis Star The Daily Mail /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32130847

Episode 16: The Unsolved Burger Chef Murders of 1978 07/18/2024

Episode 16: The Unsolved Burger Chef Murders of 1978 Follow us down the stream of multiple theories on who slayed the four young Burger Chef workers in November 1978. Sources Documentaries: Murders at the Burger Joint 2022 The Speedway Murders 2023 (U.S. release 2024) Website: Uncovered, The Unsolved Burger Chef Murders /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32124627

Episode 15: Worst Crime Ever — the Slaying of Sylvia Likens 07/11/2024

Episode 15: Worst Crime Ever — the Slaying of Sylvia Likens Listen as we go through the last four harrowing months of Sylvia's life and how Gertrude Baniszewski, the monster who tortured her, planned to get away with it. Sources: Torture Mom, Written by Ryan Green An American Crime 2007 A movie Starring Elliot (Ellen) Page, Evan Peters, and James Franco Wikipedia /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/32033157

Episode 14: The 1977 Indianapolis Hostage Crisis 06/27/2024

Episode 14: The 1977 Indianapolis Hostage Crisis Did you know there was a hostage situation in downtown Indianapolis in 1977? The scenario was so intense that John Hamm starred in his own podcast series recreating the dramatic events. You won't want to miss our discussion of this harrowing 63-hour event. Sources: Dead Man's Line (documentary) /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/31847582

Episode 13: The Historic Hannah House, Most Haunted Place in Indiana? 06/20/2024

Episode 13: The Historic Hannah House, Most Haunted Place in Indiana? We're on location at the wonderful, historic Hannah House which is purported to be the most haunted place in Indiana. Listen to the history and folklore behind this beautiful and mysterious property. /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/31809537

Episode 12: Near Death Experiences: Is this really a thing? 06/13/2024

Episode 12: Near Death Experiences: Is this really a thing? Are near death experiences really a thing, or is the phenomenon created by chemicals in our brains during the dying process? Listen as we discuss some reported experiences, and some data that may leave you with more questions than answers. /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/31683752

Episode 11: Reincarnation - We Have So Many Questions 06/06/2024

Episode 11: Reincarnation - We Have So Many Questions Listen to the crew discuss the possibilities or reincarnation, the evidence that supports it, and whether we're convinced the phenomena is real. Listen and let us know if you're convinced. /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/31607772

Episode 10: Belle Gunness Part 2: The Gunness Farm Graveyard 05/30/2024

Episode 10: Belle Gunness Part 2: The Gunness Farm Graveyard Join us for the second part of our series on Belle Gunness as we continue the body count. Our main source for this episode is Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter. /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/31369927

Episode 9: Belle Gunness Part 1: Legacy of Death 05/23/2024

Episode 9: Belle Gunness Part 1: Legacy of Death Join us for this two-part series as we discuss the Lonely Hearts Killer, Indiana Ogress, Black Widow, Lady Bluebeard, and LaPorte Ghoul, Belle Gunness. Our main source for these episodes is the book Hell's Process: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter. /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/31369887

Episode 8: John Dillinger | The Man, The Myth, The Legend 05/16/2024

Episode 8: John Dillinger | The Man, The Myth, The Legend /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/31283782

Episode 7: UFOs and their Indiana connection 05/09/2024

Episode 7: UFOs and their Indiana connection How often do you see UFOs in Indiana? How close is the original Area 51 to Indy? Find out in this truly compelling episode! /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/31103703

Episode 6: Sandwich Pusher & Child Predator; Jared Fogle 05/02/2024

Episode 6: Sandwich Pusher & Child Predator; Jared Fogle The sick and twisted story of a man that gained fame by losing weight and then became a monster! /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/31067573

Episode 5: Ear no Evil; State of Indiana v. Mike Tyson 04/25/2024

Episode 5: Ear no Evil; State of Indiana v. Mike Tyson Did Mike Tyson commit rape in Indiana? Did he get a fair trial? Learn about the history of Mike Tyson and how he ended up in prison in Indiana for 3 yearrs! /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/30968023

Episode 4: H.H. Holmes | The Man - The Murderer 04/18/2024

Episode 4: H.H. Holmes | The Man - The Murderer We discover the man who spent his short life becoming America's first serial killer. Who was he and how did he become the man who built "The Murder Castle"? /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/30607578

Episode 3: Tobin’s Spirit Guide on Paranormal Investigations vs. Ghost Hunting 04/11/2024

Episode 3: Tobin’s Spirit Guide on Paranormal Investigations vs. Ghost Hunting We take time today to talk about the difference between a ghost hunter and a paranormal investigator. Also, we get into our history in the field and how you can get into it yourself! /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/30607533

Episode 2: Murders At Fox Hollow Farm 04/04/2024

Episode 2: Murders At Fox Hollow Farm A deep(ish) dive into the history and murders at the infamous Fox Hollow Farm in Carmel Indiana. One of us did a paranormal investigation there..... what did she find?!? /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/30599208

Episode 1: The Strange Case of Natalia Grace: What we think! 03/28/2024

Episode 1: The Strange Case of Natalia Grace: What we think! Three friends sit down and talk about the the strange case that is Natalia Grace. A loose take on all that is happening and making some very interesting connections in the process! /episode/index/show/7543018a-ed8b-4dac-b535-11ee0570530c/id/30589393

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