River City Mystery - Exploring the darker corners of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky
Matt Deig
Exploring the darker corners of southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky, including encounters with cryptids, UAPs, the paranormal, and other strange or mysterious stories from the area.
#19 Who Killed Jean Cook?
Georgia "Jean" Cook was a 56-year-old mother of two when she was murdered on October 6, 2005, while working at Busler's gas station on Highway 41 North in Evansville, Indiana. For years, investigators with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office have tirelessly pursued leads, interviewed over 300 witnesses, and even traveled across state lines, but Jean's killer remains at large. In this episode, I discuss the case with Randy Chapman, a retired detective who worked on Jean's case for many years
Feb 5, • 43:42
Interview with Evansville's Forest Witch
This episode features an interview with Crystal Folz, also known as Evansville's Forest Witch. Crystal has been practicing witchcraft since the 1990s, with a practice deeply rooted in animism and Kentucky folklore. She is also actively involved in the pagan and paranormal communities, serving as a co-chair for both the Three Corners Pagan Circle and the Southern Indiana Paranormal Investigators. Here are some of the key topics discussed in the episode: Introduction to Crystal: Learn about Cryst
Jan 18, • 1:14:53
#17 Who Killed Elizabeth?
In January, 2000, 18-year-old Elizabeth Bannister was stabbed to death in a house full of people in Evansville, Indiana, yet no one claims to have seen or heard anything. Savannah, a member of the River City Mystery Discord server, invited me to discuss this bizarre, unsolved case on her YouTube channel, "Don't Hate. Create". If you have any information that you believe may be relevant to solving Elizabeth's murder, contact the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-7979. Links mentioned in
Dec 16, 2024 • 55:24
#16 Where is Zachary? Interview with his best friend, Chris
Zachary Carey's best friend, Chris, dropped him off at the Welcome to Lynnville sign on May 30,2023. He hasn't been seen since. Chris reached out to me following my last episode where I spoke with Zachary's mother, Gina, and sister, Cecelia, to offer his insight into the case. If you have any information that you think may be useful in Zachary's case, please contact the Warrick County Sheriff Department at 812-897-6180.
Mar 26, 2024 • 42:23
Where is Zac?
This episode discusses the disappearance of 38-year-old Zac Carey, who was last seen on May 30, 2023. Key points discussed in the episode include: Family Interviews: The episode features interviews with Zac's mother, Gina, and his sister, Cecilia, who provide crucial insights into Zac's life and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. [22:08], [07:07] Last Known Sighting: Zac was last seen being dropped off by a friend, Chris, at the welcome sign for Lynnville, Indiana. [04:29] Unchara
Mar 7, 2024 • 32:12
#14 Bigfoot Encounters Near the Hoosier National Forest
Multiple bigfoot encounters have been reported in the Hoosier National Forest since 2017. The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) website contains a catalog of fairly recently reported encounters from the region, including a report in 2018 from Martin County and a report in 2020 from Washington County. This episode includes an interview I had with Angela, who had an encounter in June, 2022, while driving eastbound on Interstate 64 between Evansville, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky.
Oct 7, 2023 • 38:12
#13 The Murder of Troy DeWayne Smith
Troy DeWayne Smith, 50, was shot in the back of his head while he sat on his couch in his apartment on the 500 block of S. New York Avenue in Evansville, Indiana, on May 24, 2020. Troy's body was discovered by his brother, TaRon Fields. In this episode, I discuss the case with TaRon. If you have any information that you think may be useful to the case, please contact the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-4025. You can make an anonymous tip at 800-78-CRIME. Troy's mother has offered a $
Aug 15, 2023 • 15:40
#12 Buried Treasure in the Tri-State?
A hoard of 700 civil war-era gold coins was found buried at an undisclosed Kentucky cornfield in July, 2023. Was this a unique case, or is it possible that buried treasures may be found all over the tri-state area? https://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/folklore/id/3872/rec/10 https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/03/cave-in-rock-and-americas-river-pirates/146392#:~:text=From%20the%20late%201700s%20to,cave%20(although%20there%20is%20no https://www.wymt.com/2023/07/12/millions-rar
Aug 1, 2023 • 12:28
Where is Andi?
This episode focuses on the ongoing search for 24-year-old Andi Wagner, who was last seen in Evansville, Indiana, on August 6, 2022. Here's a summary of the key information discussed: The Search Efforts: The episode highlights the active involvement of Andi's family and friends in the search, including their efforts on the "Where is Andi?" Facebook page. [02:52] Community Collaboration: Learn about the collaboration between Rick White, the former Emergency Management Director in Union County, K
Jun 29, 2023 • 33:39
#10 Phantom Train
A recent story out of England where two police officers experienced a "phantom train" reminded me of a story my sister, Barbie Deig, told me years ago. In the early 1990's, she, along with many others, attended an outdoor revival in Evansville, Indiana, and experienced a "phantom train". If you attended the revival and would like to share your story, visit my discord at www.RiverCityMystery.com/discord. https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/news/local-news/terrifying-ghost-train-reported-swadlin
Mar 10, 2023 • 9:17
#9 The Kelly-Hopkinsville ”Little Green Men” Encounter
Interview with Geraldine Sutton Stith, daughter of Elmer "Lucky" Sutton, one of 11 people who encountered strange beings on their Kelly, Kentucky, farm on August 21, 1955. Geraldine was told the horrifying, yet fascinating, story by her father when she was eight years old. We may never know what really happened on that farm in the middle of the night so long ago, but Geraldine's unique perspective is a story you'll want to hear. Show Notes - https://www.rivercitymystery.com/9 Check out Geraldi
Jan 7, 2023 • 44:13
#8 Paranormal Parlor: Interview with Joni Mayhan
Interview with Joni Mayhan, author, paranormal investigator, and ghost walk guide in New Harmony, Indiana. Haunted New Harmony | Where History and Hauntings Collide (jonimayhan.com) Joni Mayhan (@jonimayhan933) TikTok | Watch Joni Mayhan's Newest TikTok Videos Amazon.com: Joni Mayhan: books, biography, latest update
Dec 21, 2022 • 45:12
#7 The Murder of Doris McDonough
On October 3, 1968, Doris McDonough was tragically beaten to death in her kitchen in Evansville, Indiana. Her husband, William, shared a timeline of events that only deepened the mystery surrounding that day. Decades later, the case remains unsolved. https://www.rivercitymystery.com/7 Join the River City Mystery Discord channel to meet others from the tri-state area who are into true crime and the paranormal. https://www.rivercitymystery.com/discord Unsolved Indiana: Murder Mysteries, Bizarre D
Dec 11, 2022 • 22:16
#6 Paranormal Parlor: Interview with Joe Weigant
Interview with Joe Weigant, retired Evansville Police Department detective who founded Evansville Paranormal Investigations and Consulting (EPIC). Joe is a psychic and spirit communicator who specializes in crossing over trapped spirits so the living and the dead can achieve peace. He discusses some of the cases he's investigated and provides his insights on the paranormal. He hosted "The World Beyond Radio Show" where he interviewed other paranormal investigators, psychics, tarot readers, an
Sep 4, 2022 • 1:27:30
The Murder of Blake Crews
This episode examines the tragic and unsolved murder of 20-year-old Blake Crews in Henderson, Kentucky, on January 16, 2015. Here's a summary of the key aspects discussed: The Crime: Learn about the circumstances surrounding Blake's death, where he was found shot multiple times in the face at a house he was watching. [02:28] Remembering Blake: The episode emphasizes Blake's positive character, highlighting that he was not involved in drugs or criminal activities. He was a talented musician, act
Aug 6, 2022 • 43:18
The Odon Fire Poltergeist
In the summer of 1940, a house near Odon, Indiana, mysteriously caught fire 28 times in a single day. With countless witnesses and no explanation, the cause of these strange and baffling fires remains unsolved to this day. https://www.rivercitymystery.com/4 Join the River City Mystery Discord channel to meet others from the tri-state area who are into true crime and the paranormal. https://www.rivercitymystery.com/discord ----more---- Check out Don Cosby’s books on Amazon: My Scrap Book: A Livi
May 1, 2022 • 18:20
The Disappearance of Theresa Rideout
This episode explores the cold case of Theresa Rideout, who disappeared from Chandler, Indiana, in 1994 at the age of 36. Here's a summary of the key details discussed: The Unsolved Mystery: The episode introduces Theresa Rideout, fiancée of Jack Barnett, who vanished on September 2, 1994. [00:51] Limited Information: The podcast highlights the scarcity of information available regarding Theresa's disappearance, noting the lack of details and even a misspelled name on the Indiana State Police w
Dec 4, 2021 • 23:38
#2 Garvin Lake Creature
My wife and I had an encounter with something unusual while taking a walk around Garvin Lake in Evansville on the evening of Saturday, August 21, 2021.----more---- Photo #GLC1 08-21-2021 Photo #GLC2 08-21-2021 Photo #GLC3 08-21-2021 Photo #GLC4 08-21-2021 Photo #GLC5 08-21-2021 Aerial View of Garvin LakeI took photos #1-#5 of Garvin Lake roughly 15 minutes after the encounter. The aerial photo shows where my wife and I were standing (blue star) when the encounter occurred. The red star indicat
Aug 23, 2021 • 11:08
