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Looking at the investigation into the 1995 derailment of the Amtrak Sunset Limited train, the mysterious note left on site by the "Sons of the Gestapo," the resulting FBI investigation, and its possible connection to another train derailment decades prior.

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In the remote Arizona desert, a passenger train barreled through the night carrying over 250 people. The crew had no idea of the danger ahead. Someone had removed 29 railway spikes and shifted the tracks. What followed was a devastating derailment. At the crash site, the discovery of a cryptic manifesto sparked a federal investigation with ties to the Oklahoma City Bombing. So who did this, and why? Today, we investigate the Sunset Limited Sabotage.

Sensitive topics: Death, child death
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Looking at the history and coincidences behind the 27 Club, a tragic collection of famous celebrities who passed at that age, including Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and more.Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.comWhen a young person skyrockets to fame, how they deal with the pressure can often make or break the rest of their life. Drugs and partying; the classic rockstar lifestyle is often the downfall of these young, up and coming stars. And as the 60s faded into the 70s, some started to notice an odd pattern; several of the most iconic musicians in the world, all died within a very short timespan. But the strangest part? They were all the exact same age. Today, we’re investigating the history and theories behind the infamous 27 Club.Sensitive topics: Suicide, suicide attempts, drug overdose, drug addiction
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You heard us talk about it at the end of our last Movie Club, Task Force, and we decided we couldn't resist. We're here this week to talk about the phenomenon that is Obsession! This is some of the most discussion we've had about a movie and we honestly could've kept going for another hour, it's that fascinating to explore.

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Sensitive topics: death, gore, blood, sexual assault, death of a pet, substance abuse, manipulation, suicide, self-harm, disfigurement, toxic relationship

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Exploring the urban legend of Mel's Hole, a supposed bottomless pit first heard about on Coast to Coast AM. It was said to emit a black beam, restore a pet back to life, and even be a portal to another dimension.

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On a night like any other, Coast to Coast AM was live on the radio in Washington State, USA. The overnight program discussed all things uncanny and entertained the discussion of a local man who claimed his backyard held something otherworldly. He would call periodically over the next 5 years, each time with new information about a magical bottomless pit in his backyard. What started as a piece of local lore eventually required a full government intervention, and the man was never heard from again. Today, we’re discussing the eerie urban legend of Mel’s Hole.

Sensitive topics: Death of a pet

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We look at the life and death of Jack Parsons, a rocket scientist by day, occultist by night, and the conspiracies surrounding his death.

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In the 1920s and 30s, space travel seemed like something only possible in science fiction. But there were those who believed, who pushed, and who worked to establish the foundation of rocketry. One of those men scandalized the industry, working as a self-taught chemist by day, and an occultist by night. With a life full of drugs, parties, and black magick, he brought a whole new definition to “mad scientist." Today, we’re diving into the conspiracies behind the untimely death of JPL co-founder, Jack Parsons. 

Sensitive topics: Mentions of sexual assault, abuse, suicide, relationships with a minor, bodily harm

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