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True Crime Sleep Stories

True Crime Sleep Stories

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 Hello and welcome to True Crime Sleep Stories, where you can settle in with a good true crime tale while drifting off into a safe sleepy slumber. Sip on a cup of hot tea, grab a warm fleece blanket, or cozy up by the fire... just make sure you’re comfortable and ready for relaxation.
And now it’s time to get comfy… because I’m going to tell you a bedtime story.


Kelli Brink, True Crime Sleep Stories Politics & Government True Crime World
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  • 70: Shadows of the Shoemaker: The Crimes of Joseph Kallinger | True Crime Sleep Stories

    70: Shadows of the Shoemaker: The Crimes of Joseph Kallinger | True Crime Sleep Stories
    Mar 5 2026

    On tonight's episode of True Crime Sleep Stories...
    Joseph Kallinger, a Philadelphia shoemaker and father of seven, was shaped by severe childhood abuse and untreated mental illness. In 1974–1975, delusions of divine commands led him, and tragically, his 12-year-old son Michael, into a brief but devastating crime spree.

    This episode honors the victims:
    José Collazo (age 10)
    Joseph Kallinger Jr. (Joey, age 13)
    Maria Fasching (age 21)
    We also remember the survivors of multiple terrifying home invasions across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey... families bound, robbed, and traumatized over hours.

    Told with respect and care, focusing on their lives, courage, and the human cost.

    Sweet dreams, stay safe, and lock your doors tonight.
    See you in the shadows. 🌑

    Support on Patreon for bonus episodes, early access & ad-free listening. 💤
    SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON
    If you enjoyed this episode and want more exclusive content, join our Patreon community at patreon.com/kellibrink. Your support helps so much!

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime

    JOIN US AT CRIMECON 2026! Use code "SLEEP" for your discounted tickets.
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    Thank You for Listening
    If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening.
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    Buy The Books:
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ
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    Social Media:
    FACEBOOK:
    facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories
    INSTAGRAM:
    instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories
    Instagram.com/kellibrink
    YOUTUBE:
    https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime
    APPLE PODCASTS:
    podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201
    SPOTIFY:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669
    TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

    • Support us: Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share this episode with a friend. Your support brings more stories to light.
    • Suggest a case: Have a mystery you’d like us to explore? DM us on social media or email us via our website.

    #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

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    19 mins
  • 69: “It’s 10 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Children Are?” | True Crime Sleep Stories

    69: “It’s 10 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Children Are?” | True Crime Sleep Stories
    Mar 1 2026
    Tonight on True Crime Sleep Stories, we revisit one of the most haunting public service announcements in American television history: the nightly reminder that began airing in the late 1960s... “It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?”What started as a simple, well-meaning nudge amid rising urban crime and changing family dynamics slowly took on a darker resonance as the 1970s and 1980s brought wave after wave of heartbreaking child disappearances and exploitation cases. In this episode, we trace the PSA’s origins and quietly walk through some of the era’s most infamous tragedies: the Houston “Candy Man” murders, the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping, Etan Patz’s disappearance that launched the milk carton campaign, the Atlanta Child Murders, Adam Walsh’s abduction, Johnny Gosch’s vanishing, and the hidden horrors uncovered on North Fox Island. We also draw subtle parallels to modern cases like Jeffrey Epstein’s island, showing how patterns of power, isolation, and predation have persisted across decades.These are stories of vulnerability exploited in everyday moments. Paper routes at dawn, bus stops on the last day of school, toy aisles in busy malls. And of the progress born from tragedy: Amber Alerts, immediate-response laws, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and a cultural shift toward greater awareness and protection.Crimes against children are, without question, among the most horrific and heartbreaking offenses imaginable. They shatter families, communities, and our collective sense of safety in ways few other crimes can. This episode is handled with care and respect... no graphic details, no sensationalism, just the facts, the human impact, and the quiet reflection on how far we’ve come while still needing to stay vigilant. Sweet dreams, stay safe, and lock your doors tonight.See you in the shadows. 🌑Support on Patreon for bonus episodes, early access & ad-free listening. 💤SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON!If you enjoyed this episode and want more exclusive content, join our Patreon community at patreon.com/kellibrink. Your support helps so much!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTimeJOIN US AT CRIMECON 2026! Use code "SLEEP" for your discounted tickets.--- --- --- ---Thank You for ListeningIf you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe.--- --- --- ---Buy The Books:True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5LTrue Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhjTrue Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ--- --- --- ---Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrinkSocial Media:FACEBOOK:facebook.com/truecrimesleepstoriesINSTAGRAM:instagram.com/truecrimesleepstoriesInstagram.com/kellibrinkYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTimeAPPLE PODCASTS:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl Support us: Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share this episode with a friend. Your support brings more stories to light. Suggest a case: Have a mystery you’d like us to explore? DM us on social media or email us via our website.#Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation
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    34 mins
  • 68: Shadows in the Vatican: What Happened to Emanuela Orlandi? True Crime Sleep Stories

    68: Shadows in the Vatican: What Happened to Emanuela Orlandi? True Crime Sleep Stories
    Feb 27 2026

    Welcome to True Crime Sleep Stories.
    In the summer of 1983, 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi, a Vatican citizen and daughter of a papal household employee, left home for a routine music lesson in Rome... and never returned.

    What began as a simple missing person case quickly unraveled into one of the most enduring mysteries of our time, weaving together cryptic phone calls, terrorist demands, mafia connections, Vatican scandals, and decades of unanswered questions.

    Join us in this soothing yet haunting episode as we gently explore the layers of tragedy and intrigue surrounding Emanuela's disappearance... still unsolved after more than 40 years, with investigations reopened in recent years and new developments emerging as late as 2025.

    This is one of Europe's most perplexing cold cases.

    Sweet dreams, and thanks for listening to True Crime Sleep Stories. 🌙

    Support on Patreon for bonus episodes, early access & ad-free listening. 💤
    SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON!
    If you enjoyed this episode and want more exclusive content (including ad-free episodes, bonus stories, and behind-the-scenes insights), join our Patreon community at patreon.com/kellibrink. Your support helps keep the shadows alive.

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime

    JOIN US AT CRIMECON 2026! Use code "SLEEP" for your discounted tickets.
    --- --- --- ---
    Thank You for Listening
    If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe.
    --- --- --- ---
    Buy The Books:
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ
    --- --- --- ---
    Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink
    Social Media:
    FACEBOOK:
    facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories
    INSTAGRAM:
    instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories
    Instagram.com/kellibrink
    YOUTUBE:
    https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime
    APPLE PODCASTS:
    podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201
    SPOTIFY:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669
    TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl

    • Support us: Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share this episode with a friend. Your support brings more stories to light.
    • Suggest a case: Have a mystery you’d like us to explore? DM us on social media or email us via our website.

    #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation

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    11 mins
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