In this episode, we discuss the strange disappearance and eventual return of California mom Sherri Papini. But what at first seemed like a harrowing ordeal she was lucky to survive soon became widely believed to be an elaborate hoax. We also cover a few other cases of people who had apparently kidnapped themselves. 

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DOM Ep146 - The Sherri Papini Kidnap Hoax

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DOM Ep145 - Murder In The Mountains (Pt. 5)

In part 4 of our "Murder in the Mountains" series, court proceedings scare up a host of new tips (so many tips!) and even more witnesses step forward. Also, previous witnesses begin to finally tell the entire story, and it doesn&apos;t look good for the Duvall&apos;s. 

DOM Ep144 - Murder In The Mountains (Pt. 4)

DOM Frankie MacDonald Interview #4

In part three of our series, we continue to follow the myriad of tips and false leads plaguing the investigation into Brian and David&apos;s murders. We also introduce the man who would eventually be the one to finally crack the case- Bronco Lesneski.  

DOM Ep143 - Murder In The Mountains (Pt. 3)

In part 2 of our Murder In the Mountains series, we examine the first several of many false leads, and follow the police as they slowly begin to zero in on the Duvall brothers. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.

DOM Ep142 - Murder In The Mountains (Pt. 2)

Our 141st episode begins a 5 part series on the disappearances of Brian Ognjan and David Tyll, who had been friends since they were kids. In November of 1985, the two travelled north from their homes in the Detroit area to do some hunting, and were never seen again by their family and friends. Over the next 5 episodes, we&apos;ll be covering the investigation into their disappearance, the eventual theory that they met with foul play, the laundry list of bad actors who were suspected of their murders, and the decades long fight for justice once authorities believed they had their perpetrators. 

DOM Ep141 - Murder In The Mountains (Pt. 1)

In this episode, we are joined once again by the lovely Ms Hannah, who helps guide us through a hodge podge of bizarre tales. Can a parrot testify in a murder trial? Can a full grown man live in your house for a year without you noticing? How did hundreds of gallons of poo water make it’s way into a hospital room? Give us a listen to find out. 

DOM Ep140 - The Floating “Doll”, Trailer Park Love Triangle and the Plight of “River Dave”

DOM Frankie MacDonald Interview #3

In our second and final episode on mobster Frank Nitti, we cover his rise to the very top of the largest crime syndicate in Chicago, how the end of Prohibition forced a search for new criminal enterprises, and how those new ventures caused his inevitable downfall. 

DOM Ep139 - The Enforcer- Frank Nitti (Pt. 2)

Today&apos;s episode begins a two part series on Chicago mobster Frank Nitti. In part one we cover Frank&apos;s early life, his move from New York to Chicago and his of befriending Al Capone.  We also detail his ascension through the ranks of Chicago&apos;s largest crime syndicate. So put on your trench coat & fedora, grab your Tommy gun and come take a ride with us. 

DOM Ep138 -The Enforcer: Frank Nitti (Pt. 1)

We got another opportunity to speak with our friend Frankie MacDonald, the World&apos;s Greatest Weatherman. Frankie predicts a major earthquake, talks about some movies he likes, updates us on his upcoming world tour and further discusses his dislike of hail. It&apos;s always a pleasure to talk to our friend Frankie! Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.

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Scott Hutchinson was a brilliant artist, musician, singer and songwriter. Scott was melancholy by nature, and drew from that well of sadness to create most of his art. Unfortunately his depression and mental health issues would destroy him though, leaving behind a wealth of great music and many heartbroken friends, family and fans. As always, we approach sadness with humor, something Scott himself did much of the time. 

DOM Ep137 - The Life and Tragic Death of Scott Hutchinson

In episode 136, we cover the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a freighter vessel that foundered in a horrific winter storm and sank into Lake Superior in 1975. It has since reached legendary status, and has been the focus of many documentaries, podcasts (obviously) and even inspired a now classic song by Gordon Lightfoot. 

DOM Ep136 - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

In our 20th Mini Mantis we discuss a subject which we are neither intelligent or mature enough to properly navigate- the "Guevodoces" children of the Dominican Republic. Are we qualified to cover this subject? Absolutely not. Do we try anyway? Of course. Join us! 

Mini Mantis Ep20 - The Fascinating "Guevodoces" children of the Dominican Republic.

Things Mysterious, Things Fantastic Dawn of Mantis is a variety podcast that tackles subjects such as science, history, true crime, and/or anything mysterious. We research and discuss topics that are interesting to us and hopefully interesting to you the listener.

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