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Are You Captain Purple

Are You Captain Purple

Hilliard House Productions
Released: 2026-02-01
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Released: 2026-02-01
© Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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Ep. 1: The Mysterious Captain Purple

Ep. 1: The Mysterious Captain Purple

Bedford, Indiana, 1983. A mysterious person leaves spray painted footprints at the steps of a local church and a letter declaring himself ‘Captain Purple.’ Other similar messages start appearing across the 12 square miles of the small Indiana town.
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Bedford, Indiana, 1983. A mysterious person leaves spray painted footprints at the steps of a local church and a letter declaring himself ‘Captain Purple.’ Other similar messages start appearing across the 12 square miles of the small Indiana town. Youth Pastor Harold Neeley recounts finding the letter at the Bedford Free Methodist Church, and the national interest, and fear that followed. Despite the nature of small towns, no one knows who was behind the night time antics of Captain Purple.
 
2025: Nick Storm and Derek Ingersoll begin their investigation into Captain Purple heading to Bedford, Indiana, to speak with first hand sources from four-decades prior, and they begin to understand why this true story could have much deeper implications. 
 
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Original music in this episode by Owen Beverly. 
‘Words of Caution,’ by Nathan Jacques. 
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****SPOILERS****
 
Click here for a look at the I-log report from June 14, 1983 and other source notes from our reporting. 
 
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Website: CaptainPurple.com
 
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Episode ID: 1000747569510
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Release Date: 01/02/2026, 20:21:21

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In the summer of 1983, Bedford, Indiana, was visited by a mysterious figure who left food, clothing, and handwritten letters at the doors of those in need. He left his gifts along with what would be his signature - a set of purple spray-painted footprints and called himself Captain Purple. For 43 years, his true identity has remained a mystery—until now?
“Are You Captain Purple?” is an investigative podcast documentary series that revisits this hometown legend with fresh leads, never-before-published notes, and interviews with those who were forever changed by his generosity. Led by Emmy-nominated journalist Nick Storm and Bedford native Derek Ingersoll, the podcast explores not only who Captain Purple was, but why he did what he did—shining a light on the power of kindness, compassion, and community.
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