Welcome to True Crime Sleep Stories, where haunting tales of the past guide you into a restful night’s sleep. In this episode, we journey to Ina, Illinois, in November 1987, to unravel the chilling and unsolved Dardeen Family Murders—a case that shattered a small town and left a mystery that lingers like fog over the fields. Settle in, dim the lights, and let this story carry you into the shadows. Episode Description On a crisp autumn evening in 1987, the Dardeen family—Keith, Elaine, their son Peter, and their unborn daughter Casey—lived a quiet life in a mobile home in rural Ina, Illinois. Dreams of a fresh start in Mount Carmel were on the horizon, but a darkness descended on November 17, silencing their hopes. Found brutally murdered in their home, with Keith’s body discovered a mile away, the Dardeens’ deaths stunned a community already shaken by a wave of violence. No forced entry, no clear motive, and a killer who vanished like a ghost. Was it a trusted friend, a drifter like Tommy Lynn Sells, or something more sinister? Join us as we explore this heartbreaking case, told with care to honor the lives lost, in a narrative designed to soothe and intrigue as you drift toward sleep. Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of brutal violence. If you prefer lighter stories, check out our other episodes in the playlist below. Resources & How to Help If you have information about the Dardeen Family Murders, contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at (618) 242-8477. Share your thoughts on X or in the comments below. Do you believe Tommy Lynn Sells was involved, or does another theory resonate? --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support us: Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share this episode with a friend. Your support brings more stories to light. Suggest a case: Have a mystery you’d like us to explore? DM us on social media or email us via our website. Thank You Thank you for joining us in the shadows of Ina, Illinois, to remember the Dardeen family. Their story is a reminder of love, loss, and the enduring quest for truth. If you’re drifting off, let the questions fade into the night. For those still awake, carry this tale lightly, and may your dreams be gentle. Sleep well, and we’ll meet again in the next mystery. Goodnight. #TrueCrimeSleepStories #DardeenFamilyMurders #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrime #CrimeCon2025 #InaIllinois #MysteryPodcast

Welcome to True Crime Sleep Stories, where captivating mysteries unfold gently, guiding you toward peaceful rest. This episode, titled "Snowfall and Secrets: The Mystery of Karen and John", invites you to a quiet winter night in Canton, Massachusetts, where the snow falls softly, and a story of love, loss, and unanswered questions takes shape. Join us as we weave through the icy streets of this small town and explore the events of January 28, 2022.  Through Karen Read and John O’Keefe's shared life of love and challenges, we follow an evening of laughter, friendship, and tragedy that culminates in a discovery that fractures the heart of Canton. If you enjoyed this soothing tale of mystery, please like, subscribe, and leave a review for True Crime Sleep Stories.  Until next time, dream of snowy streets, gentle whispers, and a world wrapped in peace. Goodnight, and sleep tight. --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

The Axeman’s Lullaby Settle in for a haunting tale that will send shivers down your spine while gently lulling you into restful slumber.  Tonight, we transport you to the sultry streets of 1918 New Orleans, where the scent of jasmine lingers in the warm night air, and the distant hum of jazz floats through open windows.  But beneath the charm of this lively city lies a shadowy figure who would become one of the most chilling characters in its history. This is the story of the Axeman, a phantom who struck in the night, spread fear through the city, and vanished without a trace. Join us as we unravel the mystery of the Axeman’s reign, exploring the eerie details of his crimes, the fear that gripped the city, and the chilling letter that dared New Orleans to play jazz to avoid his wrath. Was he a man, a myth, or something in between?  Pull the covers up tight and allow the intrigue to carry you away. --- --- --- ---  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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

Step back to 1848 Hydesville, New York, where eerie knocks in the night turned a quiet farmhouse into the center of a supernatural mystery. This episode dives into the chilling tale of the Fox sisters, the ghostly raps that launched the Spiritualist movement, and the shocking confession that revealed it all as a hoax. Was it belief, deception, or something more? Join us as we unravel this haunting story of ambition, intrigue, and the human desire to connect beyond the veil. --- --- --- ---  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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

Tonight, we unravel a chilling and mysterious tale beneath the night sky of Austin, TX. Lady Bird Lake, known for its serene beauty, hides an unsettling secret. Over the years, several young men have been found in its waters, sparking whispers of a serial killer lurking in the shadows. While authorities insist there’s nothing sinister at play, locals can’t shake their suspicions. Drift off to sleep – if you dare - as we guide you through eerie speculations and unanswered questions.  Is there a serial killer on the loose in Austin, Texas? Let us know what you think.  --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

Brace yourself for the most shocking tale we've dared to tell on True Crime Sleep Stories. This episode delves into the horrifying crimes of Albert Fish, a man often regarded as one of the most monstrous serial killers in history.  But fair warning, listeners—this one is not for the faint of heart. Exploring Fish's twisted life and unspeakable crimes, this episode is by far the darkest and most graphic we've covered to date. Prepare to confront the depths of human depravity. --- --- --- ---  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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

Step into the chilling and tragic tale of Pearl Bryan, a 22-year-old pregnant woman from Greencastle, Indiana, whose gruesome 1896 murder sent shockwaves across Northern Kentucky. Drugged, decapitated, and left in a field, her untimely death uncovers a haunting story of betrayal, scandal, and a theatrical trial that gripped the nation. Get cozy, as we unravel the mysterious disappearance of her head, the sinister roles of dental students Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling, and Pearl’s lingering legacy in both history and folklore. --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

Prepare to drift off into a chilling tale of trust, betrayal, and murder in this episode of True Crime Sleep Stories. Tonight, we explore the unsettling life of Maria Swanenberg, a woman lovingly nicknamed "Goeie Mie."  To her neighbors, she was a kind and devoted caretaker—but behind the warm, pious exterior lay a sinister secret. Maria's nursing skills came with a deadly twist, and her poison claimed dozens of lives.  Uncover the dark truths about her motives, her methods, and how she might have continued her twisted mission if not for a single oversight. This is a story of deception, tragedy, and the unmasking of a killer who exploited the very people who trusted her most. --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

On a quiet morning in South Australia, the lifeless body of a sharply dressed man was found propped against a seawall on Somerton Beach. Over 70 years later, the mystery of the Somerton Man continues to captivate and confound, with cryptic messages, secret pockets, Cold War espionage theories, and groundbreaking DNA revelations fueling one of true crime’s most enigmatic cases.   Join us as we unravel the story of the man who took his secrets to the grave. Cozy up, light a candle, and immerse yourself in this remarkable blend of puzzles and 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde Get cozy and drift off (if you can) as we unravel the thrilling and tragic tale of America's most infamous outlaw couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. This episode takes a deep look into their lives, criminal escapades, and the enduring legacy of their romance and rebellion. You’ll hear about their troubled beginnings, dramatic heists, and the infamous ambush that sealed their fate. Was it love that fueled their crime spree, or something darker? Tune in to uncover the story behind the myth.  --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

Not all enthralling true crime tales involve gruesome acts or sinister plots. Some captivate the imagination by weaving threads of mystery and intrigue, with characters who vanish into the annals of history without a trace. Such is the case with D.B. Cooper, an enduring mystery that has puzzled experts and amateurs alike for decades. --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

Nestled in the middle of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, famously known as “The Rock,” has been a fortress for captives since the Civil War. It was transformed into the world's most impenetrable prison in 1934. Many inmates dreamed of escaping its confines, but only three men may have actually succeeded. Did John Anglin, Clarence Anglin, and Frank Morris perish in the icy waters of the Bay, or did they manage to escape to freedom and live out their lives in secrecy? The mystery remains unsolved to this day. Drift off to sleep listening to this story about one of the most legendary prison breaks in history. Thanks for listening, and sleep well… --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl #Alcatraz #mystery #truecrimesleepstories #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #truecrimeobsessed #truecrimememes #unsolved #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimestories #truecrimeallthetime #truecrimeandchill #buzzfeedunsolvedtruecrime #buzzfeedunsolved #kellibrink #sleepstory #sleepstories #asmr #truecrimegarage #crimejunkie #podcast

Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia, was brutally murdered in Hollywood in 1947. Her unsolved case remains one of the most infamous true crime tales of all time. Listen to this True Crime Sleep Story...if you dare. --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl The following music was used for this media project: Music (CC BY 4.0): Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 002 by Sascha Ende

What Happened to Doveland, Wisconsin? We don’t know how many people lived in Doveland, Wisconsin, or if it actually really ever existed at all... Because Doveland, WI is one of Amerieca’s biggest little mysteries. Was Doveland a part of a government project gone wrong? Is it another instance of the Mandela effect at work? Was the town sucked into a black hole? Or are people just mis-remembering? We’ll discuss all the interesting theories today. This originally aired on our YouTube channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/U7W9vHqKvFA #Wisconsin #legends #lore #urbanlegend #doveland --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

Dolly Öesterreich was a happily married woman on the outside... but the secrets she kept in her attic tell a very different tale. Her web of lustful lies would leave one man dead, and another locked in her attic for a decade. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bEP6dDMnlNM --- --- --- --- Thank you to Jamie Hunsaker-Gibbs for writing and submitting this True Crime Sleep Story. --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl #stories #mystery #truecrimeirl #truecrimesleepstories #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimejunkie #truecrimeobsessed #unsolved #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimeallthetime #truecrimeandchill #buzzfeedunsolved #kellibrink #kelliberensbrink #truecrimegarage #crimejunkie #podcast #morbid --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Inspiring Noir Piano Waltz by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8785-inspir... License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Parsemoth by Dave Deville Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8230-parsemoth License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Nothing Left by Dave Deville Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8547-nothin... License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Jeannette DePalma was an American teenager who is believed to have been murdered on August 7, 1972 in New Jersey, United States. The case, currently unsolved, has become a matter of significant controversy due in part to coverage in Weird NJ magazine and in the 2015 book Death on the Devil's Teeth. --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl #mystery #truecrimeirl #truecrimesleepstories #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #truecrimeobsessed #truecrimememes #unsolved #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimestories #truecrimeallthetime #truecrimeandchill #buzzfeedunsolvedtruecrime #buzzfeedunsolved #kellibrink #kelliberensbrink #sleepstory #sleepstories #asmr #truecrimegarage #crimejunkie #podcast #JeannetteDePalma

The Story of Kurt Struebing from Power Thrash Metal Band NME... ... This is a Tragic Tale of Murder & Mental Health. Guest Host, Peachy Death. This episode was written and performed by Peachy Death. Follow Peachy at:  https://www.instagram.com/livingpeachydeath/ In April 1986, Struebing was accused of killing his adoptive mother with a hatchet and scissors while on drugs. He claimed that he thought he was a robot. He wanted to open up his mother to see if she was a robot also. He was charged with second-degree murder and was sentenced to twelve years in prison. Thank for listening, and sleep well… --- --- --- --- 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://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl #mystery #truecrimeirl #truecrimesleepstories #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #truecrimeobsessed #truecrimememes #unsolved #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimestories #truecrimeallthetime #truecrimeandchill #buzzfeedunsolvedtruecrime #buzzfeedunsolved #kellibrink #kelliberensbrink #sleepstory #sleepstories #asmr #truecrimegarage #crimejunkie #podcast #peachydeath #thrashmetal #kurtstruebing #generationwhy

The Farmville Murders With Guest Host, Shane Waters from Foul Play Podcast  This episode was written and performed by Shane Waters.    SHANE WATERS OF FOUL PLAY, SOCIAL MEDIA:  • INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/crimefoulplay • FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/crimefoulplay  --- The Farmville murders occurred in Farmville, Virginia, in September 2009 – the quadruple bludgeoning homicide of Mark Niederbrock, Debra S. Kelley, their daughter Emma Niederbrock and her friend Melanie Wells.  Thank for listening, and sleep well…   --- Support the show by joining https://www.patreon.com/TRUECRIMEIRLPODCAST Follow us! FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl --- SOURCE MATERIAL USED IN THIS EPISODE:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmville_murders  https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2021/2/17/farmville-murders-syko-sam --- #mystery #truecrimeirl #truecrimesleepstories #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #truecrimeobsessed #truecrimememes #unsolved #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimestories #truecrimeallthetime #truecrimeandchill #buzzfeedunsolvedtruecrime #buzzfeedunsolved #kellibrink #kelliberensbrink #sleepstory #sleepstories #asmr #truecrimegarage #crimejunkie #podcast #farmvillemurders #sykosam #horrorcore #foulplaypodcast #shanewaters Episode segments Edit ad

Christine and Léa Papin were two French sisters who, as live-in maids, were convicted of murdering their employer's wife and daughter in Le Mans, France in 1933. --- Special thanks to Courtney and Amanda from A Nefarious Nightmare for lulling you to sleep this week! Check out their podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-nefarious-nightmare/id1579771353 --- Support the show by joining https://www.patreon.com/TRUECRIMEIRLPODCAST Follow us! FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl --- --- --- --- #papinsisters #frenchhistory #mystery #truecrimeirl #truecrimesleepstories #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #truecrimeobsessed #truecrimememes #unsolved #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimestories #truecrimeallthetime #truecrimeandchill #buzzfeedunsolvedtruecrime #buzzfeedunsolved #kellibrink #kelliberensbrink #sleepstory #sleepstories #asmr #truecrimegarage #crimejunkie #podcast

In 1912, in Villisca Iowa….the Moore family was considered affluent in their small community – and they were VERY well liked - until they were all brutally murdered in their beds by an unknown monster.   Was it a serial killer? A creepy window peeper? Or a supernatural entity?    Thanks for listening, and sleep well…   --- Support the show by joining https://www.patreon.com/TRUECRIMEIRLPODCAST Follow us! FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl --- --- --- ---  #mystery #truecrimeirl #truecrimesleepstories #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #truecrimeobsessed #truecrimememes #unsolved #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimestories #truecrimeallthetime #truecrimeandchill #buzzfeedunsolvedtruecrime #buzzfeedunsolved #kellibrink #kelliberensbrink #sleepstory #sleepstories #asmr #truecrimegarage #crimejunkie #podcast #villisca