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Suspects & Spirits

Suspects & Spirits

Written by: Taylor Serafin
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 Join your host Taylor Serafin, as she explores the strange, the sinister, and the supernatural. Journey into the darkest sides of humanity and the eeriest corners of the unknown. Whether it’s a baffling cold case or a haunted hotel, this podcast will be sure to satisfy your creepy cravings. And maybe even make you laugh along the way. Social Sciences True Crime
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  • The Murder of Donnah Winger (Part 2)

    The Murder of Donnah Winger (Part 2)
    Jan 21 2026
    What once appeared to be a clear-cut case begins to unravel as investigators take a second look at the evidence. In Part two, we explore a troubling timeline, overlooked physical details, and new testimony that raises serious questions about a story that was accepted far too quickly. As long-held assumptions are challenged, the investigation moves back inside the Winger home...where the truth proves far darker and far more complex than anyone first believed. Got a story to tell? Send it in for the next episode of Boo's Clues!And help spread the word! Share the podcast with your true crime coven of friends and family or your paranormal pals.Website: https://www.suspectsandspirits.com/Follow the podcast on IG, Facebook, and TikTokIG: suspectsandspiritspodcastFaceboook: Suspects & Spirits PodcastTikTok: suspectsandspiritspodSources:“A Welcome Intrusion.” Forensic Files, season 8, episode 14, Medstar Television, 18 Mar. 2004. Television. TheTVDB+1“Invitation to a Murder.” 48 Hours, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2004. Television. CBS News“The Perfect Lie.” 20/20, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2021. Television. IMDb“A Crazed Killer.” In Plain Sight, season 2, episode 9, Investigation Discovery, 31 May 2019. Television. YouTube TV+1People v. Winger, 2021 IL App (4th) 200201-U. Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, 1 Nov. 2021. PDF. Illinois Courts AudioWinger v. Greene, No. 10-3169. United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, 29 Mar. 2021. Court opinion. CaseMinePeople v. Winger, 2016 IL App (4th) 131113 (cons.). Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, 8 Nov. 2016. Court opinion. CaseMinehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Wingerhttps://www.allthatsinteresting.com/mark-wingerhttps://newschannel20.com/news/local/woman-finally-tells-her-side-of-the-story-two-decades-after-springfield-double-murderhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/families-torn-killer-dad-reflect-years-believed-hero/story?id=77097895 ABC Newshttps://foxillinois.com/news/local/woman-finally-tells-her-side-of-the-story-two-decades-after-springfield-double-murder
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 40: Haunted Halls at The University of Arizona

    Episode 40: Haunted Halls at The University of Arizona
    Jan 14 2026
    College campuses are full of secrets, and the University of Arizona is no exception. In this episode, we explore haunted dorms, ghostly legends, tragic history, and eerie student experiences...including a mysterious locked door in the Stadium Dorm that no one can explain. From theaters to gyms to residence halls, this campus is home to more than just students.Got a story to tell? Send it in for the next episode of Boo's Clues!And help spread the word! Share the podcast with your true crime coven of friends and family or your paranormal pals.Website: https://www.suspectsandspirits.com/Follow the podcast on IG, Facebook, and TikTokIG: suspectsandspiritspodcastFaceboook: Suspects & Spirits PodcastTikTok: suspectsandspiritspodSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Arizonahttps://phoenixghosts.com/the-ghosts-of-the-university-of-arizona/https://wildcat.arizona.edu/139460/uncategorized/ua-minute-in-history-old-main/https://wildcat.arizona.edu/119334/uncategorized/ua-minute-in-history-maricopa-hall-curse/https://archive.thetab.com/us/life/2016/03/03/the-ghost-stories-that-haunt-the-university-of-arizona-203https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Downhttps://alumni.arizona.edu/history-traditions/bear-down-storyhttps://www.kgun9.com/absolutely-az/the-absolutely-arizona-story-behind-bear-downhttps://wildcat.arizona.edu/119135/uncategorized/campus-a-hotspot-for-hauntings/https://freakyfoottours.com/us/arizona/tucson/haunted-places/university-of-arizonahttps://navajotimes.com/news/2008/1108/112508harrison.php https://wildcat.arizona.edu/105159/uncategorized/student-slain-in-residence-hall/ https://www.kold.com/story/7623574/murder-trial-set-for-university-of-arizona-student/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arizona-student-charged-in-roomies-death/ https://www.wave3.com/story/7036342/arizona-college-student-is-stabbed-to-death-in-dorm-roommate-arrested/ https://indianz.com/News/2007/004758.asp
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    38 mins
  • Episode 39: The Murder of Donnah Winger (Part 1)

    Episode 39: The Murder of Donnah Winger (Part 1)
    Jan 7 2026
    Donnah Winger had just become a mother when she was brutally murdered in her own home on August 29, 1995. Her devastated husband, Mark was suddenly left to navigate life with their newborn daughter. Mark Winger told police he shot an intruder to save his wife, and the case was quickly ruled self-defense. In Part 1, we dive into who Donnah was, her marriage to Mark, the events leading up to that afternoon, and the people who stepped in to help in the aftermath. But as the details unfold, one thing becomes clear...this story may not be as simple as it first appeared. Got a story to tell? Send it in for the next episode of Boo's Clues!And help spread the word! Share the podcast with your true crime coven of friends and family or your paranormal pals.Website: https://www.suspectsandspirits.com/Follow the podcast on IG, Facebook, and TikTokIG: suspectsandspiritspodcastFaceboook: Suspects & Spirits PodcastTikTok: suspectsandspiritspodSources:“A Welcome Intrusion.” Forensic Files, season 8, episode 14, Medstar Television, 18 Mar. 2004. Television. TheTVDB+1“Invitation to a Murder.” 48 Hours, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2004. Television. CBS News“The Perfect Lie.” 20/20, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2021. Television. IMDb“A Crazed Killer.” In Plain Sight, season 2, episode 9, Investigation Discovery, 31 May 2019. Television. YouTube TV+1People v. Winger, 2021 IL App (4th) 200201-U. Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, 1 Nov. 2021. PDF. Illinois Courts AudioWinger v. Greene, No. 10-3169. United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, 29 Mar. 2021. Court opinion. CaseMinePeople v. Winger, 2016 IL App (4th) 131113 (cons.). Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, 8 Nov. 2016. Court opinion. CaseMinehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Wingerhttps://www.allthatsinteresting.com/mark-wingerhttps://newschannel20.com/news/local/woman-finally-tells-her-side-of-the-story-two-decades-after-springfield-double-murderhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/families-torn-killer-dad-reflect-years-believed-hero/story?id=77097895 ABC Newshttps://foxillinois.com/news/local/woman-finally-tells-her-side-of-the-story-two-decades-after-springfield-double-murder
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    41 mins
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