Online dating demon dodged; That could have been me; Axe Encounter; The Vanishing Man; Paging Zak Bagans. A Ghost Just Spoke Through My Phone; and Surreal Almost Mass Shooting.

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This beautiful holiday destination plays host to families looking to relax on its lovely beach. But one pair of kids in the 1970s encountered something far stranger than they could’ve ever expected: a creature with a bizarre appearance, behaving oddly, and then vanishing without a trace. Did they encounter a ghost? A spaceman? Or something far more sinister?

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By this time, women everywhere knew the name Chippendales. Across the globe, studs in cuffs and collars were delighting tons of screaming audiences. But behind the scenes, a different kind of screaming was going on. The owner and the creative director were fighting for control, until one was willing to cross the ultimate line. 

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• Minisode on the Murdaugh Murders
• Judge Christie rules on a mac 'n cheese dispute
• AITA: Listener Editions - Turtle Power
• Judge Christie: Listener Edition - Backpack Beef

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My high school years was a Lifetime Movie..; Small Town Texas trauma; College Apartment Intruder; NJ daemon or when paranormal becomes too much; My family was part of the Gothard Brigade; and Looking back with both Chagrin and Compassion - A Cautionary Tale about “Young Love.” 

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Sexy shirtless men in tight pants, cuffs, and collars. The image we have of America’s quintessential male dance revue is sweaty, sexy, glistening men there to fulfill a woman’s fantasy. But behind it all, there was a fully-clothed man hellbent on making millions and willing to do whatever it took to maintain control. 

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Mail room interns make a shocking discovery; Edibles and possible trafficking; Have You Heard About Charlie?, Dead Chicken Cult in Chicago?; Ambien Wildin'; and Mom Friend Ghost.

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After tireless efforts from her family, government officials were finally paying attention to what happened to Phoebe Handsjuk. However, her family was soon shocked by the coroner’s official finding. Two journalists put a spotlight on the case, and more attention seemed to be the best way to bring about justice.

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Happy Last Week of 2022! In this all-new “Best Of” episode, we’re bringing you some of the most notorious trials we’ve covered. 

Episodes Featured:

• Episodes 46-47: The Menendez Brothers
• Episode 81: Ethan Couch, Affluenza Teen
• Episodes 50-52: Ted Bundy
• Episode 36: Amanda Knox

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It's a Festivus for the rest of us! No new Freaky Friday this week, but we wanted to tell you about some fun things we have happening!

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Police swarmed a posh apartment building. A woman’s body had been found in the trash compactor room. Though many officers responded, it would soon become apparent the investigation was botched from the jump with missed evidence and impossible explanations. At the center of it all was a woman who lost her life and a grieving family looking for answers.

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A brilliant and beloved young woman. A tumultuous relationship. A death that seemed to defy explanation. Her devoted family fought for answers, but even with an official report, questions remain. 

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A coincidence, that saved my life (PART TWO); why I always take the stairs; a narrow escape; The time I died and saw my sister enjoying candy; Grocery store creep turned murderer; and "THAT...WASN'T...ME!" Petsitting and the Paranormal.

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The residents of this quirky town offer you the chance to step between realms and communicate with lost loved ones. Its town motto is, "Where Mayberry Meets the Twilight Zone." Is this place the site of an energy vortex that makes otherworldly communication possible? Or are the residents ready to take you for a ride?

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• Minisode: Murders at the Brown Palace Hotel
• Livestream: Fesshole
• OffMyChest: A Husband's Horrible Mistake

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A coincidence, that saved my life; My nightmare at Hill House; Please Help Me Solve a 40-Year Santa Claus Mystery!; My encounter with ...maybe ball lightning? A mini lights episode triggered memory; I survived a stranger on stranger ambush; and Lapse in Judgment - Trust Your Instincts.

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We’ve seen them on reality TV - enormous families with dozens of children. But the their lives are nowhere near picture perfect, as they're bowing to male authority, having as many kids as possible, and using sub-par learning plans developed by predators. This insidious belief system has still gained a following even throughout its many scandals. 

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That Time I Was Almost a Victim of a Serial Killer; A Funny Party Story From When I Was 19 Isn’t So Funny Anymore; When police used me, a 9 year old, to catch a predator; Skeptical Mom is Less Skeptical; The poem stalker; and Momma Sandy pulls rank--Sam's haunted best friend.

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A sun-filled island off the coast of the Sunshine state, this spot has played host to light of a different kind. Late at night, brave residents who dare to call out the chant three times may find themselves face to face with angry, glowing orbs wielding bats. Is this mystery based on a painful history, can it be explained by modern science, or is something more sinister to blame? 

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Coworker Turned Stalker; Lady in White Pajamas; The Time I Was Hexed at a Cupcake Shop; Preschool Ghosts; Another lucid dreamer - had to share after FF #30!; and My Survivor story.

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The sound of fluorescent lights at maximum hum-buzz. Approximately six hundred million square miles of randomly segmented empty rooms to be trapped in. Entities lurking around every corner waiting to pounce. Are you watching a movie? Playing the latest video game? Or are you trapped on another plane of reality with no means of escape?

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Serial Killer Survivor Story; Don't google your ex's (they may be in jail for murder); Haunting of the shadows; Sleep Walking Creepy Kid Locked Outside and Alien Abduction?; The time I accidentally talked to a psychic...; and Colorado's Most Haunted Road Ruined My Life for 20 Years.

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Milwaukee is a world class city, where a businessman with big ideas decided to build a hotspot where the city’s elite could gather. But his love for the place lasted well beyond his time on earth. His lingering presence has startled employees, frightened guests, and terrified a whole lot of professional baseball players. 

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• Live Q&A
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Creepy Auditor Man; Questionable Taste in People Runs in My Family, Apparently; Woke Up To Stranger Sleeping Next To Roommates Live in Coffin; Astral Plane Flesh Pedestrians; I didn't know the "P" in CPS stood for Paranormal; and my mom’s doppelgänger

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Chicago is home to 200 vibrant neighborhoods each with its own personality and history. This chi-town legend created a one where there was only sand, water, and swamp. Where there’s lakefront property, there’s always greedy people eager to get their hands on it. But what they didn’t know was just who they were messing with.

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Happy Friday and Happy Birthday to Heather! We are taking this Friday off. If you still want to make your Friday a little freaky, head to moment.co/sinisterhood and watch our Dallas live show on-demand.

We had a blast at the Texas Theatre talking the venue's connection to the JFK assassination and its supernatural occurrences. We also chat about the freakiest ghosts we've ever heard of, the Texas Crytpid Hall of Fame induction ceremony, a dose of true crime from our own backyard, and more! Watch the entire show on-demand for the next 10 days.

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A stretch of road on Chicago’s south side has been home to this eager passenger for a century. She accepted rides from strangers but wasn’t always the most gracious guest. Screaming, jumping in and out of the car, and in some cases, ghosting those who offered to take her home. Is this a case of mistaken identity and late night hallucinations? Or do drivers headed down archer simply need to prepare for an extra rider? 

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Static People; A precognitive dream from the beyond; Visits from Beyond and the Dead Dad Club; A brush with crime or just a coincidence?; I worked with a murderer; and Murder Suicide at my Hotel.

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A decorated firefighter, a dedicated dad, and an optimistic husband. His family knew that they may lose him suddenly, but they never predicted the cause would be murder. Late one night in 2016, police responded to frantic 911 calls from a dirt road in Texas. When they arrived, the only witness began giving details that just didn’t add up. 

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Sinister Dry Humping; Damn my thighs!; UFO at the Farmers Market; Freaky Friday is infiltrating my life; That one time I got possessed by a demon; and My brush with murder-suicide.

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Art, cars, crystals, and death chairs? This Philadelphia landmark was home to one of the city's greatest collectors - of antiques, priceless artifacts, and ghosts. When his family of Pennsylvania elites moved into the mansion on the hill, they had no way of knowing that some of the family members were moving in for eternity. Was this structure truly haunted or were spirits attached to the treasures within its walls? 

Recorded live at Theatre for Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA

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Jeff Davis 8 encounters; The Call Is Coming from Inside the Motel; Mushrooms, UFO's, and a sassy grandma!; Our Family Haunted House; Dogs are weird and we don't deserve them - my true crime story; and Bloody Crime Scene & Door Cam Questions Police Negligence.

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• Minisode: Loab, the AI Cryptid
• Live Q&A: Episodes we'd save in a Y2K scenario + horror film reviews
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With 7 victims already found dead, the local police tried to appease families by creating a task force, but yet another body was found. Soon it would become apparent that the corruption plaguing the community for decades was powerful enough to infiltrate the task force, too. Years passed, suspects’ names were whispered by neighbors, but no arrests were made.

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The Demon that Follows; My other uncle, the murderer--greetings and another tale from "Momma Sandy"; I Was Lost in the Las Vegas Backrooms; Someone was watching from not too afar....; Well I guess that makes sense...; and The Real Monster In the Bed.

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A small town on a long stretch of highway in the bayou, its residents in the grips of poverty and addiction. When several women go missing and are found dead in a short span of time, their families want answers. But it seems like whoever is responsible for their murders has friends in high places. 

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Ghost Horses; Bernie the Boogeyman, or How I Re-Learned to Love Potpies; I exist in a dream world, and sleep paralysis is no joke; Accidental international drug smuggler; Pranked by my house ghost?...or home invasion?; and Glitch in the matrix, or message from another world?

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The beautiful green goddess that guards the shores of the Big Apple has been a symbol of freedom and a beloved icon since her debut. But the island she stands on wasn’t always fit for a pedestal. Legend has it, she’s hiding a treasure worth millions beneath her foundation, leading pirates, soldiers, treasure hunters, and even ghosts to crowd her shores.

Recorded live at City Winery in NYC

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I was an RA to a potential bomb builder, My sister brought a murderer on my ghost tour, Haunted Puerto Rico, Living the NOLA dream...maybe?, Hotel Stories: Almost Axe Murderer, and I went to church with a murderer.

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Once a coveted shipping port, this town has seen its share of tragedy. Centuries-old tales of torture, the wealthy elite sneaking around the law, and unsettled dead rising to make their presence known. But in this quaint seaside town lies a spooky place that has offered refuge for the living and the dead since Prohibition. When you stop in for a drink, will you end up seeing a specter among the six packs?

Recorded live at Laugh Boston in Boston, MA

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ghost wanted to eat my hamster?????, Dead Line, That time my dad almost had to be IRL Liam Neeson, Extraterrestrial Facial- Update, and Not All Guests Are Welcome.

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This is the true story of nine strangers, picked to serve on a court, decide cases together, and have their actions scrutinized. Find out what happens when rights stop being decided by voters and start getting real eroded.

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Freetown State Forest is Haunted AF + Some History, The Demonic Sock Monkey Story, another tale from my mom and her wild family, Creepy Trauma Induced Dreams Or Some Kind of Hidden Meaning?, A Too Tall Creature, A Murderer Grabbed My Ass, and Communicating with my Spirit Baby.

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A leader in her field at such a young age, married to her dream man, she had no way of knowing her husband’s romantic past would destroy the future they were planning together. After she was brutally murdered at home, the delay of justice was lengthy, but her family never gave up hope. A tenacious criminalist. Two dedicated cold case detectives. One dangerous cop who ended up on the wrong side of the interrogation table.

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Naked Psychopath Murders Man in His Own Backyard; The Ghosts of Galveston; The Woman With No Face; My Haunted Apartment Building; That Time I Was On the Same Highway as the BC Murderers; I Was an Escalation Crime.

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Farmer, teacher, politician, lawyer, and clairvoyant? This legendary Georgian was the go-to source for finding lost items - and in some cases, lost bodies. Her roles as a champion for women and a source of knowledge and advice for her neighbors were outshone only by her incredible skills as a seer. Her remarkable life has been the subject of books and movies, and with all her powers, she’ll let people know if they’re doing her story justice. 

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A Pass with Ted Bundy, Found out my co-worker was a murderer, Murder in a Small Town, TRUST NO ONE, like... EVER. Seriously, you just never know who you're dealing with, My best friend took the virginity of a murderer whom I also briefly "dated", and Stalked by a murderer.

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Listener note: This episode contains discussions of alleged child sexual abuse and suicide.

With her hypnotic voice and clever use of technology, Teal Swan amassed an online following that numbered in the millions. But the increased attention brought increased scrutiny - from regulators, cult experts, and victims’ families. Were the allegations that she was running baseless or were they rooted in her own documented behavior? 

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Attempted murder via airplane, I Took a Flight Lesson with the Lolita Express Pilot, Psychic Grandma Story, A Grave-full of Armadillos, Tiny Alien Invasion in my Bedroom?, and Drive Thru Danger.

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The founding family of Raleigh built their empire high on the hill of the town and the legacy they left outlasted any of their mortal lives. Pianos playing, children running, a house alive with spirits - of history and the paranormal. 

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A chilling serial killer connection, A brush with true crime - therapist edition, Creepy neighbors on the underground railroad, UFO? or worse... the government, A body's been found, and The babysitter who lied.

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Listener note: This episode contains discussions of alleged child sexual abuse and suicide.

Having escaped a harrowing situation, Teal Bosworth took shelter with a newfound love. Together, they began harnessing her spiritual gifts - putting on workshops, providing therapy sessions, and churning out Teal’s teachings to the masses. But it seemed the more people she reached, the more were being harmed. 

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If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of July. Subscribe today to get full segments plus hundreds of hours of past content.

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• Off My Chest: Clown Party Foul

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• Livestream Am I The Asshole?: GPS inside Raggedy Ann

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It Could Have Been Me - My "sliding doors" moment; Shadow Ghost, Husband, or Hatman? You decide!; That time I thought Pennywise kidnapped my son; My Parents Saw Bigfoot's Backside; Is there murder afoot? This mystery doesn't fall flat; and That One Time I was Punched in the Face by a Murderer.

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A beautiful YouTuber gained millions of views, but the families of some of those swayed by her videos claim she took her influence too far. Soon accusations of practicing counseling without a license, leading a cult, and exerting mind control over her followers gained this content creator and spiritual leader quite a reputation. Is she a source of comfort for her followers? Or is she creating a community under her total control?

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 I think I broke into a murder house ***UPDATE****, Acadia National Park - Glowing Sphere in the Fog, Pretty sure my dad worked at Area 51, The Redheaded Ghost with an Affinity for the Closet, My Dad's Horses Protected Me From A No-Deer, and My date with an almost domestic terrorist.

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With its millions of acres of working forest, this nationally protected expanse attracts nearly a million visitors every year. In addition to birds, deer, and fish, those headed for the land may find themselves face to face with something not of this world. Whether you believe something sinister lingers in the forest, the pain of families who have lost loved ones among its trees is very real. How can we help reunite those missing with their loved ones? 

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Housesitting Gone Wrong, I Think My Friends and I Broke Into a Murder House?, Alien Ancestry, That Time I Was a Bad Bitch (I Thought), My Dad Always Warned Me He Wasn’t Liam Neeson, and to Not Be Taken, and A Murder and a Ghost.

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A beautiful structure looms over the bustling party scene of Broadway in the Music City. A venue like no other, this building's religious beginnings give it a stately elegance. The music that echoed through its halls has made careers and, according to some, started curses. Some restless souls never left the hallowed halls of the Mother Church of Country Music. 

Recorded live at Zanies in Nashville, TN

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The Boston Marathon Boming, UFO or Secret Military Project?, The Time I Escaped the Crossbow Killer, What The Frick Happened In Connecticut?, My Husband's Family Knew BTK, and BTK’s Neighbor,

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It takes boldness to build a city, but for Motown’s founder, being self-assured meant his downfall. The hubris of man is a dangerous thing, but not as dangerous as a demonic force that must be appeased to keep it from wreaking havoc on those it encounters. Detroiters know to beware of this devilish creature, if not, the consequences can be severe. 

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My Cousin's Choice in Wedding Photographer SUCKED; Texas Tech Predator; My Guts Probably Kept Me Alive?; Creepy Son in Memory Care East; Grandpa Sees Dead People, Gives Signs from Beyond the Grave; and Mom's Mothman Encounter.

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If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of June. Subscribe today and you can also catch our Minisode update on the Murdaugh murders dropping this week.

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A beautiful structure meant to guide sailors home safely. A benevolent keeper who gladly hosted soldiers for a drink. But that kindness may have gotten him killed, and left him forever tending the island’s light. Is this just a spooky old building or the eternal home to a restless soul? Tonight’s episode is The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. 

Recorded live at the Royal Theatre in Toronto, CA

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The Time I (Kind of) Helped Solve a Murder, Headless Bird, I Was Abducted by Aliens, and They Sent Me Home Without All My Parts, Ummm....Hello From the Other Side?, The Mysterious Case of Our Disappeared Neighbour and Friend :(, and Sasquatches - Lighthearted and No Crying Required.

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A resident of this central California town captured footage of an unidentifiable creature scurrying across his lawn. He offered the tape to experts and the media who couldn’t determine what this strange monster was. Soon, more sightings were reported across California and beyond. The odd-shaped scampering being didn’t do any harm and was soon embraced as an online phenomenon. 

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Zak Bagans Nightmares, My First Time Calling 911, Track Suit Ghost, Nighttime Visitors, Ouija Found My Uncle!, and The Stranger Who Had a Key To My Apartment

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This gothic structure has attracted filmmakers, history buffs, and paranormal investigators since it began hosting visitors decades ago. What started as a revolutionary state organization crumbled into decay before being saved by passionate citizens. But just as passionate are the former inmates who refuse to leave.

Recorded live at Funny Bone in Columbus, Ohio

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The day my dad called to ask me why the FBI was looking for me, Appalachian "Not-Deer," The world's worst car thief - A Cautionary Tale, Bad things happen in 3s, Rocky Mountain Witch, and The house that made my mum a believer

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A shocking crime gripped the community and soon the world. Reporters filled the courtroom to hear the bombshell legal strategy - self-defense. Would their approach work? And even if it did, would justice be served?

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Ouija Board "Proof" and early 90s shenanigans, Ghost Cat, My (less than) six degrees of separation from a murderer, The eye in the wall, The house of my dreams, and The lady in the well.

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With an extra-marital affair behind them, Allan and Betty Gore seemed to be back on track in their marriage. Betty was leading a Marriage Encounter group, and Allan was trying to reduce the number of work trips that took him away from his wife and their five-year-old and eleven-month-old daughters. When he left on a work trip Friday, June 13, 1980, Allan never knew that would be the last time he would see his wife alive. Their small community would be rocked by a brutal murder committed in broad daylight by someone so close to them.

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If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of May. Subscribe today and catch our Minisode update on the Rodney Reed case dropping this week!

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- Minisode: Update on the Rodney Reed Case (Dropping this week)

- True Crime Headlines: Vicky and Casey White case

- Judge Christie: CW - Case involving food tampering

- Am I The Asshole? All Crime Edition: Neighborly dispute after a break-in

- Live Q&A: FMK- Tony the Tiger, Kool Aid Man, and Snap, Crackle & Pop (package deal) 

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Grandma went with me to Paris, I accidentally had the FBI investigate my parents. Twice., Christmas UFO, A ghost is better than a serial killer, Crazy coincidence, and My friend was murdered and came to visit.

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It seemed like the perfect small town. A quaint place outside the bustling technology corridor developing in Dallas in the late 1970s. Men went to work. Women volunteered at church. But bubbling underneath the surface was a web of deceit that would eventually turn deadly.

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Hospital ghosts, cats with a mob connection, a lady(?) with a bag, haunted apartments, a murderous twist after a happily ever after, and light as a feather stiff as a board.

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The discovery city, the capital of Ohio. C-bus is the gateway to many things - Industry, museums, and a world-class education at The Ohio State University. But lurking just moments away from the home of the Buckeyes is a doorway to something more sinister. Is this location just a hangout for skaters and teens or is it a portal to the underworld?

Recorded live at Funny Bone in Columbus, Ohio

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It's the freakiest of Fridays! Happy Friday the 13th to all who celebrate. For this episode, we bring you That Time I Unknowingly Crossed Paths With a Mass Shooter, Be Suspicious of Discount Houses, The Sleepover Disappearance, Your Podcast May Have Saved My Life, Trust Your Instincts, and Signs From My Mom.

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He was a young geologist in Arizona pursuing his passion. Then one day, everything changed. He vanished without a trace sending his family into a frantic search to find where he had gone. They faced roadblocks with rough terrain, lack of resources, and harsh desert conditions. But his passionate father refuses to give up the fight and is asking for help. 

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An incubus for a patient, a stranger lurking in the shadows of your backyard, a haunted piano, terrifying visions of a possible past life, a creepster neighbor, and a nightmarish night shift.

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CW: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and sexual assault

In case you missed it, a new special titled Lorena: Escaping Bobbitt premiered this past week. The new special shows Lorena offering details about the abuse she suffered during her marriage as well as the ongoing harassment she faces from John to this day. In our episodes, we dive into her history, tell the story of that fateful night, and provide legal analysis of the trials.

After the media got ahold of the initial details of the case, the circus began. But the truth would come out via the testimony of dozens of witnesses at trial. One woman was both a defendant and a victim, and the trial focused on the reign of terror she had endured. But the verdict wasn't the end of her story.

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CW: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and sexual assault

In case you missed it, a new special titled Lorena: Escaping Bobbitt premiered this past week. The new special shows Lorena offering details about the abuse she suffered during her marriage as well as the ongoing harassment she faces from John to this day. In our episodes, we dive into her history, tell the story of that fateful night, and provide legal analysis of the trials.

What began as a young woman’s dream come true ended in a nightmare that would become internationally known in headlines, on the covers of tabloids, and broadcast on news shows. But the true story behind the punchline was even more horrifying than the media ever explained. 

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East Texas "flesh pedestrians," a stalked nurse, sleep paralysis terrors, a haunted childhood home, forest faeries, and something "off" in Donegal.

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- True Crime Headlines on familial DNA

- Cancelable food takes

- Relationship Advice about a husband's too-close coworker

- Righteous trends from the 4/20 Live Q&A

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Deep in the night, out of the shadows, a figure emerges. Tall and thin, it glides toward you, but all you see is its flowing cloak and signature hat. When you ask others about what you’ve seen - you find out you’re not the only one to experience this worldwide phenomenon. Is he real? Is he a figment of your imagination? Or is he something not of this realm? 

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The terror continued for the Sarah Lawrence students as the abuse moved off-campus. They were dragged from state to state, tormented, assaulted, and broken down systematically. Eventually, word got out about Larry Ray’s reign of torture. Two journalists told the victims’ stories in harrowing detail, and the results were powerful.

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Dying with dignity, the horrors that can happen behind closed doors, helping solve a cold case, a literal brush with true crime, friends, and figures from beyond the grave, and a spa treatment that was out of this world.

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Beneath the lush live oak trees in beautiful Austin, Texas lies a temptation that has captured the hearts of men for centuries. Buried under the dirt and grass lies a trove of riches beyond any of our wildest dreams. But such treasures come at a price and some men, driven wild by greed, have paid the ultimate price.

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When their roommate asked if her dad could crash until he got back on his feet, seven students at Sarah Lawrence College obliged. Over the next decade, many of their lives would be turned upside down as they were lured into his web of exploitation, abuse, manipulation, and torture. 

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A creepy neighbor with a message from the skies, a series of unexplained events for one Alaskan native, a comforting message for a heartbroken granddaughter, why you ALWAYS lock your office door, a ghostly monk, and the most terrifying audio recording we've ever heard. Seriously, you've been warned.

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Update: After we recorded this episode, Sherri agreed to plead guilty to lying to a federal agent and mail fraud. Once more is known, we will release an update on our Patreon

Investigators listened to the stories she spun, however, cutting-edge technology revealed what really happened to the missing supermom from Northern California. The tale she wove unraveled quickly, and she would soon, finally, face consequences.

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A ghost that feels the need to set the house alarm...but is it to keep someone in, or something out? A stabbing that wasn't meant to be seen. A familiar face, or so you think. A bank robbery gone wrong that no one knew about for decades, And how one teen's decision to skip school in Chowchilla in 1976 possibly saved his life.

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A picture-perfect family was turned upside down when its “super mom” went missing. For three long weeks, they feared the worst and raised nearly $50 grand for the search efforts. When she reappeared out of nowhere, alive and mostly well, she had a story for investigators that set the community on edge. What really happened after she went missing?

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Show Notes

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Confessions of a killer from beyond the grave, a UFO encounter on a dark country road, accidentally astral projecting, and more.

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- Unpopular Opinions on Reese's candy shapes

- Minisode on Selkies

- True Crime Headlines on a stolen box of human heads

- Answering a legal question about Kathleen Zellner from our live Q&A

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Since we covered Kristin's case, a month and a half-long preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the case against Paul and Ruben could proceed. The court heard testimony from more than two dozen witnesses, including law enforcement officials, former friends and acquaintances of both Paul and Kristin, cadaver dog handlers, and soil experts. In September 2021, the judge in the case ruled that there is sufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial. Currently, the trial is set to occur on April 25, 2022.

Years passed and the Smart family was no closer to finding answers to what happened to their daughter on May 25, 1996. Once civilians and private detectives stepped in, the family saw some progress. It wasn't until a new sheriff was elected that moves were made. What eventually brought the case close to an end was a breakout podcast that shed new light on the details and unearthed new clues, finally leading to some arrests in the case.

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Since we covered Kristin's case, a month and a half-long preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the case against Paul and Ruben could proceed. The court heard testimony from more than two dozen witnesses, including law enforcement officials, former friends and acquaintances of both Paul and Kristin, cadaver dog handlers, and soil experts. In September 2021, the judge in the case ruled that there is sufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial. Currently, the trial is set to occur on April 25, 2022.

With their daughter missing, her devastated parents relied on law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. To their dismay, the case was passed between departments and delayed long enough for key evidence to be lost. Despite sufficient evidence for officers to identify a suspect, they needed his cooperation to close the case. All the suspect was willing to do was plead the fifth. Decades would pass before they got any real answers.

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Since we covered Kristin's case, a month and a half-long preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the case against Paul and Ruben could proceed. The court heard testimony from more than two dozen witnesses, including law enforcement officials, former friends and acquaintances of both Paul and Kristin, cadaver dog handlers, and soil experts. In September 2021, the judge in the case ruled that there is sufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial. Currently, the trial is set to occur on April 25, 2022.

Four students leaving a party. A dark street. A short walk back to campus. But for one college freshman, the person trusted to walk her home seems to be the reason she was never seen again. For decades, the case lingered, the investigation changed hands, and it wasn’t until a renewed media scrutiny that arrests were made. Did authorities have their suspect from day 1? 

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A New England haunting, a shed of dark secrets, a terrifyingly theatrical Ouija board experience, and more.

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He matched with women online, flaunting his high-roller lifestyle, telling tales of family riches, and sharing fears about dangerous enemies. Soon, the enemies would supposedly come calling, and this prince charming would ask women to cover his exorbitant bills. Estimates are that he took his victims for over $10 million, yet today he walks as a free man in Gucci shoes. What happened and why has he, so far, evaded major consequences?

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An encounter no five-year-old could ever forget, a reflection from beyond the grave, a message on a tea bag that may have saved one woman's life, and more on this episode of Freaky Friday, where we tell your odd but true stories.

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Small and all dressed in green, these magical folk can bring luck and grant wishes. They’re beloved as mascots and feared as horror movie villains. Where did they come from and how did they manage to dominate March 17th every year across the world? 

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In this edition of Freaky Friday, we hear from listeners about their haunted childhood homes, a possible UFO sighting in the Rockies, hear an audio clip that sounds eerily like a voice from beyond the grave, and more.

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Ellen's family got some bad news at the end of February when the Pennsylvania attorney general's office reviewed the case again and still supports suicide as her cause of death despite all the evidence. Her parents told CBS News they were disgusted and disappointed by the finding. The Greenbergs are still in the process of suing Philadelphia, trying to change Ellen’s manner of death from suicide to homicide or undetermined.

We've included a link to her family's petition at the top of our show notes. The petition also includes ways to get in touch with Attorney General Josh Shapiro and demand that his office re-open her case.

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In our first installment of Freaky Friday, we hear from listeners about messages of comfort from beyond the grave, a creepy dream, a close call with organized crime, and more.

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This funeral home's legendary homegoings captured worldwide attention and landed it a television series that showed off its special way of sending people to their eternal resting places. But new lawsuits allege that, once the cameras switched off, the funerals it delivered were the stuff of nightmares. 

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If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of February.

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Ancient civilizations around the world have included imagery of this mythic beast in pieces that have lasted centuries. In each culture, it represents something different - strength, nobility, an enemy to be defeated. But how did such a myth evolve in far-flung regions around the world with no connection to one another? Could these ancient monsters be even more ancient than we imagined? And are they hiding out waiting to be discovered to this very day?

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Arrested for something someone saw in their dreams, Ryan Ferguson hoped justice would prevail in court. He wasn’t prepared to face a corrupt system, fabricated evidence, and a prosecutor who seemed willing to do anything to win. It would take an army to right some of the wrongs, but an innocent man remains in jail and a killer is still on the loose.

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A college town is shocked by the heinous and violent murder of one of the city’s most beloved journalists. For two years, the case was cold until an unlikely pair of suspects emerged. The only problem? There was no evidence linking either of them to the crime. Still, one of them confessed leading to a years-long battle for justice.

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Three hearty lighthouse keepers. One jagged island with a tough reputation. They were prepared for harsh weather and isolated conditions, but suddenly they vanished. Did they simply succumb to harsh weather? Or was something more sinister to blame? 

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If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of January.

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- One couple's heinously exclusionary guest list for their wedding;

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The past two years have made us all feel a little isolated. But this man took the concept of solitude to another level. 27 years in the woods alone, and he never once sought out human contact. He sought out other things, though, - books, food, clothes, tools, and anything else he could get his hands on. Was he an unrepentant criminal or just a guy trying to make it on his own?

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A legendary brand. A family legacy. A tumultuous love affair that cost a man his life. Hollywood has put its own spin on this story, but the movie’s subjects have made their anger with their portrayal well known. Is there more to this story than the film would have you believe? 

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This viral story took the internet by storm. A lone man haunted and paralyzed by the ghost of a small boy. Did this escalate into a full-on demonic possession or were we all the victims - haunted by an attention-hungry internet charlatan?

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We were so fortunate to sit down with Tybee Diskin from the excellent podcast Chasing Immortality! After we covered the wild world of Transhumanism, we wanted to get Tybee’s insights as she covered FM-2030 on her past season. We also talk about the ethics of transhumanism, how we’re closer to the singularity than we even realize, and Tybee’s hilarious run-in with Google voice assistant. Next season, Chasing Immortality will cover Ray Kurzweil, and we can’t wait to chat with Tybee again once that episode is released. Until then, check out Chasing Immortality wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to check out her in-depth episode on FM-2030, available now.

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Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” While this group of genius thinkers may not be able to stop the inevitability of taxes, they’re working together to eliminate that relentless foe who comes for us all - death. Will technology enable us to outrun our impending demise? And will it happen sooner rather than later?

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If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of December.

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- The results of Mother God's autopsy and the fate of the Love Has Won cult; and

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As 2021 comes to a close, we wanted to bring you a grazing board of some of our favorite segments we regularly release on our Patreon. This is all brand new content, never heard before. Up first, a True Crime Headline featuring an update on the Ellen Greenberg case. Then, a case for Judge Christie, and Santa is on trial. Finally, we round it out by discussing several possible assholes. We hope you enjoy and have a very Happy - and Creepy - New Year!

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One of the things that make the holiday season so magical is the variety of traditions and legends from around the world. From Santa to Krampus, to Ol’ Saint Nick, each year mythical creatures slink into our homes with a variety of purposes. But these feisty holiday sprites have only one gift to give you this holiday season: Chaos. Hang on to your sausages and ready your witty replies, the Kallikantzaroi are coming to town!

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 A beloved mom, sister, boss, and businesswoman carrying on her family’s legacy, co-running the company her father started. When she was found poisoned - her family all had one question: Who could have committed such a heinous act? The list of suspects from her professional and personal lives stacked up, but police never made an arrest. Will there ever be an answer for her family in this decades-old cold case? 

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You better watch out, you better not cry, you better hold your hands up high because Santa has a gun and is robbing the place. In 1927, a Texas town was shaken up at Christmas when St. Nick pulled a heist on the local bank. A manhunt ensued, and in true Texas fashion, the citizens ensured some form of justice was finally served, no matter the cost. 

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When you turn on a scary movie, you expect to be frightened by what you see on screen. But for these movies, what happened behind the scenes was also the stuff of nightmares. Is this the case of simple coincidence, with large casts and crews falling victim to unfortunate but common tragedies? Or, were these films cursed by their supernatural subject matter?

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In July 1999, Paul Howell was murdered in front of his sister and two young daughters during a carjacking. When police tracked the vehicle, it led them to a gang affiliate who pointed a finger at the shooter. After a trial tainted with racial bias, under-resourced defense attorneys, and a prosecutor hell-bent on securing an execution, the defendant was sentenced to death. But for decades he proclaimed his innocence and begged for his life. Did the jury convict the right man? 

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If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of November.

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Thousands of square feet filled wall to wall with your favorite celebrities. While this may sound like a dream come true for some, when you notice none of them are moving - or even alive - it quickly turns into a nightmare. This palace on the highway is a fun destination for school kids and tourists, but don’t find yourself locked inside after hours. You may encounter something spooky or worse…

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You hear the sounds of wings flapping against a clear night sky. In the trees, you spot something. Unlike any bird or creature you've ever seen before, the beast makes eye contact with you then jets off into the night. It's not a bird. It's not a plane. It's the Houston Batman.

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Two friends in Dallas joined up to make jokes together. They put their message out in the world and soon found themselves with followers around the world. What started as an elaborate series of increasingly bizarre beliefs made up by this pair soon turned into something more sinister.

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Engineers study for years to gain the skills necessary to build impressive roadways. But what if, instead of school, they called on help from a much darker place? Was this architectural feat created by the hands of mere mortals? Or did Lucifer himself help craft an expanse that leads straight to hell?

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In this peek, you'll hear a clip from our listener-submitted Am I The Asshole segment where we advise someone on her secret-spilling mom. Then you'll hear us tackle a Reddit Am I the Asshole where a father-to-be prioritizes beats over his new baby. Next, you'll hear us in the Q&A answer a spooky would-you-rather question. Then you'll hear us give Relationship Advice on what to do when your house guests start moving in on your man.

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For centuries, this region was home to bright lights in the sky and treacherous monsters on the land and water. Soon, it became clear - nearly all of the out-of-this-world events centered around one family’s homestead. Once word spread, journalists, scientists, researchers, and billionaires descended on the place, hoping to capture hard evidence. Is what they found proof of visitors from another world or just the basis for a great story?

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One man set out for Colorado, looking for the healing power of the mountains where built himself a grand empire. A half a century later, with the enormous structure crumbling, an author on a mission happened upon the place and introduced it to his readers as one of the most haunted hotels in the country. Were the ghosts always there, waiting to show themselves to a willing visitor, or is this another one of the legendary writer’s creative tales? This week's episode is The Stanley Hotel.

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We were so fortunate to sit down with Ben and Ronnie from the Bravo-tastic podcast Watch What Crappens!

After we covered the crimes of Jen Shah, we wanted to get the insights of some Real Housewives experts - and nobody knows Bravo better than Ben & Ronnie.

We also talk about who our favorite housewives are, updates on the Housewife and the Hustler Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi, and all our hot takes on Jen Shah's alleged crimes.

You can also check us out on their feed in a bonus episode where we discuss Teddi Mellencamp's MLM scheme and the various lawsuits of PK and Dorit on the Real Housewives of Beverley Hills. Be sure to check out their show - Watch What Crappens - wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks again to Ben and Ronnie for joining us, and we hope you all enjoy our conversation.

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In Season 1, she introduced herself to us as being queen bee and MVP, but by Season 2 of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the MVP was staring down a possible 30 years in the federal penitentiary. Though the only guilt she admits to is being "Shah-Mazing" the jury may hand down a much harsher conviction. 

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High upon a hill lived an older woman whose power and influence terrified those around her. Anyone who dared cross her would find themselves burdened with bad fortune. Was she truly an all-powerful witch, or were the townspeople merely reaping what they sowed?

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If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of August.

First, You'll hear a clip from our r/JustNoMIL segment about a wedding nightmare where a pushy mother-in-law spoiled the couple's wedding photos. Next, you'll hear a clip from our latest Minisode that covers playing cards used to solve cold cases. Then, we have a clip from our September Q&A. Patreon subscribers get to watch a livestream video version of this and participate with us via the chat. This clip includes an existential question that made us laugh and think. Finally, you'll hear a clip from our livestream performance of Reddits' Am I The Asshole, where we cover a workplace incident involving a boss's out-of-control mom.

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This is a special bonus episode we're releasing at the request of our Patreon subscribers. We normally do "true crime headlines" as part of our weekly bonus content, but when we covered the new Texas abortion ban SB8, our Patreons asked if we could make it public so they could share.

Seeing as we live in Texas, we have received a lot of questions lately about SB8. In this segment, we discuss the legal and constitutional questions and violations pertaining to the ban. Of course, our own opinions are thrown in as well. If you're interested, please listen. If this isn't for you, that's ok, too. 

We hope this provides a quick overview for you on what the law means, its constitutionality, and where the law is headed going forward as it impacts all people seeking access to reproductive care. We recorded this a few weeks ago when the law first went into effect. Since then, there have been some news updates, movement in litigation challenging SB8, and clarifications in the analysis of the law including who it does and does not apply to. So as we say in the segment, be sure to keep up with the updates on this law as it impacts you and those you love. You can also visit the episode link for updates that have happened since we recorded.

All our love, from TX

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At the height of the video game craze in the early 80s, this arcade machine was said to take from its players a lot more than quarters. Kids who spent time in front of its screen allegedly suffered headaches, nightmares, amnesia, or worse. Soon men in black suits whisked the cabinets away, leaving behind nothing but a legend. Was this a case of the government using mass media to control the minds of the youth, or can this story be rated M for myth?

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Most bars serve up delicious spirits. But the type of spirit this one has on the menu is of the ghastly kind. An unscrupulous undertaker. A dastardly doctor. And decades' worth of restless souls. That presence you feel next to you at the bar may be from an overly friendly patron, or it could be someone chatting you up from the other side.

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Your deepest desires. Your biggest questions. For centuries people have turned to religion and ritual to find meaning in life. Then right before the pandemic, a new method emerged, promising a random way to answer specific questions. Is it truly providing direction or just taking its users for a ride?

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Hey, y'all! If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on! This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of August.

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After the prosecutor recused himself citing conflicts of interest, the state of the Murdaugh murder investigation seemed to stall. Then, breaking news reports on the shooting of yet another member of the family who happened to be the only named person of interest in the June slayings. Who could have attacked the once prominent trial lawyer? And what led to his sudden resignation from the firm his family started? 

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With a string of deadly incidents in their wake, members of a powerful Lowcountry family suddenly found themselves searching for justice. Two brutal slayings, a rain-soaked crime scene, and several possible motives. Authorities are only releasing new information in tiny increments causing speculation to run rampant. With the solicitor in charge finally recusing himself due to conflicts, does that point to a possible development? 

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For generations, a single family wielded control over the justice system of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Over the past six years, five people with ties to the legendary family have been killed. Is this just a coincidence in a tight-knit community, or is there a more sinister explanation?

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We're going on tour! We'll be heading to seven cities throughout September and October. Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, August 19, but Patreon Subscribers can get tickets now. Head to sinisterhood.com/liveshows to check out where we're headed, dates, times, and COVID protocols for each venue. And head to Patreon.com/Sinisterhood to get your early access to tickets and your exclusive presale code. See you on the road!

The United States finally rekindled its long-lost relationship with its Caribbean neighbor. But not long after being sent to their reopened embassy, American diplomats and CIA officers began complaining of strange symptoms. Then the symptoms spread to their Canadian colleagues. Later, diplomats worldwide would be afflicted by this series of incidents. Was it a concentrated attack from an unknown foe? Or was it all in their heads? 

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A young man with his whole life ahead of him set his sights on sunny Florida in order to escape life-threatening gang violence in his hometown. But when he arrived, he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. After a hasty trial, he was convicted of double murder and faced a death sentence. Would DNA and multiple confessions from another suspect be enough to set him free?

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Hey everyone! If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of July.

You'll hear clips about a man's possibly illegal yogurt collection, our advice to a listener about overcoming past trauma, a ruling from Judge Christie on a man's loss of his ridiculously huge adult video collection, our breakdown on the court opinion that let Bill Cosby out of jail, and our minisode updating you on Britney Spears and her conservatorship battle.

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Hey everyone, we’re taking the week off. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we're re-releasing our episode on the mischievous haunted doll, Robert, and all his antics.

In the meantime, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, including a recent update on the #FreeBritney movement and a Reddit relationship_advice segment that had both of our jaws on the floor.

We also added an all-new segment, Dear Sinister, where we take personal questions from listeners and provide them with our best advice.

Thanks so much and keep it creepy!

A harmless gift, a simple doll in a boy’s sailor suit. But for one man, this doll was more than a plaything, it was a companion, a lifelong friend, and a force in his life. Is this creation, made of fabric and wool, nothing more than a misunderstood toy? Or has he earned his reputation through decades of chaos and destruction? 

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CW: This episode contains discussions of weight loss methods and diet culture as well as brief mentions of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

It’s one thing to start your own church, but this fervent leader created an intense group that slowly took over its members’ lives - allegedly controlling who they married, how much they weighed, and even what psychiatric medication they were allowed to take. It looked like an empire that would continue to grow and last forever. Then a sudden tragedy changed it all. What’s next for this controversial group?

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CW: This episode contains discussions of weight loss methods and diet culture as well as brief mentions of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.  

A self-described dumb blonde with a genuine heart for God, this registered dietician combined her love of the Lord with her professional training to craft her lightning rod hit weight loss program. But what started as a health venture morphed into a strict religious sect that concerned religious scholars and controlled its members’ everyday behaviors - sometimes with deadly consequences.

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Under the cover of darkness, an unknown monster stalked its prey in Puerto Rico and throughout south Texas, leaving farm animals and house pets completely drained of their blood via two vampire-like puncture wounds in their necks. Witnesses reported sightings of a grotesque creature, sparking rumors that the true culprit was something much more sinister than any predator they had ever seen before.

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She's an enigma wrapped in a riddle and cash - that has been allegedly taken from the pockets of the victims of tragedy. With her husband and his firm under investigation, and his so-called house of cards collapsing, the realest of housewives dropped an election day bombshell - she was filing for divorce. But was it due to years of mistreatment as she said? Or, was it really a sham meant to keep her hands on that precious cash to fund her lavish lifestyle? 

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Hey, y'all! If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite moments in recent weeks.

You'll hear clips from our minisode on the unbelievable McDonald's Strip Search Scam, our advice to a listener whose boyfriend led a double life in our "Dear Sinister" segment, the chilling details of a cluster of suicides at a college in Missouri in our "True Crime Headlines" episode, and finally - as requested - an update on the Love Has Won cult and the death of Mother God.

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Plane crashes. Gas explosions. Poisoned waters. People facing the worst moments of their lives all turned to one man who promised to solve their problems. Then they watched as his lavish lifestyle with his wife played out on their TVs every week without knowing that the money paying for it all belonged to them. 

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CW: This episode includes extensive discussion on suicide and domestic violence

A vibrant young woman was found by her fiancé, stabbed to death inside their shared apartment. Police arrived, found she suffered twenty stab wounds to her front and back, and quickly determined her cause of death was… suicide? The Medical Examiner first disagreed and called it a homicide, but caved to pressure and changed his opinion to suicide. Now her parents have assembled a team of world-renowned forensic experts who all agree on one thing - their daughter was killed by someone else’s hand. Will a civil lawsuit help put them on a path to justice?

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This week we were thrilled to be joined by Christine and Em of And That's Why We Drink to discuss a true crime that also involves the paranormal - something for both of them, and for everyone else! Be sure to also check out our appearance on their show that will come out next Sunday, June 20th, wherever you listen to your podcasts!

A young woman was unexpectedly found dead, and her mother suspected something more sinister - possibly her drifter husband - was to blame. When her daughter appeared to her as a ghastly figure, she confirmed the mother’s suspicions and all the details of the murder. Would the ghost’s story be enough to bring her killer to justice?

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Like, follow, share, subscribe. Social media has become a way for us to connect with friends, keep up with the news, and more recently, get sucked into possibly harmful spiritual groups. One so-called Instagram guru has founded his community online - touting his ability to control the weather, his connection with aliens, and his status as an actual God. Is he inviting followers to an enlightened lifestyle, or recruiting suckers to fund his exotic vacations, fine whiskies, and expensive cigars?

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Thousands of people pass through its gates every day, but only a small fringe group sees this structure for what it really is. Disturbing imagery and secret underground tunnels all set up by the ominously named New World Commission. Is this gateway to the Mile High City just guilty of bizarre art choices, or is it hiding the headquarters to the world’s most powerful secret society? 

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With a land area of over six hundred 63,000 square miles, this gorgeous state seated at the highest point on the map attracts over two million visitors per year. But, sadly, not all travelers make it back home. Do they go missing due to the country’s harsh terrain and extreme weather? Or do they vanish because of something more sinister? 

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Years passed and the Smart family was no closer to finding answers for what happened to their daughter on May 25, 1996. Once civilians and private detectives stepped in, the family saw some progress. It wasn't until a new sheriff was elected that moves were made. What eventually brought the case close to an end was a breakout podcast that shed new light on the details and unearthed new clues, finally leading to some arrests in the case.

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With their daughter missing, her devastated parents relied on law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. To their dismay, the case was passed between departments and delayed long enough for key evidence to be lost. Despite sufficient evidence for officers to identify a suspect, they needed his cooperation to close the case. All the suspect was willing to do was plead the fifth. Decades would pass before they got any real answers.

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Four students leaving a party. A dark street. A short walk back to campus. But for one college freshman, the person trusted to walk her home seems to be the reason she was never seen again. For decades, the case lingered, the investigation changed hands, and it wasn’t until a renewed media scrutiny that arrests were made. Did authorities have their suspect from day 1? 

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A horrific murder ripped through a Queens neighborhood and the killer was finally caught. After a failed defense, the murderer was sentenced to death, but that was not the end for him or for Kitty’s story. The case would go down in history, but did the newspapers and textbooks get the facts right? This story’s legacy was more than what was initially reported.

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For 50 years, psychology textbooks used the tragic story of a murdered young woman to teach students about the devastating impact of inaction by neighbors. The magic number - 38 - was chosen by the media as the number of careless onlookers who heard the woman’s demise in real-time and did nothing. But the true story of what happened that night teaches us that even when there are bystanders, there are still plenty of helpers willing to come running when they’re called to aid a beloved friend.

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Bulging, glowing eyes in the dark. A leathery green face. A silhouette standing four feet tall wielding a wand. What sounds like the stuff of fairytales is real life for several citizens of southwestern Ohio. Did they really find themselves face to face with an amphibious monster, or was this nothing more than frog-wash?

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Finally free from her 15-year marriage to the heir to the British throne, the Princess of Wales was single and ready to focus on her true passions: raising her beloved sons and continuing her incredible humanitarian efforts. But the relentless press could not be held at bay, and a summer trip to France would seal Diana’s fate.

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Their fairytale wedding was an international event, but behind the scenes, the royal couple was anything but joyful. The Princess of Wales struggled to fit into her new role and found no support from her husband or his family. Even two beautiful children couldn’t save the doomed union. Especially when the marriage had an unwelcome third participant. 

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A proper Lady, just nineteen years old. A 32-year-old prince who would be king. Their paths crossed and their destiny seemed set. Brought together in a fairytale wedding watched by millions around the world - was this storybook romance all it was cracked up to be?

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A vibrant young woman on the verge of graduation. A horrific crime scene and seemingly random attack. Her co-worker survived to tell the police what happened, but did it all happen the way she claimed? Or was this other victim actually responsible for the horrible deed?

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She had a job she loved, a lust for life, and was on her way to newfound freedom. But then she came home from work and found herself faced with a man hellbent on taking her life. Was this some random attacker or was the motive something more sinister?

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A charismatic leader with a Zen philosophy and a fitness model physique. A crowd of eager young disciples looking for a direct path to God. On the outside, this group had all the features of a Shangri-La society but on the inside, it became mandatory to worship the leader and submit to his every whim. Was this the blue print for a perfect society or really just an abusive cult?

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While we've been on break, there have been several updates on cases we have covered. Before we launch our all new episodes for you in March, we wanted to bring you this update episode to cover all the new developments since we've been away.

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Hey y'all ! We are trying our best to get online and bring you some creepy content, but historic storms in the Dallas area have made that impossible. We’ll be back as soon as we can. We hope everyone impacted by the storm is safe and warm. We miss you all and can’t wait to come back soon. Thanks for listening and keep it creepy.

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Hey everyone, we’re still out on maternity leave. This week we’re bringing you a double feature re-release of our coverage on the #FreeBritney movement. 

Britney is still under the conservatorship and the control of her dad. The New York Times released the documentary "Framing Britney Spears" which featured video footage spanning the many years of this restrictive arrangement.

This episode covers Britney's early years all the way through the actions that caused her dad to petition for a conservatorship.

After checking out these throwback episodes, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, including our update on the FreeBritney movement that was released after these episodes. We also have other bonus content like mixed bags, Wheel segments and Am I the Asshole questions - where Reddit users ask whether they're acting like assholes and we judge them!

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_Starting with her pigtailed debut, she rocketed to stardom as one of the biggest pop stars of all time. At first, all her dreams seemed to be coming true. But behind the scenes, things weren’t going so well for this icon. A divorce. A custody battle. Stints in the hospital for mental health reasons then finally, her rights were stripped away via an allegedly temporary legal mechanism. A decade later, the conservatorship remains. How could a pop legend end up with her every move controlled? _

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Hey everyone, we’re still out on maternity leave. This week we’re bringing you a double feature re-release of our coverage on the #FreeBritney movement. 

If you haven't already, check out part 1 of our coverage. You can also watch The New York Times new documentary, "Framing Britney Spears" which shows the unfair and invasive media coverage Britney received as she struggled under the scrutiny of the public eye.

This episode covers the beginning of the conservatorship, its legal intricacies, how it has changed over the years, and sadly, how it's stayed much the same, even while Britney has become, what her lawyer has called, "highly functioning."

After checking out these throwback episodes, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, including our update on the FreeBritney movement that was released after these episodes. We also have other bonus content like mixed bags, Wheel segments and Am I the Asshole questions - where Reddit users ask whether they're acting like assholes and we judge them!

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_As one of the biggest pop stars in the world, the paparazzi’s cameras were trained on her as she struggled to maintain control of her life. Then she wound up in one of the most restrictive arrangements under the law. Her family and legal team said it was necessary, but fans believed their beloved icon was begging for their help on her social media pages. Then the movement finally found some traction - but what happens next? _

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Hey everyone, we’re still out on maternity leave. (You like how I said “we”??) This week we’re bringing you a classic episode that’s been making the headlines recently. 

National Geographic has reported that scientists using animation software from the movie Frozen have determined what really happens to the hikers of the Dyatlov pass incident. 

Did they finally prove that the KGB stalked the hikers and took them out? Or did they find evidence of a yeti? Aliens? Olaf?

Not quite. They’re saying it was a simple explanation - the hikers perished in an avalanche. But listen on, because there is a mountain of evidence that points to a much more sinister explanation. 

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Nine hikers go missing on a treacherous and difficult hike up, what some call, Dead Mountain. Russian Military, aliens, bigfoot - who or what is to blame for the Dyatlov Pass incident?

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Hey everyone, we’re taking this week off. We're re-releasing one of our favorite past episodes - Gods Salvation Church about a Dallas-based doomsday cult and it's rise and fall in one of our local suburbs.

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On the brink of the new millennium, one man claims to know the day God will return to Earth...and He's doing it on a spaceship. When he and the rest of the UFOlogy cult take up residence in a Texas suburb, decked out in all white and cowboy hats, officials fear they may have a Heaven's Gate situation on their hands. Will it end as badly as everyone thinks, or will Hon-Ming Chen turn out to be just another false prophet?

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Hey everyone, we’re taking this week off. Since it's January 20, we're re-releasing episode 20 - the unsolved case of the Lost Girls of Panama. An episode that still keeps us up at night.

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_Two friends. A world away from home. 90 mysterious photographs. What started out as a fun trip to learn Spanish and help some kids in need turned into a nightmare. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but all these girls left behind were questions. _

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Hey everyone, we’re taking this week off. Since it's January 13, we're re-releasing one of our absolute favorite episodes - the infamous episode 13. This episode covers the unexplained disappearance of cave diver Ben McDaniel and his family's search for answers. But, is that all it covers?

It also includes one of the most infamous Sinisterhood stories of all time. After taking a walk down memory lane, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, mixed bags, and Wheel segments where we spin an actual game show wheel to determine what we're going to talk about! We have lots of fun, new weekly content while we're on break so check it out!

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_Sunny Florida. Sand. Surf. Scuba Diving. It sounds like a paradise, but down below the clear waters of Vortex Spring lies a cave so deadly it's kept under lock and key. A diver goes missing. Is he just another tragic case of accidental death or is something more sinister to blame. _

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A suburban wife and mom turned to the internet to make a little cash with a side hustle. But when she ended up dead outside her home, the media swarmed and focused on her adult-themed business. To catch her killer, police looked no further than her own husband as the culprit. Was this a tragic accident as her husband claimed, or was the answer something more sinister?

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Hey everybody! This week we are bringing you one of our Wheel episodes. We recorded it just for you, but normally it is only available to our Patreon subscribers. We take your suggestions, add them to an actual game show wheel, and spin it to see what we are discussing that episode!

We hope you enjoy this special episode. If you do, subscribe to our Patreon for weekly editions, including one that was just released yesterday. We also have tons of perks like monthly bonus minisodes, our Discord server, live Q&As, a special Patreon Facebook group, and a sinisterhood sticker.

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You better watch out, you better not cry, you better hold your hands up high because Santa has a gun and is robbing the place. In 1927, a Texas town was shaken up at Christmas when St. Nick and friends pulled a heist on the local bank. A manhunt ensued, and the local citizens ensured some form of justice was finally served, no matter the cost.

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A young med student with his life ahead of him vanished after a night out with friends. For over a decade, his family searched and held on to hope even without any real leads. Did he simply leave to start a new life? Did he die in an accident or by suicide? Or was something more sinister at play?

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Footprints in the woods. Shaky film footage. Hundreds of reported encounters. This cryptid has roamed the forests of the Pacific Northwest for decades. Even with new evidence, scientific explanations, and reports from the FBI to the contrary, those who believe in his existence are absolutely convinced he is real. Does this beast truly walk among us, or is it just a tall and hairy tale?

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Hey everyone, we’re taking the week off. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we're re-releasing our episode on the only unsolved American sky jacking case in history, D. B. Cooper.

In the meantime, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, including a recent update on the #FreeBritney movement.

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The late 1960s were a golden age of air travel - spacious legroom, glamorous flight attendants, delicious meals on every flight... and a rash of violent hijackings. Some were politically motivated, while others were fueled by greed. The most famous and mysterious hijacker of all took control of a 727 with nothing more than a black briefcase, a handwritten note, and a pair of sunglasses. He got his money, and his parachutes, then disappeared into the night, never to be heard from again. Did he die in the Washington wilderness? Or did he manage to make an escape with his bag of cash?

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Thanksgiving is a holiday for people to gather with family and friends. But for two men, it was the last day of their lives. After catching the perpetrators red handed, police were sure they had a guaranteed conviction. But loophole after loophole ensured the killers were acquitted. Finally, a federal judge found a loophole of his own and managed to put the criminals behind bars for something other than murder.

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With one victim on the run for his life, the men from the Sun Gym had their eye on new targets to fund their lifestyle. They found an extremely wealthy and generous man, his devoted and loving girlfriend, and their incredible yellow Lamborghini. But even with the best of plans, once again the gang made mistake after mistake, this time with deadly consequences.

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When you visit Miami, you see extravagant cars, gorgeous beaches, and a dazzling nightlife. But this gang of Miami residents saw something else: targets for extortion, kidnapping, and even murder. Michael Bay may have directed a hit movie about the incidents, but this true story is even more sinister.

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Hey everyone, we’re taking the week off. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. Please enjoy this all-too-timely re-release, our episode on QAnon.

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The internet is home to a wide range of tales, fringe groups, and conspiracy theories. But one theory has become the centralized narrative to unite them all. It starts in Washington D.C. and extends from Hollywood, around the globe, and even into space. Has a message board managed to get a straight line to the white house or is this just another case of the internet gone wild?

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A spacious home. A beautiful backyard. What more could a house-hunting father ask for? Then, after he and his children move in, things take a turn for the horrific. But the family wouldn’t be the last to be terrorized by this frightening abode.

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Some people consider them good luck. Others, fluffy playthings who hide eggs and bring candy at Easter. But for the residents of this Virginia town, a white rabbit was not something from fairytales. Residents were attacked. Dark tales persisted. But was it all the result of a city’s collective imagination? Or was something more sinister at play? This week’s episode is The Bunny Man.

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Its website and Facebook streams lure in future members by preaching peace, love, and energy. But inside this tight-knit group, ex-members say they faced abuse and torture. Is their revered leader the one true Mother God bringing energy and peace to the world, or is she nothing more than a scam artist who’s found a new way to fund her lifestyle?

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As one of the biggest pop stars in the world, the paparazzi’s cameras were trained on her as she struggled to maintain control of her life. Then she wound up in one of the most restrictive arrangements under the law. Her family and legal team said it was necessary, but fans believed their beloved icon was begging for their help on her social media pages. Then the movement finally found some traction - but what happens next?

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Starting with her pigtailed debut, she rocketed to stardom as one of the biggest pop stars of all time. At first, all her dreams seemed to be coming true. But behind the scenes, things weren’t going so well for this icon. A divorce. A custody battle. Stints in the hospital for mental health reasons then finally, her rights were stripped away via an allegedly temporary legal mechanism. A decade later, the conservatorship remains. How could a pop legend end up with her every move controlled?

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The gorgeous architecture and intricate stonework hide a century’s worth of abuse and horrors in this now-abandoned facility. At the height of its operation, the rooms and halls were filled with vulnerable and abused patients. Now closed, this asylum is supposedly occupied by otherworldly residents and has gained a reputation as one of the most haunted places in America.

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Hey everyone! We're taking the week off, but we'll be back next week with an all new episode. We decided to re-release this episode since the new HBO docuseries "The Vow" has propelled this story back into the news.

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Self-Help. Personal Growth. Life-improvement. Multi-level marketing schemes promise riches, better lives, and unimagined happiness. But beneath the surface of this organization was a secret society that drained its members of money, personal autonomy, and even their lives.

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Imposing and majestic, these stone slabs were placed mysteriously on a mountain in 1980 by an anonymous group. The words inscribed on them seemed innocent at first. But some theorized that the words actually have an evil meaning. Was this monument truly just an innocent marker meant to help humanity or was it inspired by a much more sinister purpose?

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A horse is a horse, of course, but what if a horse could give you the answers to all of life's questions? One woman discovered her old black mare was something much more than met the eye and charged visitors for the privilege of consulting the beast. But were these customers getting the true answers they sought or just being taken for a ride?

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After their frantic search concluded and the police seemed convinced of what had happened, Rey’s family was left to piece together the evidence and determine for themselves what killed their beloved family member. How did he access the roof? How could he have created that hole? And who was with him when it all came to an end?

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Rey Rivera’s body had been found, but what led to his disappearance was still a mystery. His family looked everywhere for answers - from the cryptic note he left behind, to the strange phone call that caused him to leave home, and especially to his ties with his former employer. Does one theory explain how these led to his death? Or will his family ever find answers?

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They were a seemingly happy couple with a perfect life. But one phone call seemed to change everything. When their beloved husband, brother, and son goes missing, an entire community searches for him. But when he is finally found, they instead begin searching for clues. Was this a tragic case of an unanswered cry for help? Or was their missing loved one the victim of a game among power players for which he paid the ultimate price?

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Unscrupulous thieves are willing to steal anything of value they can get their hands on, and the underground market for this sweet product is something beyond imagination. A simple breakfast table staple can net an enormous illegal profit. But the type of person willing to suck millions from a maple honeypot is also the type willing to do whatever it takes not to get caught.

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Hey everyone! We're taking the week off, but we'll be back next week with an all new episode. We decided to re-release this episode since it’s back in the news right now.

You can also head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our weekly mixed bags and monthly minisodes. And this month’s minisode will be an Epstein update. 

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An enormous mansion in New York. Another in Miami. Jets, employees, charities. His own private island. This mysterious billionaire had it all and thought he was above the law - until brave victims and a bombshell news story blew the lid off the whole thing. Even with an arrest and an indictment, will his victims ever truly find justice?

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A harmless gift, a simple doll in a boy’s sailor suit. But for one man, this doll was more than a plaything, it was a companion, a life long friend, and a force in his life. Is this creation, made of fabric and wool, nothing more than a misunderstood toy? Or has he earned his reputation through decades of chaos and destruction?

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Many animals live across the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert, but locals and visitors alike are warned to avoid this dangerous beast. Though its odd appearance may make it seem innocuous, it’s actually poisonous, aggressive and some say even electric. Are the warnings about its danger nothing more than legends? Or is this slithering beast a true deadly threat?

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A beautiful actress was suddenly dead. Rumors swirled about what caused it. Was it drugs? Her diet? Or did she die at the hands of someone she trusted? Then suddenly – another death. Just months later, her husband died under suspiciously similar circumstances. Was this all an unfortunate coincidence, or was a single culprit to blame?

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She began her career as one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars in blockbuster roles. But suddenly, out of almost nowhere, she died. What led this once-promising and charismatic actress to her ultimate demise? Was it drugs, health problems, or something more sinister at play?

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Glowing red eyes, an enormous wingspan, and a feeling of fear and dread. The residents of this sleepy West Virginia town knew something was afoot. Was it a visitor from another planet, an undiscovered species, or was something even more sinister to blame?

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While cults sometimes prey on the vulnerable, this exclusive and esoteric group attracted the wealthy and successful. Was this in order to build an elite new colony of people in another dimension, or was their money used to fuel the lavish lifestyle of their leaders? When it all came crumbling down, the results were deadly.

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Once a year, America’s wealthiest and most influential men descend on a collection of cabins in the lush forests of Northern California. They claim the retreat is a break from business, meant to recharge and relax their minds. But some people believe the true plans are something more sinister. Are these titans of politics and industry meeting to perform satanic rituals in an attempt to take over the world? Or is that even necessary since they already run it?

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A man’s life was taken at the hands of an enraged murderer. But once the first verdict was thrown out on a technicality, the killer got another shot to present his case to a jury. The victim’s family then decided to take on the production company and very show that they believed had a hand in their son’s death. The outcome would have an impact on television and the legal system that would last for decades.

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Talk shows in the 1990s focused mostly on the outrageous - family drama, out of control teens, secrets, and surprises. But one secret set off a chain of events that tragically took a life. That crime started a national conversation that left the country searching for where to place blame. Was it the talk shows' fault or was the one to blame the man who pulled the trigger?

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For centuries, humankind has seen objects in the sky. For every report they’ve made, those who have claimed to see unidentified flying objects have been mocked and brushed off by skeptics. But with the advent of modern technology, those sightings have now been recorded, and some have been released to the public. Were the US’s most elite pilots witness to a visitor from another planet? Or was this merely an encounter with a highly advanced Earth-based foe?

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Tales of possession have endured since ancient times, warning the faithful of what may happen if they turn toward sin. But while most possessed souls are inhabited by a demon, this phenomenon of Judaism shows just what happens when one restless spirit takes up residence in another.

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For centuries, treasure hunters have dug deep into the depths of this small island searching for the supposed treasure that lies beneath the earth. Hopeful searchers have sunk millions of dollars into the quest, with each hunt bringing back only fragments of the booty the legend promises. Is there a treasure chest waiting for them at the end of the hunt, filled with riches beyond their wildest dreams? Or will the search turn up nothing more than fool's gold?

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After the media got ahold of the initial details of the case, the circus began. But the truth would come out via the testimony of dozens of witnesses at trial. One woman was both a defendant and a victim, and the trial focused on the reign of terror she had endured. But the verdict wasn't the end of her story.

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What began as a young woman’s American dream come true ended in a nightmare that would become internationally known in headlines, on the covers of tabloids, and broadcast on every major news network. But the true story behind the punchline was even more horrifying than the media ever explained.

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In the late 1800s, the waters that ran beneath the small town of Mineral Wells, TX attracted visitors seeking a cure for their many ailments. Those seeking the water's healing powers needed a place to stay, and The Baker Hotel provided a luxury oasis. But the energy the visitors and the water left behind has left this now-abandoned structure crawling with spirits.

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A face in the darkness. A haunting figure in the bathroom mirror. Is she a woman from the past, hellbent on revenge or just a figment of your imagination? Say her name three times and test the theory for yourself.

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She has a scream that makes the blood of Irish families run cold, but she’s not just any regular ghost out to haunt and fright. Her howl comes with a warning, of the inevitable fate that awaits those who may hear it. Is this a simple bit of folklore, or should we heed the warnings of her cry as a centuries-old harbinger of death?

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Two perfect twin daughters, born to excited and happy parents. But as they grew, their behavior was cause for concern. What started as shy silence and a fun secret language between sisters, embroiled the pair in a tumultuous relationship that made them the subject of curious journalists and the target of criminal charges.

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For decades, true believers have insisted that the government knows more than it lets on about aliens, time travel and mind control. Proof may lie deep under the lush green grass of this Long Island location, where the government conducted experiments that tore through the fabric of space-time and inspired the plot of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things.

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After a superstar defense secured an acquittal and his prior conviction sat awaiting appeal, things seemed to be looking up for the fallen Patriots star. But less than a week after the jury returned the good news, a prison guard would make a devastating discovery. What could have caused Aaron Hernandez's irreversible decision - was it drugs, depression, long term brain damage? And did his death mean he had finally cleared his name?

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On the run from one man he tried to kill, a star football player turns to the most powerful person he knows for help - the head coach of the New England Patriots. But after his team turns its back on him, he is first arrested for one crime, then charged with two more. Evidence piles up, multiple trials ensue, and a botched investigation leaves room for questions.

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A troubled boyhood. Teen years fueled by drugs and booze. A promising professional football career in danger of being derailed by addiction. And just when it seemed like Aaron Hernandez's dreams were coming true, he is linked to unimaginable acts of violence.

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A superstar football player. A beloved son and brother. A violent end. In part one of our three-part series, we discuss Aaron Hernandez's abusive childhood, struggles with his sexual identity, and other forces that could have derailed the promising career of an unstoppable professional athlete, eventually turning him to a life of crime.

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A small North Carolina town was already on edge from a series of gruesome murders when the unthinkable happened - they were visited by a cloaked and mysterious figure tossing out raw meat at a nearby playground. Was it a visit from another self-proclaimed satanist with violent intentions or something more whimsical?

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A family moves to an idyllic area of coastal Florida seeking a peaceful life. On a walk, their lives are turned upside down by a seemingly innocent discovery in a patch of grass. Were they the recipients of an object from outer space or did this family misconstrue their treasure as more than what it truly was?

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Luxury cars, large homes, extravagant vacations. Money can buy you a lot of things but can it make you sick? One psychologist has suggested that money doesn’t buy happiness, but instead buys a lack of culpability. In this infuriating case was this a legitimate defense or just another example of the favorable treatment of the rich in our justice system?

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Some things we swear we remember exactly. A movie quote. The name of a book. The death of a celebrity. But then we find out - we were wrong. Is this revelation the correction of some false memory, the result of glitches in our brains, or are we flip-flopping between dimensions and alternate realities?

*This episode contains spoilers for the movie The Mandela Effect

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20 years ago on New Year's Eve, the world held its breath as the clock ticked down towards midnight. Planes falling from the sky. Bank accounts drain to zero. Traffic lights gone dark. The turning of the century called for chaos and confusion. But what happened was more akin to an average, everyday glitch. Was this really the tale of the government who cried wolf or was the United States closer to the brink that we all thought?

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This week we are bringing you a holiday classic from the archives - Krampus! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and be good or Krampus will get you!

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This week, we are bringing you an archival episode about Killer Clowns. We originally decided to record this topic to give ourselves a break after our three-part series on Ted Bundy. The episode is more funny than scary, and includes a clown fight in the woods that still cracks us up! Happy Holidays!

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His victims were often marginalized, their cries for help ignored by the justice system. This man, now considered by the FBI to be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, exploited vulnerable members of society to allow his crime spree to last for over 35 years and span states across the nation. It took multiple law enforcement agencies to bring him to justice, and with recent FBI interviews, the magnitude of this monster is finally being discovered.

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The pinnacle of upscale debauchery throughout the roaring twenties, this gilded masterpiece of elegance and architecture has within it a storied past of tragedies and legends. Is it all just part of running a busy hotel or does this Dallas landmark have something sinister lurking beneath its luxury?

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A black defendant in a small town is convicted by an all-white jury and sentenced to death. But years of new evidence lead his family and new defense team to plead with the court that the wrong man was on death row. After witnesses come forward and fresh eyes weigh in on the case, a Texas court issues an eleventh-hour reprieve, preventing the wrong man from being executed for a crime he did not commit.

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A small Texas town. Two people in a clandestine affair. When tragedy struck and evidence surfaced, the entire community turned on one man. But dogged investigation and new evidence indicate that perhaps another suspect could be to blame while the wrong person sits on death row.

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The internet is home to a wide range of tales, fringe groups, and conspiracy theories. But one theory has become the centralized narrative to unite them all. It starts in Washington D.C. and extends from Hollywood, around the globe, and even into space. Has a message board managed to get a straight line to the white house or is this just another case of the internet gone wild?

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Haunted houses, roller coasters, scary movies - these are all fun ways to get your adrenaline pumping and a nice healthy dose of fear. But for some, this just doesn't cut it. These thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies seek to experience a type of terror that can only be achieved by being beaten, buried alive, waterboarded, and psychologically tormented. Fortunately for them, many extreme haunted houses will happily make all their nightmares come true.

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You’re yanked from your bed in the middle of the night. Your covers are thrown back, and someone slaps you in the face. You hear whispers in your ear that you should rethink your life choices. Then, someone punches your dad. Is this the worst houseguest ever or is something much more sinister at work?

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After a full week’s worth of testimony and evidence, the justice for Botham Jean, an innocent victim, all comes down to 12 people. But the story doesn’t stop at the end of the trial. Amber Guyger's verdict and sentencing made an incredible impact on the community, the victims' family, the judge, and one key witness, who just ten days after testifying was tragically shot dead.

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A quiet September night. A twenty-something accountant sits on his couch, watching TV. Suddenly his front door is opened and shots ring out, with varied accounts of the confusion that ensued. Police swarm the scene, but one cop had been there the whole time. In the end, a tragic case of deadly inattention and an innocent life lost as a result.

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The late 1960s were a golden age of air travel - spacious legroom, glamorous flight attendants, delicious meals on every flight... and a rash of violent hijackings. Some were politically motivated, while others were fueled by greed. The most famous and mysterious hijacker of all took control of a 727 with nothing more than a black briefcase, a handwritten note, and a pair of sunglasses. He got his money, and his parachutes, then disappeared into the night, never to be heard from again. Did he die in the Washington wilderness? Or did he manage to make an escape with his bag of cash?

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When screams and shrieks tear through the pine forest of southern New Jersey, locals know what comes next. Hoof tracks. Flapping wings. And the hideous head of a goat. This demonic presence has stalked the lush green southern coast of the Garden State for centuries. Can it be explained by science, blamed on 18th-century ignorance, or is there something more sinister to blame?

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There are many ways to get rich - be born into money, win the lottery, work hard, or solve a series of clues written into a poem by an eccentric, modern-day Indiana Jones. Thousands of people have undertaken the search, but still, the treasure remains hidden. Are the clues as easy to solve as the writer would have you believe? With at least two people coming within 200 feet of the orante Romanesque chest filled with ancient artifacts, jewels, and gold, there is hope that a thrill-seeking treasure hunter will find the treasure of a lifetime.

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An enormous mansion in New York. Another in Miami. Jets, employees, charities. His own private island. This mysterious billionaire had it all and thought he was above the law - until brave victims and a bombshell news story blew the lid off the whole thing. Even with an arrest and an indictment, will his victims ever truly find justice?

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A man with no identity, he gave different names and stories to everyone he met. Popping in and out of cities, never leaving a trace. Until one day, he left the biggest clue of all - an abandoned little girl, left at a trailer park. Years later police would learn his crimes spanned the country and decades, and a team of strangers made up of law enforcement and everyday people would finally get some closure on one of the biggest cold cases of their careers.

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Some people work their whole lives to achieve wealth and success. But for one woman all it took was a European accent and multiple promises of future wire transfers. Suddenly she found herself at the hottest hotels and at lavish dinners with celebrities. But it all came crashing down once the bills were due. Criminal charges, jury deliberations, and fabulous courtroom ensembles are just a few of the things that make up this wealthy web of lies.

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A young jet setting couple sets out on the trip of a lifetime. Two world travelers ready to face adventure. But what they faced was something much more sinister. A nation was on edge as two violent killers evaded capture....until now.

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Police find a wrecked car just off the highway down a steep embankment. There's blood around, but no driver to be found. Just hours earlier, two worried parents were wondering when their son would be home. And now he is missing - seemingly without a trace. Was this a case of a young man ending his own life or is there something more to the story?

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At the turn of the century, the normally carefree streets of the Crescent City were on edge as a madman snuck in and attacked New Orleanians with weapons found inside their own homes. What could stop him? The police? Vigilantes? Or the sweet sweet sounds of the very jazz that the city created?

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Knocking inside the walls, strange writings in blood, and a costumed figure in the dark. Was it a spirit haunting this house? Or something more terrifying? One family's greatest fear turned into another family's living nightmare. All at the hands of a young monster.

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The Rock. An island all to its own housing the country's most dangerous criminals. Isolated and dangerous, escape was impossible. Until one fateful night, when three men were willing to risk it all for freedom. Did they succumb to the dark waters of the Pacific Ocean or did their impossible scheme actually work?

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Lurking beneath the surface of an idyllic lake in Scotland lies a mystery that dates back to 6th century A.D. Is it a prehistoric beast, still alive after centuries, a family of misunderstood creatures who just want some peace of their own, or is it all much ado about nothing brought on by those desperate to see something that really isn't there?

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Self-Help. Personal Growth. Life-improvement. Multi-level marketing schemes promise riches, better lives, and unimagined happiness. But beneath the surface of this organization was a secret society that drained its members of money, personal autonomy, and even their lives. A sex cult where women were referred to as "slaves", branded like cattle, and forced to have sex with a leader they called Vanguard all under the guise of "female empowerment."

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Parks are meant to be a tranquil place, lush with trees and welcoming to visitors. But one fateful morning, an innocent man found himself in the wrong park at the wrong time, faced with a violent attacker. Years of untreated mental health issues culminated in this nightmare encounter. Could anything have prevented this brutal attack?

*Note: This audio contains some minor audio/technical issues

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Gray bald heads. Large round eyes. A flash of light and someone disappears. Alien abductions have been reported for decades but one man claims his incident was the real deal. Was he the target of some extraterrestrial visitors or was it all a ploy to gain fortune and fame?

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A concept created to inspire audiences and delight children can sometimes take on an unnerving and nightmarish form. With painted faces and bouquets of balloons, they lurk on street corners or wait for you in the woods, luring children and frightening adults. Are they simply teenage pranksters or is there something more sinister at play?

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With law enforcement closing in, America's grisliest serial killer gets careless. When he's finally arrested, police and the public breathed a sigh of relief. But it would be nearly a decade before justice was served. And more lives would be lost in the meantime.

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The early 1970s were a time of great turmoil and upset with the free love of the 60s fading to cynicism and growing dangers. For the women of the Pacific Northwest, activities as seemingly harmless as going to the beach or hitchhiking suddenly had deadly consequences. Women began disappearing at a rate never before seen by law enforcement and tips poured in to help catch the cold-blooded killer. Could this handsome, charming law student named Ted be their prime suspect?

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One of America’s most prolific and renowned serial killers, Ted Bundy was known for his charming smile, magnetic personality, and violent and sadistic tendencies. For decades his rage simmered beneath the surface, until one day he was exposed for the monster he always had been. In the first of our three-part series, we discuss Bundy's childhood, teenage and college years, and the incident that psychiatrist's call the pivotal moment in his development as a psychopath.

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By all accounts Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter Gypsy Rose were an unfortunate pair - a single mom, forced to care for her daughter and her many illnesses. As if that weren't bad enough, their home was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. When Habitat For Humanity was gracious enough to build them a new home in Springfield, Missouri, neighbors welcomed the devoted and loving mother and the sweet young girl who always had a huge smile on her face despite her sickly condition. But things aren't always as they appear, and what neighbors didn't suspect was one of the worse cases of Munchausen syndrome by proxy was occurring right across the street. Even more shocking is how the horror would end. Dee Dee and Gypsy's story gripped the nation and can now be seen in the HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest, the Hulu series_ The Act_, and continues to make headlines from the courtroom.

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What could drive a beautiful young mother to commit the unthinkable? An unfaithful husband, the desire to live a carefree life, or something even more sinister? There are many versions of this Mexcian folklore but one thing remains a constant: if you see a weeping woman roaming the river banks at night, dressed in a white gown with long black hair, RUN!

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Two trials. Three juries. Hundreds of hours of testimony and evidence. A media circus. The headlines told the story of two greedy, spoiled rich kids, but the evidence told a different story.

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The trial was a media circus with various theories and two defendants ripe for ridicule. But what drove two well-to-do brothers to plot and murder their parents? Was it greed? Abuse? Or just an urge to kill.

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This West Texas town went from desolate to impossibly hip as it became an art and cultural hot spot. But while the town’s face may have changed over the years, one thing has remained the same since before settlers decided to make this desert oasis their home. Glowing lights dancing over the desert mountains, beacons to ranchers and tourists alike. But what are these lights in the distance? Ancient spirits? An inexplicable phenomenon? Or are they messages from another world...?

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This episode was recorded live at the 2019 Dallas Comedy Festival!One of Dallas’s most beautiful features, this 1000 acre oasis in the middle of a bustling town is a calm retreat for some residents, but for over a century, others have encountered something more chilling. Are the dark side roads in East Dallas home to a persistent specter, or is this just another tall Texas tale?

_This episode was recorded live at the 2019 Dallas Comedy Festival! _

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Kaufman is a sleepy town on the outskirts of Dallas, but what should have been a tight-knit community was torn apart when three innocent people, including the county’s top prosecutors, were gunned down in two incidents. A sinister message to police indicated more assassinations were planned. Was this the work of a white supremacist prison gang or was the terror closer than they could have imagined?

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A beautiful family. A luxury home. An idyllic street. A perfect town. Seems like the recipe for the American dream. But this family's dream soon turned into a nightmare when they began receiving threatening letters from someone simply known as The Watcher who made it very clear they were not welcome in the neighborhood. But who could have been demented enough to send these sinister messages? Was it a neighbor from hell, a bitter real estate agent, or could it possibly be the entire thing was a hoax concocted by the family themselves?

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Parents around the world feared their children would fall victim to this latest internet threat. A freakish face, long black hair, and unblinking wide eyes. News stations across the world warned of it. Were they blowing an urban legend out of proportion? Or should parents pay closer attention for fear this creature will target their children next?

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On the brink of the new millennium, one man claims to know the day God will return to Earth...and He's doing it on a spaceship. When he and the rest of the UFOlogy cult take up residence in a Texas suburb, decked out in all white and cowboy hats, officials fear they may have a Heaven's Gate situation on their hands. Will it end as badly as everyone thinks, or will Hon-Ming Chen turn out to be just another false prophet?

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This viral story took the internet by storm. A lone man haunted and paralyzed by the ghost of a small boy. Did this escalate into a full-on demonic possession or were we all the victims - haunted by an attention-hungry internet charlatan?

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The voice of an angel, the soul of a change maker, the mind of a businessman. Sam Cooke was the highest selling artist of the 1960s, second only to Elvis, and his crossover appeal made him a fan favorite of audiences of all races. He was at the height of his career when he was gunned down in a seedy Los Angeles motel. Was it a justifiable homicide as the police would have you believe? Or did something more sinister happen?

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Usually, you send flowers and chocolate on Valentine's Day, but Al "Scarface" Capone decided he was going to send a bloody message to his longtime rival Bugs Moran. On Feb. 14, 1929, seven of Moran's men from his North Side gang lay dead on a warehouse floor, gunned down by Thompson Submachine guns. Was a power struggle to control the lucrative bootlegging operation the motive for this massacre, or, like love, is this story a bit more complicated?

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Her case was splashed across tabloids throughout the world - A drug and sex-fueled night that ended in a blood bath. But the real story behind one of Itay's biggest cases may surprise you. Was this just another botched investigation, or a prosecution team and a bloodthirsty media more concerned with grandiose stories and slut-shaming than the facts?

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Mind control, drugging, blackmail, and celebrity glitches. The United States government claims it will do whatever it takes to protect its citizens, but what if they very citizens they claim to be protecting are unwittingly part of a horrific psychological experiment? One journalist blew the lid on this decade long government-sanctioned torture. But did it really ever end?

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Millions of people go missing each year and there are as many as 100,000 active missing persons cases in the U.S. at any given time. While some of these stories have happy endings, sometimes the events surrounding the disappearance, and eventual discovery of their loved ones, are so bizarre that friends and families are left with more questions than answers. Could harsh environments or predatory animals explain what happened, or is something more sinister to blame?

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Is evil born or made? Given the right circumstances will good people turn on their fellow man or woman? In 1971 an elite psychology professor conducted what some would call the most groundbreaking and controversial experiment the world has ever seen in search of the answer. But was the experiment unbiased or were the results tainted because of the professor's own sadistic tendencies?

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A charismatic leader, a devoted group of followers, and the largest military group ever gathered against civilians. The siege at Waco brought an end to David Koresh's reign. Was he a persecuted Messiah or an apocalyptic madman brought to justice by the government.

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A man-sized bird creature that stands 6 feet tall, has a wingspan of 15 feet, and ominous glowing red eyes. There have been many speculations as to Mothman's origins since he was first spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966. Some believe he is an alien creature or a government experiment gone wrong. Skeptics dismiss the phenomena saying Mothman sightings are really just sightings of a Sandhill Crane or an elaborate teenage prank. So what exactly is Mothman? And more importantly, does he visit cities and towns to warn them of impending danger or is his presence what causes the tragedies?

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JonBenét Ramsey's brutal murder captivated a nation. At the time, the family hired an army of lawyers and refused to talk to police. Did they have something to hide, someone to protect, or were they simply taking precautions against an overzealous police force bent on framing them? Suspects have cropped up, but DNA evidence, behavioral analysis, and expert testimony all provide conflicting theories. Through all the theories, one goal emerges - justice for an innocent girl slain on Christmas.

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On Dec. 26, 1996 the brutal murder of six year old beauty pageant queen JonBenet Ramsey shocked the world. 22 years later and this case remains unsolved. What happened that fateful morning at the Ramsey's lavish Colorado home? Does the 911 call reveal more than intended? Who really wrote the lengthy and suspicious ransom note. There are a lot of unanswered questions, but one thing is for certain. The police did everything wrong from the word "go."

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For many children the holiday season is about twinkling lights, hanging their stockings by the fire with care, and leaving cookies and milk out for good ol' Saint Nick. But for those that find themselves on the naughty list Christmas can be a season of pure terror. Krampus is coming to town and he's armed with a bundle of ruten for swatting little legs and a big ol' sack for kidnapping kids and taking them straight to hell. Gruss Vom Krampus!

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It's the first Sunday of the month which means another exciting trip to the Dallas Psychic Fair! Heather gets her Aura picture taken, has another spot on reading from Sylvia, and is chosen to receive a message in the gallery reading! Plus some of our amazing listeners joined us for the fun!

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We discuss what OJ's ex-manager is claiming, new evidence that it may have been a nuclear bomb that caused the Dyatlov Pass incident, a listener tells us about her friend who is a member of the Congregation For The Light, and we have even more proof that the JFK assassination was a government cover-up!

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For decades the mystery that has shrouded Area 51 has led to some of the most bizarre conspiracy theories out there. Is it where the remnants of a possible crashed alien spacecraft from Roswell, New Mexico being housed? Has the government mastered time travel in an underground lair? Is there really an invisible runway that can only be detected when sprayed with water? Hundreds of eyewitnesses claim to have seen UFO's flying in the airspace above the military base. But were those just black project spy planes? Or is the truth really out there and can be found in the Nevada desert?

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The "official" report from the Warren Commission states Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President Kennedy. However over 60% of Americans believe otherwise. Could Oswald have been working with the CIA, KGB, or both? Did LBJ's desire to be President cause him to orchestrate the unthinkable? Was the mafia sending a message to Bobby Kennedy by killing his brother? With a laundry list of people that would have benefitted from Kennedy being out of the picture it's difficult to know who really was the mastermind behind the events of November 22, 1963. Of course it was probably Rafael Cruz and a poison shrimp dart.

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In an effort to win over a conservative city that he and LBJ lost in the election, John F. Kennedy visited dallas on November 23, 1963. Depsite a warm reception the fanfare was cut short when shots rang out in Dealey Plaza and JFK became the fourth President of the United States to be assassinated. There were dozens of eye witnesses but did anyone really see what happened? Or did the CIA have the wool pulled over the nation's eyes?

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Jovember continues with an episode dedicated to the Chappaquiddick scandal Senator Ted Kennedy waited 10 hours before telling police he had driven off the side of a bridge, into Poucha Pond, and left Mary Jo Kopechne to die in his car fully submerged in water. That wasn't quite his story though...

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Tarot readings, runes, energy blockage treatments! This trip to the Dallas Psychic Fair was even better than last time! Especially because some of our listeners joined us!

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One of the most powerful families in American history has been beset by tragedy since they first set foot on American soil. Multiple plane crashes, two political assassinations, cancer, drug overdoses, suicide. Think of something horrible and it has almost certianly happened to the Kennedy's. Some blame an old Irish curse for their endured hardships while others believe a large family with high risk professions and a domineering father is the cause. Whatever the reason one thing is for certain - you do not want to be a Kennedy.

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It seems like every state has their own version of how the Goatman came to be. Is it the result of a science experiment gone wrong, the offspring of a farmer that loved his flock way too much, or some teens playing a prank on an entire city?

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Neighbors thought the terrible smell was from the local sausage factory. Anthony Sowell tried to convince people it was from his elderly mother. But the real explanation was that Sowell, aka The Cleveland Strangler, had 11 decomposing bodies stashed around his house. This week's episode is The Cleveland Strangler.

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Traveling abroad with your best friend sounds like a dream come true, but for Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon it became a living nightmare. More than four years after they went missing in the Panamanian jungle there still isn't a definitive answer as to what tragedy befell these women. Phone records recovered from their cell phones tell a story of two women desperately trying to get help. Pictures recovered from their camera seem like they were trying to send a message to their families as to what had happened. But what did happen still remains a mystery...

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On the first Sunday of every month the Dallas Psychic Fair opens its doors to those looking for guidance not of this realm. We recount our mind blowing experiences!

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The Smurl family claims that they were tormented by a demonic presence in their home for 13 years. Black masses would materialize before them, loud banging and scratching in the walls would keep them up at night, and a succubus with the head of a young woman and the body of an old lady covered in scales did the unthinkable. The Smurls and famed demonologist and clairvoyant Ed and Lorraine Warren claim their horrifying stories are true. However many believe this was the product of untreated health conditions or just an elaborate hoax for fame and fortune. You be the judge.

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Children are supposed to be innocent and sweet, however these children aren't like most. Solid black eyes, pale skin, telekinetic abilities. Maybe they aren't really children at all. We discuss the history of black eyed children, terrifying encounters, possible explanations as to what these paranormal creatures really are, and the science behind vampire sex!

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Bizarre behavior captured by an elevator camera launched this case into the spotlight. What caused Elisa Lam's erratic and paranoid behavior at The Cecil Hotel? Paranormal activity, a game to access another dimension, government testing? Could the dark and tortured history of the hotel and its seedy residents be to blame? Or was it her lifelong battle with mental illness? Years after her body was discovered floating in the water tank on the hotel rooftop there are still more questions than answers.

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You might think Manhattan's best kept secret is that swanky new underground club you and your friends can't get into. However, it might just be this modern day doomsday cult that meets weekly in a Murray Hill brownstone. Descendants of an Atlantis Aryan super race, a future without stomachs, rampant homophobia - "The Light" really ticks all the crazy boxes! And you probably wouldn't want any of them designing your home...unless you REALLY like owls.

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Its outstretched arms will horrify you and comfort you at the same time. Is Slenderman an imaginary figment of the internet's lore, or are his powers something that reach beyond the screen?

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Nine hikers go missing on a treacherous and difficult hike up, what some call, Dead Mountain. Were they victims of human error, or was something more sinister to blame?.

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Where it all began! Lucky number 13 is the perfect place to start a creepy podcast!

The deadliest diving cave in Florida, locked with a rusted gate, has claimed many lives. So what makes one man's disappearance any different? A missing body. An abandoned life. Did the depths claim Ben McDaniel or did he fake his own death to start a new life? Or, perhaps, it was something even more sinister.

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