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8 min

S2023 · E1 · Jan 5, 2023

The Banzai Pipeline Slide Disaster Episode 1

On the 2nd of June 1997, a long, fun day at Concord Waterpark was coming to an end for the seniors of Napa High School when a group of them decided they were going to uphold the school tradition of what was known as “clogging” before they left. The idea involved clogging the Banzai Pipeline water slide, causing a massive pile up before shooting into the waters below together. Little did they know, what was to come would be anything but a joyous memory, more of a nightmare that continues to haunt many of them to this day. This is the horrific story of the Concord waterslide disaster.

14 min

S2023 · E2 · Jan 12, 2023

Wrong Turn: The Kim Family Tragedy (Ft. Worlds End) Episode 2

On the 25th of November 2006 James Kim and family disappeared after taking a wrong turn and ending up on Bear Camp road. After driving several hours, the Kim Family pulled over for the night. When they woke up, their car was stuck in the snow. The Kim family were now stranded, trapped in the Oregon mountains surrounded by snow and bears. The following is a story of survival and heroism. So what happened to James Kim and his family? This is Wrong Turn: The Kim Family tragedy.

12 min

S2023 · E3 · Jan 19, 2023

The Woman Who Tried To Feed Father To His Own Kids Episode 3

On March the 1st of 2000, popular local man John Price failed to show up for work. This was out of character for John and his coworkers were worried, for good reason. The day before, John had explicitly told his boss if he didn’t report for work the next day, his ex partner Katherine Knight had killed him and he was instructed to call the police. Little did the police know they would stumble across one of the most gruesome crimes ever committed in Australian history. This is the horrific story of Katherine Knight and the sadistic m*rder of John Price.

8 min

S2023 · E4 · Jan 26, 2023

The INFAMOUS Tsunami Roller Coaster Disaster Episode 4

On the 26th June 2016, disaster struck at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park when a ride known as the Tsunami Roller Coaster derailed 30 feet in the air and was sent plummeting to the ground. The incident sent shock waves through out Scotland and was described as being worse than a horror move. Sadness soon turned to anger once the investigation found the horrific incident was completely avoidable. This is the story of the Infamous Tsunami roller coaster disaster.

11 min

S2023 · E5 · Feb 2, 2023

Wrong Turn: The Agonizing Death of Gerry Largay (Ft. Curiosity Vault) Episode 5

In 2013, Geraldine Largay set off on her dream adventure of hiking the Appalachian trail. She had been preparing for the trip for months and was an avid an experienced hiker ready for the challenge, a challenge that would take months to complete. To help her out, her husband George kept in constant contact with Geraldine and often met her along the way to bring her clean clothes and supplies and also to make sure she was okay. On the 23rd of July she was due to meet George at the Route 27 Crossing but she never showed up. George wasn’t worried at first. He waited and waited but as time went by Gerry never came. Exactly what happened to Gerry wasn’t discovered until two years later when she was found by a crew filming the reality series Animal Planet. This is Wrong turn: the story of Gerry Largay.

8 min

S2023 · E6 · Feb 17, 2022

The New York Crane Collapse Disaster Episode 6

The New York Crane Collapse of 2016 - On the 5th of February 2016, an ordinary morning in down town Manhattan spiralled into complete chaos when an enormous crane toppled over and was sent plummeting to the ground resulting in deadly consequences. Terrified onlookers watched on helplessly as the crane destroyed cars and buildings. The incident sent shock waves around New York with many at first thinking it was just a freak accident. Sadness quickly turned into anger once the investigation found that the shocking incident could have been completely avoided. So how did the crane fall? This is the Infamous New york crane collapse of 2016.

8 min

S2023 · E7 · Feb 23, 2023

The Batman Roller Coaster Disaster Episode 7

On Saturday the 28th of June 2008 a group day out for Oakey Springs Baptist church at The Six Flags Georgia resort ended in tragedy when 17 year old Asia Leeshawn Ferguson ignored warning signs and climbed into a restricted area of the park underneath the Batman Rollercoaster leading to deadly consequences. What transpired after Asia entered the restricted zone would go down in Six flags history as being one of the worst cases of death within their parks. So what happened on that fateful day, this is the infamous story of the batman rollercoaster incident.

10 min

S2023 · E8 · Mar 2, 2023

Mountain Climbing Gone WRONG: The Smith Family Tragedy Episode 8

On June the first of 2019, a mother (Tracey Smith) and son set off to hike the Nelson Lakes National Park, an area known to be treacherous in the winter months. After meeting a few more hikers along the way, the two spontaneously changed their destination to Angelus hut, which proved to be a fatal error after being left behind by the group. A series of poor decisions was made, resulting in a truly harrowing tale of tragedy and survival. This is mountain climbing gone wrong.

8 min

S2023 · E9 · Mar 6, 2023

SKATE to the Throat: Strange Deaths Episode 9

These are some of the strangest cases of death in 2022. Our first case follows three deaths in the Bahamas at Sandals emerald bay resort, three people mysteriously die in their sleep but how? Our second case is from Australia where a man is mauled to death by his pet Kangaroo. Our third case follows the mysterious Enyobeni Tavern incident in South Africa and finally we look at Teddy Balkinds death, a boy who died whilest playing ice hockey.

8 min

S2023 · E10 · Mar 9, 2023

TRAPPED ALIVE: The Tragic Death of Anndel Taylor Episode 10

The 2022 buffalo blizzard will be remembered as one of the most destructive storms in Buffalo's history and although it was expected, no one could have foreseen just how bad it would get. The blizzard claimed many lives all over the city with each community having their own story to tell. Due to storms of this magnitude being so rare, it is difficult to prepare for so what would you do if you became stuck in these conditions with visibility next to none and snow plummeting down all around you? This is exactly the predicament that Anndel Taylor found herself in. She became trapped in her car and sadly died.

9 min

S2023 · E11 · Mar 13, 2023

CRUSHED In a MEAT GRINDER: Strange Deaths #1 Episode 11

This video covers 5 cases of strange death. The first is the death of Rebecca Burger, a fitness influencer who died after a whipped cream dispenser exploded and hit her in the chest. The second case is the death of Krzysztof Nowak who died when his car fell on top of him. The third is the death of Thangulla Satish who died during an illegal cockfight when a rooster stabbed him in the groin. The fourth is the death of Davis Allen Cripe who died after consuming too much caffeine and the last case is the death of Joemar Jungo who died after falling into a meat grinder.

12 min

S2023 · E12 · Mar 16, 2023

The Story of Britain's WORST Zoo (Ft. Fascinating Horror) Episode 12

The story of Britain's worst zoo is a tragic one, involving the mistreatment and neglect of animals that were kept in appalling conditions, incompetence by owner David Gill, disregard for safety and even death. The zoo named South Lakes Safari Zoo, located in Cumbria, England, was once a popular attraction for thousands of visitors each year, but in 2017, an investigation by the UK government's zoo licensing authority uncovered a range of serious animal welfare issues at the zoo, including a high number of animal deaths, overcrowded enclosures, and inadequate veterinary care. This video will explore the events leading up to the Zoos inevitable changing of hand. This is the story of Britain's Worst zoo.

10 min

S2023 · E13 · Mar 30, 2023

The Disturbing Argentine Death Flights Episode 13

The Argentine death flights were a horrifying example of state-sponsored terrorism that occurred between 1976 and 1983, during the Argentina military dictatorship. During this period, thousands of people who were deemed to be political dissidents or state opponents were kidnapped, tortured and never seen again at the hands of the Argentine government and Jorge Rafael Videla. The death flights were a particularly brutal method used by the military regime to dispose of its victims, often leaving no trace of their bodies but many people have never heard of the death planes or the thousands of victims they claimed so lets talk about it. This is the story of the Argentine Death flights. hi

10 min

S2023 · E14 · Apr 6, 2023

Lost Media: The Christine Story Episode 14

American television news presenter Christine became well-known after a tragic incident that occurred during a live broadcast in 1974. Her legacy has generated countless discussions about media ethics, mental health, and broadcasting ethics. I'll talk about Christine, the circumstances around the incident, and the tape, which has never been made public. This is Lost Media, the notorious Christine story.

9 min

S2023 · E15 · Apr 13, 2023

Uncovering Horror Along the Pacific Crest Trail: Deaths and Disappearances Episode 15

The Pacific Crest Trail, is a breathtaking and challenging hiking trail which draws countless enthusiasts each year, eager to experience the thrill of trekking through its rugged and remote terrain. Nevertheless, this trail has also been the site of numerous tragedies, claiming the lives of at least 20 hikers who have either lost their lives or vanished without a trace. Today's video will go into detail on some of the deaths and disappearances that have occurred on the Pacific Crest Trail

13 min

S2023 · E16 · Apr 20, 2023

STRANDED in The Alaskan Wilderness Episode 16

Carl McCunn was an American wildlife photographer who set out on a solo journey to the remote wilderness of Alaska in 1981, hoping to capture breathtaking photographs of the wildlife and landscapes in the area. He planned to spend several months living in a tent, away from the noise and distractions of civilization. McCunn classed himself as a skilled outdoorsman who had experience in wilderness survival, and he was confident that he could handle anything that nature threw his way. However, McCunn's journey ended in tragedy months later when he became stranded and forgotten about. Now McCunn is remembered but not for his photography or his daring expeditions, but due to becoming the subject of one of the most infamous wilderness survival stories of all time due to his series of poor decisions. This is the tragic story of Carl McCunn.

8 min

S2023 · E17 · Apr 27, 2023

The INFAMOUS Gauntlet Roller Coaster Disaster Episode 17

Camelot Theme Park in England immediately began drawing big crowds. Camelot was a King Arthur-themed amusement park where visitors of all ages enjoyed everything from medieval jousting tournaments and a petting zoo, to go-kart racing and exhilarating rides with dramatic names like Excalibur, Tower of Terror, and the Gauntlet. Camelot had a good safety record early on, but tragedy struck in 2001 when an employee was killed in front of stunned visitors waiting to board one of the park’s most popular roller coasters known as the gauntlet. So lets talk about it , this is the Gauntlet roller coaster disaster the Harry Matthews Incident.

11 min

S2023 · E18 · May 4, 2023

Survival and DEATH in the Alaskan Wilderness Episode 18

When Tyson Steele's cabin went up in flames, he was left with nothing but the clothes on his back and the stark realization that he was completely alone in the freezing Alaskan wilderness. With no means of communication and minimal supplies, Tyson was forced to rely on his survival skills and instincts to stay alive. The following three weeks was a battle against the odds as Tyson endured bitter cold, hunger, and solitude, clinging to life by his own resourcefulness and strength but was this enough, let’s talk about it? This is the incredible wilderness survival story of Tyson Steele.

9 min

S2023 · E19 · May 8, 2023

The Hermosillo Fire Episode 19

The 2009 Hermosillo dayc*re center fire was a tragic incident that occurred in Hermosillo, Mexico, on June 5, 2009, when a fire broke out at a government-owned dayc*re center. The blaze claimed the lives of 49 chil*ren and injured more than 70 others. The cause of the fire was initially unclear, but investigations revealed that it was likely caused by a short circuit in the air conditioning system. The incident sparked national outrage and highlighted the inadequate safety regulations and oversight in Mexico's childcare facilities.

9 min

S2023 · E20 · May 11, 2023

Stranded in SHARK INFESTED Waters Episode 20

Tom and Eileen Lonergan were a couple from Baton Rouge, Louisiana who vanished during a scuba diving trip in the Great Barrier Reef in January 1998. They were left behind by the Outer Edge Dive Company commanded by Geoff Jack Nairn. Their disappearance sparked a massive search operation that lasted for several days but ultimately failed to find any trace of the couple. Due to the pair never being found, many theories have been presented but despite extensive searches and investigations, none of them have been confirmed or proven. There is a lot to cover in this one so without further ramblings, lets get into it. This is the Infamous disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan.

10 min

S2023 · E21 · May 18, 2023

The Calgary Bobsled Disaster Episode 21

On February 5 2016, Canada Olympic Park in Calgary became the backdrop for an unimaginable tragedy when 8 teenagers snuck into the complex resulting in the untimely deaths of twin brothers, Jordan and Evan Caldwell.The teenage years are often marked by a relentless pursuit of thrills and excitement, as young individuals seek to push the boundaries and find adventure in unconventional places. However, this hunger for exhilaration can sometimes lead them down perilous paths, resulting in devastating outcomes.

9 min

S2023 · E22 · May 25, 2023

The Cha Cha Ride Disaster Episode 22

On the 17 April 2017 Eugene Mahauariki who was attending the Rye Easter Carnival with his family and friends rode the Cha cha ride which ended in disaster. The Cha Cha Ride has been a beloved attraction at carnivals and fairs for generations, providing thrills and excitement for the younger generation and the spinning ride has become a staple at fetes, fairs, and festivals across the country. It was coming to the end of the day and the final ride was called for the cha cha ride, which was Eugene favorite ride at the fair, Eugene got on but would not come off alive. So what happened to the boy?

10 min

S2023 · E23 · Jun 1, 2023

EATEN ALIVE? The Alaskan Bear Mauling Mystery Episode 23

In 1976, Gary Frank Sotherden, a young adventurer from New York, embarked on a cross-country road trip in Alaska that ended in his unexplained disappearance. For over four decades, his family grappled with the anguish of not knowing his fate. However, in 1997, a human skull was discovered in Alaska, reigniting hope that it might provide answers. The skull showed signs of a bear attack. It was not until 2022, with the aid of advanced DNA analysis, that the skull was conclusively identified as belonging to Gary. Although his family had given up the search, they had always wondered what happened to their relative. With the discovery of the skull and the advanced DNA test years later, they finally got of what happened to Gary, so what did happen? This is the story of Gary Frank Sotherden.

8 min

S2023 · E24 · Jun 8, 2023

The Perilous Plunge Disaster Episode 24

In September of 2001, 40 year old Lori-Mason Larez was invited to an exclusive trip to Knottsberry farm which was closed to the general public for the day. Lori boarded the Perilous Plunge and her fun day out turned into a harrowing nightmare for everyone involved. ere in good spirits and even recall Lori having a friendly conversation with the group behind them. As the boat started to make its decline, in the fraction of a second, Lori flew out of her seat and plunged down towards the ramp below. This is her story.

8 min

S2023 · E25 · Jun 15, 2023

Death at Disneyland: The INFAMOUS Death of Cristina Moreno Episode 25

On June 25, 2000, a visit to Disneyland California turned into a harrowing nightmare Cristina Moreno and her family. While enjoying their honeymoon, they decided to board the Indiana Jones Adventure ride, a popular attraction inspired by the renowned film franchise. Little did they know that this decision would lead to a series of devastating events that would ultimately result in Cristinas death. However, The circumstances surrounding Cristinas death divided opinions and stirred controversy as a lawsuit ensued which made many believe this wasn’t disneylands fauly. Let’s talk about it, this is Death at Disneyland, the infamous death of Cristina Moreno.

9 min

S2023 · E26 · Jun 22, 2023

Death at Disneyland: The INFAMOUS Death of Luan Phi Dawson Episode 26

In the blink of an eye, a day at Disneyland turned into a nightmare when a metal cleat broke loose from the sailing ship Columbia ride and struck Luan Phi Dawson, killing him. This heart-wrenching incident triggered an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, leading to significant changes in legislation and safety protocols. So how on earth did this happen? This is Death at Disneyland, the infamous death of Luan Phi Dawson.

8 min

S2023 · E27 · Jun 29, 2023

The INFAMOUS Big Dipper Disaster Episode 27

Krug Park was the site of the deadliest roller coaster accident in the United States prior to 1930. The park's "Big Dipper" roller coaster crashed on July 24. A bolt came loose at six o'clock, sending four cars—each carrying kids and teenagers—crashing to the ground. 15-year-old Ruth Claire Farrell, 34-year-old C.H. Stout, 22-year-old Tony Politika, and 29-year-old Gladys Lundgren were all killed, while 17 others were hurt.

9 min

S2023 · E28 · Jul 6, 2023

Wrong Turn: The HARROWING Ordeal of Ricky Megee Episode 28

In January of 2006, Ricky Megee from Queensland received an employment opportunity in a government department in Port Hedland, Western Australia. This was an offer he couldn’t refuse but there was only one issue. Port Hedland is a 42 hour drive away from Queensland, which involved driving through the outback. This wasn’t a problem for Ricky, he packed his bags and set off in his Mitsubishi Challenger but Ricky never arrived at Port Hedland. Instead, the following 71 days would be the beginning of an extraordinary chapter that unfolded as Ricky got stranded in the outback with no idea where he was, no food, water, or shelter. So what happened to Ricky, and did he survive? This is wrong turn, Stranded in the outback.

8 min

S2023 · E29 · Jul 13, 2023

Pictures Taken Moments Before Disaster Episode 29

These tragic pictures were taken moments before disaster and showcase last moments. In our first photo four engineers located in Holland arrived in Ooltgensplaat for scheduled routine maintenance on the windmills at a turbine farm. A fire breaks out on top of the turbine trapping the men.

8 min

S2023 · E30 · Jul 20, 2023

The Tree Top Twister Disaster Episode 30

On June 20, 2001, Gemma Savage and her boyfriend decided to celebrate the end of her second year at University by visiting Lightwater Valley, a popular theme park in Rippon, England. Little did they know that their day of enjoyment would turn into a harrowing nightmare. While aboard the Tree Top Twister, a portable steel spinning wild mouse roller coaster, an unforeseen error occurred, leading to a series of events that resulted in Gemma's untimely death. So what happened to Gemma whilst aboard the Tree Top Twister? Let’s talk about it, this is the Tree Top Twister Disaster, the Death of Gemma Savage.

12 min

S2023 · E31 · Jul 27, 2023

The Truly HORRIFIC case of Rudy Farias: He Wasn’t Missing Episode 31

An eight-year hunt for Rudy Farias ended in a miracle when on June the 29, 2023 he was found on some church steps alive. The case took a strange turn when it came out that he was never truly missing at all. During the eight years Rudy Farias was "missing", he was supposedly living at his mothers house, Janie Santana. He was allegedly abused at the hands of his mother.

11 min

S2023 · E32 · Aug 4, 2023

The Verruckt Slide Disaster Episode 32

On August the 7th 2016, what should have been a fun, family day out for the Schwab family turned into a harrowing nightmare when a thrill ride on the worlds largest waterslide ended in horrific disaster. Caleb Schwab, a young boy from Kansas had one thing on his mind when visiting the Schlitterbahn water park, and that was to go on Verrückt, which at the time was one of the most impressive water slides in the world. What happened that day would go down in history as one of the most gruesome, if not the most gruesome waterslide incident of all time. Out of all the cases I get recommended to do, this one is by far the most popular request so without further rambling lets get into today's video. This is the Verukt disaster, the infamous death of Caleb Schwab.

11 min

S2023 · E33 · Aug 10, 2023

The Odisha Train Crash 2023: Fatal Human Errors Episode 33

On the afternoon of June 2, 2023, thousands of Indian holidaymakers and daily commuters boarded trains in Odisha that should have taken them home after family vacations and tiring workdays. Many of them had made the same trip countless times before, for them it was the norm, however that fateful evening would be anything but. That afternoon ended in horrific disaster as the trains passed through Bahanaga Bazar Railway Station. The result was the country’s deadliest train accident in nearly two decades, in which nearly 300 died and more than 1,200 were injured. Unfortunately, post-accident investigations revealed a number of safety issues that contributed to the tragedy, including inoperable equipment and a general pattern of carelessness. So what exactly happened. This is the horrific Odesha train crash.

10 min

S2023 · E34 · Aug 17, 2023

The Airmaxx Disaster Episode 34

On September the 12th 2014, Adelene Long and her mother visited the Royal Adelaide show for a day out together whilst vaticination in Australia. The day would end in horrific disaster when Adelene was thrown from the ride to her death as her mother watched on. Unfortunately this was anything but a freak accident as later evidence would come to show that Adelene's death was completely inexcusable and could have been prevented entirely. So what happened that day. Thi is the infamous death of Adelene Leong.

11 min

S2023 · E35 · Aug 31, 2023

The Fireball Disaster Episode 35

To everyone who knew him, Tyler Jarrell was a promising young man with everything going for him. On July the 26th, 2017 he planned a day out to the Ohio State fair to help his girlfriend Keziah overcome the grief of losing her grandfather in the weeks prior. Unfortunately, the day would end in horrific disaster when the ride known as the fireball malfunctioned, throwing multiple people off the ride and towards the ground below, this resulted in devastating and deadly consequences which the investigation found could have more than likely been avoided. So what happened that fateful day at the Ohio state fair? Let’s talk about it. This is the Fireball Disaster, the Infamous death of Tyler Jarrell

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I started this storytelling channel to discuss some lesser known disaster stories. Inspired by channels such as Fascinating Horror I thought I would give it ago myself and see what happens. I do all the research and script writing myself and aim to tell these horrific stories respectfully and straight to the point. I upload every Thursday.

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Total runtime 15h 52m · Episode length 7 min · Country United States

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Premiered

November 24, 2020

Final episode

August 31, 2023

Status

Returning series

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YouTube

Country

United States

Episode length

7 min

Total runtime

15h 52m

Original language

English

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