Murder Blood and Psychopaths

Episode Summary: Step inside the infamous Cecil Hotel, where history and horror collide. In this episode of  Vanished: Mysteries of the Missing and Unexplained , we unravel the chilling legacy of a Los Angeles landmark synonymous with tragedy, crime, and the unexplained. From its glamorous beginnings to its descent into darkness, the Cecil’s story is a catalog of suicides, unsolved murders, and notorious residents—including serial killers Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger. We revisit the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, whose eerie elevator footage and tragic end in a rooftop water tank captivated the world and fueled countless theories, both rational and supernatural. We also explore the unsolved murder of “Pigeon Goldie” Osgood, connections to the Black Dahlia, and the hotel’s reputation for hauntings and paranormal activity. Key Topics: The history and decline of the Cecil Hotel Documented suicides and unexplained deaths The unsolved murder of “Pigeon Goldie” Osgood ...

Episode Summary: Step inside the infamous Cecil Hotel, where history and horror collide. In this episode of  Vanished: Mysteries of the Missing and Unexplained , we unravel the chilling legacy of a Los Angeles landmark synonymous with tragedy, crime, and the unexplained. From its glamorous beginnings to its descent into darkness, the Cecil’s story is a catalog of suicides, unsolved murders, and notorious residents—including serial killers Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger. We revisit the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, whose eerie elevator footage and tragic end in a rooftop water tank captivated the world and fueled countless theories, both rational and supernatural. We also explore the unsolved murder of “Pigeon Goldie” Osgood, connections to the Black Dahlia, and the hotel’s reputation for hauntings and paranormal activity. Key Topics: The history and decline of the Cecil Hotel Documented suicides and unexplained deaths The unsolved murder of “Pigeon Goldie” Osgood ...

Show Notes Script: "Shadows in the Night: Unsolved Mysteries That Haunt Us" Episode Summary: Tonight on  Vanished: Mysteries of the Missing and Unexplained , we delve into the most chilling and perplexing cases from around the world. From a boy found in a box in Philadelphia, to a family lost in the Oklahoma mountains, to a killer who lived among his victims in Tokyo, these stories will leave you questioning what really happened—and why some mysteries may never be solved. Case 1: The Boy in the Box—America’s Unknown Child On February 25, 1957, the body of a young boy was discovered in a wooded area of Philadelphia’s Fox Chase neighborhood. The child, later identified as Joseph Augustus Zarelli, was just four years old. He was found nude, wrapped in a blanket, and placed inside a large cardboard box that had held a bassinet purchased at JCPenney. Joseph had been severely malnourished, beaten, and had multiple scars, some of which were surgical. Despite extensive publici...

Show Notes Script: "Shadows in the Night: Unsolved Mysteries That Haunt Us" Episode Summary: Tonight on  Vanished: Mysteries of the Missing and Unexplained , we delve into the most chilling and perplexing cases from around the world. From a boy found in a box in Philadelphia, to a family lost in the Oklahoma mountains, to a killer who lived among his victims in Tokyo, these stories will leave you questioning what really happened—and why some mysteries may never be solved. Case 1: The Boy in the Box—America’s Unknown Child On February 25, 1957, the body of a young boy was discovered in a wooded area of Philadelphia’s Fox Chase neighborhood. The child, later identified as Joseph Augustus Zarelli, was just four years old. He was found nude, wrapped in a blanket, and placed inside a large cardboard box that had held a bassinet purchased at JCPenney. Joseph had been severely malnourished, beaten, and had multiple scars, some of which were surgical. Despite extensive publici...