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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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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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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- 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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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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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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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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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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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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• True Crime Headlines: Petito Family Lawsuit

• Off My Chest: Clown Party Foul

• Live Q&A: Fun in the Chat and Broken Household Items

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

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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- 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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? 

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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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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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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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 worst gifts we've ever received;

- Who we would cast as our ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future;

- An update on the Murdaugh Murders case in South Carolina;

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

- A taste of our sweet minisode on the Fruitcake Fraud case out of Corsicana, Texas.

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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.

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.

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?

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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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. 

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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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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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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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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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.


Thanks again to Tybee for joining us, and we hope you all enjoy our conversation!

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.


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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.

In this peek, you'll hear us giving a listener some advice in our Dear Sinister advice segment; debating the merits of lateness on Unpopular Opinions; answering a question on Britney Spears's newfound freedom during the Q&A; debating various pizza temperatures in Unpopular Opinions live; and, revisiting the topic of Annabelle the Doll for our minisode.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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? 

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?

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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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? 

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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For generations, the Murdaugh family wielded control over the justice system of South Carolina’s low country. Over the past six years, five people with ties to the legendary Murdaugh family have been killed. Is this just coincidence in a tight knit community, or is there a more sinister explanation? This week’s episode is The Murdaugh Family Murders - Part 1.

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September 2021 Minisode: Murdaugh Murders Update - Part 1

November 2021 Minisode: Murdaugh Murders Update - Part 2

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June 2022 Minisode: Murdaugh Update - Part 4

December 2022 Minisode: The Murdaugh Murders Update

January 2023 Minisode: The Murdaugh Murders Update Pt. 2

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The ongoing Murdaugh family saga exposes murders, a suspicious death and a complex labyrinth of corruption. Never-before-seen video footage reveals a deadly boat ride that spurs the toppling of a powerful dynasty.

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Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.

With a string of deadly incidents in their wake, members of the powerful Murdaugh 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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September 2021 Minisode: Murdaugh Murders Update - Part 1

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June 2022 Minisode: Murdaugh Update - Part 4

December 2022 Minisode: The Murdaugh Murders Update

January 2023 Minisode: The Murdaugh Murders Update Pt. 2

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Discovery series: Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty

The ongoing Murdaugh family saga exposes murders, a suspicious death and a complex labyrinth of corruption. Never-before-seen video footage reveals a deadly boat ride that spurs the toppling of a powerful dynasty.

Netflix series: Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.

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 Alex Murdaugh, 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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September 2021 Minisode: Murdaugh Murders Update - Part 1

November 2021 Minisode: Murdaugh Murders Update - Part 2

February 2022 Minisode: Murdaugh Murders Update - Part 3

June 2022 Minisode: Murdaugh Update - Part 4

December 2022 Minisode: The Murdaugh Murders Update

January 2023 Minisode: The Murdaugh Murders Update Pt. 2

Related:

Discovery series: Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty

The ongoing Murdaugh family saga exposes murders, a suspicious death and a complex labyrinth of corruption. Never-before-seen video footage reveals a deadly boat ride that spurs the toppling of a powerful dynasty.

Netflix series: Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.

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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In Season 1 of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Jen Shah introduced herself to us as being “queen bee” and MVP, but by Season 2 of RHOSLC, 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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Dive into the bombshell accusations against “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” cast member Jen Shah and her alleged involvement in a long-running telemarketing scheme.

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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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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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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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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? 

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? 

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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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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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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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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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 a cult baseless or were they rooted in her own documented behavior? 


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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Sherri 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.

Check out updates on Sherri Papini on our Patreon:

April 2022 Minisode: Sherri Papini - Update

TCHL: Sherri Papini Sentencing and a Corrupt Dallas Doctor

Sherri Papini is the subject of Lifetime's movie:

Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini

After Sherri Papini went for a run and didn’t come home in 2016, the heat was on to find the mother of two. The Northern California missing-person case quickly became a national story–true crime aficionados couldn’t talk about anything but the “supermom”, especially after she returned and her story about being abducted wasn’t adding up. Sherri was found 22 days after her disappearance on the side of the highway–her face bruised, hair haphazardly cut, and with a chain around her waist and wrists. She claimed to have been taken by two Hispanic women and that she was chained to a bed, forced to pee in a litter box, and branded after she tried to escape. But after months of being unable to find any evidence, the police discovered that Sherri had not been kidnapped at all; she spent the three weeks with her ex-boyfriend in his Costa Mesa, CA cabin. Stars Jaime King, Matt Hamilton, Lossen Chambers, Andy Thompson and Arpad Balogh (2023).