Recent Episodes
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#17 Who Killed Elizabeth?
In January, 2000, 18-year-old Elizabeth Bannister was stabbed to death in a house full of people in Evansville, Indiana, yet no one claims to have seen or heard anything. Savannah, a member of the River City Mystery Discord server, invited me to discuss this bizarre, unsolved case on her YouTube channel, “Don’t Hate. CREATE”.
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Disappearance, Mystery, Unexplained
#16 Where is Zachary? Interview with his best friend, Chris
Zachary Carey's best friend, Chris, dropped him off at the Welcome to Lynnville sign on May 30,2023. He hasn't been seen since. Chris reached out to me following my last episode where I spoke with Zachary's mother, Gina, and sister, Cecelia, to offer his insight into the case. If you have any information that you think may be useful in Zachary's case, please contact the Warrick County Sheriff Department at 812-897-6180.
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Disappearance, Mystery, Unexplained
#15 Where is Zachary?
Zachary Carey, a 38-year-old resident of Evansville, Indiana, has been missing since May 30, 2023. In this episode, Zachary's mother, Gina, and sister, Cecelia, share their insights on the case. If you have any information that you think may be useful in Zachary's case, please contact the Warrick County Sheriff Department at 812-897-6180.
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#14 Bigfoot Encounters Near the Hoosier National Forest
Multiple bigfoot encounters have been reported in the Hoosier National Forest since 2017. The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) website contains a catalog of fairly recently reported encounters from the region, including a report in 2018 from Martin County and a report in 2020 from Washington County. This episode includes an interview I had with Angela, who had an encounter in June, 2022, while driving eastbound on Interstate 64 between Evansville, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky. The encounter occurred near mile marker 88 at Turkey Fork. I also interview Bill, an army veteran and avid hunter who had 3 encounters within a few miles of Shoals, Indiana, between 2017 and 2019.
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#13 The Murder of Troy DeWayne Smith
Troy DeWayne Smith, 50, was shot in the back of his head while he sat on his couch in his apartment on the 500 block of S. New York Avenue in Evansville, Indiana, on May 24, 2020. Troy's body was discovered by his brother, TaRon Fields. In this episode, I discuss the case with TaRon.
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#12 Buried Treasure in the Tri-State?
A hoard of 700 civil war-era gold coins was found buried at an undisclosed Kentucky cornfield in July, 2023. Was this a unique case, or is it possible that buried treasures may be found all over the tri-state area?
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Disappearance, True Crime, Unexplained
#11 Where is Andi?
Andi Madison Wagner of Evansville, Indiana, has not been seen since August 6, 2022. If you have any information on Andi's disappearance, contact the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-7979. Date of birth: 6/9/1998 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Height: 5'4" Weight: 125 lbs Race: White / Caucasian Tattoo #1: Dreamcatcher on left forearm Tattoo #2: The name "Joshua Brown" on right forearm Nickname: "Riri" Last seen wearing orange tank top and jeans. She frequently visited Oakland City & Newburgh, Indiana.
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#10 Phantom Train
A recent story out of England where two police officers experienced a "phantom train" reminded me of a story my sister, Barbie Deig, told me years ago. In the early 1990's, she, along with many others, attended an outdoor revival in Evansville, Indiana, and experienced a "phantom train". If you attended the revival and would like to share your story, visit my discord at www.RiverCityMystery.com/discord.
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High Strangeness, UFOs, Unexplained
#9 The Kelly-Hopkinsville “Little Green Men” Encounter
Interview with Geraldine Sutton Stith, daughter of Elmer "Lucky" Sutton, one of 11 people who encountered strange beings on their Kelly, Kentucky, farm on August 21, 1955. Geraldine was told the horrifying, yet fascinating, story by her father when she was eight years old. We may never know what really happened on that farm in the middle of the night so long ago, but Geraldine's unique perspective is a story you'll want to hear.
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#8 Paranormal Parlor: Interview with Joni Mayhan
Interview with Joni Mayhan, author, paranormal investigator, and ghost walk guide in New Harmony, Indiana.