Creepy Nigth Stories

The Rake, the Jacuzzi, and the Man Who Swore He Didn't Kill A suburban backyard hid a bloodied rake for thirteen days and a warm Jacuzzi still running when police found three siblings dead on April 22, 2003 - and the man who discovered them told the emergency operator there were three bodies before anyone could have seen the one hidden under a pillow. Who knew what that morning, and when did they know it? In this episode, we tell the sequence of events in the Think family home in Brisbane and the surrounding facts that puzzled investigators, ending on the single unresolved question that drives the story: how could the caller have known about the body that was completely concealed? Person: Nelma Think, Kunal Think, Syd Think Date: April 22, 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: Nelma 22, Kunal 19, Syd 17 Item: Rake found with blood of three people after 13 days - The rake was hidden behind a backyard grill and remained there for 13 days before being found. - The Jacuzzi in the parents' suite was still warm and the jets were running when police arrived. - Max Chica called his parents at approximately 12:30 p.m. to say Nelma and her siblings were dead, then his parents arrived 10 minutes before police. - During his 000 call, Max told the operator he had found three bodies before paramedics uncovered Syd under a black pillow. - Court records show Vijay Think had 50 documented incidents of domestic violence, and a 1997 assault on Nelma left her unable to walk for three days.

The Insulin Vial and the Unseen Killer A private investigator found an insulin vial in his home, despite no one in the house having diabetes. Days later, he was found dead in his garage with no obvious cause of death, his body positioned as if someone had tried to move him. What did he uncover that led to his mysterious end? In this episode, we delve into the strange death of Jim Capello, a private investigator who began surveilling his own wife after finding unprescribed opioids and an insulin vial in their home. We explore the unsettling details of his final days and the chilling statement he made to his best friend. Person: Jim Capello Date: September 22, 2018 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Status: Unexplained death Object: Insulin vial - Jim Capello was found dead in his garage on September 22, 2018, lying face-up on a tarp with his feet against a car. - He was 37 years old at the time of his death and had no history of diabetes. - Jim found unprescribed opioids and an insulin vial in his home in 2018. - He told his best friend, Matt Hombokel, "if you ever find me dead, it was my wife." - Jim began showing symptoms consistent with dangerously low blood sugar in mid-September 2018.

The Killer Who Knew Her Name Nora Dalmasso was found strangled in her daughter's bed, yet there was no forced entry, no DNA, and her killer was never identified. After 15 years, 39 hearings, and 71 witnesses, the only conclusion was that the killer would have to confess. What secrets did the quiet, wealthy community of Villa Golf hide? In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Nora Dalmasso, a 51-year-old woman found murdered in her home in Río Cuarto, Argentina. We explore the critical details of the crime scene, the initial investigation, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt this high-profile case. Victim: Nora Dalmasso Date: November 26, 2006 Location: Villa Golf, Río Cuarto, Argentina Status: Unsolved Cause of Death: Strangulation - Nora Dalmasso was 51 years old and found in her daughter's bedroom. - She was strangled with the sash of her own bathrobe, tied twice. - Her husband was at a golf tournament in Uruguay, and her children were away. - The crime scene was contaminated by 23 people before it was sealed. - Forensic doctors concluded the sexual activity was consensual, despite signs of violence.

The 12 Apostles: Suicide Pact or Secret Sins? In this episode, we delve into the shocking events surrounding the deaths of Trevor Buchanan and Lesley Howell, exploring the hidden affair that led to a meticulously planned crime. We uncover the intricate web of deceit within a close-knit Baptist community in Coleraine and the chilling confession that finally brought the truth to light. Case: The 12 Apostles Date: May 19, 1991 Location: North Coast, Northern Ireland Victims: Trevor Buchanan, Lesley Howell Confession: 18 years later - A blue Renault was found in a locked garage with an exhaust tube threaded through the rear window. - Two people were inside the car, each holding a photograph of their children. - A gospel tape was still loaded in a cassette player found in one person's lap. - The police initially recorded the incident as a suicide pact and closed the case the same afternoon. - The truth emerged 18 years later when one of the perpetrators confessed to the police.

The Notebook: 76 Wounds, No Killer Two days before Lee Manuel vanished, a detailed plan for his disappearance was written in a notebook-not by him, but by someone else, dated and listing specific materials. This chilling detail, more than the river or the 76 wounds, reveals a premeditated act that defies easy explanation. What secrets did this notebook hold, and how did it connect to a 16-year-old boy with no known enemies? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Lee Manuel Viloria Paulino, a beloved teenager from Lawrence, Massachusetts, who disappeared in November 2016. We explore the events leading up to his vanishing, the discovery of a crucial notebook, and the disturbing connections that emerged, leaving a community grappling with an unthinkable crime. Person: Lee Manuel Viloria Paulino Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts Date: November 2016 Object: Notebook Wounds: 76 - Lee Manuel, 16, lived in a multi-family home with his mother, uncle, grandmother, and other relatives. - He had overcome a severe stutter to deliver a monologue before over 2,000 people. - His broken phone was found under his pillow, and his keys and wallet were left on his dresser. - Matthew Borges, 15, wrote a dated plan in a notebook two days before Lee Manuel disappeared, listing materials like duffel bags and gloves. - Matthew had previously threatened Lee Manuel and Leilani DeJesús in the school cafeteria.

La Academia de Gritos Silenciados More than 400 armed police officers were inside the National Police Academy in Quito when a woman screamed for help on September 11, 2022. Several heard it, yet not one moved, a detail that remains unexplained. How could a professional institution, sworn to protect, allow such a tragedy to unfold in silence? In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of María Belén Bernal Otavalo, an Ecuadorian criminal attorney who dedicated her career to defending the vulnerable. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the chilling details of her final night, and the institutional failures that allowed her husband, a police lieutenant, to commit a heinous act within the very walls of the academy. Person: María Belén Bernal Otavalo Age: 34 Location: National Police Academy, Quito, Ecuador Date: September 11, 2022 Perpetrator: Germán Fernando Cáceres - Over 400 police officers were present inside the academy on the night of the incident. - María Belén Bernal Otavalo was an Ecuadorian criminal attorney specializing in cases of sexual violence and state agent accountability. - Months before her death, María Belén publicly named two men, Franco Olivo and Sebastián Ríos, as potential threats, though these were later found unrelated to her murder. - Her husband, Germán Fernando Cáceres, a Lieutenant in the National Police, was absent without authorization and heavily intoxicated on the night of September 10. - Germán Cáceres searched "protocol for handling bodies during covid" online after strangling María Belén.

The Daughter's Pink Towel: 70 Stabs Later A father posts a home video of his daughter, wrapped in a pink towel, saying hello. Five days later, that same daughter is arrested at a train station, trying to disappear before anyone found what was left of him. Daniel Halset, 45, was stabbed 70 times, but the real question isn't who did it, but how long the plan had been running before he noticed anything at all. In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Daniel Halset's murder, from the discovery of his burned body in a sleeping bag to the unusual financial withdrawal that first raised alarms. We explore the complex family dynamics, including a contentious custody battle and a secret relationship, that set the stage for a shocking crime. Person: Daniel Halset Date: April 8, 2021 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Cause of Death: 70 stab wounds Evidence: Handsaw, two folding knives, chainsaw, burned sleeping bag - Daniel Halset was 45 years old, with degrees in music and business. - His second ex-wife detected an unusual $1,300 withdrawal on April 8, 2021. - Investigators found a handsaw, two folding knives, and a chainsaw at the scene. - Daniel's body was found burned inside a sleeping bag in his garage. - His 15-year-old daughter, Sierra, was living with him after a custody dispute.

Angel in Person: The Monster of Conrad In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Ana Leikovic, a medical student and online model, and her mother, Prascovia Leikovic, a doctor who traveled across a continent to save her daughter. Explore the disturbing sequence of events in Conrad, Moldova, that led to a mother's brutal death and the unsettling actions of her daughter. Person: Ana Leikovic Date: December 11, 2020 Location: Conrad, Gagauzia, Moldova Victim: Prascovia Leikovic Status: Case of murder and organ extraction - Ana Leikovic, 21, posted her last photo on Instagram on September 24, 2020, with the caption "Angel in person." - Eleven weeks later, Moldovan police referred to her as "The Monster of Conrad." - Prascovia Leikovic, a doctor in Germany, traveled to Moldova to arrange a psychiatric intervention for Ana. - Neighbors heard screaming from Ana's apartment on the night of December 11, 2020, but did not call the police. - Forensic evidence confirmed that Prascovia Leikovic's organs were extracted while she was still alive.

The Facebook Pistol: She Knew It Was Coming Less than twelve hours after a 54-year-old mother was shot four times at her front door, a photo appeared on Facebook: a young woman, an engagement ring, a pistol in her palm, and a chilling caption. How did a four-day online relationship become the architecture of a murder, and who handed a stranger a reason to pull the trigger? In this episode, we uncover the calculated events leading to the New Year's Day murder of Cheryl Smith in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. We explore the ignored police report, the online alias, and the chilling message that foreshadowed the tragedy, leaving us to question the unseen forces at play. Victim: Cheryl Smith Date of Murder: January 1, 2020 Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island Weapon: Pistol Suspect Alias: Griselda Blanco - Cheryl Smith, a 54-year-old mother of two, was shot four times at her front door. - The murder occurred on New Year's Day, January 1, 2020, at 8:15 PM. - Shailene Morán, born in 2001, met Cheryl's son Leonard through Facebook in October 2019. - Their relationship lasted approximately four days before Leonard ended it due to obsessive behavior. - Shailene Morán used the Facebook alias "Griselda Blanco" and connected with a man named Jack in December 2019.

She Slept Above Her Mother's Body for 57 Nights A girl in La Molina, Lima, slept for 57 nights directly above her mother's body, attending school, buying a dog, and telling friends her parents were in Europe. When police finally arrived, she retrieved a hidden key to the room where the smell had been building for nearly two months. What disturbing secret did that locked door conceal, and how could life appear so ordinary from the outside? In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Vilma Niño de Guzmán, a woman whose quiet life of routine and devotion was shattered by an unthinkable act. We explore the events leading up to the discovery, the complex family dynamics, and the shocking details that emerged after police entered the locked room. Person: Vilma Gabriela Niño de Guzmán de la Rosa Age: 62 Location: La Molina, Lima, Peru Date: March 8, 2014 Event: Discovery of a body hidden for 57 days - Police found Vilma's body on the second floor of her house on Avenida Alameda del Corregidor. - Her 13-year-old daughter, Stephanie Tejada, produced the key to the locked room from her underwear. - Vilma was a deeply Catholic woman who tended her garden every morning. - Her husband, José Manuel Tejada Ramírez, was 90 years old, paraplegic, and suffered from advanced dementia. - Fernando Jesús Lozano, 15, was present in the house on January 11, 2014, the day Vilma disappeared.