EP20 - 5 Disturbing True Crime Cases That Are Unsolved

EP20 - 5 Disturbing True Crime Cases That Are Unsolved

From The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime by Michael Crutchfield

July 15, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 20

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This episode explores five disturbing unsolved true crime cases that continue to haunt investigators.

Five of the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases... from a man found under bizarre circumstances in Tennessee, to a mysterious woman in an Oslo hotel with no identity, these cases continue to haunt investigators and internet sleuths alike. In this video, we break down chilling true crime stories including Blair Adams, Jennifer Fairgate, the Dempsey family, Rey Rivera, and Buffalo Jim—each filled with unanswered questions, strange evidence, and theories that range from paranoia to possible foul play. If you’re into unsolved mysteries, creepy cases, and real-life horror stories, this is one you won’t forget. CASES COVERED [0:00] Blair Adams (Unsolved – Knoxville, Tennessee, 1996): A Canadian man fled across borders claiming someone was trying to end his life—only to be found deceased, half-naked, with thousands of dollars scattered around his body. No robbery, no clear motive, and a single unidentified hair left behind. What was he running from? [4:40] Jennifer Fairgate / Fergate (Oslo Plaza Hotel Mystery, 1995): A woman checks into a luxury hotel under a false name… and is later found deceased in a locked room with a gun in her hand, which she may not have even fired. No ID…

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Places: Tennessee, Oslo, Florida

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