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Real-Life Killer Santas: The Horrifying True Crimes Behind the Red Suit
Santa Claus is supposed to bring joy and gifts — but these killers used the beloved red suit to bring terror and death. From Christmas party massacres to serial killers hiding behind the jolly disguise, these are the true crimes that prove not every Santa belongs on the nice list.
WEIRD AFTER DARK: “Thanksgiving’s Shadow: True Crime and Terror”
In this episode of Weird After Dark, the Ghost Hosts discuss the Weird Darkness episode “True Thanksgiving Horrors” – with numerous stories surrounding the holiday, such as three young brothers whovanish from their father’s backyard on Thanksgiving Day, a hijacker who parachutes into the night with $200,000 and is never seen again, and a grandfather’s ghost story tat leads to the discovery of a 200-year-old mass murder — just some of the chilling mysteries that have turned America’s day of gratitude into something far more sinister. From unsolved killings and baffling disappearances to haunted hotels and tragic shipwrecks, this episode explores the dark side of Thanksgiving that most families never discuss at the dinner table.
True Thanksgiving Horrors: Unsolved Murders, Cold Case Crimes & Mysterious Disappearances
Three young brothers vanish from their father’s backyard on Thanksgiving Day, a hijacker parachutes into the night with $200,000 and is never seen again, and a grandfather’s ghost story leads to the discovery of a 200-year-old mass murder — these are just some of the chilling mysteries that have turned America’s day of gratitude into something far more sinister. From unsolved killings and baffling disappearances to haunted hotels and tragic shipwrecks, this episode explores the dark side of Thanksgiving that most families never discuss at the dinner table.
HOW TO CREATE AN URBAN LEGEND: From Campfire Tales to True Crime, The Psychology Behind Our Terrors
From Slender Man to Bloody Mary, discover the dark psychology behind urban legends and the real murders, sightings, and crimes they’ve inspired.
THE FAMILY ANNIHILATOR PHENOMENON: Shocking True Crime Cases That Defy Understanding
They were devoted fathers and husbands by day, but something dark was brewing beneath the surface that would destroy everything they claimed to love.
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER AND HAUNTING: Hollywood’s Most Famous Unsolved True Crime Case
On January 15, 1947, Elizabeth Short’s mutilated body was found severed in half in a vacant Los Angeles lot, launching Hollywood’s most infamous unsolved murder case that would forever brand her as “The Black Dahlia.” Nearly 80 years later, guests at the Biltmore Hotel still report encountering a desperate woman in a black dress on the sixth floor — the last place Elizabeth Short was seen alive, where her ghost may still be searching for someone to finally solve her brutal murder.
THIS COP WAS A SERIAL MURDERER: The Crimes and Trial of the Golden State Killer
After decades of terrorizing California with over 50 rapes and 13 murders, the Golden State Killer was finally caught in 2018 — and the monster behind the mask was Joseph James DeAngelo, a former police officer who’d been living a quiet suburban life with his family. His wife of 40 years had no idea she was sleeping next to one of America’s most prolific serial killers, a man who used his law enforcement training to evade capture while destroying countless lives.
THE BEHEADED VAMPIRE OF DÜSSELDORF: The Gruesome Blood-Soaked Crimes of Peter Kürten
In the early morning of July 2, 1931, a middle-aged man with neatly combed hair walked through a prison courtyard in Cologne, Germany. The summer sun cast long shadows as he approached the guillotine, flanked by a priest and psychiatrist. His final words would become one of the most disturbing utterances in criminal history.
ABOMINATIONS OF PETER KÜRTEN: Germany’s Vampire of Düsseldorf – 10 Murders, 68 Crimes, Zero Remorse
In 1931, Peter Kürten walked to the guillotine and asked if he would hear his own blood gushing from his neck after decapitation, calling it “the pleasure to end all pleasures” – the final words of a man who had murdered at least 10 people and committed 68 crimes with absolutely no remorse.
THE WURST FLORIDA CRIME EVER: When Toilet Paper Meets Processed Meat in America’s Weirdest State
A tale of parking disputes, alcohol, and questionable costume choices that proves Florida remains undefeated in the bizarre crime department.
South Korea Deploys Life-Size Holographic Police Officers to Prevent Crimes
Seoul Police has been testing life-size holographic police officers as a way to increase people’s perception of safety and discourage crime in South Korea’s capital.
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MEDICAL MONSTERS: Deadly Doctors, Nasty Nurses, and Murderous Medicine [True Crime Documentary]
When the people sworn to save lives become serial killers, their medical knowledge transforms into the perfect weapon for murder — and these are their horrifying true stories.
THE SHADOW IN THE RAFTERS | Inspired By a True Crime Case #MurderNoir
When renovating homeowners discover a skeleton that was hidden in their attic for fifteen years, a hardboiled detective uncovers an ancient cycle of sacrifice that turns houses into hungry altars — and the next offering is already being prepared.
THE HALIDAY PREDICTION: He Wrote The Crimes In The News… Before They Happened!
A tough-talking columnist starts predicting violent crimes in print… and every chilling detail comes true. | #RetroRadio EP0470
ELMER VERSUS THE MUTANT RATS! | Paranormal, Mystery, and Crime Old Time Radio!
When Elmer Korn sets out for a relaxing vacation, he ends up in a nightmarish showdown with a horde of giant, flesh-hungry mutant rats! Here the tale from Chet Chetter’s Tales From the Morgue! | #RetroRadio EP0469
PEARL BRYAN AND HER MISSING HEAD: The True Crime Case That Literally Haunts a Nightclub
In 1896, Pearl Bryan’s headless body was found in Kentucky—but her missing head has never been recovered, and locals claim her ghost still haunts the infamous Bobby Mackey’s nightclub where Satanic rituals may have cursed the ground.
H2O-NO-YOU-DON’T: A Cooler Becomes a Crime, Cooler Heads Fight Against the HOA #MindOfMarlar
A man gave away water. The HOA showed their appreciation by issuing $100 citations. Welcome to the suburbs.