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 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 

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 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 

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 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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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-Cannino: A remarkable story of forgiveness, where a wrongfully convicted man and his accuser became friends and advocates, reshaping eyewitness identification practices. Ryan Ferguson: A college student turned justice educator, using his wrongful conviction experience to reform eyewitness protocols. Debra Milke: A woman who survived 22 years on death row, now advocating for women wrongfully convicted and interrogation reform. 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 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 

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-Cannino: A remarkable story of forgiveness, where a wrongfully convicted man and his accuser became friends and advocates, reshaping eyewitness identification practices. Ryan Ferguson: A college student turned justice educator, using his wrongful conviction experience to reform eyewitness protocols. Debra Milke: A woman who survived 22 years on death row, now advocating for women wrongfully convicted and interrogation reform. 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 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 

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-Cannino: A remarkable story of forgiveness, where a wrongfully convicted man and his accuser became friends and advocates, reshaping eyewitness identification practices. Ryan Ferguson: A college student turned justice educator, using his wrongful conviction experience to reform eyewitness protocols. Debra Milke: A woman who survived 22 years on death row, now advocating for women wrongfully convicted and interrogation reform. 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 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 

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-Cannino: A remarkable story of forgiveness, where a wrongfully convicted man and his accuser became friends and advocates, reshaping eyewitness identification practices. Ryan Ferguson: A college student turned justice educator, using his wrongful conviction experience to reform eyewitness protocols. Debra Milke: A woman who survived 22 years on death row, now advocating for women wrongfully convicted and interrogation reform. 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 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 

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-Cannino: A remarkable story of forgiveness, where a wrongfully convicted man and his accuser became friends and advocates, reshaping eyewitness identification practices. Ryan Ferguson: A college student turned justice educator, using his wrongful conviction experience to reform eyewitness protocols. Debra Milke: A woman who survived 22 years on death row, now advocating for women wrongfully convicted and interrogation reform. 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 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 

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-Cannino: A remarkable story of forgiveness, where a wrongfully convicted man and his accuser became friends and advocates, reshaping eyewitness identification practices. Ryan Ferguson: A college student turned justice educator, using his wrongful conviction experience to reform eyewitness protocols. Debra Milke: A woman who survived 22 years on death row, now advocating for women wrongfully convicted and interrogation reform. 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 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 

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-Cannino: A remarkable story of forgiveness, where a wrongfully convicted man and his accuser became friends and advocates, reshaping eyewitness identification practices. Ryan Ferguson: A college student turned justice educator, using his wrongful conviction experience to reform eyewitness protocols. Debra Milke: A woman who survived 22 years on death row, now advocating for women wrongfully convicted and interrogation reform. 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 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 

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-Cannino: A remarkable story of forgiveness, where a wrongfully convicted man and his accuser became friends and advocates, reshaping eyewitness identification practices. Ryan Ferguson: A college student turned justice educator, using his wrongful conviction experience to reform eyewitness protocols. Debra Milke: A woman who survived 22 years on death row, now advocating for women wrongfully convicted and interrogation reform. 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 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 

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-Cannino: A remarkable story of forgiveness, where a wrongfully convicted man and his accuser became friends and advocates, reshaping eyewitness identification practices. Ryan Ferguson: A college student turned justice educator, using his wrongful conviction experience to reform eyewitness protocols. Debra Milke: A woman who survived 22 years on death row, now advocating for women wrongfully convicted and interrogation reform. 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 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 

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: Inventions like Dr. Adolf Gutsmuth's feeding tube coffin (1822), Johann Taberger's rope-bell system (1829), and Count Michel de Karnice-Karnicki's spring-loaded design (1897). The chilling truth: No verified rescues. Story 1: Essie Dunbar (1915, South Carolina): The accidental burial of a woman in an epileptic coma—buried, exhumed, and rising from her coffin to live another 47 years. Chaos, screams, and local legends ensue. Story 2: Barbara Jane Mackle (1968 Kidnapping): The heiress buried alive in a ventilated box for 83 hours by kidnappers Gary Steven Krist and Ruth Eisemann-Schier. Ransom, FBI rescue, and a survivor's unbreakable spirit. 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 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