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Shadows In The Pines

Shadows In The Pines

An investigative true crime podcast by Dan Morgan & Rebekah Haler

In the Pacific Northwest, the forests are vast, the fog runs deep — and the shadows remember everything.
Shadows in the Pines is a cinematic true crime podcast that exposes the region’s most haunting and mysterious cases — from unsol...

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The Lewis- Clark Valley Murders Part 2
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July 12, 2026

The Lewis- Clark Valley Murders Part 2

The Lewis-Clark Valley was already living with unanswered questions after the disappearance of Christina White and the murder of Kristin David. Then, in the span of just a few months, the investigation took a devastating turn. In Part Two of our deep dive into the Lewis-Clark Valley murders, we examine the disappearance of two-year-old Ricky Barnett, the vanishing of Kristina “Brandy” Miller and Kristina Nelson after a short walk to a neighborhood grocery store, and the mysterious disappearance
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The Lewis-Clark Valley Murders Part 1
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July 5, 2026

The Lewis-Clark Valley Murders Part 1

In April 1979, twelve-year-old Christina White left a friend’s house in Asotin, Washington, and never made it home. Two years later, University of Idaho student Kristin David disappeared while riding her bicycle between Moscow and Lewiston. Her murder would send shockwaves through the Lewis-Clark Valley and leave investigators asking whether these two cases were connected—or simply heartbreaking coincidences. In Part One of our deep dive into the Lewis-Clark Valley murders, we follow the inves
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Mini Pines - Bigfoot Of The Selkirks
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July 3, 2026

Mini Pines - Bigfoot Of The Selkirks

The Selkirk Mountains are among the oldest and most remote wilderness areas in the Pacific Northwest—and for generations, they’ve been home to stories of something that walks upright through the trees. In this episode of Mini Pines, we explore documented Bigfoot encounters, Indigenous traditions, eyewitness accounts, mysterious tracks, and why the Selkirks have quietly become one of North America’s most active Sasquatch regions. From a hunter’s unforgettable encounter near Sasquatch Lake to mod
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Show Announcement
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June 28, 2026

Show Announcement

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Mini Pines - The Witches Of Rathdrum
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June 26, 2026

Mini Pines - The Witches Of Rathdrum

The Witches of Rathdrum | Mini Pines For decades, people across North Idaho whispered about a lonely stretch of Highway 41 where hooded figures formed human chains across the road, bonfires flickered deep in the trees, and anyone brave enough to drive through after dark risked encountering something they couldn’t explain. But where did those stories come from? In this episode of Mini Pines, we separate folklore from fact as we trace the origins of the infamous Witches of Rathdrum legend. What
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Bound By Assumption - Part 2
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June 21, 2026

Bound By Assumption - Part 2

The investigation into the murders of Jennifer Bastian and Michella Welch had already spanned decades. Detectives had followed leads, families had endured years of unanswered questions, and an entire community had learned to live with the possibility that the truth might never be known. Then everything changed. In Part Two of Bound by Assumption, Dan and Bekah follow the investigation through the breakthroughs that finally transformed these cold cases. From groundbreaking DNA analysis and gene
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About the Hosts

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Dan Morgan

Creator and Co Host

Dan Morgan — Host & Creator

Dan Morgan is the creator and co-host of Shadows in the Pines, a Pacific Northwest–based true-crime podcast known for deep research, factual integrity, and victim-centered storytelling.

A Colorado transplant who has called the Pacific Northwest home for over a decade, Dan draws inspiration from the region’s forests, coastlines, and quiet spaces — places where history lingers and stories often go untold. Outside the podcast, he is a master florist with a lifelong appreciation for art, music, and craftsmanship, bringing a creative and detail-oriented eye to every episode.

Dan has always been drawn to true crime — not for shock value, but for the human stories behind the cases: who people were, how events unfolded, and how communities carry the weight of what happened. His storytelling reflects a balance of curiosity, empathy, and restraint, shaped by a deep respect for victims and a commitment to accuracy over speculation.

At heart, Dan is a simple man who loves the outdoors, quiet moments in nature, his cats, and all things dark, eerie, and atmospheric. That blend of grounded realism and fascination with the shadows is what defines both his voice and Shadows in the Pines.

Keep your eyes open and your footsteps light, because in the pines the truth never stays buried.

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Rebekah Haler

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Rebekah “Bekah” Haler Co Host and Creator, brings a lifelong connection to the region — and its darker stories — to Shadows in the Pines. A devoted true-crime enthusiast, Bekah is fascinated by the psychology, mystery, and unanswered questions that linger long after a case leaves the headlines.

Outside the studio, Bekah’s interests wander into all things witchcraft and folklore, live music, and exploring new places — especially local breweries and hidden gems off the beaten path. She believes curiosity should always be balanced with humor, and that laughter is essential, even when exploring the most unsettling corners of human behavior.

Grounded, inquisitive, and endlessly curious, Bekah brings warmth, insight, and a sharp sense of humor to the show — guiding listeners through the shadows with empathy, honesty, and just the right amount of levity.