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Watch It Again (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

On December 30, 2016, a woman sat down at her computer in her New Mexico home and pulled up the video feed from her surveillance system. Everyone in her neighborhood was terrified. There was a killer on the loose, and the police didn’t seem to have any idea who it could ... Show More

36m 29s

Nov 21

Storytime with MrBallen | Oz Pearlman

Joining me is a man you've probably seen all over the internet, the great Oz "The Mentalist" Pearlman. WATCH the full video here: <a href="https://youtu.be/Qx6A6rCZNKU?si=l7BaWymzcCv0kabi">https://youtu.be/Qx6A6rCZNKU?si=l7BaWymzcCv0kabi</a> Hosted by Simple ... Show More

58m 5s

Nov 20

We Are Not Alone Vol. III

Today’s podcast will feature 2 stories that reveal we may not be alone in this universe. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, preview ... Show More

28m 58s

Aug 11

SERIAL KILLER: "The Killer Boy" Pt. 1

In the 1870s, a wave of brutal attacks rocked Boston. The shocking culprit? A 12-year-old boy named Jesse Pomeroy. In Part 1, we examine the origins of his violent behavior—from childhood trauma to disturbing fantasies—and the warning signs that signaled a killer was emerging. Ki ... Show More

44m 4s

Jul 2025

MURDEROUS MINDS: The Two-Faced Killer Pt. 2

After murdering his entire family, John List vanished without a trace—beginning one of America’s most infamous manhunts. In Part 2, we follow the chilling aftermath: the gruesome discovery, the decades-long search, and the primetime TV show that finally caught the killer hiding i ... Show More

46m 54s

Oct 2021

Tess White | MMIW Ojibwe and Potawatomi

When Tess White disappeared in May 2016, it had all the makings of a case that would go cold. But a series of events all came together to take this case from potentially unsolved long-term missing persons case to a solved case. Want more true crime content? Subscribe to ... Show More

55m 11s

Jun 2025

MURDEROUS MINDS: Murder in Las Vegas Pt. 1

Robert Telles was a rising political star in Las Vegas—until journalist Jeff German exposed the truth. In Part 1, we uncover Telles’s history of manipulation, sexual misconduct, and the paranoia that turned one reporter into a threat he couldn’t ignore. Killer Minds is a Crime Ho ... Show More

38m 29s

Sep 29

MISSING: Cherrie Mahan

In February 1985, a little girl disappears just steps from home, leaving her mother with a lifetime of unanswered questions. For decades, whispers of a mysterious van, chilling letters, and long-buried secrets have fueled speculation. Now, nearly forty years later, new revelat ... Show More

43m 51s

Oct 7

183 | They Sliced Off Her FACE - 6 Disturbing True Stories

Hug your loved ones close and make sure their skin is still attached. This heavily true crime episode will freak you out big time. ⚠️ Best listened to with headphones in complete darkness ⚠️ 0:00 INTRO Mrs. Dubowski's Lawn from SummerJob2003 Lifeguard creep from Wendigofan927 The ... Show More

1h 10m

Sep 25

139. Reddit Scary Stories: Reddit Stories That Could Be True Crime Docs (feat. ‪Annie Elise)

Heart Starts Pounding is a Signal Awards Finalist! Go to ⁠https://vote.signalaward.com/⁠ by October 9th to cast your vote for the Listener's Choice Award. Go to https://kachava.com and use code HSP for 15% off your next order. From a woman's mother in law attempting to kill her w ... Show More

1h 1m

Tight Squeeze