In this episode, Skye covers Mrs. H. E. Brooks #4238 (Involuntary Manslaughter) who found support behind the walls of the Idaho State Penitentiary despite her record behind the wheel, and Anthony covers John Sayer #1912 (Abortion) who nearly avoided serving his sentence simply by failing to report to the prison.

Have you grabbed your tickets for our Halloween events at the Old Pen?

October 12 – Behind the Scenes Tours
Discover hidden stories and access secret areas!
Get your tickets here: history.idaho.gov/event/bts24/

October 25-26 – Squawky & Spirits
Enjoy a night of spooky fun with two Haunted Houses, presentations by our very own Samuel, and SO MUCH MORE!
Get your tickets here: history.idaho.gov/event/squawky-spirits-2024/

Don't miss out!

EP 93 - Brooks And Sayer

In this episode, Samuel guides Anthony and Skye through the intertwined stories of Willis Brundridge (#716, Grand Larceny) and Ira Harder (#679, Second-Degree Murder) as they explore the events that led to Brundridge being incarcerated alongside the man who killed his son. With invaluable help from Harder's family, this episode will also unravel a 116-year-old mystery that's been waiting to be uncovered.


Have you grabbed your tickets for our Halloween events at the Old Pen?

October 12 – Behind the Scenes Tours
Discover hidden stories and access secret areas!
Get your tickets here: https://history.idaho.gov/event/bts24/

October 25-26 – Squawky & Spirits
Enjoy a night of spooky fun with two Haunted Houses, presentations by our very own Samuel, and SO MUCH MORE!
Get your tickets here: https://history.idaho.gov/event/squawky-spirits-2024/

Don't miss out!

EP 94 - Harder And Brundridge

On this our last episode before a small break, Anthony regales Skye and Samuel with the complicated story of possibly-blind and heavily tattooed (like 2/3 of the podcasts' hosts) #11401 (Forgery) #12493 (Murder in the First Degree and Escape) Frank "Tony" Grooms, while Skye (recently laid up with a freak-accident ankle-break) tells the story of the only resident of the Women's Ward to hail from the Duck Valley Reservation #6857 Woffie Bitt (Forgery).

Oral History:
Melvin Aldous #11458, August 24, 1985, Idaho State Archives.

You can pick up your tickets to our Halloween Event - Squawky & Spirits - here:
https://history.idaho.gov/event/squawky-spirits-2024/

EP 95 - Grooms And Bitt

Join storyteller Nicola and psychic D’Arcy as they delve into the eerie wreck of the SS Valencia, the doomed ship that still haunts the Graveyard of the Pacific. With D’Arcy’s psychic insights, including seeing spirits of the dead still lingering on shore, SDP unravels the mysterious tragedy and explores chilling ghost sightings—phantom ships, lifeboats filled with skeletons, and the lingering spirits of those lost. Discover the dark history and paranormal lore that make this shipwreck unforgettable!

Seeing Dead People with Nicola Furlong

Ghost Ship Terror: The Wreck of the SS Valencia Haunts the Pacific Ocean - SDP52

In this Stool Pigeon Saturday, Samuel and Skye interview author Jan Cerney about her 2016 book Calamity Jane and Her Siblings: The Saga of Lena and Elijah Canary, in which she uncovers the tumultuous Canary family relationships often overlooked in the Calamity canon.

Pick up a copy in the Souvenir Confinement store at the Old Pen, or order online: https://store.history.idaho.gov/GiftShopItem.aspx?I=103

Stool Pigeon Saturday - Jan Cerney on Calamity Jane and Her Siblings

On this episode, Samuel regales Anthony and Skye with the life story of a sheriff in Owyhee County whose refusal to use a gun in the old west town of Silver City ended with a stint in the prison - as the warden, that is.

EP 97  - John Springer

In this episode, Anthony shares the story of James Pickett (Murder), an Irishman whose possibly accidental killing led to his imprisonment in Idaho's oldest standing Territorial jail and ignited a debate over jurisdiction for crimes committed on tribal land, while Skye tells the story of Billy Garland #5127, a woman whose prison experience truly reflected the phrase "do your own time, do your own number" (Passing a Fictitious Check).

Watch a presentation with John Bradbury about the history of Pierce:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_Yp9uLTRXA

EP 98 - Pickett And Garland

On today’s Stool Pigeon Saturday, Samuel interviews Kirsten Corbett, Exhibits & Communications Director at the Jackson Hole History Museum. Kirsten discusses the rich history of Jackson Hole and shares insights about the opening of the brand-new Jackson Hole Museum. She also provides fresh perspectives on subjects previously featured on the show, including Teton Jackson (#111) and Edwin Trafton (#814), and shares fascinating stories about some of the trailblazing women of Jackson Hole.
 
To check out the Jackson Hole Museum: 
https://jacksonholehistory.org/ 

To learn more about the some of the Native American nations of the Tetons. 

https://www.sbtribes.com/about/ 

http://windriveredu.com 

https://easternshoshone.org/about/#:~:text=The%20Eastern%20Shoshone%20Tribe%20has,at%20over%2012%2C000%20years%20ago.

Stool Pigeon Saturday - Kirsten Corbett On Jackson Hole

In our 99th episode (can you believe it?), Skye has an extra short story because Samuel has an extra long story! Starting with the shorter, Skye discusses a young woman whose early hard-knock life made it difficult to adjust to life as an adult #8451 Claire Reasoner (Forgery) and an Old West Yellowstone stagecoach robber whose exploits, he believed, made him the inspiration for the hero of the classic 1902 Western book, The Virginian #814 Edwin Trafton (Grand Larceny).

EP 99 - Reasoner And Trafton

Behind Closed Minds Ep. 1

In this rock-solid Stool Pigeon Saturday, Anthony and Samuel chip away at history with Old Pen staff member Eric Overzet, who quarries the fascinating story of the Old Pen's iconic building material - Table Rock’s sandstone.

Stool Pigeon Saturday - Eric Overzet on Boise Sandstone

In this episode, Anthony, Samuel, and Skye are joined by the voices of the men and women who lived and worked at the prison to guide visitors through the site. Drawing from oral histories of wardens, chaplains, matrons, guards, and prisoners, this immersive tour brings the past to life as we lead you through the Old Idaho Penitentiary’s four-acre grounds.

EP 100 - An Audio Tour of the Old Idaho Penitentiary

One moment she was there, the next, she was gone. On February 18, 2019, 15-year-old Rebecca Reusch vanished from her sister’s Berlin home, leaving behind a void that continues to echo through Germany. 


With no witnesses and no trace of her ever leaving her sister's home, suspicion quickly fell upon her brother-in-law, the only other person in the home with Rebecca that morning. Disturbing internet searches on his devices hinted at a possible sinister motive, yet Rebecca's family adamantly maintains his innocence. Six years have passed, marked by the somber anniversary on February 18, 2025, and the authorities have confirmed that this investigation has shifted from a missing person case to a search for a body. 


In this episode, we delve into the chilling disappearance of Rebecca Reusch, examining the unsettling evidence, the conflicting narratives, and the countless theories about how a 15-year-old girl could vanish without a trace. 


CONTACT: 
Website: https://unsolvedunbelievab.wixsite.com/unsolved
Email: unsolvedunbelievalbeunjust@gmail.com 
Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@unsolved.unbeliev?_t=ZM-8sY9PXET19y&_r=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unsolvedunbelievableunjust?igsh=N3I5b2o2Njcza3hw&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Reddit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/UUU_pod_true_crime/s/9cnlvORKc8 ⁠ ⁠


SOURCES: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IsCkCYqP5J1bT6IZ7iFHOXtnGOHqBRdjjkQqYrME4Cw/edit?tab=t.0 (lin to doc with all sources)


Unsolved: Rebecca Reusch

The Whispering Man, an urban legend in Milbrooke.But two friends, Sam and Lisa may be about to find out the deepest secret about him.

The Case of The Whispering Man

The SmokeScreen Podcast Episode 85 Live Stream. Join Chris and James live where you can join be a guest, live on air! YOU dictate the topics, ask question and have discussions live on air. You're on the clock! Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe! https://youtube.com/@SmokeScreenVids

The SmokeScreen Podcast Episode 85 Live! YOU join and Control the Show!

While Dead Bodies is on pause for the moment, we are pleased to share a project that Dee Dee has been working on for the last 18 months. It's a true crime investigation into the disappearance of 12-year-old Terry Floyd in Avoca, Victoria, Australia, in 1975. The trailer is available now, and the first three episodes launch on Monday, May 5.

In this bonus episode, Sharnelle and Dee Dee discuss her work on this intriguing cold case with former Homicide Detective Charlie Bezzina, and Daryl Floyd, who is digging in a disused gold mine for the remains of his missing brother.

More info on Instagram: @theboyinthegoldmine or on Facebook: The Boy In The Gold Mine

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Bonus: Sharnelle and Dee Dee on 'The Boy In The Gold Mine'

In this chilling new episode of the Low Meins Asylum Show, we break down another raw and emotionally charged jail call from Wade Wilson, the convicted killer behind two horrific murders in Cape Coral, Florida.

This time, Wade is on the phone with Vivian and she’s had enough of the manipulation. We play the full call (audio via YouTube), analyze Wade’s disturbing emotional tactics, and spotlight Vivian’s quiet strength as she pushes back against the psychological warfare.

Is Wade truly remorseful or just angry he’s losing control?
Tap in as we dissect every moment and expose the toxic patterns behind bars.

🎧 Listen now. Share with your squad. And let us know—was Vivian the only real one in his life?

Toxic Honey!

In this episode of the Low Meins Asylum Show, I tapped back into the twisted world of Wade Wilson—yeah, Florida’s own psychopathic monster. This time, we listened to another one of his prison calls, and this one’s with an older lady who sounds like she knows way more than she’s letting on. The convo gets strange, emotional, and honestly kinda sad. Is she just a concerned friend... or is there something darker going on?

Tap in as we break down the tone, the tension, and the layers behind this wild phone call. Another piece of the Wade Wilson puzzle is on the table. 

Let’s put it together!

Old Soul, Young Killer!

Chris And James from the SmokeScreen YouTube channel, home of The SmokeScreen Podcas, talking history, mystery, pop-culture and true crime! See us here: http://youtube.com/smokescreenvids1?sub_confirmation=1

Have you ever seen a dead body? 

People find dead bodies everywhere, under floorboards, inside chimneys, and in their homes. They’re at crime scenes, disaster scenes and in morgues. There have been dead bodies on the red carpet, in cannibals’ dens, and even advertised in the classifieds. 

In this series, experienced crime and court reporter Sharnelle Vella, and veteran radio host Dee Dee Dunleavy look at where dead bodies have been found, how they got there, and most importantly, the effect on people who found them. 

We talk to people who deal with death daily as part of their jobs, and people who weren’t prepared for the shock of finding a dead body.

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“Behind Gray Walls” is a podcast featuring stories from the men and women who lived and worked at the Old Idaho State Penitentiary. Each week, Anthony, Samuel, and Skye explore prisoners whose crimes led them to serve time at the "Old Pen." Their history is explored in depth and compared to corrections topics faced in communities today.

To support this podcast, visit: https://history.idaho.gov/donate/donation-payment/

A podcast where we dive into the most chilling of all cold cases, and take a look a crimes with facts that are so crazy that they are, well, unbelievable, and lastly, we examine times when the justice system has sadly failed us.

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