Wild and Weird

Announcement - Summer Break

Hi everyone! We've decided to take a quick hiatus to enjoy the summer and prep for a new season of Wild and Weird. Thank you so much for all of your support! We can't wait to bring you more episodes in the future!

29 | The Gardner Museum Theft - The Ongoing Search

In 1990 13 priceless pieces of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and have not been seen since. There have been many leads but the search continues.

28 | The Survival Story of Colby Coombs - Controlling Fear

In 1992 three hikers set out to hike Mount Foraker but when weather turned bad their climb turned deadly. With multiple injuries Colby had to fight to survive alone on the mountain. http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13199302800/Avalanche-Weather-Alaska-Mount-Foraker https://bushcraftbuddy.com/colby-coombs-9-days-alone-up-a-mountain-with-broken-bones/ https://www.backpacker.com/gear-item/fighting-death-on-mt-foraker/ https://climbalaska.org/classic-agency/why-ams/our-team/colby-coombs/ https://climbalaska.org/climbs-denali-more/mount-foraker-southeast-ridge/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Foraker

27 | The Murder of Lyn Dawson - New Evidence

When The Teachers Pet Podcast investigated the disappearance of Lyn Dawson, new evidence and witnesses were identified which lead to major progress in the case. Can a podcast actually help to solve a murder? Sources: The teachers pet podcast  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/aug/31/five-reasons-chris-dawson-was-found-guilty-of-according-to-the-judgment https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/30/australia/australia-chris-dawson-wife-murder-verdict-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.9news.com.au/national/teachers-pet-podcast-sexual-abuse-claims-for-three-northern-beaches-high-schools-in-sydney/2037b34a-5798-4d17-b924-539acc90c35c#:~:text=Lee%20Joyce%20Dunbar%2C%20a%20former,committing%20an%20act%20of%20indecency.

26 | The Murder of Lyn Dawson - Teacher's Pet

40 years ago Lyn Dawson disappeared from her own home never to be heard from again. Her husband claimed that she had joined a cult, but people started to suspect foul play when his teen lover moved into the family home, shortly after Lyn's disappearance. This case became even more infamous in 2018 when it was covered on The Teachers Pet podcast, in the hopes of discovering new evidence and finally finding answers to what happened too Lyn. But can a podcast actually solve a crime? Sources: Teachers Pet Podcast ABC News - Lyn Dawson Vanished https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Teacher%27s_Pet