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Our very first episode! For our introductory episode we present three cases of mystery and intrigue. In this segment of The Strange Matters Podcast each of us tells a mysterious tale of unsolved disappearances. These cases leave behind some clues as to what happened but no one can be sure of the ultimate fate of those who have vanished.
Sean discusses the strange & creepy circumstances surrounded the Eilean Mor Lighthouse, where three lighthouse keepers suddenly vanished without leaving a trace. The few clues that were left behind only puzzled those searching the island more. Whether the men were lost to weather or perhaps to something more sinister is anybody’s guess.
Eric presents the case of Zebb Quinn. This teenager was acting erratic right before he was last seen, and there has been no solid leads as to where he is or if he is still alive. Unfortunately for Zebb his childhood ‘friend’ who last saw him alive may have had more cause in his disappearance than he has ever admitted.
Finally Ethan brings us the story of the infamous Lost Colony. Several years after being settled, relief ships found the town completely abandoned, the structures remained but no signs of life could be found. One of the only clues left behind was the famous carving of the word “CROATAN” into a nearby tree. What could cause an entire colony of new settlers in America to vanish without any trace? We discuss all the possibilities, from Native massacres, starvation, to even a poor attempt at amateur boat building to sail back to England…
Thank you for listening to the first episode of Strange Matters, we hope you enjoy listening to this mysterious tales of unsolved disappearances. Please leave any feedback and suggestions for this and future episodes!
Interesting episode, I love listening to all sorts of unsolved mystery type stuff. I’ve heard a few podcasts on the lighthouse and Zeb, pretty weird cases. I do think the Zeb Quin case is pretty obvious though now that his old friend was convicted of murder. I havent heard much on the lost colony before so that was cool, I think they just ran out of food and most starved or died of disease and any survivors were killed or taken by the natives.
Interesting listen from beginning to end. I liked keeping mental pace with you guys as the different theories were discussed. It’ll be intriguing to hear more information about the Lost Colony as excavations take place…my vote goes for assimilation. Each story had its own creep factor, which will definitely be lingering for the night, so thanks guys.
Cool podcast, pretty good for a first episode from some others that I’ve heard.
Love the lighthouse mystery its one of my favorite unsolved cases, always nice to hear others opinions on it. Since it seems that the keepers disappeared before the big storm hit that week I lean towards some kind of violent confrontation between the men that somehow led to the three of them dying, whether its a murder-suicide or the group were wrestling and accidentally fell of a cliff somehow… I’m not sure, but love all the theories on it!
As for Quin I think its pretty obvious that he was murdered and didnt just run away, whether it was by his friend or the jealous ex boyfriend we may never know.
The Lost Colony I think was just wiped out by the Indians after the population was worn out and running out of supplies, especially if the Chief was boasting himself that he led the attack!
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