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Hello and welcome to True Crime Sleep Stories, where you can settle in with a good true crime tale while drifting off into a safe sleepy slumber. Sip on a cup of hot tea, grab a warm fleece blanket, or cozy up by the fire... just make sure you’re comfortable and ready for relaxation. And now it’s time to get comfy… because I’m going to tell you a bedtime story.

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Hello and welcome to True Crime Sleep Stories, where you can settle in with a good true crime tale while drifting off into a safe sleepy slumber. Sip on a cup of hot tea, grab a warm fleece blanket, or cozy up by the fire... just make sure you’re comfortable and ready for relaxation. And now it’s time to get comfy… because I’m going to tell you a bedtime story.

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47: The Bear Brook Murders | True Crime Sleep Stories

11/3/2025
In the quiet woods of Allenstown, New Hampshire, two rusted barrels hidden beneath the leaves held a secret that would take 40 years to unravel. Four lives—Marlyse Honeychurch, her daughters Marie and Sarah, and a little girl known only as “the middle child”—were stolen by a man who changed names as easily as seasons. Terry Peder Rasmussen, the “Chameleon Killer,” left a trail of aliases and vanished women across the country. But science, persistence, and the refusal to forget finally gave the victims their names back. Tonight, drift into the chilling true story of the Bear Brook Murders, where genetic genealogy cracked a case that time tried to bury. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your reflections or suggest true crime stories for future episodes. Sweet dreams, and stay inspired! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:16:12

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46: The Son of Sam’s Prison Prophecy: David Berkowitz Predicts a Satanic Halloween Execution | True Crime Sleep Stories

10/27/2025
Four years after David Berkowitz was locked away for life, the Son of Sam—chained in an upstate prison—whispered a chilling prophecy to a fellow inmate: “A ritual killing is coming soon near Greenwich Village. They’ll be shot in the head.” Weeks later, on Halloween 1981, it happened exactly as he foretold. Photographer Ronald Sisman and 20-year-old Smith College student Elizabeth Platzman were beaten, executed, and left in a ransacked Chelsea apartment. The killers took only two things: Sisman’s .25-caliber pistol, and both victims' IDs… amid rumors they were hunting a snuff film said to show Berkowitz’s final Son of Sam murder. Investigative journalist Maury Terry spent 40 years proving Berkowitz didn’t act alone. From prison, the killer named his handlers: “The Children”—a violent offshoot of the Process Church, tied to Scientology’s fringes, ritual sacrifice, and a coast-to-coast web of drugs, porn, and elite cover-ups. This is the story Terry died chasing—and the prophecy that cannot be explained away. This episode is a direct follow-up to our Halloween 1981 Sisman-Platzman murders episode. Listen to that first for full context. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your reflections or suggest true crime stories for future episodes. Sweet dreams, and stay inspired! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:19:12

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45: The Chelsea Murders | True Crime Sleep Stories

10/22/2025
Picture Halloween night, 1981, in New York City's vibrant Chelsea neighborhood. Amid the chaos of costumes and celebrations, a quiet apartment becomes the scene of a brutal double execution. Freelance photographer Ronald Sisman, 40, and college student Elizabeth Platzman, 20, are shot at close range in a ransacked apartment—seemingly targeted for something hidden in plain sight. Was it a drug debt hit? A random burglary? Or a chilling connection to the Son of Sam cult? Settle in for this haunting, uninterrupted true crime tale designed to lull you to sleep... but with a mystery that might keep you awake. Dim the lights, lock your doors, and let the shadows tell the story. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your reflections or suggest true crime stories for future episodes. Sweet dreams, and stay inspired! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:23:22

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44: The Lovers Lane Murders | True Crime Sleep Stories

10/20/2025
Drift into the shadows of a foggy autumn night in 1922 with True Crime Sleep Stories as host Kelli Brink unravels the chilling tale of the Lovers Lane Murders. In a quiet corner of New Jersey, a forbidden romance between a rector and a choir singer ended in a brutal crime that shocked a nation. Found beneath a crabapple tree, their bodies were surrounded by scattered love letters, a calling card tucked grimly in the rector’s mouth. Who pulled the trigger? Who slashed the singer’s throat? And why did this scandalous affair turn deadly? Join us as we explore the suspects, the trial dubbed the “trial of the century,” and the enduring enigma of De Russey’s Lane. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your reflections or suggest true crime stories for future episodes. Sweet dreams, and stay inspired! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:13:44

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43: The Butcher of Plainfield: Ed Gein | True Crime Sleep Stories

10/18/2025
As Halloween approaches, True Crime Sleep Stories delves into the chilling origin story of Ed Gein, the infamous "Butcher of Plainfield." This hypnotic narrative traces Ed Gein’s life from his oppressive childhood in rural Wisconsin to the gruesome discoveries that shocked the nation and inspired iconic horror films like Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. Told in a soothing yet eerie tone, this episode explores the isolation, obsession, and fractured psyche that turned a shy handyman into a legend of horror. Perfect for listeners craving a haunting bedtime tale that lingers like an October mist. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your reflections or suggest true crime stories for future episodes. Sweet dreams, and stay inspired! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:18:00

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42: Echoes of the Axe | True Crime Sleep Stories

10/17/2025
In this chilling Halloween-themed episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we delve into a haunting series of axe murders that struck rural America in the early 1900s. Known as “the man from the train,” an elusive figure left a trail of tragedy near railroad tracks, targeting families in their sleep. From Trenton, South Carolina, to Villisca, Iowa, we explore the eerie patterns—covered mirrors, untouched valuables, and meals eaten in silent homes—that marked these unsolved crimes. Join us as we weave historical facts with a soothing narrative to guide you into restful sleep, while the mystery of the axe-wielding drifter lingers like mist over the rails. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your reflections or suggest true crime stories for future episodes. Sweet dreams, and stay inspired! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:18:00

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41: Real Life House of Horrors | True Crime Sleep Stories

10/10/2025
Step into the shadows with True Crime Sleep Stories for a chilling Halloween special, "Real Life Houses of Horror." As jack-o'-lanterns glow and autumn winds whisper, we explore three haunting tales of homes turned sinister: the infamous Amityville Horror, the real-life terrors behind The Conjuring, and the controversial McKamey Manor. From urban legends to cinematic nightmares and modern-day controversies, these stories unravel the allure and peril of houses that betray their promise of safety. In This Episode: The Amityville Horror (1974–1977) The tragic murders at 112 Ocean Avenue by Ronald DeFeo Jr. The Lutz family’s 28-day ordeal with alleged paranormal phenomena. Debunking myths: Was it a demonic curse or a lucrative hoax? How this urban legend shaped America’s fascination with haunted houses. The Conjuring’s Perron Family Haunting (1971) The Perron family’s move to a Rhode Island farmhouse and its sinister secrets. Encounters with the spirit of Bathsheba Sherman, a supposed 19th-century witch. Ed and Lorraine Warren’s investigation and its cinematic adaptation in The Conjuring (2013). Blurring fact and fiction: How much of the film reflects reality? McKamey Manor: The Extreme Haunt (2017–2025) Russ McKamey’s Tennessee-based “survival horror” attraction. Allegations of abuse, ignored safe words, and psychological trauma. Legal battles, a Hulu documentary, and the manor’s closure in February 2025. The ethical debate: Where does consensual fear cross into exploitation? Tune in to True Crime Sleep Stories soon for another soothing yet gripping tale. Stay curious, stay cautious, and sweet dreams. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your reflections or suggest true crime stories for future episodes. Sweet dreams, and stay inspired! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:22:47

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40: Justice Restored: 3 Wrongful Conviction Stories | True Crime Sleep Stories

10/6/2025
In this episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we share 3 inspiring true stories of individuals who faced wrongful convictions but emerged to create positive change. From resilience and forgiveness, to advocacy and community healing, these narratives highlight the triumph of the human spirit over injustice. Join us as we explore how exonerees like Ronald Cotton, Ryan Ferguson & Debra Milke transformed personal hardship into hope, offering soothing tales of redemption. Ronald Cotton and Jennifer Thompson-CanninoRyan FergusonDebra Milke We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your reflections or suggest true crime stories for future episodes. Sweet dreams, and stay inspired! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:15:00

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39: Buried Alive: Barbara Mackle & Essie Dunbar | True Crime Sleep Stories

10/2/2025
Imagine waking up in pitch-black darkness, your screams echoing off wooden walls, as the weight of six feet of earth presses down. No escape, no air, no hope—until a faint bell rings above ground. But is anyone listening? Dive into the real horrors of taphophobia in this episode that will have you checking your pulse... and the shadows. From historical mishaps that inspired "safety coffins" with emergency bells to modern true crime tales of deliberate entombment, we weave a narrative that's equal parts historical fact and heart-pounding suspense. Safety Coffins & Bells: Story 1: Essie Dunbar (1915, South Carolina): Story 2: Barbara Jane Mackle (1968 Kidnapping): If this episode left you buried in goosebumps, share it with a friend who loves true crime! Subscribe on your favorite platform for more sleep stories that might just keep you awake. Leave a 5-star review—it helps us dig up more tales. Thoughts? Comment below or tweet us @TrueCrimeSleep. Until next time... goodnight, and beware the bell. 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:21:38

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38: The Banned Avenger: Schlep’s Roblox Reckoning | True Crime Sleep Stories

10/1/2025
Your child’s favorite game, Roblox, is a digital playground for 70 million kids daily—but predators lurk in its shadows, trading virtual gifts for real harm. One survivor, Schlep, exposed criminals, only to be banned by the platform himself. Parents, this chilling tale is your wake-up call: Online dangers are real, and your vigilance is vital. In this episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we tell the story of Schlep, a YouTuber who survived grooming on Roblox and turned hunter, leading to six predator arrests. Through a fictional thread about 12-year-old Lila, we show how predators exploit Roblox’s weak filters. This story is raw and recent, unfolding in summer 2025, with limited public details due to ongoing legal cases and platform sensitivities. Information is drawn from Schlep’s statements, channel, news reports, and X posts as of September 2025, but gaps remain. Portions of this episode, like Lila’s arc, are fictional reenactments crafted for entertainment and to illustrate grooming risks vividly, not as factual accounts. Any inaccuracies are unintentional and reflect the evolving nature of this topic. Listen Now: Parents, arm yourself against online threats with this urgent episode. Rate 5 stars and share with every parent—your action could save a child. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:26:10

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37: Eyes in the Dark | True Crime Sleep Stories

9/29/2025
Join us for a chilling journey into the unsettling sensation of being watched. In this spine-tingling episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we explore the science of scopaesthesia—the primal feeling that eyes are on you when the lights go out—and how your brain amplifies awareness in the dark. From ancient folklore featuring Night Hags, Shadow People, and the sinister Mara, to real-life terrors like the Bell Witch haunting and a disturbing Florida case where a man used hidden cameras to watch his victims sleep, we unravel the horrors of unseen gazes. Dive into the nightmare of sleep paralysis, where demonic figures like the Hat Man loom, and hear true stories that blur the line between myth and reality. Will you dare to listen in the dark? Subscribe, like, and comment with your own creepy encounters to fuel the fear. Sweet dreams… or not. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:17:51

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36: The Keddie Cabin Murders | True Crime Sleep Stories

9/24/2025
In this chilling episode, we explore the unsolved Keddie Cabin Murders of April 11, 1981, in the quiet Sierra Nevada town of Keddie, California. The brutal killings of Glenna "Sue" Sharp, her son John, his friend Dana Wingate, and the mysterious disappearance of 12-year-old Tina Sharp turned Cabin 28 into a house of horrors. With no arrests and lingering questions, this haunting case continues to echo through the mountains. Join us as we unravel the mystery, examine suspects, and follow the tireless efforts to find justice for the Sharp family. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:24:11

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35: The Dead Internet Theory | True Crime Sleep Stories

9/19/2025
This isn’t your usual true crime story of murder or mystery—it’s a crime against humanity itself, a silent theft of our voices and connections. Dive into the chilling reality of the Dead Internet Theory, where the web we love is a digital graveyard overrun by bots and algorithms. Follow Ellie, a late-night scroller in 2025 Chicago, as she uncovers a sinister truth: over 70% of online interactions—those heated Instagram arguments, viral memes, and perfect replies—are fake, driven by AI scripts designed to manipulate and control. From bot-fueled rage wars to synthetic influencers, this episode peels back the curtain on a web where human voices are fading fast. Will you dare to face the truth, or keep scrolling into the void? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:24:28

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34: The Lead Mask Mystery | True Crime Sleep Stories

9/17/2025
In this chilling episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we delve into one of Brazil's most baffling unsolved mysteries: the Lead Masks Case of 1966. On a remote hilltop near Rio de Janeiro, two electronics technicians were found dead in pristine suits, wearing bizarre lead masks over their eyes, accompanied by a cryptic notebook message. Were they victims of a secret experiment, a UFO encounter, or something far more sinister? Join your host, Kelli Brink, as we unravel this enigmatic tale that's perfect for late-night listening—equal parts intrigue and unease. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:11:29

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33: Deadly Chalice: Uncovering Jonestown's Dark Secrets | True Crime Sleep Stories

9/15/2025
Deep in the Guyanese rainforest, a chilling mystery unfolds. In November 1978, over 900 souls perished in Jonestown, a remote settlement led by the enigmatic Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple. Was it a mass suicide, a brutal murder, or a sinister plot woven by unseen hands? This episode of True Crime Sleep Stories unravels the haunting tale of a charismatic preacher who promised salvation but delivered devastation. Explore how Jones’s hypnotic power ensnared those seeking solace, transforming hope into blind devotion. From staged miracles to cyanide-laced rituals, this episode delves into the shadows of coercion, paranoia, and conspiracy theories whispering of CIA experiments. Settle into the darkness, let the jungle’s whispers guide you, and uncover the truth behind one of history’s most perplexing tragedies. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:14:44

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32: Denver International Airport: Gateway to the Shadows | True Crime Sleep Stories

9/14/2025
Fresh off an incredible weekend at CrimeCon in Denver, where we connected with passionate true crime fans, fellow podcasters, and amazing listeners like you, we’re diving into the chilling mysteries of Denver International Airport (D.I.A.) in this episode of True Crime Sleep Stories. Spanning 53 square miles, D.I.A. is more than a travel hub—it’s a nexus of conspiracy theories. From rumored underground bunkers for the elite to apocalyptic murals, Masonic symbols, and a swastika-shaped runway layout, we explore whether this airport is a gateway to something sinister. Paired with Denver’s haunting true crime tales—like the unsolved JonBenét Ramsey case, the Columbine tragedy, and the shocking Chris Watts murders—this episode unveils a city draped in shadows. A huge thank you to everyone we met at CrimeCon for making it unforgettable—your stories and support fuel this podcast! Is D.I.A. just an airport, or something far darker? Share your thoughts on our socials and join us for more eerie tales! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:21:38

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31: The Mudborn Mimic of Site 7 | True Crime Sleep Stories

8/28/2025
Dive into the chilling depths of the Midwest wilderness with this special supernatural episode. In "The Mudborn Mimic of Site 7," we spin a terrifying fictional tale that weaves together three haunting experiences at a cursed campground along the Waquokan River. From a lone camper terrorized by eerie whispers to a family besieged by a mud-wrought entity, this story is pure fiction but draws eerie inspiration from whispers of real-life mysteries and unexplained events in the region. While True Crime Sleep Stories is dedicated to 100% factual accounts, we’re thrilled to occasionally explore super creepy supernatural tales that blur the line between fact and fiction, perfect for sending shivers down your spine as you drift off. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime --- --- --- --- Special Announcement CrimeCon 2025 is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for September 5-7, 2025, and join me in Denver, Colorado, for the ultimate true crime experience. You can get 10% off your ticket using my exclusive discount code BRINK at checkout. As a special thank-you to my listeners, stop by my table with your ticket/code receipt, because I’ll have a free signed copy of my book waiting for you. Come say hi—I can’t wait to meet you! --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:26:27

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30: The Amana Axe Murders | True Crime Sleep Stories

8/27/2025
In this chilling episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we unravel the haunting mystery of the Amana Axe Murders, a brutal unsolved crime that shook the serene Amana Colonies of Iowa in 1980. Join us as we explore the lives of Rose Zita Burkert and Roger Eugene Atkison, a young couple whose romantic getaway turned into a nightmare of violence in room 260 of the Amana Holiday Inn. From the idyllic backdrop of a historic community to the gruesome crime scene marked by bizarre clues like smeared soap messages and scattered toothpaste, this case remains a perplexing enigma. Settle in as we delve into the investigation, suspects, and theories—could it be a jealous lover, a serial killer, or a transient predator? Dim the lights and let this true crime tale lull you into slumber, if you dare. Subscribe for more true crime sleep stories that blend relaxation with real-life intrigue. --- --- --- --- Special Announcement CrimeCon 2025 is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for September 5-7, 2025, and join me in Denver, Colorado, for the ultimate true crime experience. You can get 10% off your ticket using my exclusive discount code BRINK at checkout. As a special thank-you to my listeners, stop by my table with your ticket/code receipt, because I’ll have a free signed copy of my book waiting for you. Come say hi—I can’t wait to meet you! --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:18:31

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29: The Eerie Coincidental Murders of Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest | True Crime Sleep Stories

8/25/2025
Dive into the haunting tale of two young women, Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest, whose lives and tragic deaths echo across centuries in an almost unbelievable string of coincidences. Both aged twenty, both from Erdington, England, both murdered in Pype Hayes Park on May 27th after a night of dancing, and both linked to men named Thornton who were acquitted of their crimes. Is this mere chance, or something more mysterious? Join host Kelli Brink as she weaves this chilling true crime story with a soothing narrative, perfect for unwinding or drifting off to sleep. Settle in, dim the lights, and let this eerie mystery unfold. Subscribe for more true crime sleep stories that blend relaxation with real-life intrigue. --- --- --- --- Special Announcement CrimeCon 2025 is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for September 5-7, 2025, and join me in Denver, Colorado, for the ultimate true crime experience. You can get 10% off your ticket using my exclusive discount code BRINK at checkout. As a special thank-you to my listeners, stop by my table with your ticket/code receipt, because I’ll have a free signed copy of my book waiting for you. Come say hi—I can’t wait to meet you! --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

Duration:00:19:04

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28: Whispers from the Dyatlov Pass | True Crime Sleep Stories

8/18/2025
Drift into the chilling mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, where nine Soviet hikers met an inexplicable fate in the frozen Ural Mountains of 1959. The Dyatlov Pass Incident is a true crime classic that’s gripped the world for decades, inspiring books, documentaries, and viral debates across platforms like X and TikTok. Its mix of documented evidence (photos, diaries, autopsies) and unanswered questions makes it a perfect fit for True Crime Sleep Stories, balancing intrigue with a dreamlike narrative. With soothing narration, we unravel this haunting enigma—blending tales of survival, conspiracy, and the supernatural—to lull you into a restful yet thought-provoking slumber. Subscribe for more true crime sleep stories that blend relaxation with real-life intrigue. --- --- --- --- Special Announcement CrimeCon 2025 is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for September 5-7, 2025, and join me in Denver, Colorado, for the ultimate true crime experience. You can get 10% off your ticket using my exclusive discount code BRINK at checkout. As a special thank-you to my listeners, stop by my table with your ticket/code receipt, because I’ll have a free signed copy of my book waiting for you. Come say hi—I can’t wait to meet you! --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support usSuggest a case #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation #DyatlovPass

Duration:00:19:35