Same Crime, Different Time: A Historical True Crime Podcast With Jen Chambers

UPDATE: Diane Downs-- A Mother’s Betrayal

This is a re-air of the June 2025 episode The Case of Diane Downs: A Mother's Betrayal, with an update from May of 2026, including Downs' petition for evidence from the scene to be tested for DNA. On May 19, 1983, Diane Downs drove her wounded children to a hospital in Springfield, Oregon, claiming they were victims of a carjacking by a mysterious stranger. But as investigators dug deeper, the story twisted into something far more sinister. In this haunting episode of Same Crime, Different Time, host Jennifer Chambers revisits one of Oregon’s most infamous cases: the shocking betrayal of a mother who put her desires ahead of her children’s lives. We’ll unravel the chilling timeline of events, examine Diane’s disturbing psychological profile, and walk through the dramatic trial that captivated the nation. From eyewitness accounts to eerie interviews and deeply personal local ties, this case still sends chills through the Pacific Northwest. Listener discretion advised. This is not just true crime—it’s history with blood on its hands. Sources for this episode include the YouTube channel Diane Downs TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxBsp8Vf89Q], People [https://people.com/where-are-diane-downs-kids-now-11688670] magazine, FOX12Oregon, [https://www.kptv.com/2025/12/16/diane-downs-convicted-killing-7-year-old-daughter-springfield-1983-denied-parole/] and The Register-Guard. [https://www.registerguard.com/picture-gallery/news/crime/2026/05/19/elizabeth-diane-downs-over-the-years/90144350007/]

The Man Called Lyle Stevik

Today’s episode covers the mystery of the man called Lyle Stevik, a man who came from seemingly nowhere and died on the edge of the Olympic National Park. To hear more, visit jbchambers.substack.com [https://jbchambers.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access]

Weird Northwest

The Pacific Northwest has always felt a little different.Maybe it’s the fog rolling through old forests. Maybe it’s the volcanic mountains. Maybe it’s the feeling that something is just beyond the edge of the flashlight beam. Because up here, the strange stories never really go away. A haunted hotel perched above the Columbia River Gorge. A serpent-like creature that is said to move beneath the dark waters of Lake Washington. And a pair of UFO photographs so famous they’re still debated more than seventy years later. Tonight, we’re heading deep into the weird side of the Northwest. To hear more, visit jbchambers.substack.com [https://jbchambers.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access]

The Witch of Victoria Island

She wasn’t just one woman. She was many. A widow. A healer. A spiritualist. Over time, they became a legend. The Witch of Victoria Island isn’t just a story to keep people safe. It’s what happens when fear rewrites lives. New episode of Same Crime, Different Time out now. To hear more, visit jbchambers.substack.com [https://jbchambers.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access]

UPDATE:

🚨 UPDATE🚨 “Lost in the Gorge: The Martin Family Disappearance” In December 1958, the Martin family vanished during a holiday outing near Hood River, Oregon. Two daughters’ bodies were found five months later. But the rest of the family, and their station wagon, disappeared into legend. Until now. This week’s episode explores their final journey through the Columbia Gorge, and: * Theories from a tragic accident to possible foul play * New evidence found at the bottom of the river * Update on this case and why this case still grips Oregon’s heart Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio. To hear more, visit jbchambers.substack.com [https://jbchambers.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access]