Today we're covering a bizarre missing person's case from Lacey, Washington from January of 1963. 33 year old Christopher Hart Bridgeman Jr. was a country artist who just had a hit song hit the radio waves when he disappeared from a motel, leaving behind his 6 year old child. We get into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, the mystery of trying to track down his song, and another mystery in this case, caused by a couple of thieves grabbing some suitcases containing important contents. Sources: The Doe Network - Christopher Hart Bridgeman Jr. Charley Project - Christopher Hart Bridgeman Jr. The Olympian - Burglars make off with Rainier woman’s evidence in the case of her missing dad, October 2017 Whereaboutstillunknown.wordpress.com - Christopher Bridgeman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message
Today we're covering a famous PNW legend, the mythical Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus. We dive into the wacky world of the Save The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus website and learn about the diet, movements, and life-cycle of the tree octopus, then dive into where exactly this legend originated from. Ft. land sushi, sasquatch as an apex predator, and octopus hood ornaments Sources: Library of Congress Web Archive - Save The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message
Today we're covering the 1988 disappearance of Tina Marie Finley. Tina Finley had a rough start to life, and her family ended up splitting up. She ended up in an even worse situation in the foster system, but was eventually able to run away and reconnect with a family member back in Idaho. Her future in Idaho seemed bright, as she held down multiple jobs and was even considering enrolling in college to follow in her sister's footsteps. Tragically, Tina Finley went missing after accepting a ride from a man she met at a party that night. We cover Tina Finley's childhood, her reunion with her uncle, discuss the night of her disappearance and some of the suspects in the case. TW: alcoholism, sexual abuse mention Correction: I mistakenly said 1989 instead of 1988 as the year of her disappearance. It was a long recording day and I apologize! Sources: Charlie Project - Tina Marie Finley The Doe Network - Tina Marie Finley NAMUS - Missing Person / NamUs #MP9768 The Spokesman Review - Silence Envelops Mystery Many Feel They Have Solution, But Lack Proof --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message
Today we're here with a fun cryptid episode for you! In June of 1935, a group of people allegedly witnessed multiple sea monsters playing in the surf of Oregon's Seal Rocks. We cover some of the town's history (complete with some hilarious old timey ads), discuss the sighting of the monsters, and make fun of some seal lions along the way. Ft. old timey radio voices, people being amazed yet horrified of sea lions, and Elephant Rock confusion Sources: CryptidWiki - Seal Rock Sea Monster Oregon Coast Beach Connection - Strange Oregon Coast History: Legend of Seal Rock Sea Monsters Oregon Coast Beach Connection - Seal Rock History and Mysteries on Oregon Coast: Failed Resort to Monsters and Metal Finds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message
Today we're telling you about an active case from Oakville, Wa. Oakley Carlson was returned to her bio parents despite numerous red flags and CPS calls from her foster parents & family members about her parents. Oakley was discovered missing after her school principal noticed her absence at the family's home while dropping off some supplies to help them with a recent fire they'd faced, and after one of her siblings made a troubling claim during a sleepover several days later. We get into the timeline of the events leading up to Oakley's disappearance, discuss the other charges her parents face, and discuss some theories on what we believe could've happened to Oakley. TW: child abuse, drug abuse, child neglect, medical abuse Correction: I mistakenly said Andrew Carlson was sent to prison, he was sent to jail. Sources: KING5 - Oakley Carlson missing: Timeline of events: The search for 5-year-old Oakley Carlson The Chronicle - Parents of Missing Oakville Girl Plead Not Guilty to Allega...
Today we're telling you about the history of the Oregon State Hospital, including some of the questionable & cruel "treatments" used on patients, discuss what could get you admitted to the hospital, and tell the tale of an accidental mass poisoning that killed 47 people and severely injured 200. Ft. "excessive living", why round eggs are better than square eggs, and living mas TW: child & elder abuse, eugenics, forced sterilization, mental health Sources: Wikipedia - The Oregon State Hospital Statesman Journal - How one incident caused 47 patients to die at the Oregon State Hospital New York Times - Unsuspecting Poisoner of 47 At a Hospital in 1942 Is Dead That Oregon Life - This Oregon Insane Asylum Mix-Up Left 47 Patients Dead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message
In the 2010's Superheros began roaming the streets of Seattle, helping people out, posing for pictures, and breaking up bar fights. Soon, the police had a list of more than 10 working superheros that made up The Rain City Superhero Movement. We get into how the movement started, discuss some of the altercations they were involved in, and tell you the tale of Phoenix Jones, which may just prove that you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Sources: Wikipedia - Phoenix Jones Wikipedia - Rain City Superhero Movement KOMO News - Real-life superhero 'Phoenix Jones' in super trouble, facing drug charges --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message
On November 20th, 2019 14 year old Nabila Maazouz had just completed a swim team practice with her team. Afterward the team dove underneath the water to put some covers on the pool. Tragically, Nabila Maazouz had dove underneath the water and never resurfaced. We examine the details of how her tragic death occurred, think of some safety measures that could've been put into place to help prevent this, her family's lawsuit against the school, parks and rec department, and the manufacturer and seller of the pool cover, and discuss what memorials have been put into place to honor her memory. Sources: Today - Mother of high school swim team member found dead under pool cover sues for $70M OregonLive - Family of 14-year-old girl who drowned in Hillsboro pool files $70 million lawsuit People - Family Files $70M Lawsuit Over 14-Year-Old Girl's Drowning Death Under Pool Cover at Swim Practice Nabilasfund.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message
On February 28th 2001, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the lower Puget Sound area, near Olympia. Trista shares her own story of experiencing the earthquake as a first grader in the lunchroom, we cover the type of earthquake it was, the damage caused by it, and how things have changed since then. Ft. an Ember Goods shout-out, the worst Stevie Nicks impersonation you have ever heard, and being misquoted in the newspaper as a kid Sources: Wikipedia - 2001 Nisqually Earthquake Wikipedia - Intraplate Earthquake Wikipedia - 1700 Cascadia Earthquake KIRO7 - Nisqually Earthquake: 20 Years Later --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message
In this episode of Sideshow we cover some hilarious local crime blurbs, discuss super Extra extra's in Disney Channel Original Movies, give some TV recommendations, have an intervention for Trista's obsession with You, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message