Only Murders on the Harbor
Kaydee Mittleider
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About This Podcast
Only Murders on the Harbor takes you deep into the misty corners of Grays Harbor County, Washington, where rugged coastlines, towering forests, and small-town charm conceal a darker side. Known for its eerie landscapes and quiet, coastal towns, this region is also home to some of the Pacific Northwest's most chilling true crime stories. In each episode, we explore haunting tales of serial killers, unsolved disappearances, and strange, unexplained events that have left a lasting mark on the community. From eerie forests to forgotten backroads, the county’s history is ripe with mystery and menace.
With thorough research, gripping storytelling, and interviews with experts, we dive into the crimes and unsolved cases that have shaped Grays Harbor's dark legacy. Whether it’s chilling accounts of justice served or lingering mysteries that still haunt the area, Only Murders on the Harbor unveils the chilling truth behind the most terrifying cases that have made this region a haunting backdrop for crime and intrigue. If you’re ready to uncover the secrets buried in the fog, this podcast is for you.
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S2E5 Lost to Water
Tonight on Only Murders on the Harbor, we examine two haunting Grays Harbor cases connected by water, isolation, and unanswered timelines.In January 2023, 53-year-old Gerald “Jerry” Beglinger walked…
S2E4 Disappearance on Madison Street: Tyler Jennings Inman
In this episode of Only Murders on the Harbor, we revisit a decades-old missing persons case from coastal Washington that unfolded during a powerful winter storm. A routine evening quickly turned…
S2E3 The Log Roller of Grays Harbor: William "Billy" Charlie
In the early 1900s, the rivers of Grays Harbor were more than just waterways—they were the center of work, community, and survival. Among those who lived and worked on the water was William “Billy”…
S2E2 The Deputy in the Road - Carlton Mason Stearns
In this episode of Only Murders on the Harbor, we explore the mysterious death of Deputy Sheriff Carlton Mason Stearns, a cold case that has puzzled Grays Harbor County for nearly a century.Born in…
S2E1 The Road That Remembers - David Allen Gerard
Season Two of Only Murders on the Harbor opens with one of the most disturbing cases to emerge from Grays Harbor County, Washington. This episode examines the life and violence of David Allen Gerard…
S1E20 William "Billy" Gohl - Part 2: The Ghoul of Grays Harbor — Trial, Secrets, and the Final Reckoning
Between 1905 and 1910, Aberdeen, Washington’s harbor became a place where men vanished and bodies surfaced with unsettling regularity. Newspapers called them “floaters.” Locals whispered darker…
S1E19 The Ghoul of Grays Harbor Part 1 — Rise and Dark Waters of Billy Gohl
Step into the fog of early-1900s Aberdeen, Washington—a boomtown of mills, muddy streets, and a harbor crowded with sailors from every corner of the world. In this episode of Only Murders on the…
S1E18 The Man Sentenced to Die Three Times but Lived: The Guido Grassi Murders - Part 2
We follow the case from the night of the murders through multiple trials, appeals, insanity hearings, political battles, and a series of last-minute legal maneuvers that stretched across nearly four…
S1E17 The Night of Blood & Fog: The Guido Grassi Murders - Part 1
In this episode, Kaydee investigates a chilling case from Grays Harbor County, Washington, in November 1923. A string of brutal murders left a predominantly Italian immigrant community in terror.…
S1E16 The Burning Question: The Murder of Marlon Lee
On the night of November 18, 2008, Marlon Lee, a 41-year-old resident of Aberdeen, Washington, was brutally beaten and set on fire after leaving the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean…
S1E15 Murder on the Gravel Bar: The Killing of Jimmy Smith-Kramer at Donkey Creek
This episode of Only Murders on the Harbor examines the death of 20-year-old Jimmy Smith-Kramer, a Quinault tribal member whose life was tragically cut short in a racially charged attack near Donkey…
S1E14 The Catfish Con: The Murder of Curtis Engeland
In this episode of Only Murders on the Harbor, Kaydee unravels the tragic story of Curtis Engeland, a 74-year-old retired professor from Mercer Island, Washington. Known for his generosity, love of…
S1E13 Under the Chehalis River Bridge
On April 8, 2000, sixteen-year-old Daryn C. Tolle left a Friday night “Rock & Bowl” dance in Aberdeen, Washington. A harmless tradition among friends turned tragic when he walked home alone and…
S1E12 Echoes of Justice - The Murder of Albert Hakkarainen
In this episode, we take a deep dive into a dark night in Aberdeen, Washington—October 17, 1953—that forever changed the lives of its residents. We recount the tragic murder of Albert Hakkarainen, a…
S1E11 May Day Martyr - The Murder of William McKay
In this episode of Only Murders on the Harbor, host Kaydee explores the 1923 murder of William McKay, a dedicated Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) organizer in Aberdeen, Washington. Known as the…
S1E10 Ashes and Embers - The Fire that Changed Aberdeen
In this haunting and powerful episode, host Kaydee takes listeners to October 16, 1903, when the booming timber town of Aberdeen, Washington, was nearly reduced to ashes by one of the most…
S1E9 The Marshal of Cosmopolis
In November 1901, a routine civil warrant in the Pacific Northwest turned deadly. In the boomtown of Cosmopolis, Washington—where timber mills ran nonstop and the law walked on shaky ground—Town…
S1E8 The Death of Dan Damitio - Felony, Firearms, and a Fatal Error
On the night of February 2, 1963, three individuals — Reinhart Nelson, John Patrick Jr., and Alberta “Dolly” Burns — drove through a rainy Grays Harbor night with one goal: to rob Dan Damitio, a…
S1E7 The Bassett Murders — Retrial and Release - Part 2
In this episode, host Kaydee continues the story of Brian Bassett, who at age 16 committed the tragic murders of his parents, Michael and Wendy Bassett, and his 5-year-old brother Austin in McCleary,…
S1E6 The Bassett Family Murders - Part 1
On August 10, 1995, 16-year-old Brian Bassett murdered his parents and younger brother in McCleary, Washington. This episode covers the events leading up to the crime, the trial, and how this case…
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Only Murders on the Harbor has published 26 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in History, True Crime.
Only Murders on the Harbor is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 21m.
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