Episode 310: Tommy Thompson, Fugitive Treasure Hunter

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 cluster of suicides at a college in Missouri in our "True Crime Headlines" episode, and finally - as requested - an update on the Love Has Won cult and the death of Mother God. If you like what you hear and want full episodes of all this and more, head to patreon.com/sinisterhood for full details on all the benefits of subscribing today!

2 Jul 202128min

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 for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your order -Go to dameproducts.com/CREEPY today for 10% off your order of intimate products designed for women, by women -Get 30 days of full access for free when you go to dipsea.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

30 Jun 20211h 43min

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 changed his opinion to suicide. Now her parents have assembled a team of world-renowned forensic experts who all agree on one thing - their daughter was killed by someone else’s hand. Will a civil lawsuit help put them on a path to justice? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Daily Harvest - Go to www.dailyharvest.com and enter code CREEPY to get $25 off your first box! Stay cool, calm, and collected during the summer heat! 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  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.

23 Jun 20211h 52min

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 suspected something more sinister - possibly her drifter husband - was to blame. When her daughter appeared to her as a ghastly figure, she confirmed the mother’s suspicions and all the details of the murder. Would the ghost’s story be enough to bring her killer to justice? 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! -Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helixsleep.com/creepy -Go to HelloFresh.com/creepy12 and use code CREEPY12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping!

16 Jun 20211h 9min

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 enlightened lifestyle, or recruiting suckers to fund his exotic vacations, fine whiskies, and expensive cigars?

9 Jun 20211h 27min

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?

2 Jun 20211h 29min

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?

26 Mai 20211h 16min

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, finally leading to some arrests in the case.

19 Mai 20211h 28min