The Octopus Murders: Who Killed Danny Casolaro?

What really happened to journalist Danny Casolaro? In this episode of Unsolved Cases by Skoob, host Larry Hunter investigates The Octopus Murders — one of the most disturbing and unresolved conspiracy cases in modern American history. Casolaro was found dead in a West Virginia hotel room in 1991, just as he claimed to be on the verge of exposing a massive network of corruption involving government agencies, stolen surveillance software (PROMIS), intelligence operations, organized crime, and international arms deals. Officially ruled a suicide, the evidence tells a far darker story. Missing research files. Threatening phone calls. Deep, suspicious wounds. And powerful figures who may have had everything to lose if Casolaro revealed the truth. Was Danny Casolaro silenced for uncovering the Octopus conspiracy — or was his death a tragic coincidence? This deep dive explores the facts, the unanswered questions, and why this case still haunts investigative journalism today. Before we dive in, don’t forget — you can access all Unsolved Cases episodes, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive investigations on the Skoob App, or explore everything we offer at linktr.ee/skoob.ai. 👉 Follow Unsolved Cases by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this. Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and mysteries that refuse to stay buried.