The Murder of Danny Casolaro

In this gripping episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie explores one of the CIA's most bizarre and ethically questionable experiments called Operation Midnight Climax. Part of the infamous MK-Ultra program, this covert operation saw unsuspecting individuals lured to CIA-run safe houses and secretly dosed with LSD, all under the watchful eyes of agents hidden behind two-way mirrors.

Tom unravels the unsettling details of these experiments, including the use of sex workers to recruit participants and the agency's goal to crack the code of mind control. With a backdrop of Cold War paranoia and a desire to outmatch perceived Soviet psychological advancements, the operation pushed the boundaries of morality in the name of national security.

Listeners will hear the startling claims of deeper conspiracies, unaccounted victims, and government cover-ups, followed by a hard look at the evidence that separates fact from fiction. Was Operation Midnight Climax a misguided attempt at scientific progress, or does it hide a more sinister agenda? Tune in as Tom examines the historical, ethical, and conspiratorial dimensions of this chilling chapter in U.S. history.

In this debut episode of Dark: True Crime Investigations, we unravel the mysterious death of investigative journalist Danny Casolaro, whose relentless pursuit of a shadowy conspiracy he called "The Octopus" led him into a web of danger and deceit. From uncovering corruption in the Inslaw PROMIS software scandal to exposing alleged connections between government operatives, organized crime, and international espionage, Casolaro believed he was on the verge of exposing a vast, interconnected network of power.

But before he could share his findings, Danny was found dead in a hotel bathtub under suspicious circumstances, his notes and manuscript missing. Officially ruled a suicide, his death raised more questions than answers. Was he silenced for getting too close to the truth? Or was the pressure of his investigation too much to bear?

Join us as we delve into the facts of Casolaro’s case, explore the enigmatic “Octopus” conspiracy, and examine the chilling aftermath of his untimely demise. A story of ambition, intrigue, and the perilous cost of chasing the truth, this episode will leave you questioning how far the reach of secrecy and corruption truly extends.

In this chilling episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie delves into the enigmatic world of the Montauk Project, a conspiracy theory that blurs the lines between science fiction and unsettling reality. What began as whispers of secret military experiments in Montauk, New York, has spiraled into tales of mind control, time travel, and interdimensional portals.

Tom unpacks the origins of these claims, tracing them back to Preston Nichols’ controversial book The Montauk Project: Experiments in Time. Along the way, he examines the alleged connections to the infamous Philadelphia Experiment and interviews experts who discuss the plausibility of the wild technologies described.

Listeners will also hear eerie firsthand accounts from locals, conspiracy theorists, and skeptics alike. As the episode unfolds, Tom explores whether the Montauk Project is a reflection of Cold War paranoia, a web of fabricated stories, or perhaps, just perhaps, the remnants of a truth too bizarre to fully comprehend.

Prepare to question the boundaries of reality as Tom McKenzie takes you on a journey into one of history's most compelling and controversial conspiracy theories.