Episode 19: The Smurl Family Haunting

Latch key kid's worst nightmare; The Kidnapper took my bagel; Bad singing saved me?; My dead Dad is my Christmas present? A listener story; Rebrand A Christmas Story to A Christmas Haunt?; and Did I See Rudolph? Head to sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday to submit your odd but true story

16 Dec 202252min

A brilliant and beloved young woman. A tumultuous relationship. A death that seemed to defy explanation. Her devoted family fought for answers, but even with an official report, questions remain.  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Visit MyKitsch.com/SINISTER for 30% off your entire order

14 Dec 20221h 13min

A coincidence, that saved my life (PART TWO); why I always take the stairs; a narrow escape; The time I died and saw my sister enjoying candy; Grocery store creep turned murderer; and "THAT...WASN'T...ME!" Petsitting and the Paranormal. Head to sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday to submit your odd but true story

9 Dec 202244min

The residents of this quirky town offer you the chance to step between realms and communicate with lost loved ones. Its town motto is, "Where Mayberry Meets the Twilight Zone." Is this place the site of an energy vortex that makes otherworldly communication possible? Or are the residents ready to take you for a ride? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit masterclass.com/creepy to give the perfect gift of an annual MasterClass membership and get one free!  -Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helixsleep.com/creepy -Sinisterhood is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/sinister

7 Dec 20222h 31min

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 December. Subscribe today to get full segments plus hundreds of hours of past content. Today you'll hear: True Crime Headlines: Flordelis Minisode: Murders at the Brown Palace Hotel Livestream: Fesshole OffMyChest: A Husband's Horrible Mistake Don't miss our December events: Hallmark After Dark Movie Roast is Tuesday, 12/13 at 8PM CT Live Q&A is Wednesday, 12/28 at 8PM CT Livestream is Thursday, 12/29 at 8PM CT 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 to subscribe today!

6 Dec 202230min

A coincidence, that saved my life; My nightmare at Hill House; Please Help Me Solve a 40-Year Santa Claus Mystery!; My encounter with ...maybe ball lightning? A mini lights episode triggered memory; I survived a stranger on stranger ambush; and Lapse in Judgment - Trust Your Instincts. Head to sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday to submit your odd but true story

2 Dec 202252min

We’ve seen them on reality TV - enormous families with dozens of children. But the their lives are nowhere near picture perfect, as they're bowing to male authority, having as many kids as possible, and using sub-par learning plans developed by predators. This insidious belief system has still gained a following even throughout its many scandals.  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/CREEPY -Head to go.factor75.com/CREEPY60 and use code creepy60 to get $60% off your first box

30 Nov 20221h 59min

That Time I Was Almost a Victim of a Serial Killer; A Funny Party Story From When I Was 19 Isn’t So Funny Anymore; When police used me, a 9 year old, to catch a predator; Skeptical Mom is Less Skeptical; The poem stalker; and Momma Sandy pulls rank--Sam's haunted best friend. Head to sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday to submit your odd but true story

25 Nov 202253min