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 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. #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation