Episodes

  • The Boggs-Begich Disappearance: Lost in Alaska

    The Boggs-Begich Disappearance: Lost in Alaska
    Mar 27 2026
    In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the 1972 disappearance of House Majority Leader Hale Boggs and Alaska Congressman Nick Begich, whose small plane vanished over the Alaskan wilderness during a campaign trip. As a powerful Louisiana politician and member of the Warren Commission, Boggs had publicly questioned aspects of the JFK assassination investigation, a fact that later fueled conspiracy theories about political motives behind the crash. Begich, a rising political figure in Alaska, was also aboard the aircraft along with an aide and the pilot. Despite one of the largest search and rescue operations in U.S. history, no wreckage was ever recovered. This episode traces the political careers of Boggs and Begich, the events leading up to the doomed flight, the massive search effort, and the enduring mystery that continues to spark debate about one of America’s most puzzling unsolved aviation disappearances. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Crime House 24/7, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • The 241 Plot: The Alaska Militia Conspiracy

    The 241 Plot: The Alaska Militia Conspiracy
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the so called 241 Plot and the rise of Alaska militia leader Schaeffer Cox, whose anti government ideology and armed network drew national attention in 2011. Cox, a self described constitutionalist, built a following rooted in sovereign citizen beliefs, apocalyptic rhetoric, and deep distrust of federal authority. Prosecutors alleged that he and his associates plotted violent retaliation against law enforcement officers and federal officials, referring to their plan as “241” in online communications. As undercover informants infiltrated the group, recordings captured discussions of weapons, ambush tactics, and revolutionary fantasies. This episode traces Cox’s ascent within the militia movement, the cult like dynamics that formed around his leadership, the federal investigation that dismantled the group, and the broader implications of extremist ideology in modern America. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Crime House 24/7, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Triangle Shirtwaist Factory: The Fire That Exposed Everything

    Triangle Shirtwaist Factory: The Fire That Exposed Everything
    Mar 20 2026
    In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in American history. When a blaze broke out on the upper floors of a New York City garment factory, locked doors, inadequate fire escapes, and overcrowded working conditions trapped hundreds of immigrant workers inside. One hundred forty six people, most of them young women, lost their lives in a tragedy that shocked the nation. As investigations revealed widespread labor violations and corporate negligence, public outrage ignited sweeping workplace safety reforms. This episode traces the events of that devastating day, the courtroom battles that followed, and the lasting impact the fire had on labor laws, worker protections, and the American labor movement. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Crime House 24/7, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Pullman: The Company Town Experiment

    Pullman: The Company Town Experiment
    Mar 18 2026
    In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the rise and fall of the Pullman Company Town, a planned industrial community built outside Chicago in the 1880s. Created by railroad magnate George Pullman, the town was designed to provide workers with housing, stores, churches, and strict moral oversight under corporate control. While promoted as a model society, Pullman tightly regulated daily life, wages, and behavior, fostering criticism that the town functioned less like a community and more like a paternalistic social experiment. When economic downturn led to wage cuts without reduced rents, tensions erupted into the violent Pullman Strike of 1894. This episode explores the structure of the company town, the power dynamics at play, and how corporate control over workers’ lives fueled one of the most significant labor conflicts in American history. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Crime House 24/7, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • CRIMES: Destruction of Georgia Guidestones

    CRIMES: Destruction of Georgia Guidestones
    Mar 13 2026
    In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the 2022 destruction of the Georgia Guidestones, a rural monument that had long been at the center of global conspiracy theories. Erected in 1980 and inscribed with ten guiding principles for humanity, the massive granite structure was viewed by some as a call for unity and sustainability, and by others as evidence of a secret plan for population control and global governance. For decades, the Guidestones attracted speculation about the New World Order, elite agendas, and hidden messages. This episode traces the origins of the monument, the rise of conspiracy theories surrounding it, the explosion that brought it down, and the cultural forces that turned a roadside landmark into a lightning rod for suspicion and outrage. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Crime House 24/7, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Stonehenge

    CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Stonehenge
    Mar 11 2026
    In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the mystery and speculation surrounding Stonehenge, the prehistoric stone circle that has puzzled historians for centuries. Built thousands of years ago by Neolithic communities, the monument’s massive stones and precise alignments have fueled theories about lost civilizations, sacred geometry, ley lines, and hidden knowledge. As archaeological discoveries shed new light on how Stonehenge was constructed and used, alternative interpretations continue to thrive in books, documentaries, and online forums. This episode traces the origins of these conspiracy theories, explores the evidence behind the monument’s construction and purpose, and unpacks why Stonehenge remains one of the most debated and mysterious ancient sites in the world. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Crime House 24/7, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Italy’s JFK? The Assassination of Aldo Moro

    Italy’s JFK? The Assassination of Aldo Moro
    Mar 6 2026
    In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the 1978 kidnapping and murder of Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro, a crime that unfolded at the height of Italy’s “Years of Lead.” As Moro worked to unite rival political factions and reshape the country’s future, he became a target for the Red Brigades, a left-wing terrorist group determined to derail his vision. Held captive for 55 days, Moro pleaded for negotiation while the Italian government refused to bend, ultimately sealing his fate. This episode traces Moro’s rise, the brutal mechanics of his abduction, the political calculations that left him abandoned, and the lasting consequences of a decision that changed Italian history forever. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Crime House 24/7, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Operation Gladio: The CIA’s Shadow Forces

    Operation Gladio: The CIA’s Shadow Forces
    Mar 4 2026
    In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson investigates Operation Gladio, a secret Cold War program that saw the U.S. and its allies establish covert “stay-behind” armies across Western Europe to resist a potential Soviet invasion. But when that invasion never came, questions began to surface about what these shadow forces were actually used for. From political assassinations and terror attacks to military coups and state-sanctioned violence, this episode explores the documented history of Gladio, the testimony of intelligence officials, and the conspiracy theories that allege these secret armies were turned against civilians in the name of anti-communism. As facts blur into speculation, the story raises an unsettling question: what happens when weapons built for defense are left without an enemy? If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Crime House 24/7, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins