Podcast
Somebody's Watching You
Hosted by Madison Smith · EN
Cryptids. Serial Killers. Ghost Stories. What do these things have in common?Somebody's Watching You is a weekly true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Maddie, where each episode takes you into the unsettling world of real-life crime and paranormal stories. From infamous murders and unsolved disappearances to ghost stories you would tell around the campfire that seem almost too strange to be true - no story is off limits.Told with curiosity, empathy, and a touch of humor, this solo-hosted podcast is perfect for true crime and paranormal fans who love storytelling with a personal touch.
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Amanda Jones
3w ago00:17:47Tap to summarizeOn August 14, 2005, Amanda Kay Jones disappeared from the Hillsboro Civic Center in Hillsboro, Missouri. Amanda was a 26 year-old single mother where she lived in Hillsboro, Missouri with her 4 year old daughter, Hannah. At the time of her disappearance, she was 8 and a half months pregnant with a child she was planning to name Hayden Lucas. Since she went to meet Bryan Westfall at the Civic Center, she has not been seen again.Please see the description of Amanda below and if you have any information, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.Amanda is a Caucasian female has brown hair with blonde highlights, and blue eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 8 and a half months pregnant. She wears glasses and has pierced ears. She also has a tattoo of a dolphin on her left breast. She was last seen wearing a pink sleeveless blouse, a pink and white flowery skirt, and pink shoes. She is reported being 5-foot-8-inches and weighing 215-225 pounds at the time of her disappearance. The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for any information about her disappearance. If you have any information, call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 636-797-5515 or email crimetips@jeffcomo.org where you can remain anonymous. I will also include this information in the show notes.Sources:· https://medium.com/@tahminaxox/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-amanda-jones-a-mothers-vanishing-leaves-a-town-seeking-answers-e93cecbe5422· https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Amanda_Kay_Jones· https://helpfindamandajones.wordpress.com/· https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/hope-in-solving-pregnant-womans-disappearance-fueled-denial-of-interview-tape/· https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/amanda-jones-pregnant-mom-disappearance-jefferson-county-person-interest-dies-2005/63-e296852e-c27e-4da0-8d81-852d81e855f6· https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/parents-amanda-kay-jones-still-searching-daughter-thirteen-years-after-n905636
Transcribe →The abduction of Betty and Barney Hill
4w ago00:24:57Tap to summarizeOn September 19, 1961 Betty and Barney Hill were driving home to Portsmouth, New Hampshire from Canada when they spotted a light in the sky. They lost about 2 hours with no memory of what happened. Was it a UFO they saw or something just unexplainable? Remember to always look over your shoulder… Sourceshttps://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-abduction-of-betty-and-barney-hill/https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-story-of-betty-and-barney-hill/Documentary: Alien Abduction: Betty and Barney Hillhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill_incident
Transcribe →The Yogurt Shop Murders
May 600:19:03Tap to summarizeThis week Maddie covers the horrific quadruple homicide that occurred in an I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! shop. On December 6, 1991 four teenaged girls between the ages of 13 and 17 were murdered in a yogurt shop. For over 30 years this case was unsolved, but recently the case has been solved. Listen to this episode to find out what happened in this case. Watch the segment where the family speaks after the case was solved just last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY0Q3HCyQ7c Remember to always look over your shoulder 👀 SourcesThe Yogurt Shop Murders on HBO Maxhttps://www.aetv.com/articles/dna-solved-yogurt-shop-murdershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Austin_yogurt_shop_murdershttps://cbsaustin.com/news/local/families-of-yogurt-shop-murder-victims-find-closure-as-dna-links-suspect-34-years-laterhttps://www.aetv.com/articles/dna-solved-yogurt-shop-murders
Transcribe →Lizzie Borden
Apr 2900:23:48Tap to summarizeToday Maddie is talking about Lizzie Borden and the murders in the Borden family. You may know this case from its infamous rhyme:Lizzie Borden took an axeAnd gave her mother forty whacksWhen she saw what she had doneShe gave her father forty-oneHowever, this rhyme is exactly accurate…be sure to listen to today’s episode to learn what happened in the Borden house on August 4, 1892.You can book a stay or tour on the website: https://lizzie-borden.com/Remember to always look over your shoulder 👀 Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Bordenhttps://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1437-homehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-lizzie-borden-got-away-with-murder-180972707/
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The Chicago Tylenol Murders
Apr 2200:22:01Tap to summarizeThis week Maddie covers the Chicago Tylenol murders. This case involves a series of poisonings that happened in theChicago metropolitan area due to drug tampering in 1982. The victims consumed Tylenol branded acetaminophen powder filled capsules that had been filled with potassium cyanide. At least 7 people died in the original poisonings, but there were several more deaths due to copycat crimes. As of this year, 2026, there has not been a suspect charged or convicted. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murdershttps://www.chicagohistory.org/tylenol-murders/
Transcribe →Disappearance of Maura Murray
Apr 1500:32:21Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Maddie is covering the mysteriouscase of Maura Murray. On February 9, 2004 Maura disappeared after a caraccident. When the police arrived at the scene she wasn't at the scene and wasnever seen again.The description of Maura Murray is that she was last seen onsurveillance footage earlier in the day at an ATM wearing a dark jacket andjeans. Prior to that, Murray had left the University of Massachusetts Amherst,where she was studying nursing. Murray did not share with others her pendingtrip to New Hampshire, which was about 2.5 hours away. Murray received prioreducation at the United States Military Academy at West Point, was an avidrunner, and enjoyed hiking in the White Mountains. An age progressionimpression of what Murray might look like today was released in February of2024.If you are interested in reading the transcript of the showyou can find it here: https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/ltm/date/2004-02-17/segment/06#:~:text=pick%20her%20up.-,O'BRIEN:%20So%2C%20with%20her%20professor%20saying%20that%20nursing,AT%20www.fdch.com Sources:https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/ https://people.com/maura-murray-vanished-twenty-years-ago-sister-podcast-media-pressure-8567768https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Maura_Murray https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/maura-murray---haverhill-new-hampshire
Transcribe →The Enfield Monster
Dec 3100:12:16Tap to summarizeThis week Maddie covers the case about the Enfield Monster. This is a shorty but a goody! Take a listen about the creature that has been spotted near Enfield, Illinois. Make up your own mind about what you think the creature is.Until next time, remember to always look over your shoulder.
Transcribe →The Watts Family Murder
Dec 2400:28:59Tap to summarizeMerry Christmas eve to those who celebrate! Maddie covers the tragic case of the Watts family today. Please note that there are sensitive topics in here that include children and emotional abuse. Please take caution when you listen to this case.Chris and Shanann Watts seemed to have a great marriage. But what went on behind closed doors is an entirely different story. Sources:Netflix, American Murder: The Family Next Doorhttps://people.com/what-happened-to-the-watts-family-11790432https://people.com/where-is-chris-watts-now-11789570https://www.denverpost.com/2018/08/16/who-is-christopher-watts-frederick-murders/https://www.weldda.com/News/2018-News/Chris-Watts-Admits-to-Killing-Pregnant-Wife-and-Two-Young-Childrenhttps://nypost.com/2024/08/22/us-news/chris-watts-now-blames-control-freak-wife-for-murders/
Transcribe →Bryce Laspisa
Dec 1700:18:01Tap to summarizeIn the early morning hours of August 30, 2013, nineteen yearold Bryce Laspisa went missing on his way home from college to his parents' house. But there may be more to this story that we just don't know.Bryce has a description of being 5'11", 170 pounds, whitemale with red hair and blue eyes. The last thing he was seen wearing was white cargo shorts, blue and white checkered shirt and white and red Nike shoes. He has a tattoo on his left shoulder of a Taurus bull. If you have information, please call the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department at 818-984-0630. You can also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Los Angeles at (800)222-TIPS.Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/bryce-laspisahttps://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/bryce-david-laspisahttps://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/crime/bryce-laspisa-still-missing-one-decade-after-unexplained-disappearance-480422https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/biographies/1649652-was-bryce-laspisa-a-timeline-mysterious-disappearance/
Transcribe →Jonestown and the story of Jim Jones
Dec 1100:44:24Tap to summarizeMaddie gets into the case of Jonestown and Jim Jones on thisepisode. Get ready for some twists and turns. Jim was known to be an Americancult leader who killed himself during a mass suicide in Jonestown.Listen to this episode to find out more information about Jonestown and Jim Jones.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecostalism#:~:text=Women%20such%20as%20Florence%20Crawford,and%20church%2Dgoers%20were%20female.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Joneshttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/jonestown-bio-jones/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jim-Jones
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