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On October 7, 1949, Jean Elizabeth Spangler kissed her daughter goodbye and walked out the door, never to be seen again. Now, 77 years later, we'll piece together the mystery of what happened to this tragic Hollywood star.

Using contemporary sources, new personal accounts, and a slew of insane Hollywood connections, we'll follow the journey of Jean Spangler. This twisting story will take us not only into the very heart of the film industry, but into the darkest corners of the Hollywood machine.

Was Jean Spangler the victim of a vengeful ex-husband? A mafia lord with a grudge to settle? Or a famous leading man with a serious secret to keep?

We'll explore every angle in this mystery deep dive and see if we can put the disappearance of this Hollywood beauty to rest once and for all.

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Get excited! It's officially Spooky Season, and we're kicking things off right with a very special ghost story edition.

That's right. I'm taking you into some of the creepiest stories in Hollywood. Come with me as we explore the most haunted locations, the most tragic ghosts, and the most surprising paranormal experiences that inspired some of your favorite movies.

Are you ready to explore the spooky side of Hollywood? Grab your popcorn and your holy water. It's gonna be good.

NOTE: To get the maximum enjoyment out of this episode, headphones are recommended. Enjoy!

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From Gloria Grahame's marriage to her (former) stepson to the notorious party houses of Beverly Hills - these are the strangest secrets, scandals, and controversies that have cloaked Hollywood in shadow for more than a century.

In this episode, I'll count down the 10 strangest secrets and scandals that turned Tinsel Town upside down.

Just some of the stories we'll talk about include: Joan Crawford's alleged dirty movie, Loretta Young's abandoned and re-adopted daughter, the mysterious Garden of Allah Hotel, a boy's dismembered foot in Van Nuys, the death of Ted Healy, and more.

If you ever wanted to know just how weird, wild, and secretive Hollywood can get, this is the episode for you. Enjoy!

(PS: I think I called Eddie Fisher "Todd" at some point. I caught it. I didn't edit it out. We're all going to live, I promise.)

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When 15-year-old Lois Andrews announced she was marrying 42-year-old comedian George Jessel, America held its breath. Today, it looks like Jessel was also having an affair with the girl's 30-year-old mother.

This is the tragic tale of Lois Andrews. A child showgirl who got her start on the stage of Earl Carroll at just 14 years old. Her winding journey would carry her through the arms of some of the most famous and powerful men in the golden age of Hollywood. But did it bring her peace?

Find out in this winding tale of another tragic Hollywood casualty.

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When Frank Ries killed himself in 1947, no one had any idea it was going to expose one of the darkest secrets in Hollywood history. A whole industry, designed to prey on young girls and movie star hopefuls...

This is the story of Frank Ries. Hollywood royalty and Tinseltown's very own "King of the Obscene."

A Hollywood story I'm willing to bet you've never heard before.

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This week, take a deep dive into one of the darkest sides of Hollywood's Golden Age. We'll be exploring the madams, procurers, and brothels that kept the film colony's thriving sex trade alive.

From infamous figures like Lee Francis to the "Black Widow" who lurked among some of Hollywood's most powerful figures. We'll explore some of the most harrowing and tragic stories from Hollywood's "white slavery" trade, and the people and places that made it happen.

Additional sources:

• J.H. Graham Hollywood Deep Dives
• Madams and Brothels of Golden Hollywood

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Think Hollywood only became a nasty place when Epstein got involved with Peggy Siegal? Think again. In this episode, I'm taking you on a journey into the very predatory history of Hollywood...going all the way back to the very begging.

Discussed in this episode:

• Charlie Chaplin's criminal attraction to children
• Louis B. Mayer's harassment of Judy Garland
• The parade of abortions organized by Irving Thalberg
• Oswley Stanley and Hollywood's drug revolution
• And more...

This is it, folks. The predatory history of Hollywood laid bare right from the very beginning. We're going to peer into the darkest corners and expose the cycles once and for all.

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What happened to Marilyn Monroe at the Cal Neva Lodge in 1962? And what did Frank Sinatra and Sam Giancana have to do with it?

In this episode, I'm taking you deep into the final year of Marilyn's life. We'll look at what was going on in her personal life, her professional life, and the host of dodgy characters around her. Most importantly, we'll take a closer look at the Cal Neva Lodge and the tragic final week of Marilyn Monroe's life.

Featuring new research and theories rarely shared with the public before. Buckle up. It's a wild, and horrifying, ride.

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• FBI Declassified Marilyn Monroe files

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