Scary Stories For A Rainy Night, Ep. 337: Man In The Field

Podcast: Scary Stories and Rain
Host: Being Scared
Date: March 14, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Scary Stories and Rain (Ep. 337) features a collection of unsettling, true accounts masterfully narrated against a backdrop of calming rain. The stories range from unsolved deaths and grisly discoveries to eerie tales of the paranormal and haunting real-life mysteries. The tone is calm but chilling, perfect for listeners seeking to drift into uneasy sleep or simply get lost in the stormy night.

Key Stories & Insights

1. Death at Horn Creek Conference Center (The Mysterious Case of Natalie Drissel)

[04:10 – 20:32]

• Summary:
  Natalie Drissel, a 20-year-old woman, is found dead and naked in the snow outside a Colorado Christian camp. Her mysterious death involved her running barefoot and unclothed through the woods in a panicked and erratic frenzy shortly after being dropped at her cabin by her boyfriend. No signs of pursuit, trauma, drugs, or alcohol are found.

• Key Points:

  • Natalie's footprints alone lead to her body. ([06:32])
  • She died within 15-20 minutes of being left at the cabin.
  • The coroner’s report finds no internal injuries or narcotics; cause of death remains uncertain.
  • Ultimately, "excited delirium" is listed as cause of death—a controversial and contested term.
  • Alternative theories abound, from malnutrition and altitude sickness to the possibility of a supernatural fright or a terrifying animal encounter.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “It’s the strangest thing you’ve ever seen.”
    —Lee Roybal, Colorado Bureau of Investigation ([12:34])
  • “We have to admit the situation is truly and terrifyingly bizarre, with the information at hand raising many more questions than answers.”
    —Host ([18:16])

2. The Embalmed Head in the Pennsylvania Woods

[20:32 – 34:30]

• Summary:
  In 2014, a teenage boy finds a professionally embalmed severed head in the woods of Beaver County, PA. The head is that of an elderly woman; the work is so precise that forensics believe it was done by someone with medical expertise. The case remains unsolved, with suggestions of illegal cadaver trade on the black market.

• Key Points:

  • The head’s eyeballs had been replaced with red rubber bouncy balls. ([26:20])
  • Forensic analysis suggests the victim had lived in multiple states, but never in Beaver County.
  • Embalming fluid hinders DNA analysis.
  • Black market body part trade is considered the most likely explanation.
  • Unique dental work could help identify her, but so far no matches have been found.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “She was dismembered professionally.”
    —Michel Vitali, forensic artist ([25:22])
  • “If the owner of the severed head is to ever be identified, it would almost certainly require the assistance of a dentist.”
    —Host ([31:18])
  • “Do we really want to know the whole story... or are we most likely able to sleep easier remaining in blissful ignorance?”
    —Host ([34:04])

3. The Face in the Wall (Childhood Ghost Encounter)

[34:30 – 40:45]

• Summary:
  An autobiographical story from the host (or a listener submission) describing a vivid childhood experience in an old English countryside pub. The narrator recalls (possibly as part of sleep paralysis) witnessing a disembodied, sinister male face emerging from the wall at night, which then snaps its attention toward them, grins menacingly, and slides under the bed.

• Key Points:

  • Multiple paranormal incidents in the building, including levitating objects and animal reaction (the family dog).
  • The face’s expression is described as a “concoction of extreme delight and anger.” ([38:00])
  • The narrator experiences total paralysis, breaks free, and flees the room.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “The face almost composed itself for a second, until slowly revealing a psychopathic grin... before slowly descending down the wall.”
    —Narrator ([39:15])
  • “It would be a fair conclusion that I likely suffered from sleep paralysis... but I simply can’t rule out that something else was awake with me in the room that night.”
    —Narrator ([40:18])

4. The Ants and the Decomposing Neighbor in the RV Park

[40:45 – 45:58]

• Summary:
  A second-hand account involving a small, tight-knit RV park community. Mysterious ant infestations lead to the horrifying discovery that a sick, reclusive neighbor has died and been left decomposing in his RV—his body found covered in ants by his son.

• Key Points:

  • The victim suffered from MRSA and lived amid squalid conditions.
  • The disturbing details about the ants infest everyone’s minds.
  • Hazmat professionals are required to clean out the RV, which deeply unsettles the community.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “What he had to say was the grossest and most horrifying thing I have heard... I just couldn’t help but think about how ants come into your house... for whatever reason, the ants were truly the most horrific part to me.”
    —Narrator ([44:53])

5. The Disappearance of Timothy Pitzen

[45:58 – 1:03:55]

• Summary:
  The mysterious vanishing of 6-year-old Timothy Pitzen after a series of road trips with his mother, Amy. The journey moves across Illinois and Wisconsin before Amy is found dead from suicide, leaving a note that Timothy would never be found but was “safe.” A false reappearance in 2019 turns out to be a hoax.

• Key Points:

  • Although there was significant blood found in Amy’s car, it was attributed to a previous nosebleed.
  • Amy’s note assures Timothy’s safety but provides no leads.
  • Despite age-progressed images and renewed media attention, Timothy’s fate remains unknown.
  • In 2019, a man falsely claims to be Timothy, raising and then shattering hopes.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Timothy... T. Timothy Pitzen.”
    —Teenage impersonator ([1:01:06])
  • “Although we are disappointed that this turned out to be a hoax, we remain diligent in our search for Timothy as our missing person’s case remains unsolved.”
    —Sgt. Bill Rowley, Aurora police ([1:02:37])
  • “So it is entirely possible that he is still out there somewhere in the United States, just waiting to be found.”
    —Host ([1:03:44])

Notable Moments & Timestamps

• Natalie Drissel’s mysterious death: [04:10]
• Autopsy findings and theories: [10:10]
• The controversy around "excited delirium": [16:05]
• Discovery of the embalmed head in PA woods: [20:32]
• Forensic description of surgical skill: [25:22]
• Red rubber bouncy balls replacing eyes: [26:20]
• Detailed dental work and the hope for identification: [31:18]
• Narrator’s chilling ghostly encounter as a child: [34:30]
• RV park ant infestation and neighbor’s death: [40:45]
• Timothy Pitzen’s mysterious road trip and disappearance: [45:58]
• Timothy alleged reappearance and DNA twist: [1:01:06]
• Host’s final reflections: [1:03:44]

Episode Tone & Language

• The narration maintains a careful balance between gentle, calming delivery and thoroughly unsettling content.
• Language is descriptive, immersive, and matters-of-fact, heightening the realism and horror through detail rather than sensationalism.
• Quotes from officials and affected individuals reinforce the factual basis of the stories.

In Summary

This episode delivers five distinct, true unsettling tales—ranging from inexplicable medical mysteries to macabre discoveries, chilling ghostly childhood memories, grisly real-life deaths, and haunting disappearances. Each story unfolds with care and builds an environment of unnerving truth, leaving listeners both intrigued and deeply unsettled as the rain continues to fall in the background.