True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep

Text us what you think of this episode.Jennifer Pan, raised by strict "tiger parents" obsessed with her success, faced immense pressure to excel academically and conform to their expectations. Despite early achievements in piano and figure skating, the pressure mounted as she progressed through school. Fearing her parents' disapproval, Jennifer resorted to forging report cards and lying about her academic performance.Her controlled upbringing led her to rebel by secretly dating and lying about her whereabouts. Eventually, she concocted a plan to have her parents killed, believing it would grant her freedom to be with her boyfriend and inherit their wealth. However, her plan went awry, resulting in the murder of her mother and severe injuries to her father.Despite initially fabricating a story of a home invasion, Jennifer confessed to hiring hitmen but claimed she intended to have herself killed. However, evidence contradicted her account, leading to her conviction, along with her boyfriend and the hitmen, for first-degree murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder.Jennifer's trial revealed the complexities of her troubled upbringing, her desperation to break free from her parents' control, and the tragic consequences of her actions. Ultimately, she was sentenced to life in prison, leaving behind a shattered family and a father grappling with the loss of his wife and daughter's betrayal.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.Imagine this: a successful executive, Tara, seemingly has it all—career, family, the works. But then, out of nowhere, she disappears. The investigation takes a dark turn when her husband, Stephen, becomes the prime suspect. What unfolds is a twisted tale of betrayal, murder, and the gruesome details will send shivers down your spine. It's like something out of a thriller novel, but it's all too real. Trust me, you won't be able to stop thinking about it once you dive in.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.On the evening of November 24, 2003, William Matheson strangled his former girlfriend, put her body in a cricket bag and dumped it in the car park of a unit block in Sydney's eastern suburbs.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.Some of what Tommy Ragan (the killer) did:Strangled Bruce Kim to death during a drunken rage.Transported Bruce Kim's body in the trunk of his car.Buried Bruce Kim's body in a shallow grave, severing his head to avoid identification.Set fire to the Lemac Apartments, potentially endangering numerous lives.Confessed to multiple other crimes including arson, burglary, larceny, assault, and rape of another young boy.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

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Text us what you think of this episode.Paige Birgfeld was a Colorado mother of three who disappeared in 2007. Her case garnered national attention as it unfolded. Tragically, her remains were found in 2012. Investigation revealed she led a double life, involved in an escort service. Her ex-husband, Lester Ralph Jones, was convicted of her murder in 2016, although her death's exact circumstances remain largely unclear. The case highlighted the complexity of human lives and the challenges in solving crimes.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.In April 1991, Rachel McLean, a 19-year-old student at St. Hilda's College, Oxford, was murdered by her boyfriend, John Tanner, after she refused his marriage proposal. Tanner, who had arrived to visit McLean, strangled her in her own home and then ingeniously hid her body under the floorboards. Following the murder, Tanner crafted an elaborate facade to mislead both McLean's family and the police, pretending she was missing and even participating in public appeals for her whereabouts.It took 17 days for the police to discover McLean's body, concealed in a cramped space under her house's floorboards. Tanner's lies unraveled, and he was eventually arrested, tried, and sentenced to life imprisonment, though he was released in the early 2000s after serving more than 11 years. The case shocked the community and remains a stark reminder of the betrayal and violence that can lurk beneath the surface of intimate relationships.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.The "God Chose Us" case, as it's known, refers to a series of tragic events involving Shari Smith and Debra Helmick, orchestrated by a criminal who took pleasure in tormenting the victims' families with disturbing phone calls and letters. The case is marked by the kidnappings and murders of Shari Smith and nine-year-old Debra May Helmick in South Carolina.Shari Smith, abducted outside her home, was forced to write a "Last Will and Testament" letter, which the kidnapper mailed to her family. The letter, examined for forensic evidence, was one of the key pieces in the investigation. The kidnapper, enjoying the control and fear he instigated, made several phone calls to the Smith family, in one of which he chillingly stated, "Shari is now part of me... our souls are now one," and later, "We’re waiting. God chose us." These calls displayed his delusion of being in a position of god-like power and control.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.The "God Chose Us" case, as it's known, refers to a series of tragic events involving Shari Smith and Debra Helmick, orchestrated by a criminal who took pleasure in tormenting the victims' families with disturbing phone calls and letters. The case is marked by the kidnappings and murders of Shari Smith and nine-year-old Debra May Helmick in South Carolina.Shari Smith, abducted outside her home, was forced to write a "Last Will and Testament" letter, which the kidnapper mailed to her family. The letter, examined for forensic evidence, was one of the key pieces in the investigation. The kidnapper, enjoying the control and fear he instigated, made several phone calls to the Smith family, in one of which he chillingly stated, "Shari is now part of me... our souls are now one," and later, "We’re waiting. God chose us." These calls displayed his delusion of being in a position of god-like power and control.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.Carly "Charli" Scott was tragically murdered in Maui in February 2014. Steven Capobianco, her ex-boyfriend, was found guilty of second-degree murder and second-degree arson of her Toyota 4Runner. He was the last person known to have seen Scott alive and was later convicted of murdering her and burning her truck. Despite being convicted, Capobianco has been attempting to appeal his 2016 murder convictionFind True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.The Arizona Torso Murder No. 2 refers to the unsolved murder of Marjorie Orbin whose torso was found in Phoenix, Arizona in 1991. The victim's identity and the circumstances of his death remain unknown.It is quite similar to the previous case, and you won't expect what happened.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.Regan, who earned the nickname 'Captain Cash', was involved in drug smuggling and led a lavish lifestyle. He was arrested in 1998 during a major police operation and later became infamous for his role in the murder of millionaire Amarjit Chohan and his family in 2003. Regan's criminal activities and the subsequent investigation and trial attracted significant attention due to the severity and nature of the crimes​Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.An Indonesian citizen and a permanent resident of Australia, was convicted of murdering her friend, Wayan Mirna Salihin, with cyanide-laced coffee. This event occurred in Jakarta, Indonesia, in January 2016.Jessica and Mirna were friends who had met during their college years in Sydney. The murder took place at the Olivier Cafe in Jakarta's Grand Indonesia shopping mall. Jessica arrived early to the café, ordered the drinks, including the Vietnamese iced coffee for Mirna, and positioned shopping bags to obscure the view of the drinks from security cameras. Shortly after Mirna arrived and took a sip of her coffee, she began experiencing seizure-like symptoms and was rushed to a hospital, where she later died.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.Premium Content from this podcast is only available on Apple Podcasts, If you wanna support the show, here's a link for the channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/dreams-and-crimes/id6475005344An unbelievable story of a psychopath who kidnaps a young girl and keeps her as a slave locked beneath his bed for seven years.Colleen Stan. In 1977, Colleen Stan, a 20-year-old hitchhiker, was kidnapped by Cameron Hooker and his wife Janice in California. Colleen was held captive for seven years, during which she was physically and psychologically abused, and often kept in a wooden box under the couple's bed. This case is notable for the extreme level of control and psychological manipulation exerted by Cameron Hooker, which included a fabricated story about a powerful organization that would harm her family if she attempted to escape. Colleen was eventually able to escape in 1984 with the help of Janice Hooker. The case drew significant media attention due to its disturbing nature and the psychological aspects of the abduction.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.The Georgia Williams case involves the tragic murder of 17-year-old Georgia Williams in 2013. She was lured to the home of Jamie Reynolds, a man with a history of violent and sadistic obsessions, under the pretense of a photo shoot. Reynolds, who had meticulously planned the crime, murdered Georgia and then disposed of her body. His actions were driven by dark fantasies, and a psychiatric report suggested he had the potential to become a serial killer. Reynolds was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for this heinous crime.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.Interpol’s Most Wanted - When fishermen pull up the dead body of a man in the English Channel, police stumble upon one of Interpol’s Most Wanted criminals.Get ready for a podcast that's, well, a little crazy. We're talking about true crime stories here, the kind that are so scary and dark, they might just help you sleep!You know, most news and TV shows usually skim over the super creepy stuff in crime stories. But we? Oh no, we're not about that. We're here to tell it all, no matter how yucky it gets. We want you to know just how insane these bad guys really are. So, If you crave the nitty-gritty psychology of criminals, unabashed storytelling or just have trouble sleeping, give us a listen. You might just "creep" into dreamland with the "killer" stories that'll make you say, "Well, that was a "murder- ously" good night's sleep!Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.The Dexter Wannabe - A young man obsessed with the TV show Dexter lures unsuspecting victims to his “kill room” and keeps a detailed diary of the dismemberment of his prey.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.Jamie Laiaddee, a University of Michigan graduate, was smart, cautious and thoughtful, in short, the last person who should have fallen prey to a con man. But her con man was a wolf in Wolverine clothing: Bryan Stewart was a member of her U of M alum club in Phoenix, Arizona. What could be a "safer" place to meet a man?Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.Get ready for a podcast that's, well, a little crazy. We're talking about true crime stories here, the kind that are so scary, they might just help you sleep!The Girl in the Barrel: A homeowner finds a fifty-five-gallon barrel in the crawl space beneath his home. What they find inside the barrel unlocks a murder mystery dating back thirty years.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes

Text us what you think of this episode.Get ready for a podcast that's, well, a little crazy. We're talking about true crime stories here, the kind that are so scary, they might just help you sleep!You know, most news and TV shows usually skim over the super creepy stuff in crime stories. But we? Oh no, we're not about that. We're here to tell it all, no matter how yucky it gets. We want you to know just how nutty these bad guys really are. So, if you ever have trouble sleeping, give us a listen. You might just "creep" into dreamland with the "killer" stories that'll make you say, "Well, that was a "murderously" good night's sleep!A sampling of the stories include:The Canal Killer - A violent psychopath cuts off the head, hands, and feet of his girlfriends and dumps them in the canals of London and Rotterdam.The Head in the Bucket - A drug kingpin chops off the head of one of his dealers and carries it around in a Home Depot bucket.Captain Cash - Another drug dealer butchers an entire family so he can take over a man’s fruit shipping business and transform it into a drug shipping business.The Coffee Killer - A young woman, jealous of her rich socialite friend, poisons her by lacing her coffee with cyanide in a public coffee shop.The Arizona Torso Killer - A petite trophy wife shoots her husband, freezes his body, hacks him up with a jigsaw, and dumps his torso in a dumpster behind a grocery store.The Oxford Murder - A young college student strangles his girlfriend and crams her body into an eight-inch crawlspace beneath the stairs.The Girl in the Barrel - A homeowner finds a 55-gallon barrel in the crawl space beneath his home. What they find inside the barrel unlocks a murder mystery dating back 30 years.The Dexter Wannabe - A young man obsessed with the TV show Dexter lures unsuspecting victims to his “kill room” and keeps a detailed diary of the dismemberment of his prey.The Murder of Elizabeth Olten - A 15-year-old girl wants to know what it feels like to kill a person.Interpol’s Most Wanted - When fishermen pull up the dead body of a man in the English Channel, police stumble upon one of Interpol’s Most Wanted criminals.The Girl in the Box - An unbelievable story of a psychopath who kidnaps a young girl and keeps her as a slave locked beneath his bed for seven years.The Green Chain Rapist - A beautiful young mother is butchered in broad daylight in a London park and the only witness is her two-year-old son. Police then waste three years chasing the wrong man while the real killer slaughters another woman.Paige’s Secret Life - A young single-mother of three goes missing and police realize she’s been living a secret life that her friends and family didn’t know about.A Walking Shadow - A suicidal teenager, frustrated with the bank threatening to foreclose on the family home, kidnaps the bank manager’s 10-year-old son and holds him for ransom.Find True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-stories-for-no-sleep/id1711663474Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CZfYstO3DdWMOumgUv3v5Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamsandCrimes