A Study of Strange

An internet video mystery that began as a VHS mystery. "Grave Robbing for Morons" is video that was released as part of an anthology of amateur, shock videos. It shows a young man presenting a how-to about grave robbing. While the video is of low quality, what jumps out is that the skull the man holds throughout the video appears very real. However, no one has been able to confirm if the video is a hoax, the identify the young man, or where it originated.With Special Guest Bill Whirity of Geek Garage: https://shopthegeekgarage.com/en-usdhttps://www.youtube.com/@thegeekgarageTheme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2025 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS:Grave Robbing for Morons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWFosb98Kec&list=PL5hCh13_NPeqPP5MH2fR2zaLAgtapJT87&index=1https://www.reddit.com/r/nonmurdermysteries/comments/1hpumet/grave_robbing_for_morons_vhs_tape_the_search/https://cnycentral.com/news/local/fulton-man-used-crowbar-to-break-into-casket-steal-human-skullsMagazine seen in video: https://www.45cat.com/magazine/issue/fangoria-presents-cinemagic-horror-fx-1#google_vignettehttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-07-19-mn-2308-story.htmlDive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the early 1980s, a killer targeted the homeless in India's largest cities. Dozens of victims were found in Mumbai and Kolkata, their skulls crushed with large stones while they slept. The press called him "The Stoneman".In this episode of A Study of Strange, we trace India’s most unsettling unsolved crime spree and discuss the possibility that this was one serial killer or several. And, why did the killings stop? The case is still cold, and the story lingers in the shadows between urban legend and horrific true crime.Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Death comes for us all, and sometimes it sneaks up through a series of bizarre coincidences or accidents. In this episode of "A Study of Strange", we cover five of the strangest deaths including a parachute test from the Eiffel Tower, a baseball accident, a movie star catching on fire, a killer toothpick, and a horrendous blood transfusion. We unpack how hubris, curiosity, and sheer misfortune turned ordinary moments into extraordinary exits.Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1925, Cora Stallman's body was discovered in a cistern on her sister's farm. Despite the coroner's findings, that she had not drowned and showed minimal signs of physical injury, her death was swiftly ruled a suicide. This case, the strangest ever featured on A Study of Strange, remains a provocative unsolved mystery. It involves many cryptic details like threatening letters, a coded diary, suspicious behavior, and an unexplained gunshot. Much of the information available in this true-crime adjacent case was meticulously researched by Tori Brovet of graveyardsnoop.com, who shares her expertise on the story. Visit https://graveyardsnoop.com/Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On October 28, 1943, the USS Eldridge allegedly vanished from the Philadelphia Naval Yard, creating a legend of teleportation, time travel, and government cover-ups that refuses to die. This popular legend dominates historical mystery TV shows, podcasts, and forums, but how did the story really begin? This episode dives into the strange letters sent to UFO author Morris Jessup, the mysterious figure who called himself Carlos Allende, and the convoluted history of “Project Rainbow".Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy