True Crime Sleep Stories
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.
Episodes
August 5, 2025 • 15 mins
Drift into the unsettling tale of Kenneth Parks, a young Canadian man whose sleepwalking led to a shocking crime in 1987. On a quiet night in Pickering, Ontario, Kenneth drove 14 miles, entered his in-laws’ home, and committed a violent act—all while allegedly asleep.
This episode explores the bizarre case that challenged legal and scientific understanding, diving into the mysteries of parasomnia, consciousness, and ...
This episode explores the bizarre case that challenged legal and scientific understanding, diving into the mysteries of parasomnia, consciousness, and ...
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July 23, 2025 • 40 mins
Dive into the enigmatic world of unsolved mysteries with "In the Shadows of Spies," where three chilling true crime cases blur the lines between espionage, identity, and tragedy.
Explore the charred remains of the Isdal Woman in Norway's Death Valley, the locked-bag death of MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams in London, and the locked-room puzzle of Jennifer Fairgate in an Oslo hotel.
The Isdal Woman: Learn mo...
Explore the charred remains of the Isdal Woman in Norway's Death Valley, the locked-bag death of MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams in London, and the locked-room puzzle of Jennifer Fairgate in an Oslo hotel.
The Isdal Woman: Learn mo...
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July 1, 2025 • 15 mins
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.
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June 26, 2025 • 13 mins
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...
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...
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June 25, 2025 • 9 mins
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...
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...
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June 7, 2025 • 15 mins
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, intri...
Join us as we unravel this haunting story of ambition, intri...
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June 6, 2025 • 14 mins
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 ...
Drift off to sleep – if you dare - as ...
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June 4, 2025 • 37 mins
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 t...
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 t...
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May 28, 2025 • 17 mins
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 si...
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 si...
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May 21, 2025 • 16 mins
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...
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...
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May 7, 2025 • 11 mins
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 ...
Join us as we unravel the story of the ...
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April 25, 2025 • 34 mins
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...
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...
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November 13, 2024 • 20 mins
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.
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June 25, 2024 • 11 mins
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 t...
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 t...
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May 8, 2024 • 13 mins
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.
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February 2, 2023 • 6 mins
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’l...
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’l...
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January 26, 2023 • 19 mins
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
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Thank you to Jamie Hunsaker-Gibbs for writing and submitting this True Crime Sleep Story.
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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
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December 11, 2022 • 13 mins
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.
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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.
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December 3, 2022 • 12 mins
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 t...
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 t...
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November 27, 2022 • 15 mins
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
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The Farmville murders occurred in Farmville, Virginia, in September 2009 – the quadruple bludgeoning homicide of Ma...
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
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The Farmville murders occurred in Farmville, Virginia, in September 2009 – the quadruple bludgeoning homicide of Ma...
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