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Nov 2024
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89: The Disturbing World Of Youtube Fami...

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The Stauffer family was accused of adopting a boy from China for social media clout, only to abandon him when it got too hard. What's the real story behind their decision, and what does that say about other families that put their children all over youtube? TW: Child Abuse, Child Neglect Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our ... Show More
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After the video game behaves weirdly, Charlie and Gama pay a visit to Zoe (Chandler Kinney) to try and figure out how it works. Charlie storms out when Zoe’s boyfriend arrives, but calls on them for help once he comes to believe The Timekeeper is somehow watching him play. The Ti ... Show More
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142. The Siren: Belle Gunness, The Husband Luring Serial Killer // MONSTERS SERIES
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