Episode 19: The Smurl Family Haunting

A beloved dad, husband, son, and neighbor, Marty Duram was found shot to death at his Michigan home in 2015. His wife was present at the scene, but after eight months, no arrest had been made. The only witness willing to speak was Marty's 19-year-old African grey parrot, Bud. What was Bud saying? Would the authorities listen? Does it even matter when the only witness to a crime is an animal? This week’s episode is The Murder of Marty Duram and the Story of Bud the Hero Parrot - Part 2. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to purchase tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour! Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Sinisterhood is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SINISTER

26 Huhti 20231h 12min

Tales from the Court Clerk; Haunted Playhouse; Possessed By An Entity; More tales of the mall; and special guest stories from Tyrella and Tori, co-hosts of the podcast Killer Queens! This week for our guest stories segment, we are joined by Tyrella and Tori, co-hosts of the podcast Killer Queens. With coverage in Cosmo and Marie Claire, Killer Queens has been making waves in the podcast space recently. They're known as the true crime podcast for millennials, which was perfect as we chat with them about some of our favorite 90s movies and references. Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here for information and tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show.

21 Huhti 20231h 19min

A dad, husband, new grand-dad, and proud parrot owner, Marty Duram had no idea one day in May 2015 would be his last. When his body was found, police were startled when his wife, Glenna Duram lying shot beside him, sat up and began talking. However, the possible victim later seemed more likely to be involved. While his family waited for justice, his feathered friend was squawking for justice. This week’s episode is The Murder of Marty Duram and the Story of Bud the Hero Parrot - Part 1. Vote for us for the 2023 Webby Awards now through April 20: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/general-series/comedy Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to purchase tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour! Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Visit MyKitsch.com/SINISTER for 30% off your entire order

19 Huhti 20231h 19min

I Am Now Reminded That I Was Stalked; A Spooky Shaman Encounter; Trafficking at the Library; He broke my heart... Thank God!; Dead Body in a Storage Unit; The Night of the Caped Crusader and His Husky Cohort - The Paulding Light; and a special guest stories from Haley and Andrea, co-hosts of the podcast Inhuman! Our FF guest story this week comes from Haley and Andrea, co-hosts of the podcast Inhuman. Haley is a TikToker @robandhaley with a passion for helping victims of crime get justice. Andrea is a self proclaimed weirdo, Mama, Youtuber and now Podcaster, obsessed with all things true crime with a huge passion for unsolved cases. We are so honored to be nominated for a 2023 Webby Award for Best Comedy Podcast! Cast your votes starting NOW through Thursday, April 20th, at 11:59 pm PDT. Thank you for all your love and support. We could not do this without you!! Just click this link to cast your vote now: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting... Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here for information and tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! - Go to Microdose.com and use code: "creepy" to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. - Go to Zocdoc dot com slash CREEPY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.

14 Huhti 20231h 1min

For thirty years, this man performed more exorcisms than anyone else, serving as the go-to demon hunter for the Vatican. He even allowed a Hollywood director to film one of the battles with darkness. His life is even the subject of a new horror film, but is this renowned evil fighter the real deal? This week’s episode is The Pope’s Exorcist: Father Gabriele Amorth. Vote for us for the 2023 Webby Awards now through April 20: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/general-series/comedy Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to purchase tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour! Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Get your FREE LMNT Sample Pack at DrinkLMNT.com/CREEPY - This deal is not available on their regular website. -Go to athenaclub.com and enter promo code CREEPY for 25% off your first order -Receive 35% off your first order at sundaysfordogs.com/CREEPY or use code CREEPY at checkout.

12 Huhti 20231h 33min

College murderer encounter; Don’t Be So Quick To Judge; Ghosty Friends Encounter; Creepy Airbnb in Fayetteville AR; That time I almost shit my pants and probably ruined a lot of people’s “brunch”; and a special guest story from Vikki Petraitis. This week we are joined by Vikki Petraitis. Vikki is a bestselling, award-winning true crime author with twenty years experience at her craft. She has written dozens of books throughout her career, including her book about Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer, which has become a classic in the true-crime genre.  Vikki and the team at Casefile: A True Crime Podcast created The Frankston Murders podcast, which uncovers new material and new victims in the 1993 case and includes Vikki's interviews prison guards, police officers, family members, and people caught in the periphery of a serial killer.  The Frankston Murders is currently the #1 podcast in Australia, bringing attention to this case just as its perpetrator has asked the courts to be released on parole. We are so honored to be nominated for a 2023 Webby Award for Best Comedy Podcast! Cast your votes starting NOW through Thursday, April 20th, at 11:59 pm PDT.  Thank you for all your love and support. We could not do this without you!! Just click this link to cast your vote now: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting... Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here for information and tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show.

7 Huhti 20231h 34min

Swirling seas, massive waves, and no land for miles. The beaches in this area draw tourists year round, but the waterways leading between them have been feared as some of the most deadly in the world. Are the deadly incidents caused by human nature, wicked weather, or something more sinister? This week’s episode is The Bermuda Triangle. Vote for us for the 2023 Webby Awards now through April 20: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/general-series/comedy Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to purchase tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour! Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Visit oliveandjune.com/CREEPY and use code CREEPY for 20% off your first Mani System -Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders, including the Helix Kids mattress, AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helixsleep.com/creepy - Go to HelloFresh.com/creepy50 and use code creepy50 for 50% off plus free shipping on your first bo!

5 Huhti 20231h 33min

My Experience as Part of the Lockdown Generation; My Father's Insane Survival Story; Where do you think we went when we lost an hour of time?; Connecticut's Sky Trumpets?; Security Ghost Puppy and More Storage Stories! Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here for information and tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show.

31 Maalis 20231h 27min