Mar 19
Between The Madness - Episode 6 - Did Interpretation Overtake the Evidence? - The Murder of Jim Melgar
In December 2012, a quiet Houston home became the center of a mystery that still raises questions.Jim Melgar was found dead inside a closet. Just steps away, his wife Sandra was discovered alive, bound, and unable to explain how the night had unfolded.There were no clear signs of ... Show More
31 m
Mar 17
Ken McElroy Part 1, The Bully of Skidmore with Murder: True Crime Stories
In this special true crime crossover episode, I joined Carter Roy for a 2-part episode of Murder: True Crime Stories. To hear part 2 and my extended conversation with Carter, follow Murder: True Crime stories wherever you listen to podcasts.For nearly 30 years, Ken McElroy terror ... Show More
43m 40s
Mar 15
Episode 309 - OCEAN'S TWO - A Heist Gone Terribly Wrong
In October 2024, two men in Detroit believed they had found the perfect target. A longtime jeweler and pawnbroker whose success made him seem like easy money.They came prepared with disguises, a stolen truck, and a plan designed to look official. But when they arrived at the home ... Show More
52m 3s
Nov 2023
A Pivotal Moment: Episode 366
Disaster struck the family home when one of the daughters of the Stringer family, Karen, was just 10 years old. It was only due to Karen’s quick thinking and reactions that the family all were able to leave the house safely. Karen's heroic actions of that day made the papers, wit ... Show More
24m 24s
Jul 2022
Austrian House of Horrors
<p>Today’s podcast features two separate, unique stories that share a theme: stories that are so messed up they sound fake, <em>but,</em> they are actually true. The audio from these stories has been pulled from my YouTube channel, which is just called MrBallen, and has been rema ... Show More
44m 17s
Apr 2024
The Late Night Visitor: Episode 387
When the knock at the door came shortly after midnight, Carol & Keith Slater initially tried to ignore the noise, assuming it was just kids messing around or maybe someone at the wrong address. <br><br>But as the knocking continued, Carol told Keith he should pop down and see ... Show More
24m 44s