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45 episodes

Unsolved: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon
28/07/2026 | 21 mins.
In 1944, the town of Mattoon, Illinois was gripped by fear as residents reported a series of bizarre nighttime attacks. Victims claimed they were overcome by a sweet-smelling gas that left them weak, paralysed, and unable to call for help, while witnesses spoke of a mysterious figure lurking outside bedroom windows. In this episode, Elizabeth explores the competing theories that continue to divide opinion surrounding the case.

Elizabeth also shares the bizarre story of a charity shop discovery after stumbling across more than 40 cat ornaments from what appeared to be someone's entire collection...

If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com.

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Cursed Object: The Green Stone
21/07/2026 | 36 mins.
In 1979, a group of paranormal investigators became convinced they had discovered a centuries-old secret. Guided by psychic visions and cryptic clues, they believed they had uncovered the hiding place of an ancient green gemstone said to possess extraordinary powers. In this episode, Elizabeth explores the mystery of the Green Stone, and a series of unexplained events that transformed a paranormal investigation into one of Britain’s strangest mysteries.

Elizabeth also chats about a recent documentary that revisits one of the most shocking maritime disasters in modern history.

If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com.

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Cult: The Manson Family
14/07/2026 | 25 mins.
Listener discretion advised: This episode contains discussion of multiple murders, cult violence, manipulation, and references to graphic crime scenes that some listeners may find distressing.

In the summer of 1969, a series of brutal murders shocked America and transformed the name Charles Manson into a byword for evil. But beyond the headlines lies a disturbing story of manipulation, blind devotion, and the dangerous power of belief. In this episode, Elizabeth explores how the Manson Family formed, the Tate-LaBianca murders, and the myths and mysteries that continue to surround one of history's most notorious cults.

Elizabeth also chats about the upcoming World Toe Wrestling Championship, the unusual sport she co-owns.

If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com.

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Urban Legend: The Sandown Clown
07/07/2026 | 32 mins.
In 1973, two children exploring the marshes of Sandown on the Isle of Wight report a strange encounter. They hear a wailing sound that leads them to a seven foot figure in clown-like clothing, calling itself “All Colours Sam.” What follows is a brief, unsettling exchange, an invitation into a metal hut, and claims that there are others like it. In this episode, Elizabeth explores the folklore that has grown around the case, from possible explanations to later alleged encounters and why the story still refuses to fade.

Elizabeth also chats about buying a new sewing machine for her other creative projects...

If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com.

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Possessed: The "Devil Made Me Do It" Trial
30/06/2026 | 26 mins.
In 1981, 19 old Arne Johnson is arrested in Connecticut for the stabbing death of his landlord. At first, it looks like a straightforward murder case. Then Arne says he doesn’t remember it, and that something else was with him when it happened. Months earlier, an 11 year old boy named David Glatzel begins experiencing disturbing events at home. His family call in paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, and a priest is brought in to perform an exorcism. Those present later say something changed during that ritual, and that it set everything else in motion. By the time of the trial, Arne is claiming he wasn’t acting alone. In this episode, Elizabeth looks at the real case behind The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, where a murder trial becomes tangled up with claims of possession and belief.

She also talks about a new documentary she’s working on, and buying far too many wedding dresses.

If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com.

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About Paranormia

Are you ever awake in the cruellest hours of the night, when the world is quiet, but your mind isn’t?That’s where Paranormia begins.Hosted by journalist and parapsychologist Elizabeth McCafferty, Paranormia is a weekly storytelling podcast where true crime collides with the supernatural, the psychological, and the macabre. Each episode explores real cases where belief in something unseen becomes dangerous, cursed objects drive people to violence, psychic visions predict tragedy, cults where worship turns deadly, and hauntings blur into guilt, obsession, or faith.Elizabeth blends rigorous research with cinematic storytelling to uncover what happens when reason falters and fear takes hold. Because these aren’t just ghost stories, they’re stories about us: about the human need to explain the inexplicable, to find meaning in the dark.Paranormia: where paranoia meets the paranormal.Subscribe, and stay awake with us.If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com.For more true crime that you'll be obsessed with head to AlwaysTrueCrime.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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