Episode 149: The Wrongful Conviction of Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin
A young man with his whole life ahead of him set his sights on sunny Florida in order to escape life-threatening gang violence in his hometown. But when he arrived, he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. After a hasty trial, he was convicted of double murder and faced a death sentence. Would DNA and multiple confessions from another suspect be enough to set him free? If you wou...
1hr 23m Aug 11, 2021
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Best of Patreon - 2
Hey everyone! If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of July. You'll hear clips about a man's possibly illegal yogurt collection, our advice to a listener about overcoming past trauma, a ruling from Judge Christie on a man's loss of his ridiculously huge ...
25m Aug 05, 2021
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Robert The Doll (Re-release)
Hey everyone, we’re taking the week off. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we're re-releasing our episode on the mischievous haunted doll, Robert, and all his antics. In the meantime, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, including a recent update on the #FreeBritney movement and a Reddit relationship_advice segment that had both...
1hr 1m Aug 04, 2021
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Episode 148: Gwen Shamblin Lara and the Weigh Down Diet - Part 2
CW: This episode contains discussions of weight loss methods and diet culture as well as brief mentions of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. It’s one thing to start your own church, but this fervent leader created an intense group that slowly took over its members’ lives - allegedly controlling who they married, how much they weighed, and even what psychiatric medication they were a...
1hr 24m Jul 28, 2021
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Episode 147: Gwen Shamblin Lara and the Weigh Down Diet - Part 1
CW: This episode contains discussions of weight loss methods and diet culture as well as brief mentions of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. A self-described dumb blonde with a genuine heart for God, this registered dietician combined her love of the Lord with her professional training to craft her lightning rod hit weight loss program. But what started as a health venture morphed i...
1hr 38m Jul 21, 2021
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Episode 146: El Chupacabra
Under the cover of darkness, an unknown monster stalked its prey in Puerto Rico and throughout south Texas, leaving farm animals and house pets completely drained of their blood via two vampire-like puncture wounds in their necks. Witnesses reported sightings of a grotesque creature, sparking rumors that the true culprit was something much more sinister than any predator they had ever seen befo...
1hr 12m Jul 14, 2021
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Episode 145: Tom and Erika Girardi, The Hustler and the Housewife - Part 2
She's an enigma wrapped in a riddle and cash - that has been allegedly taken from the pockets of the victims of tragedy. With her husband and his firm under investigation, and his so-called house of cards collapsing, the realest of housewives dropped an election day bombshell - she was filing for divorce. But was it due to years of mistreatment as she said? Or, was it really a sham meant to kee...
1hr 38m Jul 07, 2021
1hr 38m
Best of Patreon - 1
Hey, y'all! If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite moments in recent weeks. You'll hear clips from our minisode on the unbelievable McDonald's Strip Search Scam, our advice to a listener whose boyfriend led a double life in our "Dear Sinister" segment, the chilling details of a ...
29m Jul 02, 2021
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Episode 144: Tom and Erika Girardi, The Hustler and the Housewife - Part 1
Plane crashes. Gas explosions. Poisoned waters. People facing the worst moments of their lives all turned to one man who promised to solve their problems. Then they watched as his lavish lifestyle with his wife played out on their TVs every week without knowing that the money paying for it all belonged to them. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Go to prose.com/CREEPY ...
1hr 43m Jun 30, 2021
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Episode 143: The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg
CW: This episode includes extensive discussion on suicide and domestic violence A vibrant young woman was found by her fiancé, stabbed to death inside their shared apartment. Police arrived, found she suffered twenty stab wounds to her front and back, and quickly determined her cause of death was… suicide? The Medical Examiner first disagreed and called it a homicide, but caved to pressure and...
1hr 53m Jun 23, 2021
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Episode 142: The Murder of Zona Heaster, the Greenbrier Ghost
This week we were thrilled to be joined by Christine and Em of And That's Why We Drink to discuss a true crime that also involves the paranormal - something for both of them, and for everyone else! Be sure to also check out our appearance on their show that will come out next Sunday, June 20th, wherever you listen to your podcasts! A young woman was unexpectedly found dead, and her mother susp...
1hr 10m Jun 16, 2021
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Episode 141: Bentinho Massaro, Instagram Guru
Like, follow, share, subscribe. Social media has become a way for us to connect with friends, keep up with the news, and more recently, get sucked into possibly harmful spiritual groups. One so-called Instagram guru has founded his community online - touting his ability to control the weather, his connection with aliens, and his status as an actual God. Is he inviting followers to an enlightene...
1hr 27m Jun 09, 2021
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Episode 140: The Denver Airport Conspiracy
Thousands of people pass through its gates every day, but only a small fringe group sees this structure for what it really is. Disturbing imagery and secret underground tunnels all set up by the ominously named New World Commission. Is this gateway to the Mile High City just guilty of bizarre art choices, or is it hiding the headquarters to the world’s most powerful secret society?
1hr 29m Jun 02, 2021
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Episode 139: The Alaska Triangle
With a land area of over six hundred 63,000 square miles, this gorgeous state seated at the highest point on the map attracts over two million visitors per year. But, sadly, not all travelers make it back home. Do they go missing due to the country’s harsh terrain and extreme weather? Or do they vanish because of something more sinister?
1hr 17m May 26, 2021
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Episode 138: Disappearance of Kristin Smart - Part 3
Years passed and the Smart family was no closer to finding answers for what happened to their daughter on May 25, 1996. Once civilians and private detectives stepped in, the family saw some progress. It wasn't until a new sheriff was elected that moves were made. What eventually brought the case close to an end was a breakout podcast that shed new light on the details and unearthed new clues, f...
1hr 28m May 19, 2021
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Episode 137: Disappearance of Kristin Smart - Part 2
With their daughter missing, her devastated parents relied on law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. To their dismay, the case was passed between departments and delayed long enough for key evidence to be lost. Despite sufficient evidence for officers to identify a suspect, they needed his cooperation to close the case. All the suspect was willing to do was plead the fifth. Decade...
1hr 38m May 12, 2021
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Episode 136: Disappearance of Kristin Smart - Part 1
Four students leaving a party. A dark street. A short walk back to campus. But for one college freshman, the person trusted to walk her home seems to be the reason she was never seen again. For decades, the case lingered, the investigation changed hands, and it wasn’t until a renewed media scrutiny that arrests were made. Did authorities have their suspect from day 1?
1hr 5m May 05, 2021
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Episode 135: The Murder of Kitty Genovese - Part 2
A horrific murder ripped through a Queens neighborhood and the killer was finally caught. After a failed defense, the murderer was sentenced to death, but that was not the end for him or for Kitty’s story. The case would go down in history, but did the newspapers and textbooks get the facts right? This story’s legacy was more than what was initially reported.
1hr 22m Apr 28, 2021
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Episode 134: The Murder of Kitty Genovese - Part 1
For 50 years, psychology textbooks used the tragic story of a murdered young woman to teach students about the devastating impact of inaction by neighbors. The magic number - 38 - was chosen by the media as the number of careless onlookers who heard the woman’s demise in real-time and did nothing. But the true story of what happened that night teaches us that even when there are bystanders, the...
1hr 3m Apr 21, 2021
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Episode 133: Loveland Frogman
Bulging, glowing eyes in the dark. A leathery green face. A silhouette standing four feet tall wielding a wand. What sounds like the stuff of fairytales is real life for several citizens of southwestern Ohio. Did they really find themselves face to face with an amphibious monster, or was this nothing more than frog-wash? Support Sinisterhood Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/sinister - Sinisterhood i...
1hr 3m Apr 14, 2021
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Episode 132: Princess Diana - Part 3
Finally free from her 15-year marriage to the heir to the British throne, the Princess of Wales was single and ready to focus on her true passions: raising her beloved sons and continuing her incredible humanitarian efforts. But the relentless press could not be held at bay, and a summer trip to France would seal Diana’s fate. Support Sinisterhood Sponsors: Athenaclub.com - Promo Code: SINIS...
1hr 21m Apr 07, 2021
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Episode 131: Princess Diana - Part 2
Their fairytale wedding was an international event, but behind the scenes, the royal couple was anything but joyful. The Princess of Wales struggled to fit into her new role and found no support from her husband or his family. Even two beautiful children couldn’t save the doomed union. Especially when the marriage had an unwelcome third participant.
1hr 26m Mar 31, 2021
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Episode 130: Princess Diana - Part 1
A proper Lady, just nineteen years old. A 32-year-old prince who would be king. Their paths crossed and their destiny seemed set. Brought together in a fairytale wedding watched by millions around the world - was this storybook romance all it was cracked up to be?
1hr 15m Mar 24, 2021
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Episode 129: Jayna Murray - The Lululemon Murder
A vibrant young woman on the verge of graduation. A horrific crime scene and seemingly random attack. Her co-worker survived to tell the police what happened, but did it all happen the way she claimed? Or was this other victim actually responsible for the horrible deed?
1hr 28m Mar 17, 2021
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Episode 128: The Survival Story of Susan Walters Kuhnhausen
She had a job she loved, a lust for life, and was on her way to newfound freedom. But then she came home from work and found herself faced with a man hellbent on taking her life. Was this some random attacker or was the motive something more sinister? Support Sinisterhood (https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood?fan_landing=true)
1hr 10m Mar 10, 2021
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Episode 127: The Buddhafield Cult
A charismatic leader with a Zen philosophy and a fitness model physique. A crowd of eager young disciples looking for a direct path to God. On the outside, this group had all the features of a Shangri-La society but on the inside, it became mandatory to worship the leader and submit to his every whim. Was this the blue print for a perfect society or really just an abusive cult? Support Siniste...
1hr 13m Mar 03, 2021
1hr 13m
Episode 126: Baby Snowpocalypse Update 2K21
While we've been on break, there have been several updates on cases we have covered. Before we launch our all new episodes for you in March, we wanted to bring you this update episode to cover all the new developments since we've been away. Support Sinisterhood (https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood?fan_landing=true)
1hr 21m Feb 24, 2021
1hr 21m
Announcement: Winter Storms
Hey y'all ! We are trying our best to get online and bring you some creepy content, but historic storms in the Dallas area have made that impossible. We’ll be back as soon as we can. We hope everyone impacted by the storm is safe and warm. We miss you all and can’t wait to come back soon. Thanks for listening and keep it creepy. Head over to our Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.c...
19s Feb 17, 2021
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The #FreeBritney Movement: Part 1 (Re-release)
Hey everyone, we’re still out on maternity leave. This week we’re bringing you a double feature re-release of our coverage on the #FreeBritney movement. Britney is still under the conservatorship and the control of her dad. The New York Times released the documentary "Framing Britney Spears" which featured video footage spanning the many years of this restrictive arrangement. This episode cov...
1hr 22m Feb 10, 2021
1hr 22m
The #FreeBritney Movement: Part 2 (Re-release)
Hey everyone, we’re still out on maternity leave. This week we’re bringing you a double feature re-release of our coverage on the #FreeBritney movement. If you haven't already, check out part 1 of our coverage. You can also watch The New York Times new documentary, "Framing Britney Spears" which shows the unfair and invasive media coverage Britney received as she struggled under the scrutiny o...
1hr 54m Feb 10, 2021
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The Dyatlov Pass Incident (Re-release)
Hey everyone, we’re still out on maternity leave. (You like how I said “we”??) This week we’re bringing you a classic episode that’s been making the headlines recently. National Geographic has reported that scientists using animation software from the movie Frozen have determined what really happens to the hikers of the Dyatlov pass incident. Did they finally prove that the KGB stalked the hi...
1hr 17m Feb 03, 2021
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God's Salvation Church (Re-release)
Hey everyone, we’re taking this week off. We're re-releasing one of our favorite past episodes - Gods Salvation Church about a Dallas-based doomsday cult and it's rise and fall in one of our local suburbs. After checking out this throwback episode, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, mixed bags, and Wheel segments where we spin an actual game show wheel ...
47m Jan 27, 2021
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The Lost Girls of Panama (Re-release)
Hey everyone, we’re taking this week off. Since it's January 20, we're re-releasing episode 20 - the unsolved case of the Lost Girls of Panama. An episode that still keeps us up at night. After checking out this throwback episode, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our monthly minisodes, mixed bags, and Wheel segments where we spin an actual game show wheel to determi...
1hr Jan 20, 2021
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The Disappearance of Ben McDaniel (Re-release)
Hey everyone, we’re taking this week off. Since it's January 13, we're re-releasing one of our absolute favorite episodes - the infamous episode 13. This episode covers the unexplained disappearance of cave diver Ben McDaniel and his family's search for answers. But, is that all it covers? It also includes one of the most infamous Sinisterhood stories of all time. After taking a walk down memo...
1hr 22m Jan 13, 2021
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Episode 125: The Murder of Kat West
A suburban wife and mom turned to the internet to make a little cash with a side hustle. But when she ended up dead outside her home, the media swarmed and focused on her adult-themed business. To catch her killer, police looked no further than her own husband as the culprit. Was this a tragic accident as her husband claimed, or was the answer something more sinister? Support Sinisterhood (ht...
1hr 32m Jan 06, 2021
1hr 32m
NYE 2020 Special: The Wheel
Hey everybody! This week we are bringing you one of our Wheel episodes. We recorded it just for you, but normally it is only available to our Patreon subscribers. We take your suggestions, add them to an actual game show wheel, and spin it to see what we are discussing that episode! We hope you enjoy this special episode. If you do, subscribe to our Patreon for weekly editions, including one t...
25m Dec 30, 2020
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Episode 124: The Santa Claus Bank Robbery
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better hold your hands up high because Santa has a gun and is robbing the place. In 1927, a Texas town was shaken up at Christmas when St. Nick and friends pulled a heist on the local bank. A manhunt ensued, and the local citizens ensured some form of justice was finally served, no matter the cost. Support Sinisterhood (https://www.patreon.com/sin...
1hr 3m Dec 23, 2020
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Episode 123: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
A young med student with his life ahead of him vanished after a night out with friends. For over a decade, his family searched and held on to hope even without any real leads. Did he simply leave to start a new life? Did he die in an accident or by suicide? Or was something more sinister at play? Support Sinisterhood (https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood?fan_landing=true)
1hr 22m Dec 16, 2020
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Episode 122: Bigfoot
Footprints in the woods. Shaky film footage. Hundreds of reported encounters. This cryptid has roamed the forests of the Pacific Northwest for decades. Even with new evidence, scientific explanations, and reports from the FBI to the contrary, those who believe in his existence are absolutely convinced he is real. Does this beast truly walk among us, or is it just a tall and hairy tale? Support...
1hr 10m Dec 09, 2020
1hr 10m
D.B. Cooper (Re-release)
Hey everyone, we’re taking the week off. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we're re-releasing our episode on the only unsolved American sky jacking case in history, D. B. Cooper. In the meantime, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, including a recent update on the #FreeBritney movement. We also added an all new segment, THE WH...
1hr 31m Dec 02, 2020
1hr 31m
Episode 121: The Thanksgiving Day Murders
Thanksgiving is a holiday for people to gather with family and friends. But for two men, it was the last day of their lives. After catching the perpetrators red handed, police were sure they had a guaranteed conviction. But loophole after loophole ensured the killers were acquitted. Finally, a federal judge found a loophole of his own and managed to put the criminals behind bars for something o...
1hr 19m Nov 25, 2020
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Episode 120: The Sun Gym Gang Murders (Pain and Gain): Part 2
With one victim on the run for his life, the men from the Sun Gym had their eye on new targets to fund their lifestyle. They found an extremely wealthy and generous man, his devoted and loving girlfriend, and their incredible yellow Lamborghini. But even with the best of plans, once again the gang made mistake after mistake, this time with deadly consequences. Support Sinisterhood (https://ww...
1hr 37m Nov 18, 2020
1hr 37m
Episode 119: The Sun Gym Gang Murders (Pain & Gain): Part 1
When you visit Miami, you see extravagant cars, gorgeous beaches, and a dazzling nightlife. But this gang of Miami residents saw something else: targets for extortion, kidnapping, and even murder. Michael Bay may have directed a hit movie about the incidents, but this true story is even more sinister. Support Sinisterhood (https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood?fan_landing=true)
1hr 6m Nov 11, 2020
1hr 6m
QAnon (Re-release)
Hey everyone, we’re taking the week off. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. Please enjoy this all-too-timely re-release, our episode on QAnon. You can also head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our all-new Wheel segment, and our latest minisode on Zozo the Ouija Board demon. Thanks so much and keep it creepy. The internet is home to a wide range of tales, fringe...
1hr 13m Nov 04, 2020
1hr 13m
Episode 118: The Union, Missouri Screaming House
A spacious home. A beautiful backyard. What more could a house-hunting father ask for? Then, after he and his children move in, things take a turn for the horrific. But the family wouldn’t be the last to be terrorized by this frightening abode. Support Sinisterhood (https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood?fan_landing=true)
1hr 19m Oct 28, 2020
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Episode 117: The Bunny Man
Some people consider them good luck. Others, fluffy playthings who hide eggs and bring candy at Easter. But for the residents of this Virginia town, a white rabbit was not something from fairytales. Residents were attacked. Dark tales persisted. But was it all the result of a city’s collective imagination? Or was something more sinister at play? This week’s episode is The Bunny Man. Support Si...
59m Oct 21, 2020
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Episode 116: Flordelis dos Santos de Souza
A murderer? A conspirator? A profiteer? Flordelis dos Santos de Souza was many things to Brazil.
56m Oct 14, 2020
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Episode 115: Love Has Won
Its website and Facebook streams lure in future members by preaching peace, love, and energy. But inside this tight-knit group, ex-members say they faced abuse and torture. Is their revered leader the one true Mother God bringing energy and peace to the world, or is she nothing more than a scam artist who’s found a new way to fund her lifestyle? Support Sinisterhood (https://www.patreon.com/s...
1hr 44m Oct 07, 2020
1hr 44m
Episode 114: The #FreeBritney Movement: Part 2
As one of the biggest pop stars in the world, the paparazzi’s cameras were trained on her as she struggled to maintain control of her life. Then she wound up in one of the most restrictive arrangements under the law. Her family and legal team said it was necessary, but fans believed their beloved icon was begging for their help on her social media pages. Then the movement finally found some tra...
1hr 54m Sep 30, 2020
1hr 54m
Episode 113: The #FreeBritney Movement: Part 1
Starting with her pigtailed debut, she rocketed to stardom as one of the biggest pop stars of all time. At first, all her dreams seemed to be coming true. But behind the scenes, things weren’t going so well for this icon. A divorce. A custody battle. Stints in the hospital for mental health reasons then finally, her rights were stripped away via an allegedly temporary legal mechanism. A decade ...
1hr 22m Sep 23, 2020
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