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True Crime Sleep Stories

True Crime Sleep Stories

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Hello and welcome to True Crime Sleep Stories, where you can settle in with a good true crime tale while drifting off into a safe sleepy slumber. Sip on a cup of hot tea, grab a warm fleece blanket, or cozy up by the fire... just make sure you’re comfortable and ready for relaxation.
And now it’s time to get comfy… because I’m going to tell you a bedtime story.


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Episodes
  • 71: Mysteries in the Woods | True Crime Sleep Stories

    71: Mysteries in the Woods | True Crime Sleep Stories
    Jun 19 2026

    On tonight's episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we journey deep into the forest, where ancient legends of watchful spirits meet real-life tales of isolation and mystery. From shape-shifting guardians to vanished skiers, innocent victims at a camp for kids, a severed hand in Yosemite, and honeymooners lost in the Grand Canyon... these stories explore how the woods can both enchant and conceal unimaginable darkness.

    Featured Cases:

    • Steven Kubacki: The skier who vanished… and returned with no memory
    • The tragic Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders at Camp Scott
    • The Severed Hand in Yosemite (later found to be Patricia Hicks)
    • Glen & Bessie Hyde: The vanishing newlyweds of the Grand Canyon

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    Your support keeps the stories coming — thank you! 💤

    Listen & Connect
    • Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime
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    Vol. 1: amzn.to/3Z8jx5L
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    Support the show on Patreon

    True Crime Sleep Stories is hosted and created by Kelli Brink, produced with the support of our dedicated team. Leave a review, share with a friend, or DM us your case suggestions. Thank you for listening. Sweet dreams. See you in the shadows next time. Until then, stay safe out there, and lock your doors.
    🌑 Goodnight.

    #TrueCrimePodcast #SleepStories #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrimeRelaxation
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    25 mins
  • 70: Shadows of the Shoemaker: The Crimes of Joseph Kallinger | True Crime Sleep Stories

    70: Shadows of the Shoemaker: The Crimes of Joseph Kallinger | True Crime Sleep Stories
    Mar 5 2026

    On tonight's episode of True Crime Sleep Stories...
    Joseph Kallinger, a Philadelphia shoemaker and father of seven, was shaped by severe childhood abuse and untreated mental illness. In 1974–1975, delusions of divine commands led him, and tragically, his 12-year-old son Michael, into a brief but devastating crime spree.

    This episode honors the victims:
    José Collazo (age 10)
    Joseph Kallinger Jr. (Joey, age 13)
    Maria Fasching (age 21)
    We also remember the survivors of multiple terrifying home invasions across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey... families bound, robbed, and traumatized over hours.

    Told with respect and care, focusing on their lives, courage, and the human cost.

    Sweet dreams, stay safe, and lock your doors tonight.
    See you in the shadows. 🌑

    Support on Patreon for bonus episodes, early access & ad-free listening. 💤
    SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON
    If you enjoyed this episode and want more exclusive content, join our Patreon community at patreon.com/kellibrink. Your support helps so much!

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime

    JOIN US AT CRIMECON 2026! Use code "SLEEP" for your discounted tickets.
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    Thank You for Listening
    If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening.
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    Buy The Books:
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ
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    YOUTUBE:
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    APPLE PODCASTS:
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    TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

    • Support us: Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share this episode with a friend. Your support brings more stories to light.
    • Suggest a case: Have a mystery you’d like us to explore? DM us on social media or email us via our website.

    #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

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    19 mins
  • 69: “It’s 10 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Children Are?” | True Crime Sleep Stories

    69: “It’s 10 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Children Are?” | True Crime Sleep Stories
    Mar 1 2026
    Tonight on True Crime Sleep Stories, we revisit one of the most haunting public service announcements in American television history: the nightly reminder that began airing in the late 1960s... “It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?”What started as a simple, well-meaning nudge amid rising urban crime and changing family dynamics slowly took on a darker resonance as the 1970s and 1980s brought wave after wave of heartbreaking child disappearances and exploitation cases. In this episode, we trace the PSA’s origins and quietly walk through some of the era’s most infamous tragedies: the Houston “Candy Man” murders, the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping, Etan Patz’s disappearance that launched the milk carton campaign, the Atlanta Child Murders, Adam Walsh’s abduction, Johnny Gosch’s vanishing, and the hidden horrors uncovered on North Fox Island. We also draw subtle parallels to modern cases like Jeffrey Epstein’s island, showing how patterns of power, isolation, and predation have persisted across decades.These are stories of vulnerability exploited in everyday moments. Paper routes at dawn, bus stops on the last day of school, toy aisles in busy malls. And of the progress born from tragedy: Amber Alerts, immediate-response laws, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and a cultural shift toward greater awareness and protection.Crimes against children are, without question, among the most horrific and heartbreaking offenses imaginable. They shatter families, communities, and our collective sense of safety in ways few other crimes can. This episode is handled with care and respect... no graphic details, no sensationalism, just the facts, the human impact, and the quiet reflection on how far we’ve come while still needing to stay vigilant. Sweet dreams, stay safe, and lock your doors tonight.See you in the shadows. 🌑Support on Patreon for bonus episodes, early access & ad-free listening. 💤SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON!If you enjoyed this episode and want more exclusive content, join our Patreon community at patreon.com/kellibrink. Your support helps so much!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTimeJOIN US AT CRIMECON 2026! Use code "SLEEP" for your discounted tickets.--- --- --- ---Thank You for ListeningIf you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe.--- --- --- ---Buy The Books:True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5LTrue Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhjTrue Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ--- --- --- ---Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrinkSocial Media:FACEBOOK:facebook.com/truecrimesleepstoriesINSTAGRAM:instagram.com/truecrimesleepstoriesInstagram.com/kellibrinkYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTimeAPPLE PODCASTS:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support us: Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share this episode with a friend. Your support brings more stories to light. Suggest a case: Have a mystery you’d like us to explore? DM us on social media or email us via our website.#Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation
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    34 mins
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