In this gripping episode, we plunge into the harrowing true story of Aron Ralston — a man who found himself literally caught between a rock and a hard place. When an 800-pound boulder trapped his arm in Utah’s remote Bluejohn Canyon, Ralston was forced to make an unimaginable choice: stay and die or sacrifice a piece of himself to survive. Over five days and seven hours, he battled hunger, thirst, and relentless isolation, recording desperate video messages and wrestled with his own mortality. With darkness closing in, Ralston’s final decision pushed the limits of human endurance, strength, and willpower. Join me as we relive every chilling detail of his journey in this episode of Beneath the Shadows, where we uncover not only the story of survival but the sheer tenacity of a spirit unwilling to surrender.

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Today, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Polly Klaas, a 12-year-old girl abducted from her Petaluma, California home in 1993. We explore the horrifying crime committed by Richard Allen Davis, the desperate search to find Polly, and the lasting impact her death had on the justice system and child advocacy efforts. Join me as we uncover the details of this tragic case and reflect on how Polly's legacy continues to inspire change and protect children today.

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On a quiet December night in 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 departed from New York's JFK Airport, bound for Miami, with a routine flight expected ahead. But what happened in the skies above the Florida Everglades became a nightmare few could have anticipated. A minor technical issue in the cockpit led to a tragic series of errors that caused the L-1011 aircraft to crash, claiming over 100 lives and leaving lasting scars on survivors, rescuers, and the aviation industry itself.

In this episode, we dive deep into the events leading up to the crash of Flight 401, the intense NTSB investigation that followed, and the pivotal safety reforms spurred by this tragedy. We also explore the chilling supernatural accounts reported in the years after the crash—stories of ghostly encounters aboard other Eastern Air Lines planes that included salvaged parts from Flight 401.

Join us as we unravel the mystery, heartbreak, and eerie legacy of Flight 401, a story that changed aviation forever. From the cockpit errors that led to the disaster to the powerful ghostly legends that keep its memory alive, this episode is a blend of aviation history, cautionary tale, and mystery that will leave you questioning what lingers after tragedy.

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Today, we take a look at the United State’s National Parks and the National Park System’s history since the 19th century. We will take a look at how they became established and when particular acts occurred, and parks opened during the 152 years since the first park was designated. Some of my favorite places I’ve ever been to in the US are national parks and they provide a slice of nature for the public that can be harder and harder to find in the world today. So get out, go live life, go enjoy some beautiful, majestic, and down right immaculate scenery; go hike, bike, climb, raft, kayak, or do one of the countless, numerous, endless amount of activities available at America’s National Parks, it may just change your life, you never know!

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Today, we take a look at the history of filicide and infanticide, along with a plethora of murderous mothers. We dive into their horrendous crimes, the reasoning behind them, and the resulting convictions and deaths. It's a gruesome one, and an awfully interesting topic. So let's go and let's get these details pulled up from beneath the shadows.

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Today, we take a dive into the medical field and have ourselves a look at the placebo effect. You may have heard of sugar pills, but what is the history behind this fascinating phenomenon? We look at clinical trials, results, and even some sham surgeries that worked way better than you may imagine. So, sit back, buckle up, and let's ponder the possibilities of the placebo effect.

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From Christmas Eve into Christmas morning in 1945, a fire blazed at the Sodder residence in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The Sodders, and nine of their ten children were home when the fire broke out. Five of the children would mysteriously "disappear" during the fire, with little to no trace as what may have happened to them.

Today, we will look into the fire and puzzling disappearance of the Sodder children. What could have truly happened? Did they die in the fire? Did they run away? Or, did something more sinister take place?

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Today, we’re heading to Anchorage, Alaska, a place that became the focus of a chilling case in 2019. A sex worker named Valerie Casler handed over an SD memory card to the police, revealing disturbing videos and images. The footage depicted a murder and multiple women, with the voice of a male perpetrator heard throughout. The man was soon identified by authorities, recognized in part by his distinctive accent and a prior investigation. A few days later, a body was found along Alaska’s Seward Highway. This discovery was quickly linked to the 12 videos and 39 images on the memory card, leading to the victim’s identification.

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