The Secret Sits
In the world of true crime podcasts, The Secret Sits takes you on a captivating journey into the depths of mysterious true crimes. As Robert Frost once said, 'We dance round in a ring and suppose, but The Secret Sits in the middle and knows.' Join your host, John W Dodson, as he guides you through a labyrinth of captivating stories, revealing untold angles and hidden insights at the core of the world's most perplexing crimes.
Every Thursday, The Secret Sits unveils a new chapter, whether it's delving into the Lucie Blackman case from the fascinating landscapes of Japan, dissecting infamous cases like The Turpin Family, or unearthing the haunting unsolved mysteries of cases like The Disappearance of Misty Copsey. We do not just recount stories; we provide a fresh perspective that leaves you questioning what you thought you knew.
Step into the world of The Secret Sits, where every episode is an invitation to dance with secrets but rest assured, we are here to reveal the mysteries at the center. Subscribe today, and let the secrets unfold.
Episodes
125 episodes
Sole Survivor: Part Three – The Rescue
Ten days after falling two miles from the sky, Juliane Koepcke stumbles upon a remote hut in the Peruvian rainforest—only to be mistaken for a mythical water goddess by the men who find her. Weak, injured, and barely holding on, Juliane learns ...
Sole Survivor: Part Two - The Jungle
Seventeen-year-old Juliane Koepcke regains consciousness, only to realize she has fallen 10,000 feet from the sky and miraculously survived. Alone in the vast Peruvian jungle, injured and disoriented, she must rely on her instincts and survival...
Sole Survivor: Part One - The Flight
Deep in the Amazon, the Koepcke family embarks on a dream to build a research station, but fate has other plans. In Sole Survivor: Part One - The Flight, we follow young Juliane Koepcke’s journey from a remote jungle childhood to a tragic fligh...
The Hart Family Murder
We began this podcast 3 years and 118 episodes ago, and like most podcasts, we feel we have improved over the past few years. So, today we are going to revisit our original case from our very first episode, we have rerecorded that episode in ou...
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Marilyn Monroe: Part Three - I sin, but I’m not the Devil
In Part Three of our story, Marilyn Monroe: I Sin, but I’m not the Devil, we delve deep into the perplexing circumstances surrounding the Hollywood icon's untimely demise. As our story unfolds, conflicting accounts emerge, raising doubts about ...
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Marilyn Monroe: Part Two - Becoming an Icon
In the second installment of our three-part series on Marilyn Monroe, titled "Becoming an Icon," we delve into the intricacies of Marilyn's journey through fame, romance, and personal transformation. From her whirlwind marriage to Bob Slatzer a...
Marilyn Monroe: Part One - Goodbye Norma Jeane
In this gripping three-part series, we unravel the enigma of Hollywood's iconic figure, Marilyn Monroe. Part One, "Goodbye Norma Jean," delves into the early life of the legendary actress. Marilyn's journey is a maze of secrets, heartbreak, and...
Liz Barraza: Part Two - Hope
In "Liz Barraza: Part Two - Hope" the quiet town of Tomball grapples with the heinous murder of Liz Barraza. Detectives attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding her death, but they encounter a puzzling lack of motive. The mysterious shooter's...
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Liz Barraza: Part One - Phantom Menace
In the quaint suburb of Tomball, Texas, the idyllic life of Liz Barraza, a devoted member of the Star Wars 501st Legion and a beacon of light in her community, takes a harrowing turn. As morning breaks, a mysterious figure shatters the morning'...
The Mother of Baseball
In "The Mother of Baseball," a story in one-part, we delve into a gripping tale of abduction and mystery that unfolded in the life of Vi Ripken, the resilient matriarch of the legendary Ripken family. On a seemingly ordinary morning, Vi's life ...
What Happened to Misty Copsey: Part Three - The Lies We Tell
In our final episode covering The Disappearance of Misty Copsey, the search for answers intensifies as volunteers scour the woods alongside Highway 401 in Washington. What they stumble upon sends shockwaves through the investigation. This grim ...
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What Happened to Misty Copsey: Part Two - Not a Runaway
In Part Two of "What Happened to Misty Copsey?," we delve deeper into the mysterious disappearance of 14-year-old Misty Copsey in Puyallup, Washington. While the police labeled her a runaway, the community's search efforts intensified. In this ...
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What Happened to Misty Copsey: Part One - The Fair
Welcome to "What Happened to Misty Copsey?" - a riveting three-part series that dives headfirst into the mysterious vanishing of Misty Copsey. In our story, Misty's life takes center stage. She is not your average teenager; she is outgoing, ath...
Nevermore: The Death of an Icon
In our latest episode, "Nevermore: The Death of an Icon," we dive deep into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the demise of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe. This story in one part takes us on a haunting journey through Poe's life, from his ...
Robert Wone: Part Two - Unknown Intruder
Join The Secret Sits as we examine the puzzling murder case of Robert Wone in our second and last installment of this tale. Three men who reside in a townhouse in Washington, D.C., are caught in a web of suspicion after they assert that ...
Robert Wone: Part One - The Townhouse
In the heart of our nation's capital, secrets are hidden in the shadows, and on a fateful night in August 2006, one man's life would be forever altered. Join us in this bone-chilling episode of "Who Killed Robert Wone?" as we delve into the lif...
Lost In Tokyo: Part 6 - The Cave
In the heart of winter, Tokyo transforms into a captivating blend of tradition and modernity, where the city's snow-covered streets tell stories of contrasts. The episode begins with the reinvigorated search for Lucie Blackman, focusing on a ro...
Lost In Tokyo: Part 5 - Carita Ridgway
In the 5th chapter of "Lost in Tokyo," the pursuit of the elusive truth intensifies. With Joji Obara now in police custody and facing interrogation for the mysterious disappearance of Lucie Blackman, revelations come to light that exposes the s...
Lost In Tokyo: Part 4 - Joji Obara
In Episode 4 of "Lost in Tokyo: Joji Obara," the story takes a dark turn as the police close in on their suspect, Joji Obara. They discover a web of evidence, including Lucie Blackman's presence in Obara's apartment and a disturbing cache of dr...
Lost In Tokyo: Part 3 - Searching for Lucie
During Part 3 of Lost in Tokyo, Tim and Sophie continue their relentless search for Lucie Backman in the bustling streets of Tokyo, with Japanese Prime Minister Toshiro Moir's assurances of police commitment. The case takes a twist whe...
Lost In Tokyo: Part 2 - Club Casablanca
In our second installment of Lost in Tokyo, Lucie Blackman and Louise Phillips have obtained hostess jobs at Club Casablanca in Roppongi, Tokyo. Their new jobs involve entertaining male customers, but is there more to this job than it ...
The Secret Sits: Show Trailer
In the world of true crime podcasts, The Secret Sits takes you on a captivating journey into the depths of mysterious true crimes. As Robert Frost once said, 'We dance round in a ring and suppose, but The Secret Sits in the middle...
Lost In Tokyo: Part 1 - Lucie Blackman
In the first episode of Lost in Tokyo, we are introduced to Lucie Blackman, a young woman from England. Lucie's journey begins with a 13-hour flight from London to Tokyo. Little does she know that two months later, her life will take a...