Obscura: A True Crime Podcast

David Joseph is in his home minding his own business when members of his family grab his attention. There’s a fire outside of their window and they want him to investigate. Outside there’s a woman. Her name is Hyphernkemberly Dorvilier and she’s twenty two years old. She’s standing over something and it’s on fire. David rightfully asks what she’s burning outside of his residence. Hyphernkemberly responds that it’s dog feces. Frustrated and likely confused by why this young woman is burning dog shit outside of his window, David grabs some water and puts out the fire. It’s at this moment he hears the baby crying.Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts Premium.Checkout our other shows at Blacklabelpodcasting.comSupport Obscura on Patreon and unlock the exclusive Black Label episodes.Join us on Facebook, Twitter, InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just because the portrayal has Voodoo hasn’t always been accurate, it doesn’t mean there aren’t those who have used inaccurate portrayals as a muse for their evil deeds.In today’s episode we explore such crimes. Crimes with an air of mystery due to the obvious voodoo influence connected to them.Checkout our other shows at Blacklabelpodcasting.comSupport Obscura on Patreon and unlock the exclusive Black Label episodes.Join us on Facebook, Twitter, InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows.  It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event.  Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1:Foul Play: Crime SeriesMusic City 911Crimes from the East Cults, Crimes, Cabernet A Nefarious Nightmare Crimelines The Asian Madness Podcast  Part 2:Once Upon A Crime PNW Haunts & HomicidesThe Trail Went Cold Coffee & CasesAlready Gone Twisted and Uncorked Mystery Inc  If you enjoyed this holiday collaboration special, check out the other collaboration specials: Deceptions & Resurrections, Bloody Valentine, and A Nightmare before Halloween . Until our next adventure, stay safe and stay vigilant.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows.  It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event.  Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1:Foul Play: Crime SeriesMusic City 911Crimes from the East Cults, Crimes, Cabernet A Nefarious Nightmare Crimelines The Asian Madness Podcast  Part 2:Once Upon A Crime PNW Haunts & HomicidesThe Trail Went Cold Coffee & CasesAlready Gone Twisted and Uncorked Mystery Inc  If you enjoyed this holiday collaboration special, check out the other collaboration specials: Deceptions & Resurrections, Bloody Valentine, and A Nightmare before Halloween . Until our next adventure, stay safe and stay vigilant.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co

By the late 1990s and early 2000s, hundreds of children from West Africa were entering Britain and Europe every year under private fostering arrangements. The educational and personal development opportunities available to youngsters outside their home countries meant their families often sacrificed raising their children temporarily, to give them a better life elsewhere. Under this common tradition, a child usually lived with someone who was trusted, such as a family member who was already an EU or British resident or a citizen. In a way, it was the African equivalent to British parents sending their children away to elite boarding schools. And there was a convenient loophole, in Britain at least. Given the informality of these arrangements, any person who became a child’s primary guardian was not required to register as a foster parent. This meant there was therefore less monitoring of a child’s care under such an arrangement.In a developed country like Britain, African parents were confident their children

There was no hope for justice in a case like this. That went out the window long before an arrest was ever made. Be that as it may, Richardson had to be held accountable for his crimes. Prior to his guilty verdict, Richardson also needed to be given the benefit of the doubt. Regardless of how heinous a crime, all defendants have the right to a fair trial. During this trial, jurors, police officers, court officials, and family members alike were brought to tears, often needing to leave the room as the ruins of Teagan Skiba’s unfathomable last days were put on display. Lawyers clinically refer to such ruins as ‘evidence.’ It's a deceptive description of what was being presented to the court. At one point, attorneys argued over whether or not the jury should see photographs of what happens when a four-year-old child experiences something the devil wouldn’t abide in the darkest caverns of hell. Lucky jurors: someone had their best interests at heart. Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other.  It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Easter event.  Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1:CrimelinesRotten to the CoreFrightfulMind over MurderThe Trail Went ColdThe Hidden StaircaseHometown History Part 2:Wicked DeedsObscura: A True Crime PodcastHillbilly Horror Stories History Goes BumpJudgy Crime GirlsFoul Play: Crime Series If you enjoyed this holiday collaboration special, check out the other collaboration specials: My Bloody Valentine and A Nightmare before Halloween. Stay tuned for upcoming holiday collaborations for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Until our next adventure, stay safe and stay vigilant.Advertising Inq

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other.  It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Easter event.  Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1:CrimelinesRotten to the CoreFrightfulMind over MurderThe Trail Went ColdThe Hidden StaircaseHometown History Part 2:Wicked DeedsObscura: A True Crime PodcastHillbilly Horror Stories History Goes BumpJudgy Crime GirlsFoul Play: Crime Series If you enjoyed this holiday collaboration special, check out the other collaboration specials: My Bloody Valentine and A Nightmare before Halloween. Stay tuned for upcoming holiday collaborations for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Until our next adventure, stay safe and stay vigilant.Advertising Inq

The tropical archipelago of The Bahamas is surrounded by crystal clear waters, spectacular reefs and boasts some of The Caribbean’s most pristine beaches. The picture perfect setting is home to a relaxed pace of life, friendly locals, and around 340 days of sunlight per year. In March 2015, wealthy Australian celebrity podiatrist Phillip Vasyli and his family were living the dream in the exclusive gated community of Old Fort Bay. Phillip and his wife Donna had just finished putting the finishing touches to building their palatial dream home. It was the culmination of years of hard work on a business which was continuing to go gangbusters internationally.But life in paradise isn’t always footloose and fancy free. Beneath the veneer of Phillip’s flashy product launches and extravagant parties, there was discontent in his personal life. His marriage to Donna was strained and the couple were known to argue frequently. But Phillip was highly successful and a real innovator in the podiatry industry. He owed much of

In part one of this series, I spoke directly with a victim of child abuse within the Science Fiction community. Moira, the victim in question, her parents put her through direct physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Marion Zimmer Bradley, Moira’s mother, now deceased, was a member of the SFWA. That’s important to note. A member of the SFWA.The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, founded in 1965, has not taken steps to condemn the actions of past members. Actions awful enough to make up at a minimum of three. This second part is going to have tunnel vision on an active member of the SFWA. But the next episode will take a scorched earth approach.Visit us online.Support Obscura on Patreon and unlock the exclusive Black Label episodes.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The story of a mother, the abuse she inflicted on her family, a body found burning, and another found decaying in a box.TW: Child abuse, extreme physical violence, sexual violenceBlack Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts Premium.Find us on all podcasting platforms.Support Obscura on Patreon and unlock the exclusive Black Label episodes.Visit us online.Join us on Facebook, Twitter, InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Written and produced by yours truly. A Valentine's Day Gift to you. Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts Premium. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support Obscura on Patreon and unlock the exclusive Black Label episodes. Visit us online. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Episode Sponsor:Get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com/OBSCURA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

…12 dates … …15 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 15 crime podcast hosts, including Justin from Obscura. Each host brings a new, love gone wrong true story to mix. It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Valentine event.  Part 2 of 2. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: In this Part 2 Episode: 1. Sirens 2. The Trail Went Cold 3. Method and Madness 4. True Crime Cases with Lanie 5. Crimelines 6. Love Murder 7. Obscura 8. Foul Play: Crime Series In the Part 1 Episode: 1. Murder She Told 2. True Crime Island 3. Hillbilly Horror Stories 4. Tapes from the Darkside 5. Coffee and Cases 6. Gone Cold – Texas True Crime 7. Live, Laugh, Larceny Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

…12 dates … …15 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 15 crime podcast hosts, including Justin from Obscura. Each host brings a new, love gone wrong true story to mix. It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Valentine event.  Part 1 of 2. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: In this Part 1 Episode:  1. Murder She Told  2. True Crime Island  3. Hillbilly Horror Stories  4. Tapes from the Darkside  5. Coffee and Cases  6. Gone Cold – Texas True Crime  7. Live, Laugh, Larceny  In the next Part 2 Episode:  1. Sirens  2. The Trail Went Cold  3. Method and Madness  4. True Crime Cases with Lanie  5. Crimelines  6. Love Murder 7. Obscura 8. Foul Play: Crime SeriesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listener, this is part one of a two-part series on the many crimes of science fiction authors. Let’s not sugar coat it. The sexual abuse of children committed by science fiction authors. We’re going to talk about the Science Fiction Writers of America. How I feel that they’re hypocrites. How the image the SFWA has cultivated doesn’t gel with the facts. Monstrous people that have been given the prestigious title of Grand Master and never denounced for their evil. Special thanks to Moira Greyland. Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts Premium. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support Obscura on Patreon and unlock the exclusive Black Label episodes. Visit us online. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Ewan Cameron’s embodied the title of a mad scientist in ways few ever could. When learning of his practices, Ewan Cameron exhibits an unmistakable sadism that seems to eclipse even that of Sidney Gottlieb. Throughout his experiments, Cameron delivered massive quantities of drugs to unwitting patients under the guise that he was curing them of ailments such as postpartum depression or anxiety. These patients would come to Dr. Cameron for help, entrusting him to deliver the best care possible, and instead, they were subjected to nothing short of torture. Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts Premium. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support Obscura on Patreon and unlock the exclusive Black Label episodes. Visit us online. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Episode Sponsors:Get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com and use code OBSCURA.Go to HelloFresh.com/obscura21 and use code obscura21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping!

In 1953, a heinous crime was committed. At that time, it was new, potentially relevant information, when Harold Blauer’s doctor gave him a massive drug injection, killing him by way of an overdose. The news, however, didn’t report it until more than twenty years later. In this case news outlets reported on a story twenty years after the fact because the CIA had been covering it up. Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts Premium. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support Obscura on Patreon and unlock the exclusive Black Label episodes. Visit us online. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the digital age, monitoring the online content that our children are accessing and consuming adds a further layer of complexity. Most parents do their best to educate their kids and maintain open communication about the pitfalls of the online world and how to deal with it. But kids are tech savvy, naturally curious, and often defiant. Prior to the advent of social media, some degree of comfort and protection existed for kids who were being bullied, by being able to walk outside the school gate or step off the bus at the end of the day. For those children and teens who had a stable and loving home life, this could offer some respite from the jeers, cruel practical jokes and public humiliation dished out by their peers. Nowadays, the rise of numerous social media platforms means there is no escape and no reprieve from bullying. It’s now as easy as the click of a button for bullies to launch and maintain relentless hate campaigns that make their targets feel unsafe in every aspect of their lives. Thankfully,

In the digital age, monitoring the online content that our children are accessing and consuming adds a further layer of complexity. Most parents do their best to educate their kids and maintain open communication about the pitfalls of the online world and how to deal with it. But kids are tech savvy, naturally curious, and often defiant. Prior to the advent of social media, some degree of comfort and protection existed for kids who were being bullied, by being able to walk outside the school gate or step off the bus at the end of the day. For those children and teens who had a stable and loving home life, this could offer some respite from the jeers, cruel practical jokes and public humiliation dished out by their peers. Nowadays, the rise of numerous social media platforms means there is no escape and no reprieve from bullying. It’s now as easy as the click of a button for bullies to launch and maintain relentless hate campaigns that make their targets feel unsafe in every aspect of their lives. Thankfully

Emotions lie deep within each of us. Hidden from outside view yet powerful and busy activations that twist and turn inside ourselves. They drive our behaviors and our choices. We aren’t always honest about what we truly feel because we are unsure and unwilling to evoke unknown reactions from those around us. An internal pressure cooker can result. Boiling with more ferocity as time uncontrollably creeps forward. Either that dangerous steam is released healthily or it explodes pushing decisions that are devastatingly final and entirely irreversible. Listener, the story you are about to hear is tragic and horrifying. Not everything is as it seems. The kind of individual who could carry out this crime is not one you want walking the streets. A person who is willing to do the unthinkable to protect their reputation. A complete lack of responsibility and unwillingness to face consequences leads to a shocking and brutal decision. It was a dark and devilish plan that failed miserably.Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free