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Destination Truth S4

Season 4

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ABOUT DESTINATION TRUTH

Led by intrepid world-adventurer Josh Gates, each episode of Destination Truth takes viewers on a trek across the globe as Josh investigates stories of the unexplained. Accompanied by his small crew, Josh dives into the local cultures and searches for clues to the existence of strange creatures and paranormal phenomena.

In the current season, Josh will travel to some of the most extreme locations on Earth, including the isolated Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and the heart of the world's worst nuclear accident at Chernobyl. Viewers will also ride along on unprecedented investigations, including the world's first overnight exploration of King Tut's cursed tomb and pitch-black dives in ancient Caribbean caves.

Meet the Characters

  • Josh Gates

    Josh Gates

  • Kyle Wheeler

    Cameraman

  • Allie Boettger

    Audio

  • Chris Lore

    Case Manager

Episodes

  1. Episode 1

    Poltergeists of Pompeii/Nandi Beast

    Adventurer Josh Gates and the team visit Pompeii and use their equipment in a bid to detect roaming spirits of people killed when Mount Vesuvius erupted. The group also goes in search of the Nandi Bear in Kenya, setting up surveillance equipment in dense forest to record any activity overnight

  2. Episode 2

    Spirits of Angkor Wat/Canadian Lake Monster

    Josh Gates and the team travel from Los Angeles to Siem Reap, Cambodia, to investigate reports of paranormal activity at Angkor Wat. The crew also visits Vancouver, Canada, in search of an amphibious beast known as the Ogopogo

  3. Episode 3

    Ghosts of Haboro/Mngwa

    Adventurer Josh Gates and the team investigate reports of paranormal events in a coal-mining town in northern Japan. Members of the crew also visit Tanzania, where a beast known as the Mngwa allegedly roams through the flat lands of the Serengeti

  4. Episode 4

    Ghosts of Truk Lagoon/Japanese Kappa Monster

    Ghosts of Truk Lagoon

    The Case: If you're a scuba diver, you've probably heard of the Truk Lagoon. Located halfway between the Philippines and Hawaii near the Chuuk Islands, this lagoon offers some of the best wreck diving in the world. Once the site of a decisive battle between Japan and United States during World War II, there are numerous ships, planes, tanks, and submarines that have been resting here since they were shot down nearly 70 years ago. Now, divers and locals claim that the ghosts of these soldiers haunt the waters around the wreckage.
     

    Japanese Kappa Monster

    The Case: In northern Japan, you'll find many children's lunchboxes decorated with a cute, green reptile on the side. That animal, called a Kappa, was once feared as an evil cross between a demon and a turtle before it became something of a national mascot. Recently, however, a new spate of ominous sightings has given rise to rumors that the Kappa has returned and is responsible for missing livestock and even children.

  5. Episode 5

    Siberian Snowman

    Siberian Snowman

    The Case: Up in the icy mountains of Siberia in southern Russia, there have been a rash of recent sightings of a beast known as the Siberian Snowman. Similar in description to Bigfoot, this nine foot tall creature may, in fact, be related to a nearby archeological find that recently uncovered a new human ancestor. Could there be a few of these pre-humans lurking in the mountains?

  6. Episode 5

    Mamlambo and Tokeloshe

    South Africa: Mamlambo

    Lured by reports of a Loch Ness-type monster in South Africa, Josh and his crew set out to uncover the mystery. Unlike its more famous Scottish cousin, South Africa's Mamlambo (which is said to have the head of a horse) isn't considered to be tourist-friendly. It is alleged to have killed seven people, spurring the formation of a task force to hunt it down.

     

    South Africa: Tokeloshe

    Josh meets with two Zulu spiritual guides, Doris and Muvo, who brief him on the Tokeloshe and its eating habits. They tell him the creature appears and disappears like the wind, and that locals don't even like to discuss it out of fear of retribution. After a stop at a local grocery store for the sour milk that will serve as bait, Josh begins the difficult task of locating an eyewitness who will talk to him.

  7. Episode 6

    Ghosts Of Menengai Crater/Kalanoro

    Ghosts Of Menengai Crater

    The Case: In the East African country of Kenya, the local Maasai tribe claims a massive volcanic crater is haunted by the 60,000 warriors who where killed there during a bloody civil war in the 1800s. Battle cries, shadows, and strange noises are all reported to emanate from the center of what's called the Menengai Crater.

    Kalanoro

    The Case: Could Madagascar be the home to a small but dangerous creature called the Kalanoro? That idea might not be too far fetched since this island off the coast of Africa is the home to several animals that are not found anywhere else in the world. Stories of the mischievous Kalanoro date back 2,000 years, but recent sightings imply the dangerous, two-foot tall, humanoid monster may be back.

  8. Episode 7

    Nan Madol Ruins/ Moroccan Succubus

    Nan Madol Ruins

    The Case: On the Micronesian island of Pohnpei, there are 1,000 year-old ruins that locals claim are haunted. This area, called Nan Madol, was actually brought to the attention of Destination Truth by an avid viewer who was visiting an area near Nan Madol when the tour guide suddenly refused to go any closer. A little research by the team revealed that there are centuries-old stories about floating lights and moving shadows at the site.
     

    Moroccan Succubus

    The Case:If you're visiting northern Morocco, you just might hear someone talking about Aisha Kandisha, "the devil temptress." Although her name doesn't sound particularly threatening, this beautiful, nocturnal succubus is said to have been luring local men to their death for years. That is, of course, after she drives them mad with lust.

  9. Episode 8

    Guam Zombies/Fangalobolo

    On this week’s Destination Truth, Josh and the team journey to Madagascar in search of the famed Fangalobolo beast. Deemed a deadly predator, this alleged monster bat has incited national frenzy. Deep within the caves of Ankarana National Park, the crew will encounter way more than they bargained for; crocodiles, spiders, and bats, oh my! Next, Team Truth’s Guam excursion leads them straight for trouble. In hopes of observing the feared Taotaomo’na spirits, the crew begins their mission near the territory’s resident Latte Stones -- precisely where the zombie-like ghosts are said to materialize. With two team members injured before even beginning the expedition, the team realizes these ghouls are not forces to be reckoned with. Watch what happens as the crew embarks on a treacherous mission into the unknown.

  10. Episode 9

    The Search for the Banshee Ghost starring Allison Scagliotti (previously a live event)

    This was the very first live broadcast of Destination Truth, Josh Gates and his Truth Team set out to find the "Irish angel of death," better known as the banshee. For this very special investigation, Josh decided to enlist a few helping hands: Allison Scagliotti from Warehouse 13, Jael De Pardo from Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files, and Barry FitzGerald and Kris Williams from Ghost Hunters International. With Josh calling in these heavy hitters you can bet he was expecting things to get hairy.

  11. Episode 10

    Haunted Island Prison/The Ucumar

    Haunted Island Prison - Coiba Island, fifteen miles off the coast of Panama, was once the site of the infamously brutal Coiba penitentiary. Locals claim that the site of the prison is still haunted, which inspires Josh to investigate.

    The Ucumar - In Argentina, a huge beast known as the Ucumar is said to lurk in the Andes and feed on livestock. This “Argentinean Bigfoot,” is described as having razor-sharp claws, thick fur and powerful legs. A recent uptick in sightings prompts Josh to look into it.

  12. Episode 11

    Sandstorm Spirits/Cerro Azul Monster

    Sandstorm Spirits - In Kolmanskop, a remote southern province of Namibia, Germans once erected a small diamond-mining town. The town has been uninhabited for more than half a century but recent reports say that the area is haunted. Could these be the ghosts of the many miners who lost their lives in the unforgiving heat of the dessert?

    Cerro Azul Monster - In 2009, there was a report of a strange, hairless animal attacking a group of boys in a Panamanian town called Cerro Azul. The boys reportedly killed the animal by throwing rocks at it but when they returned, the animal was gone. Could there be a strange new form of life in Panama?

  13. Episode 12

    Jungle Temple Ghosts/Namibian Night Sta

    Jungle Temple Ghosts - In Bangkok, Thailand, reports of a giant ghost called the Phret are not unusual but recently, an amateur recording of this phantom climbing Victory Monument in the middle of town has locals in an uproar. If anyone can find these spirits of the dammed, which only manifest at high altitudes, it’s Josh Gates and Team Truth.

    Namibian Night Stalker - A recent uptick in animal killings in Namibia has captured the attention of Josh and the crew. Not only have farmers been losing livestock, but the carcasses have also been completely drained of blood. Could the blood sucking be the vicious handiwork of the Namibian Night Stalker, a.k.a. the African Chupacabra? That’s what Josh wants to find out.

  14. Episode 13

    Thai Tree People/Aiya Napa Monster

    Thai Tree People - In Bangkok, Thailand, the legend of the Naree Pon—a being that is half plant and half animal—has been gaining credibility because of a Thai temple that claims to have two of these creatures on display. These forest dwellers are said to have a small, feminine form, which enables them to blend seamlessly into the surrounding vegetation.

    Aiya Napa Monster - The island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea is the location of Josh's next adventure. He plans to investigate the thousand-year-old legend of a sea monster, which lurks beneath the clear, blue waters near the city of Ayia Napa.

  15. Episode 14

    Ghosts of Antarctica

    In the season finale of Destination Truth, Josh heads to Antarctica, a place he describes as, "the coldest and most unforgiving place on earth." Even though the continent has no permanent residents, many of the visitors to this arctic terrain have reported supernatural activity at an abandoned whaling station on a neighboring island. Similar reports have also come in about a place call Wordie Hut, also in the area. Josh grabs his gear, his team, and heads off to investigate.

Characters

  • Josh Gates

    Josh Gates

    Explorer, adventurer, and photographer Josh Gates hails from the small town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. A graduate of Bostons renowned Tufts University, Josh holds degrees inarchaeology and drama. His work and travels have taken him to more than 70 countries around theworld.

     

    An avid SCUBA diver, Josh has participated in sub-sea archaeological excavations in the Mediterranean, and his work as a photographer has taken him from sweltering African villages to the icy heights of the Himalayas. Josh was recently inducted into The Explorers Club, a prestigiousorganization dedicated to the advancement of exploration and field research. 

     

    Recently, Josh scaled the roof of Africa on Mt. Kilimanjaro and climbed on Aconcagua, the tallest
    mountain in the Americas. From the Far East to the wild West, Josh is passionate about exploring
    and photographing the unique places he visits and the diverse people he meets along the way. Josh currently resides in Los Angeles.

  • Kyle Wheeler

    Cameraman

    Kyle Wheeler was born and raised in Los Angeles and has been  fascinated with photography since the age of 8 when he "borrowed" and promptly  broke his parents camera.

     

    Kyle also developed the urge to travel at an early age and with  the help of Destination Truth he has been able to turn two of his passions,  photography and travel, into a career. When he is not out exploring the world  with Josh Gates and the rest of the team, Kyle can be found at the beach or  eating tacos at one of his 36 favorite Mexican restaurants.

  • Allie Boettger

    Audio

    Allie started her career in sound at an audio and video rental house in Los Angeles.  "I learned from the best, I really respect my peers in this business," Allie says. Having spent plenty of time with housewives and top chefs, Allie enjoys the freedom and excitement of travel the most. Combining her love of audio and adventure, Allie has crossed the country as a mixer on NBC's Great American Road Trip and School Pride, as well as several shows on ABC, Bravo and Vh1.

     

    Allie graduated with a degree from Washington University in St. Louis in Film & Media studies, and knew right away she was not going to follow a corporate path. She bought a one-way ticket to LA, got a job as a production assistant in two days, and the rest is history.  Allie loves the outdoors, and enjoys spontaneous snowboarding trips to Colorado and competing in a Masters swimming league.

  • Chris Lore

    Case Manager

    Chris has been producing in the mediums of Television, Film and Theatre  for the past 20 years. His TV credits include creating, developing and  implementing the large-scale events for such unscripted shows as, I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!Big  Brother and Dog Eat Dog among others. His films Shoot and Clowns have respectively been  official selections at the 2001 and 1999 Sundance Film Festivals and in the market of the 1999 Cannes Film Festival  and have played on HBO & Cinemax.

     

    Chris also helmed special projects at the Mark Taper  Forum Theatre in Los Angeles where he participated in the development and  presentation of over 130 new plays from 1990-1999 and was integral in the  Taper’s annual New Work Festival– while also producing for the Actors’ Gang Theatre, the Antaeus Company,  Buffalo Nights Theatre Co. at Garry Marshal’s Falcon Theatre, the  Cornerstone Theatre Co., the Los Angeles Theatre Center, as well as the ASK  Common Ground Festival. He graduated from UCLA’s school of Theatre Film  & TV and has appeared in numerous independent film & TV projects as  well as in the US soap Days of Our  Lives.

     
    Chris has produced numerous large multi-camera live and as-live  events and implemented productions on locations throughout the United States  as well as worldwide including, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica,  Cyprus, Egypt, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, Namibia, Panama, Puerto Rico, South  Africa, and Thailand.

  • Tony Gonzales

    Tech Manager

    Coming from an Italian and Mexican background, Tony's passionate character was inevitable. Tony bought his first video camera when he was ten years old, with money he earned from washing cars on his father's used car lot. From that moment on, Tony knew he had found his true calling. He followed his dreams and graduated USC’s Film School of Cinematic Arts in 2000. Tony has continued to work and thrive in the entertainment industry. His strengths lie in his ability to adhere to demanding schedules, work within tight budgets, and manage large crews. His television production credits include Big Brother, Hell's Kitchen, Age of Love, Redbull BC One and the Academy Awards, along with many other top ranking series.

  • Gabriel "Gabe" Copeland

    Camera

    Gabriel "Gabe" Copeland is a two-season veteran of Destination Truth and continues to thirst for knowledge and adventure. Gabe has been photographing feature films, music videos, commercials, television and music tours for the past seven years. Gabe is an artistic still photographer and an aggressive camera operator who isn't afraid to do whatever it takes to get the shot and tell the whole story. He has dedicated his life to photography and remains one of Destination Truth's most vital team members.

  • Erin Ryder

    Field Invetigator/Researcher

    Erin loves to stay on the edge of adventure wherever she happens to be. From sky diving to bathing with leeches or eating goat testes, Ryder is willing to try anything once. Her drive has lead her all over the globe and helped her collect over six years of experience as a producer in the travel, entertainment, and sports industries. And while Ryder has tried her hand in all aspects of production, ranging from show idea development, directing, and writing, she loved the freedom of investigating out in the field for Destination Truth.

     

    As a producer she's worked on dozens of shows and her credits include: the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, the 32nd Annual Daytime Emmys, as well as the Summer and Winter X Games. She's worked for such diverse networks such as NBC, ABC, CBS, Discovery Channel, MTV, VH1, ESPN, Cartoon Network and the CW. Ryder grew up in New York and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. She holds a Master's degree in Television, Radio and Film from Syracuse University's Newhouse School.

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Comments

  • This is a great adventure series that is spooky at times. I am always amazed at the places they go. And the lengths Josh Gates and the crew will go in search of the answers. Also the skills they possess to achieve their goal. I hope there is a fifth series.The Foureyed Poet.


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