Sinisterhood

After dozens of child sex predators had been arrested on camera, the producers at NBC’s Dateline knew they had a hit on their hands. But when a small Texas town reached out to be part of the action, Chris Hansen and the crew had no idea they were walking into the last sting the show would ever shoot. This week’s episode is To Catch a Predator: The Death of Bill Conradt - Part 2

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My R*pist turned out to be a White Supremacist Domestic Terrorist; We are ALL Jane Doe; Alone in the Woods with a Bear; The Stories from Other SA Survivors Gave Me Confidence; and The Next Time Nothing Really Happened.

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“Have a seat.” A simple command was made into a meme after one journalist said it time and again to the child abusers he faced. While online predators made their way to children’s homes, he shone a light on the act and a camera on their faces. But when the last sting went wrong, he and the operation were vilified as a result. This week’s episode is To Catch a Predator: The Death of Bill Conradt - Part 1.

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The Time I Almost Got Shot by my Neighbor; My Nightmare at Hill House; Strangers on a Train; The Fast & the Curious: Chased by the Lurker; The Scarecrow in My Closet; Machete Wielding Neighbor, “it’s just his thing”.

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A quiet September night. A twenty-something accountant sits on his couch, watching TV when suddenly - shots ring out with varied accounts of the confusion that ensued. Police swarm the scene, but one cop had been there the whole time. A tragic case of deadly inattention and an innocent life lost as the result. The week’s episode is The Murder of Botham Jean - Parts 1 and 2.

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The Time Nothing Really Happened; I am Jane Doe; Whistling in the Dark--Creeper or Cryptid?; End of Life Story; Mystery of the Tires; and Tub Chicken.

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Have you come in search of a tale?

Our friends at the BBC have launched a new podcast, The Haunted Library, and we’d like to share a teaser with you.

This library is home to curious things. Strange tales. Unanswered questions. Stories that linger longer than they should.

Hosted by Colin Morgan with guest host Katie Leung, The Haunted Library invites you deep into the stacks to hear works of classic horror brought to life, from Gothic novels to pulpy penny dreadfuls. 

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It's a bird, it's a deer, it's a creature you've never seen before. Before it was an insult, this creature hung proudly on the walls of a friendly tavern in Wisconsin. Have you ever been chased by this monster, who terrifies the skies at night? This week's episode is The Dingbat.

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Dogs and Dads FTW; The Power of Female Intuition; Sweat Lodges; I Encountered a Ghost Raiding the Kitchen; California Shadow Man; and Did my Submission Bring Charlie Back and Why Does He Love Earrings So Much?

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He was endorsed by Oprah, interviewed by Larry King, and was selling his workshops for tens of thousands of dollars. After promising health, wealth, and happiness to his followers, in the end, all this grifter gave them was a hard sales pitch, injury, and death. This week’s episode is Sweat Lodge Guru James Arthur Ray, Part 2.

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Growing Up in a Gas Station Was Wild; I Was Kidnapped by My Mother; Oops, I'm A Cryptid; How to Hitchhike Without Getting Murdered; Perception Is Everything; and the Porcelain Doll Pranks.
 
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He went from a telemarketer to an Oprah-endorsed self-help guru, charging thousands for "enlightenment" retreats. His journey from unknown to one of the biggest stars in the industry came to a screeching halt once his use of extreme methods caused it all to come crumbing down. This week's episode is Sweat Lodge Guru James Arthur Ray, Part 1.

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A North Texas Backroads Terror; The time a vampire stole a bird and asked if he could take my picture??; Terrorists lived in my neighborhood; My Psychic Awakening and Ghosts in Salem; Bridgewater Triangle Experience; and Alaskan Bigfoot Encounter?

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Since December of 2024, the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the prosecution of the man accused of pulling the trigger, Luigi Mangione, has played out in the media and in multiple courtrooms. 
Our guest today has covered this case from the beginning. Brian Buckmire is a defense attorney and ABC News Legal Analyst. He’s also the host of ABC's new podcast series Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione. It’s the second season of a show that, in its first season, covered the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. 
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Additional remains have been identified, and a set of mystery photos are at the center of a new documentary as we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Plus, remains found near Nancy Guthrie's last seen location; a docu-series in the Mica Miller case; and finally, a plea in federal court didn't relieve Luigi Mangione of state charges. Is it double jeopardy? The week's episode is True Crime Headlines Special Edition.

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The Navy SEAL Con Man Who Tricked Us All; Pretty Sure My Dad Worked at Area 51; The Muhfugga in the Attic, I See...STATIC People; I Think My House is Haunted by a Feminist and I Love Her; and Stalked by a Murderer.

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The persistent ghost of a little boy. Crazy water that makes you see something that isn’t there. A doll that won’t stay on his shelf. The most powerful horse you’ve ever seen. And a woman living out our retirement goals. This week’s episode is Best of Legendary & Cursed.

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The Time I Almost Got Kidnapped Right Outside of my Grandparents’ House!; $1MIL Reward in Australia Cold Cases; I Didn't Know What to Do; From Poisoning to Words from Beyond...; The Matriarchy Traitors; and Elderly Native American Ghost in the Florida Panhandle.

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As the missing 18-year-old’s family celebrated his 19th birthday without him, investigation records were released publicly, describing the efforts to find him. But within those records, a single, vital question remains: just where was he in his last moments and who was he actually with? This week’s episode is Nolan Wells - The Case So Far - Part 3.

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I Found my Missing Husband From 2,000 Miles Away; My Mother-in-law Got Pete Buttigieg’s Kids Taken Away for 24 Hours; A Serial Killer was a Patient of my Dad; Another Puerto Rico Murder; Dads and Dimes; and Look for Me Again.

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A young man went missing in Mississippi, from an island with hundreds of witnesses, after arriving with a large group of friends. As his family frantically searched for answers, his friends began talking to the media as the internet took an interest in the case that spilled over into real life. This week’s episode is Nolan Wells the Case So Far – Part 2.

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I Can't Get Rid of Treadmill Man; Mr. Llyod's Shed; Dinner with an (alleged) Serial Rapist; I Work on a Haunted Steamboat; High School Shenanigans: The Malevolent Muppet Mystery; and Sexually Attractive Ghost.

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A group of friends headed out to a barrier island along with hundreds of others to celebrate the Fourth of July. But, when the friends came back, one of them was left behind. Did he choose to stay behind willingly and fall victim to accident? Or was something more sinister to blame? This week’s episode is Nolan Wells the Case So Far - Part 1.

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My Friend was Murdered in Puerto Rico; In 1989 My Mom Nearly Killed Me; I Was on the Terrorist List; My Dad Knew He Was Going to Die; My Postpartum Brain Could Have Gotten Me Killed; and Universe Looks Out.
 
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After the president’s antifa declaration, the government increased charges on nine protestors, who soon found themselves in a federal courtroom. Despite little evidence and with constitutional violations galore, their fates were sealed before a Texas judge, and now they face the biggest fight of their lives.

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Kia Boys Strike Again; We Were Almost Part of a Real-Life Slasher Story; 3AM Sighting of...Something; What the Fuck-y in Kentucky; A Serial Killer and A Paranormal Investigation; and Ghost Hikers of Indiana?

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Last year, a few concerned North Texas residents marked the Fourth of July with a noise demonstration in solidarity with those held in ICE custody. What started as an exercise of their First Amendment rights ended with all of them in handcuffs and on trial, accused of belonging to a terror cell that does not exist. This week’s episode is The Prairieland Antifa Test Case Pt. 1.

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 I was an RA to a Potential Bomb Builder; My Child Shares DNA With a Serial Killer; I Took a Flight Lesson with the Lolita Express Pilot; The Time my Daughter was Almost Kidnapped; Dallas Alien Encounter; and Questioned About a Mob Hit.

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Year after year, nine black-robed justices deliver their opinions from a building in Washington D.C., and each word of their opinions has an impact on our everyday lives. What did they decide this term and what does it mean for us? This week’s episode is SCOTUS Roundup - October Term 2025.

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What the Fuck is Wrong With Boys?; Consent and My Aunt Who Bullied Me; Havana Syndrome?; Did I Prevent a B&E?; What the Fuck is That in the Sky?; Medical House Call + UFO Encounter - What Did I See?!?!?

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Nearly 3 decades ago, the CIA became a venture capitalist. One of its early bets was a surveillance company named after an all-seeing stone from Lord of the Rings. That company's founder now hosts an annual secret gathering of the most powerful people in the world. And, of course, an infamous dead sex trafficker had the invitation. This week’s episode is In-Q-Tel: The CIA's Silicon Valley Venture.

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Forgotten Fiction is a show about books, films, TV and other cultural artifacts that have gone overlooked or underrated. Hosted by Paris Brown and Tommy Brown (some relation) each episode digs up pieces of media that have been lost to time and makes the case for why they matter. From obscure horror paperbacks to childhood classics to the lesser-known films of directors, you already love, if it's been forgotten, we're remembering it.

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