Podcasts by The Hat-Trick Podcast
Welcome to The Hat-Trick Podcast! We are a weekly podcast that tackles a wide variety of cases in the true crime, conspiracy, and paranormal genre, as well as a few random tangents. At the end of each episode we pull a case out of our trusty hat for the next case. The Hat-Trick Podcast is hosted by Drew "D-Brain" Branson, Dustin "D-Crab" Crabtree, and Micheal "Needs a Nickname" Hall.
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State Of The Hat-Trick Nation Address from 2019-01-13T07:28:34
State Of The Hat-Trick Nation Address by The Hat-Trick Podcast
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Halloween Comes Late This Year (Teaser) from 2018-10-30T01:02:46
Halloween Comes Late This Year (Teaser) by The Hat-Trick Podcast
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Episode 63: Princess Diana from 2018-10-15T01:12:35
We dive back into national conspiracies today with the story of Princess Diana! We look at her early life and see all the truly great things she did in her time on this Earth before her untimely de...
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Episode 62: The OKC Bombing Part 2 from 2018-10-09T00:45:17
Today we conclude the OKC Bombing saga. We go in depth into what happened in the few days leading up to the tragic bombing as well as the aftermath of all the destruction. Please join us as we fini...
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Episode 61: The OKC Bombing Part 1 from 2018-10-02T01:58:50
Today we start covering the OKC Bombing, which was inspired by what happened at Ruby Ridge and Waco. We cover the early life of Timothy McVeigh and show where he began to make the connections he wi...
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Episode 60: Waco Pt. 2 from 2018-09-23T04:00:06
Today is our conclusion to the Waco siege. We go in depth into what transpired at the Davidian compound after the ATF arrived. We take a deep dive into the negotiation tactics that were used and wh...
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Episode 59: Waco Pt. 1 from 2018-09-18T01:12:30
Today is our first of two episodes over the Waco siege. We cover the early life of David Koresh and see how he became the leader of The Branch Davidians and what lead up to the siege. Join us in th...
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Episode 58: Ruby Ridge Part 2 from 2018-09-10T11:00:06
We continue our coverage of Ruby Ridge today as the siege begins. We will look into what happened as agents stake out the Weaver home and one slip up causes a chain of events that will be scrutiniz...
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Episode 57: Ruby Ridge Part 1 from 2018-09-03T19:25:28
Today we kick off the beginning of a lengthy series of connecting cases. So we start with the incident at Ruby Ridge! Randy Weaver moved his family to an isolated cabin on the mountain side of Ruby...
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Episode 56: The Boston Boy Fiend from 2018-08-27T00:49:14
Today we go way way back to the 1800's to talk to you about The Boston Boy Fiend! This story is about Jesse Pomeroy, a young boy who managed to strike fear into the heart of Boston with his path of...
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In The Doorway (A D-Brain Side Project) from 2018-08-15T00:49:13
In The Doorway (A D-Brain Side Project) by The Hat-Trick Podcast
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Minisode: A Dose of Dbrain (Season 3 Update & Special Side Project Teaser) from 2018-08-06T23:08
Minisode: A Dose of Dbrain (Season 3 Update & Special Side Project Teaser) by The Hat-Trick Podcast
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Episode 55: The Atlanta Child Murders from 2018-07-23T23:46:51
Today we are talking about The Atlanta Child Murders. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, children were going missing around Atlanta. Soon, bodies started showing up and it put the whole city on a...
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Episode 54: Interview With OKPRI from 2018-07-07T22:58:56
Today we have a very special episode in store for everyone! We recently did an interview with Christy and Kathy from OKPRI, which is a paranormal investigative group based out of Oklahoma City. OKP...
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Episode 53: The Zodiac from 2018-07-03T22:14:22
Today we finally tackle The Zodiac! Will Dustin solve the decades long mystery? (Maybe....) We take a look at one of the most notorious uncaptured serial killers of all time. A man went on a rampag...
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Season 3 Will Resume Soon from 2018-06-24T17:38:32
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Episode 52: Ed Edwards (Season 3 Premier) from 2018-06-10T20:10:42
We are back in the saddle everyone! To kick off Season 3, we are covering Ed Edwards. Now, Ed Edwards is a convicted serial killer, no doubt about it. So we talk about what he is convicted of. Also...
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Patreon Bonus Episode: The Wendigo from 2018-05-28T18:28:16
Today we have another Patreon Teaser where I try my best to be politically correct while talking about the Native American legend of the Wendigo. The Wendigo is a creature that humans would turn in...
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Patreon Bonus Episode: Readings Of Edgar Allan Poe - The Raven, Lenore, and The Tell-Tale Heart from 2018-05-14T00:13:59
For our in between season shenanigans, we have decided to give everyone a taste of what will be on our Patreon! So here are some dramatic readings of a few famous works by Edgar Allan Poe as read b...
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Hat-Trick Hoops 2018 from 2018-05-09T05:34:23
Welcome everyone! We are gearing up for Season 3, but in the mean time, here is our second annual episode of Hat-Trick Hoops where we talk about the NBA Playoffs and Free Agency. Please enjoy!
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Episode 51: Ted Bundy Part 2: The Shawshank Ted-Demption from 2018-04-29T21:13
Today we finish our coverage of Ted Bundy as well as cap off Season 2! It has been a very fun season and we are already gearing up for Season 3. However, we pick up today with Mr. Bundy as he makes...
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Episode 50: Ted Bundy Part 1 (Season 2 Finale) from 2018-04-22T19:08:07
Here we are at the big 5-0, episode 50! That means this is the first half of our Season 2 Finale and we are talking about Ted Bundy today. We take a look at his somewhat mysterious childhood and hi...
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Episode 49: The Murder of Kim Thomas from 2018-04-17T00:09:42
This week we are talking about the murder of Kim Thomas. Kim Thomas was a very successful woman who lived in Charlotte, NC in 1990. Sadly, she was found murdered in her home by her husband one even...
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Episode 48: Charles Manson Part 3 from 2018-04-11T00:14:29
After an extended vacation, we are back in the saddle with the conclusion of Charles Manson! It started to take a dark turn at the end of last episode but here is where things really hit the fan. W...
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Bonus Episode: Season 3 Teaser and Tattoo Round-Up from 2018-04-01T21:34:52
Hey we just wanted to let everyone know we were not dead and that we will have the conclusion to Charles Manson out soon, but to make up for the wait we are revealing new stuff for season 3 as well...
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Episode 47: Charles Manson Part 2 from 2018-03-20T02:29:29
The saga of Manson continues where we left off, in a cool hippie van! We analyze the trail that Manson followed as he begins to bring his family together and we start to see where his theology orig...
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Episode 46: Charles Manson Part 1 from 2018-03-11T20:49:09
Here we are again at Episode 46 with Part 1 of 3 of Charles Manson! This is going to be a big case and we hope you find it interesting. In part 1 we will discuss Manson's childhood and his multiple...
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Episode 45: Grigori Rasputin from 2018-03-05T12:27:58
Today we discuss the strange tale of Grigori Rasputin, The Mad Monk of Russia! After growing up in a small Siberian Village, Rasputin had a religious experience that caused him to become a pilgrim ...
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Episode 44: Oak Island from 2018-02-27T01:45:15
Today we are headed back to Canada with a tale as old as the hills, the Mystery of Oak Island! What is in the money pit? Money? Gold? Tablets? A SHIP!? Join us and find out!
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Episode 43: The Cleveland Strangler from 2018-02-20T01:16:39
Today we cover The Cleveland Strangler, and his reign of murder in the eastern Cleveland area. Anthony Sowell was convicted of brutally murdering 11 women over the span of a few years. We go into h...
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Episode 42: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders from 2018-02-11T00:32:54
After a short break we are back with a home town case, The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders! In 1977 at Camp Scott in Mayes County Oklahoma, a group of girl scouts arrived to start a 2 week summer camp....
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Episode 41: Pearl Harbor from 2018-01-30T00:39:41
Today we are delving back into history! In 1941 the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor occurred early on the morning of December 7th. We will discuss what events led to the attack as well as some cons...
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Episode 40: The Black Dahlia from 2018-01-23T01:00:52
Today we bring you episode 40, The Black Dahlia! This is one of America's most famous cold cases and it is full of twists and turns. In the 1940's Elizabeth Short moved around some and eventually s...
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Episode 39: JonBenet Ramsey from 2018-01-16T02:21:02
Today we return with an upgraded sound to tell you all about the tragic death of JonBenet Ramsey. In 1996 her parents discovered their daughter gone along with a ransom note early into the morning ...
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Episode 38: BTK from 2018-01-06T16:35:02
Today we come back from break with an episode over BTK. He was a notorious serial killer around Wichita who struck fear into people for decades before being caught in one of the most ridiculous way...
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Episode 37: The Original Nightstalker from 2017-12-19T02:02:06
Today is one of our most terrifying topics ever, the case of The Original Nightstalker. Originally known as The East Area Rapist, this man was never caught and he committed a crime spree that exten...
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Episode 36: JFK Part 2 from 2017-12-12T01:47:36
Today is the conclusion to our JFK series where we go into possible conspiracies as well as the official story. It was a very interesting and deep topic for us to tackle and we have a lot to talk a...
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Episode 35: JFK Part 1: Building Camelot from 2017-12-05T01:01:17
Today is part 1 of our 2 part series over JFK. We have been waiting a while to tackle this story and the wait is over! In part 1 we look at his life from birth up until that tragic day in Dallas in...
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Episode 34: The Titanic from 2017-11-29T00:58:19
Today we come back strong after our little break, and we are talking about The Titanic! Everyone knows the story but we come up with some alternative theories that have been presented. Could it hav...
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Episode 33: Hinterkaifeck from 2017-11-12T18:02:42
Today we are discussing the infamous murders at Hinterkaifeck. In the early 1920's a family in Germany started to notice strange things around their farm. Unexplained footprints in the snow that le...
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Episode 32: The Axe-Man of New Orleans from 2017-11-07T01:50:16
Today is the infamous Axe-Man of New Orleans story! We dive deep into all of the victims of this madman who was never caught. We read the letter that he sent to the paper and try to decide if this ...
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Halloween Episode 3: Ed Gein! from 2017-10-29T20:33:29
It is our final Halloween 2017 episode and it is a big one, we are talking abut Ed Gein here folks! Known as The Butcher of Plainfield, he has been the inspiration for many horror movies. He commit...
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Episode 31: Chemtrails (With Matt King) from 2017-10-23T04:14:34
Today is the theory of Chemtrails, and it's extra stupid! We do our best to tell you what nefarious chemicals are being spread over us as we look up into the sky. Are we having our moods controlled...
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Halloween Episode 2: The Sodder Children Disappearance from 2017-10-16T13:29:11
Today is our second Halloween episode, and it is over one of the most peculiar missing persons cases ever, The Sodder Children Disappearance. It could have been anything from the mafia to Mussolini...
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Halloween Episode 1: The Urban Legend & Creepy Pasta Round-Up from 2017-10-09T13:53:03
Today is our first Halloween Episode of 2017! We are reading an assortment of urban legends and creepy pastas in our own comedic way as always. We hope you enjoy this fun episode, and we have much ...
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Episode 30: The Dyatlov Pass (Part 2) from 2017-10-02T13:55:09
Today is the conclusion to our Dyatlov Pass series! We briefly cover the individual backstories of the hikers and then delve deep into all of the theories surrounding the event. Then we conclude wi...
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Episode 29: Dyatlov Pass from 2017-09-25T13:30:10
Today is part 1 of our coverage over The Dyatlov Pass Incident! We will go over the events leading up to the mysterious disappearance of 9 hikers from Russia during the late 1950’s. This event will...
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Episode 28: Men in Black (With Matt King) from 2017-09-18T13:37:16
Today we are talking about the phenomena of Men in Black! It is said that if you see a UFO event or research aliens too closely you will be visited by the Men in Black. Join us while we try to deci...
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Episode 27: The Spear of Destiny from 2017-09-12T00:42:25
Today we are talking about The Spear of Destiny as well as some other occult legends revolving around the Nazis. We try to decide which spear we think is the true spear, attempt to figure out if Mi...
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Episode 26: The Philadelphia Experiment from 2017-09-05T13:14:19
Today is the premier of season 2! As mentioned we are entering the realm of conspiracy theories this season as well as the paranormal, and of course true crime. Today, we are discussing the Philade...
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The Basketball Extravaganza (The Origin of Hat-Trick Hoops) from 2017-08-28T13:41:29
Today we hope you enjoy our trip off the beaten path as we have a grand basketball debate! We will return next week with the beginning of Season 2, but for this week we thought we would give you a ...
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Episode 25: Jeffrey Dahmer (Season 1 Finale) from 2017-08-21T13:16:34
Today is the season 1 finale, and it's a big one! Today is Jeffrey Dahmer, also known as The Milwaukee Cannibal. Most people know about Dahmer but we have done a lot of research on this case and we...
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Episode 24: Richard Chase, The Vampire of Sacramento from 2017-08-14T13:22:58
Today is the story of Richard Chase, The Vampire of Sacramento! This man had many issues growing up, the main one being a disorder that made him believe his organs were missing. The main one he was...
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Episode 23: Edmund Kemper (With Matt King) from 2017-08-07T13:11:06
Today we are talking about Edmund Kemper, also known as the Co-Ed Killer! He was a mountain of a man coming in at 6’9” and was responsible for a terrifying spree of hitchhiker murders in the early ...
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Episode 22: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders from 2017-07-31T13:20
Today we are talking about a series of events that came to be known as The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. A man named Gordon Northcott went on a spree killing multiple young men in the early 1900’...
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Episode 21: Charlie Brandt from 2017-07-24T13:21:54
Today is a strange case, it is the story of Charlie Brandt. As a kid, Charlie went into a clouded state of mind and killed his mother. Over 30 years later after spending a seemingly normal life wit...
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Episode 20: Luis Alfredo Garavito from 2017-07-17T13:12:26
Today’s topic is the story of Luis Alfredo Garavito, a man from Colombia who went on a murder spree that took the lives of hundreds of boys and young men. Due to the state of civil war Colombia had...
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Episode 19: Larry Hall (With Tony & Introducing Micheal Hall) from 2017-07-10T13:14:55
Today we are talking about Larry Hall, a man who went on an alleged 9 year spree of murders and stalking. It is unclear exactly how many of the crimes he is suspected of that he really committed, b...
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Episode 18: Tommy Lynn Sells (With Special Guests Matt & Tony) from 2017-07-05T13:07:53
Today we are talking about drifters again, it is The Brutal Texan Tommy Lynn Sells. Although only convicted of one of his crimes, he is possibly responsible for multiple high profile cases. We talk...
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Episode 17: Patrick Wayne Kearney, The Trash Bag Killer from 2017-06-26T13:24:32
Today we are talking about Patrick Wayne Kearney, The Trash Bag Killer. He is one of the more random killers we have talked about, he almost had an impulse to kill. We will look at his spree of sen...
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Episode 16: Amos Mortier from 2017-06-19T13:21:43
Today we are talking about Amos Mortier, a young man who went missing in Wisconsin, and as the investigation of his disappearance unfolded, it resulted in a federal drug bust and spanned multiple s...
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Episode 15: Richard Speck (The Tornado Episode) from 2017-06-12T13:23:05
Here on Episode 15 we talk about Richard Speck, a mass murderer from Chicago. We talk about his peg-legged step dad, his spree of petty crimes as well as his time at sea leading up to one deadly ni...
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Episode 14: Andrei Chikatillo & Alexander Pichushkin, The Russian Boogeymen from 2017-06-05T13:36:40
Today we are talking about not one, but two serial killers from Russia, Andrei Chikatillo and Alexander Pichushkin. Where Chikatillo’s killing spree ended, Pichushkins’ began so we felt it appropri...
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Episode 13: Charles Cullen, The Angel of Death from 2017-05-30T13:53:55
Today we are discussing the crimes of Charles Cullen, also known as The Angel of Death. He was a nurse from New Jersey who possibly could be the most deadly serial killer in American history as far...
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Episode 12: Albert Fish from 2017-05-22T13:23:43
Today we are talking about one of the most depraved killers ever to walk the earth, Albert Fish! This is not an episode for the faint of heart, we encourage you to listen at your own risk! (Dramati...
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Episode 11: Andre Rand, The Real Cropsey from 2017-05-15T13:24:35
Today we talk about Andre Rand, a man who became a real boogeyman in Staten Island. There were always legends about a maniac named Cropsey in the woods, and legend became truth when Andre Rand went...
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Episode 10: The Copelands from 2017-05-08T13:15:48
This week we tell the story of the oldest convicted serial killer couple and the string of drifter murders they committed in the process of a very interesting money making scheme!
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Episode 9: Mitrice Richardson from 2017-05-02T13:20:14
Today we are discussing the disappearance of Mitrice Richardson and the strange conspiracies surrounding the eventual discovery of her remains.
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Episode 8: The One True Mayhem from 2017-04-24T13:28:50
Today we are talking about the infamous Norwegian black metal band Mayhem, and the church arson cases and acts of senseless violence that surround their strange story in the early 1990's.
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Episode 7: Baton Rouge Serial Killer(s) from 2017-04-17T13:51:26
Our third one of the day is heading back to the true crime! We are talking about the Baton Rouge Serial Killer(s) and how there were multiple killers operating in the same area without knowing of e...
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Episode 6: Leadbelly from 2017-04-17T13:47:49
On our second light-hearted episode this week, we are talking about the king of the 12 string guitar himself, Leadbelly and how he literally sang his way out of prison two different times!
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Episode 5: The Movie Episode from 2017-04-17T13:45:44
On the first of our two lighter episodes, we talk about....movies!
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Episode 4: Summerhill Road Murders from 2017-04-10T13:55:03
On episode 4 we talk about the brutal Summerhill Road Case, so join us as we delve deep into a strange and deadly mystery!
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Episode 3: The Phantom Murders from 2017-04-03T13:20:07
On episode three we are taking on the Phantom Murders! Join us as we take a look at a notorious case that terrified the people of Texarkana for years!
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Episode 2: Gerald Foos: We Pity the Foos from 2017-03-27T13:19:49
Tonight we are talking about Gerald Foos and his descent into madness as he spies on the guests of his motel for decades!
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Episode 1: The Jamison Case from 2017-03-21T00:00
Episode 1 of The Hat-Trick Podcast! Tonight we are talking about the case of the Jamison family from Eufala, OK and their mysterious deaths.
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