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After my father's death, I had some strange stuff happen that nudged me to learn about the supernatural. What I've been finding out is life is way more complicated, strange, and wonderful than I'd ever dreamed. The best part? Science is starting to catch up. I focus on the place where science and supernatural collide. What does it mean to be a soul in a meat suit? All episodes are made and offered in love. *All Curious Cat content is owned and operated by Storm Mystery Press LLC

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Central California Weirdness

October 03, 2025 • Jennifer Hotes • Season 5 • Episode 30

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Last week we ventured along the East Coast, specifically Florida's famed Space Coast to share the story of a civil rights couple who was killed by the KKK. We went a few miles inland to rewrite our old school programming about ancient civilizations thanks to scientific analysis of soft tissue matter, bones, bottle gourds and fabrics preserved for from 7-9,000 years ago, and this week? Well, the east coast can't have all the spotlight, can it? I'm looking closely at some of the weirdness along California's central coast.

Let's get into it!

This episode covers the death of James Dean and his cursed Little Bastard, the history and strange UFO/UAP sightings at Vandenberg Space Force Base, the Central Valley, Hearst Castle, a Zodiac killing, La Purisma Mission, and more.

What to Read, Watch, or Listen to NEXT!

Sister Irenita - A Very Special Halloween Episode, Curious Cat Podcast, Buzzsprout

James Dean's Obituary, LA Times

***The TV Witch Accused of Casting the Hex that Killed James Dean, FarOutMagazine.co.uk

Site Where James Dean Crashed, CaliforniaThroughMyLens.com

Unearthing The Mysteries Of 'Egypt' In The Dunes Of The California Coast

National UFO Reporting Organization

Scientists solve deep-sea ‘Octopus Garden’ mystery off California coast

Ten Commandments' Relics, Old Hollywood, Being Excavated from California Sand Dunes, LA Times

Secrets of Hearst Castle, CNN

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