Episode 310: Tommy Thompson, Fugitive Treasure Hunter

For generations, the Murdaugh family wielded control over the justice system of South Carolina’s low country. Over the past six years, five people with ties to the legendary Murdaugh family have been killed. Is this just coincidence in a tight knit community, or is there a more sinister explanation? This week’s episode is The Murdaugh Family Murders - Part 1. Check out updates on the Murdaugh murder investigation and the Alex Murdaugh trial on our Patreon: September 2021 Minisode: Murdaugh Murders Update - Part 1 November 2021 Minisode: Murdaugh Murders Update - Part 2 February 2022 Minisode: Murdaugh Murders Update - Part 3 June 2022 Minisode: Murdaugh Update - Part 4 December 2022 Minisode: The Murdaugh Murders Update January 2023 Minisode: The Murdaugh Murders Update Pt. 2 Related: Discovery series: Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty The ongoing Murdaugh family saga exposes murders, a suspicious death and a complex labyrinth of corruption. Never-before-seen video footage reveals a deadly boat ride that spurs the toppling of a powerful dynasty. Netflix series: Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.

25 Aug 20211h 37min

We're going on tour! We'll be heading to seven cities throughout September and October. Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, August 19, but Patreon Subscribers can get tickets now. Head to sinisterhood.com/liveshows to check out where we're headed, dates, times, and COVID protocols for each venue. And head to Patreon.com/Sinisterhood to get your early access to tickets and your exclusive presale code. See you on the road! The United States finally rekindled its long-lost relationship with its Caribbean neighbor. But not long after being sent to their reopened embassy, American diplomats and CIA officers began complaining of strange symptoms. Then the symptoms spread to their Canadian colleagues. Later, diplomats worldwide would be afflicted by this series of incidents. Was it a concentrated attack from an unknown foe? Or was it all in their heads?  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -BetterHelp - Sinisterhood is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SINISTER. Join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. -Smart and Sass - Smartass & Sass is a monthly subscription box that brings snark and sass right to your door. Go to www.smartassandsass.com and use code CREEPY for 25% off your first subscription! -Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helixsleep.com/creepy -Listen to Wondery’s The Generation Why Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Wondery... Feel the Story.

18 Aug 20211h 16min

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 would like to support Clemente, you can donate at https://www.mightycause.com/story/Clementeaguirree2019 Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Get the world’s smartest cat litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com Use promo code CREEPY for 20% off your first order! -Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Visit ritual.com/CREEPY to get 10% off during your first 3 months. Start your Ritual today! -Charlotte's Web - Go to charlottesweb.com and use code CREEPY at checkout to save 15% on your order. Get started with the OG CBD brand who kicked off this whole CBD craze. This code works on all CBD products besides bulk bundles

11 Aug 20211h 23min

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 adult video collection, our breakdown on the court opinion that let Bill Cosby out of jail, and our minisode updating you on Britney Spears and her conservatorship battle. If you like what you hear and want full versions of all this and more, head to patreon.com/sinisterhood for full details on all the benefits and to subscribe today!

5 Aug 202124min

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 of our jaws on the floor. We also added an all-new segment, Dear Sinister, where we take personal questions from listeners and provide them with our best advice. Thanks so much and keep it creepy! A harmless gift, a simple doll in a boy’s sailor suit. But for one man, this doll was more than a plaything, it was a companion, a lifelong friend, and a force in his life. Is this creation, made of fabric and wool, nothing more than a misunderstood toy? Or has he earned his reputation through decades of chaos and destruction?  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Visit oliveandjune.com/CREEPY and use code CREEPY for 20% off your first Mani System! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here! -Get 30 days of full access for free when you go to dipsea.com/CREEPY -BetterHelp - Sinisterhood is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SINISTER. Join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

4 Aug 20211h

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 allowed to take. It looked like an empire that would continue to grow and last forever. Then a sudden tragedy changed it all. What’s next for this controversial group? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Go to prose.com/CREEPY for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your order -Go to dameproducts.com/CREEPY today for 10% off your order -Charlotte's Web - Go to charlottesweb.com and use code CREEPY at checkout to save 15% on your order. Get started with the OG CBD brand who kicked off this whole CBD craze. This code works on all CBD products besides bulk bundles

28 Jul 20211h 24min

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 into a strict religious sect that concerned religious scholars and controlled its members’ everyday behaviors - sometimes with deadly consequences. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Athena Club - Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Go to athenaclub.com and enter promo code SINISTER for 20% off your first order!  -Smart and Sass - Smartass & Sass is a monthly subscription box that brings snark and sass right to your door. Go to smartassandsass.com and use code CREEPY for 25% off your first subscription! -BetterHelp - Sinisterhood is sponsored by BetterHelp. Join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SINISTER

21 Jul 20211h 38min

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 before. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helixsleep.com/creepy -Charlotte's Web - Go to charlottesweb.com and use code CREEPY at checkout to save 15% on your order. Get started with the OG CBD brand who kicked off this whole CBD craze. This code works on all CBD products besides bulk bundles  -Get 30 days of full access for free when you go to dipsea.com/CREEPY

14 Jul 20211h 11min