The Mantawauk Caves
iHeartPodcasts
Winner: Best Fiction Podcast, iHeart Podcast Awards. On the night of May 10, 2007, three boys entered a cave in Mantawauk County, Tennessee. Only one made it out alive. The other two were found ten days later. They had been attacked by someone - or something. The investigation that followed revealed town secrets as old as the caves themselves and put a third teenage boy, James Fincher, on death row. This haunting narrative follows Julien Solas, an amateur writer and James' friend who’s been haunted by the events ever since. Now, with Fincher's execution looming, Julien returns home to reconcile his past...
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Aug 2, 2023 • 0:57
Episode 13: The Baptism
Season Finale. James Fincher’s gamble pays off for Dena and his nephew. Julien faces the truth and makes the ultimate sacrifice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023 • 41:17
Episode 12: The Goodbye Dress
Description: Dena prepares for the worst. Julien’s struggle to stop Fincher’s execution takes a devastating turn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2023 • 36:06
Episode 11: The Midnight Man
Desperate to uncover the truth, Juien’s investigation leads him a little too close to home, as old familial ties lead to shocking new discoveriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2023 • 44:43
Episode 10: A Message From Tyler (Part 2)
Tyler's cryptic message continues. Julien learns what became of his friend and picks up a new trail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2023 • 27:23
Episode 9: A Message From Tyler (Part 1)
Fincher is offered a deal. Julien discovers a haunting message left for him by Tyler; is it the rant of a madman or a key to the truth? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2023 • 30:00
Episode 8: Wanting To Hurt Stuff
Julien takes shelter at Dena’s house. Dena gets a house call from an unlikely friend but struggles to protect her son from malevolent forces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2023 • 30:58
Episode 7: The Deal
James Fincher’s time on death row has been anything but routine. Julien receives a warning. Ominous forces are closing in, and time is running out to stop Fincher’s execution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2023 • 39:33
Episode 6: Nadine O'Leary
Julien struggles to connect the dots between the Hadley murders and the dark history of the caves. His investigation takes him back to the Fowler estate, where he meets unexpected visitors and discovers a new lead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2023 • 44:27
Episode 5: The Necklace
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Apr 12, 2023 • 39:24
Episode 4: A Delicate Balance
In order to get answers, and with only nine days left until Fincher’s execution, Julien must come to terms with his past actions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2023 • 40:06
Episode 3: A History of the Devil
Despite the worsening nightmares and blackouts, Julien continues his investigation, connecting the dots between James Fincher’s fascination with the Mantawauk Caves and their disturbing history. The true identity of James Fincher’s nephew is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2023 • 44:56
Episode 2: Devil's Prank
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Mar 22, 2023 • 39:56
Episode 1: The Remains
Series Premiere. When Julien Solas receives word that James Fincher’s execution date has been set, he returns to Mantawauk County after 14 years to reconcile his past and uncover the truth behind the killings of two teenage boys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2023 • 41:26
Special Release: The Mantawauk Caves Theme, “A Killer Inside” (EXTENDED VERSION) by Lera Lynn
Lera Lynn once again entices the listener into her dark, twisted indie rock world with her new composition “A Killer Inside,” The Mantawauk Caves anthem. With echoes of her work from True Detective, “A Killer Inside” seduces the listener to the macabre with its strikingly arranged strings, driving drums, and Lynn’s signature electric guitar. Each spin of the song reveals new twists in melody and meaning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2023 • 5:51