Creep It Real

Happy Halloween, spooky babes. Thank you for your patience as I slowly made my big butt back to the pod. I'm here now!

Thank you for patiently waiting, my babes. This is the last solo episode for awhile! Pardon my cold on this.

I joined Bruh Issa Murder for a collab for this episode. I lowkey fangirled and highkey geeked out a bit, and in the end, had so much fun and heard some really interesting stories as we scaled down the true crime iceberg, covering murders that, as the gang over at BIM put it, were pretty freakin weird. Go follow Bruh Issa Murder RIGHT NOW if you aren't already. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bruh-issa-murder/id1440849259Follow them on Instagram! Important links: https://linktr.ee/BruhissamurderSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bruh-issa-murder/exclusive-contentSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/letsgetdark)

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Kyron Horman was a second-grader at Skyline Elementary in rural Portland Oregon on June 4, 2010, as families gathered at the school for the annual science fair. He posed proudly in front of his tree frog exhibit as his stepmother took a photo, and then by all accounts, Kyron completely disappeared. The search that followed would end up being the largest in Portland history, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance uncovered truly bizarre details of his family life, and his relationship with his stepmother, the last person he was seen with. Join us as we dive into the terrible story of Kyron Horman's disappearance...let's get dark. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Thank you so much for patiently waiting for the conclusion to Betty Andreasson's close encounter of the fourth kind, everyone! Life has been really kicking us in the ass lately, but here it is! Join us as we take a deep dive into the rest of Betty's abduction, and the investigator's findings into her and her family's encounters with the beings from a planet that shall not be named. Let's get dark. The source for this episode was The Andreasson Affair: The True Story of a Close Encounter of the Fourth Kind by Raymond E. FowlerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

The Andreasson family was going about their daily routine one evening in 1976 when a UFO landed in their backyard. There were flashing lights outside, the electricity went out in the house, and suddenly, there were visitors INSIDE the house, asking Betty Andreasson to come with them. Betty thought they may be sent from Jesus, but they sure looked like aliens. Eventually, they coerced her into joining them on their spacecraft, but that was just the beginning of her horrifying encounter. Join us as we dive into the Andreasson's close encounter of the fourth kind, and let's get dark. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Two days after her pharmaceutical tycoon boyfriend's 6 year old son Max, suffered from a terrible fall under her care, 32 year old Rebecca Zahau was allegedly found hanging from a balcony at the Coronado, California mansion where they spent summers. It was a tragic situation that might seem logical, except for a few major details: she was found with her wrist and ankles bound behind her body, she was nude, and there was a cryptic message written near her body that doesn't seem like it was written by Rebecca.  The investigation uncovered a ton of hinky details that only muddied the waters further regarding both deaths. We take a deep dive into what happened ten years ago at the Spreckels Mansion...join us, and let's get dark with the bizarre death of Rebecca Zahau. Our sources for this episode include: Fatal Friends, Deadly Neighbors by Ann Rule The First 48 with Marcia Clark on A&E Join the family! Visit our website for all things LGD Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In Let's Get Dark's very first "Midnight Session" episode (those with a paranormal/esoteric subject matter) we discuss the very first Poltergeist in a housing project in the US: the haunting of 13 year old Ernie Rivers and his grandmother Mabelle Clark. Ernie had a tumultuous childhood, which culminated in an incredibly active and physical poltergeist that tormented him & his grandmother for months in 1961. The fact that they lived in public housing, meant that various officials began interceding in their lives, and the activity escalated so terribly that Ernie was removed from his grandmother's custody. There were elements of race and class discrimination rampant throughout their entire ordeal, and one has to wonder how differently the situation would have been handled had they not been a poor black family. But, when it came down to it, no one who witnessed the activity in the apartment could rationally explain what was taking place there. What happened at 125 Rose Street to Ernie and Mabelle? Join us as we take a dive into the "Project Poltergeist" rabbit hole, and Let's Get Dark. Our source for this episode was the amazing article at Medium.com by Saleah Biacaflorhttps://medium.com/truly-adventurous/project-poltergeist-745f2d498849Check out our website for all the links and to pre-orde our new glow-in-the-dark shirt! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Yaser Said moved to America from Egypt in 1983 and shortly after, at the age of 30, married 15 year old Patricia Owens. By the time she was 18, the couple had three children under the age of five, and severely struggled to make ends meet. Yaser was a controlling and abusive husband and father, particularly focusing his attention on his beautiful daughters, who he saw as a way to secure financial success once they were old enough to marry off to wealthy "suitors" back in Egypt. When they rebelled against this abuse, an already mentally troubled Yaser completely lost it, and the end result was the tragic and brutal murder of the two bright young women who were unfortunate enough to be born into this unstable family. Join us as we discuss the murders of Amina and Sarah Said at the hands of their father, Yaser.If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, here are some resources: http://www.womenslaw.org/http://www.breakthecycle.org/ http://www.ndvh.org/http://www.stopvaw.org/If you have a paranormal story of any kind, record yourself telling the story on your phone or computer, and email it to us for our next episode! Let us know if you have any questions! The promo at the beginning of the episode was from Text Me When You Get Home go check them out!Our sources for this episode include: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/yassein-said-found-guilty-concealing-10-most-wanted-suspect-yaser-said-arresthttps://www.dallasobserver.com/news/american-girls-6419640https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01AKR7VCW/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rJoin the family! Visit our website to email us and get links to all things CiR! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

On the night of March 11, 2011 a gruesome attack, resulting in the bloody murder of Lululemon store manager, Jayna Murray took place in one of the unlikeliest of places: affluent Bethesda, Maryland. Initially investigators were told that there was a robbery and attack of Jayna and the other surviving victim, Brittany Norwood. But things aren't always as they seem. Join us as we flesh out the harrowing details of this case and explore what really happened that night.Our sources for this episode include:The Yoga Store Murder The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing by Dan Morsehttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/md-court-of-special-appeals/1699427.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-yoga-store-murder-the-shocking-true-account-of-the-lululemon-athletica-killing-by-dan-morse/2013/11/29/36493e46-51fc-11e3-a7f0-b790929232e1_story.htmlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In the conclusion of our coverage on communication beyond the veil, we discuss more modern methods, primarily Ouija and Estes Method. We discuss how to heighten your abilities to make this communication easier and our experiences with the Estes Method. Throw on your spooky babes, and let's Creep It Ouija. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In the first episode of our series on spirit/interdimensional communication, we discuss the practice which goes back to the beginning of recorded history, much like all the paranormal topics we cover. Cultures throughout time have conducted their own rituals and practices in order to commune with higher powers or those who have died, from Oracles and Seers in Ancient Greece, to modern day Christians receiving prophesy. So, lose the closed minds, and join us while we creep it real about talkin' to them spirits. The promo at the intro is from Lady Teal's Curios Our sources for this episode include: Buckland's Book Of Spirit Communications Book by Raymond BucklandOccult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our NationBook by Mitch HorowitzJoin the family! All things CiRSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

We were so excited to talk with Connor Randall from the documentary series Hellier, co-inventor of the Estes Method of communication with the other side, YouTube series Spirits of the Stanley, and the list goes on. We discuss his experiences with the paranormal that helped shaped who he is today, how he developed the Estes Method (which we've spoken about and are mega-amateurs at, btw), and of course, Hellier and how their investigations on the show really line up with our ever-evolving beliefs about what is going on out in this crazy world and beyond. Join us for this very special episode, and let's Creep it Real with Connor J Randall. Go watch Hellier! Check out Connor & Karl's YouTube series Spirits of the Stanley Join the CiR family! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Tales of winged creatures and mysterious visitors in black go back to the beginning of recorded history, in just about every culture. In Point Pleasant, West Virginia during 1966 & 1967, these ominous visitors would serve as omens for a terrible tragedy that struck the town one December evening when the Silver Bridge collapsed into the river below. As usual, we discover that all of the paranormal phenomena we look into seems to be wound together tightly, and more & more we realize everything really is connected. Dive with us into the Mothman rabbit hole where today we're gonna Creep It Keel.Join the family.Our sources for this episode include:https://anthropology.ua.edu/theory/diffusionism-and-acculturation/The Mothman Prophecies by John A Keel Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

When Rulon Jeffs prophet powers were (naturally) transferred to his son at the time of his death, the already maniacal man became an even bigger nightmare for the followers of FLDS than they had previously known. Using his "powers" he was able to convince them all to go along with ANYTHING, from forced child marriages to the possibility they would have to slice the throats of their wives if commanded. It's awful, but he gets what's coming to him and helps remind us all that they only good cult is a Creep It Real cult. Our sources for this episode include: Breaking Free: How I Escaped Polygamy, the FLDS cult and my father, Warren JeffsProphet's Prey: My Seven-Year Investigation Into Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints by Sam BrowerJoin the familyEmail usSupport the show(https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was created as a more rigid interpretation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, more specifically to continue practicing polygamy after the LDS church stopped. Because there was never any structure within the FLDS, there have been battles for power since its inception, and the cult has always been rife with abuse and corruption. When Rulon Jeffs became the prophet and his son manipulated his way to the position at his death, the FLDS reached all-new levels of depravity. He was a lunatic regarded as the mouth of God, and the obedience of his followers was essential to their access to heaven. The entire cult is an example of the repeating cycles of abuse and a lesson that the only good cult is a Creep It Real cult. Our sources for this episode include: Breaking Free: How I Escaped Polygamy, the FLDS cult and my father, Warren JeffsProphet's Prey: My Seven-Year Investigation Into Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saintsby Sam BrowerJoin the familyEmail usSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

On the morning of April 18, 2016, Missy Bevers showed up to run her Camp Gladiator class at the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas just after 4 in the morning. What Missy didn't know, unfortunately, was that an unidentified person dressed in knockoff police tactical gear had broken into the church and was lying in wait for her. When her clients arrived less than thirty minutes later, they discovered Missy had been brutally murdered inside the church. It has been nearly five years, and though the killer was caught on security footage, and there seems to be plenty of suspicious people and circumstances surrounding the murder, it remains unsolved. Who killed Missy Bevers, and managed to get away with it for so long? Let's talk about it. Join the family. Let's be friends on Instagram. Creep it real website-y. Our sources for this episode include: https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/midlothian-police-assign-new-detective-to-missy-bevers-cold-case-10363445https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/05/05/bevers-was-having-marital-problems-before-murder/https://www.scribd.com/doc/311488054/Terri-Missy-Bevers-Warranthttps://www.scribd.com/doc/311901273/Missy-Bevers-Timelinehttps://www.scribd.com/document/317249202/Missy-Bevers-FB-Search-Warranthttps://www.scribd.com/doc/311723138/ATT-Warrant-Dated-April-25https://www.scribd.com/document/317249150/Brandon-Bevers-Facebook-search-warranthttps://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2019/04/19/3-years-after-missy-bevers-slaying-police-are-still-searching-for-the-one-piece-that-were-missing/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Indigenous women make up only 4% of Canada's population but are four times more likely to be murdered or go missing. This means that even by the most conservative estimates, half of all women murdered are indigenous. It is a tragedy striking Canada and the United States at an alarming rate. In 2014, a 15-year-old Indigenous girl named Tina Fontaine was found murdered and dumped in the Red River in Winnipeg, Canada. Her murder sparked a call for justice and lengthy investigation, ultimately resulting in an arrest and charges against the person that most are certain committed the heinous crime. Was the trial a success for the prosecution, ending in the conviction of the accused? We're gonna creep it real...let's talk about it. National Indigenous Women's Resource Centerhttps://www.niwrc.org/donateCoalition to Stop Violence Against Native WomenMissing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn, Girls, and Two Spirithttps://www.csvanw.org/mmiw/ Tribal Community Response When a Woman Is Missing: A Toolkit for Action https://www.niwrc.org/sites/default/files/documents/Resources/Toolkit_MissingAndMurdered.pdfHow to be an Allyhttp://www.lynngehl.com/uploads/5/0/0/4/5004954/ally_bill_of_responsibilities_poster.pdfMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA https://mmiwusa.org/Our sources for this episode include: Red River Girl: The Life and Death of Tina Fontainehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NGL4B8L/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Join the family! Visit the website to email, send episode ideas, & get links to all our social media! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

We didn't know what we were getting into when we started looking into the seemingly inordinate amount of deaths of prominent Ferguson protestors and Civil Rights leaders, but it took us down a path that frankly made us uncomfortable, and challenged the beliefs we had about the tragic situation that sparked a new revolution. What happened that day in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014, and what has been the aftermath? You know we're gonna creep it real, so let's talk. Links to our sources for this episode can be found here. Join the family!All things CIRSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

There may have been a time when Alex Jones had intentions other than, as Texas Monthly aptly put it, “helping to create a world where facts don’t matter.” but that version of himself is long, long gone. The fantastic publication awarded Jones their 2019 Bum Steer of the Year award, saying “the radio host dragged our democracy into the same sewer he crawled out of so many years ago.” and we could not agree more. Unfortunately, he trolled his way right into the president's pocket, playing a key role in his rhetoric and decisions. In an age of rampant disinformation, we discuss the role Jones has played in creating a false reality, and the others he's paved the way for, like QAnon. Is Alex Jones the most prolific conspiracy theorist of modern times? You know we'll creep it real, so let's talk about it. Join the family! Our sources for this episode incude: PBS Frontline: United States of Conspiracy https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/alex-jones-is-about-to-explode/Alex Jones Is About To ExplodeBy Nate BlakesleeIssue March 2010https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/texas-monthly-bum-steer-awards-2019-alex-jones/2019 Bum Steer Awards: Alex Jones, Who Helped Create a World Where Facts Don’t MatterBy Texas MonthlyIssue January 2019https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/texas-republicans-qanon/Meet the Republican Candidates and Elected Officials in Texas Promoting QAnonBy Ciara O'rourkehttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/10/technology/qanon-election-trump.htmlShocked by Trump’s Loss, QAnon Struggles to Keep the FaithBy Kevin Roosehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/8/what-is-qanon-the-conspiracy-theory-spreading-throughout-the-usWhat is QAnon, the conspiracy theory spreading throughout the USBy Creede Newtonhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/16/in-qanon-linked-us-candidates-populism-meets-conspiracyIn QAnon-linked US candidates, populism meets conspiracyBy Joseph Stepanskyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/29/us/politics/project-veritas-ilhan-omar.htmlProject Veritas Video Was a ‘Coordinated Disinformation Campaign,’ Researchers SayBy Maggie Astorhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/10/technology/postal-worker-withdraws-claim-that-ballots-were-backdated-in-pennsylvania-officials-say.htmlPostal worker withdraws claim that ballots were backdated in Pennsylvania, officials say.By Luke Broadwaterhttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/10/jim-watkins-child-pornography-domains/QAnon Is Supposed to Be All About Protecting Kids. Its Primary Enabler Appears to Have Hosted Child Porn Domains.By ALI BRELAND & AJ VICENS

We read Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach, and explore the science behind what happens when we die. Scientists have attempted to find answers to the afterlife for centuries...have they made any progress? Let's talk about it. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Considered a perfect storm for the paranormal, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is often believed to be one of the most haunted places in the United States. The site of the bloodiest battle of the civil war, the area saw a tremendous amount of violence, terror, anger...an intense amount of just about every negative energy possible, and it has had a ripple effect to this day. There are reports of ghostly apparitions, voices, physical touches, and most have been experienced throughout the past century with numerous witnesses all reporting very similar stories. What is going on in Gettysburg, and what can explain the paranormal phenomena that has occurred with such frequency since the Civil War? Let's talk about it. Our sources for this episode:Ghosts of Gettysburg & Civil War Ghost Trails by Mark NesbittThe promo at the beginning of the episode is from The Podcast from the Crypt go subscribe and download! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In this episode, we discuss one of America's oldest pastimes: cannibalism. Alfred (or Alferd if you ask him) Packer was an early settler in the Western Frontier which was essentially one hard time after another, and that wasn't helped by his general unlikeableness and all-around shady behavior. In 1874, when he led a group of men through the harsh Colorado winter wilderness against the warnings of the Indigenous tribe who had welcomed them in, all the men ended up dead, except for ol' Packer. In fact, he claimed to have survived off something all together unsettling: the men's meaty thighs. The story was an uproar for the newly settled area, and it was a venerable shitshow as they attempted to seek justice for the dead men. Join us for a very special collaboration with our girls over at Kim and Ket Stay Alive...Maybe who covered the amazingly bizarre movie "Ravenous" which was very loosely based off the story of Alfred Packer and is MUCH sexier. At the end of the episode, we all sit together to discuss our feelings on cannibalism, Ravenous, Packer, and which of us would be cool with chomping on some meaty thighs...outside of the bedroom. Go follow, subscribe, rate, review, and love the babes over at KKSAM: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kim-and-ket-stay-alive-maybe/id1435189403Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/647kfCj3KRvEw8QgP0OP9Q?si=GVVQl5J0SO2NhqEPl4sZ6Qwww.kimandketstayalive.comThe promo at the beginning of the episode was from Para(Normal) go subscribe to them now! Head over to our website to find everything you need to know about CIR. Our source for this episode was “Man Eater” by Harold SchechterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Our amazing listeners and friends tell us their paranormal experiences. There are so many truly riveting stories in this episode...so kick back, relax, and be prepared to get scared! Join the family! Check out Because I Wanna Know with Leslie Fear Go listen to the Bumblebutt Podcast with Adam & CodyCheck out Subliminal Deception with Phil & CodySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Everyone knows the rhyme: Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks, when she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41. But who was Lizzie Borden, and was she actually guilty of hacking her father and step-mother to pieces? Join us as we continue in our 2 months of Halloween celebration as we discuss the infamous murders of the Andrew & Abby Borden, and wonder if Lizzie really did it. **We have special verrrry limited edition Halloween Creep It Real shirts that we are ordering THIS WEEK. If you want one, let us know ASAP either through email or social media. Head over to our website for links and details. We will need your order by Wednesday!**Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

The Bridgewater Triangle is an area of about 200 square miles within southeastern Massachusetts and it is claimed to be a very hot site of paranormal phenomena, ranging from UFOs, poltergeists, orbs, balls of fire, spectral phenomena, bigfoot like sightings, giant snakes and thunderbirds. Not to mention some awfully fine sounding lumberjack hitchhikers...let us not leave out that ultra-important detail. The area has a history rich in Native American culture and discoveries that revealed Prehistoric American civilizations previously unknown. Join us in the second episode of our two months of Halloween series, while we discuss the most haunted location in America. Check out our website for merch, links to social medes, email...everything CiR! Our references for this episode include: “Ghosts of the Southcoast” by Tim WeisbergHockomock: Place Where the Spirits Dwell by Peter ToweGhosts of the Bridgewater Triangle by Christopher BalzanoThe Creature from the Bridgewater Triangle: and other strange tales by Bill RussoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Leonarda Cianciulli had a ghastly childhood that helped form her into the narcissistic monster she would later become, axe-murdering 3 women and making soap and teacakes with their remains. This, she justified, was all for the greater good: her son's life. She was deeply disturbed, and the details of her murders are horrifying. Join us in kicking off two months of Halloween, with the first in our series of monsters, human and otherwise: Leonarda Cianciulli. Our source for this episode was: The Curse: A Shocking True Story of Superstition, Human Sacrifice and Cannibalismby Ryan GreenJoin the family! Head over to our website for links to all our social media and episodes! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

On February 13, 2017, Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, were hiking on the Delphi Historic Trail near the Monon High Bridge just east of Delphi, Indiana. Libby and Abby were reported missing to police after their parents were unable to locate them at the pick-up location after their hike, which was under two hours. Volunteers subsequently discovered the girls’ bodies in the woods off the historic trail system the following day, on February 14. Very little information about the girls' murders has been released to the public, and not much is known about the crime scene or what evidence investigators have. Although there is video and audio of the killer taken by one of the girls, their case remains unsolved to this day. Join us as we discuss the details surrounding the murder of Abby Williams and Libby German. Join the family! Head over to our website for links to connect on social media and otherwise! Our sources for this episode include:https://www.wrtv.com/longform/libby-german-the-world-got-short-changedLibby German: "The world got short changed" Libby's mother opens up about life since her death By: Katie Coxhttps://www.indystar.com/story/news/2019/04/22/delphi-murders-update-2019-new-cellphone-video-sketch-released/3536773002/https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/indiana-police-release-new-sketch-and-recordings-of-delphi-killer-abby-and-libbyhttps://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/police-delphi-murder-victims-spoke-of-man-behind-them-in-audio-played-for-family/531-4391eb86-9939-41c4-a921-501e7af81ca6Police: Delphi murder victims spoke of man behind them in audio played for familyAuthor: Emily Longneckerhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8670283/Former-prosecutor-unsolved-Delphi-murders-two-teens-says-signature-elements.htmlhttps://www.wrtv.com/news/delphi/three-years-later-everything-we-know-about-the-delphi-murdershttps://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/unknown-suspect-2Video of BG “guys...down the hill” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seWioxRdQ5k&feature=youtu.beSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

The city of Baltimore has been accused for a long time of being racist and corrupt, but after a federal investigation into the police department, and specifically its plainclothed police Gun Trace Task Force revealed the unit was running a criminal enterprise under the guise of being a "hard-charging" squad of police, the shit really hit the fan. Thousands of cases and convictions were now put in question, as it was revealed these police planted drugs, stole money, and lied in their reports so that they could get away with their crimes. Join us as we discuss SERGEANT WAYNE JENKINS and the Gun Trace Task Force that just may be the most corrupt police department out there. Promo at the beginning of the ep is from Because I Wanna Know with Leslie FearFollow Leslie on IG!Join the family! Come hang with us on IG Follow us on FBSubscribe to our Youtube! Or just go to our website and get all the links AND merch! Coupon code CREEP for free shipping! Our source for this episode included: I Got a Monster: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Corrupt Police SquadBook by Baynard Woods and Brandon Soderberghttps://www.amazon.com/Got-Monster-Americas-Corrupt-Police-ebook/dp/B0818PNP93Intro clips:The Gang Within: A Baltimore Police Scandal | Fault LinesAl Jazeera EnglishSong at end of episode:Pusha T ft. Jill Scott - "Sunshine"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In the first of our CiR Resurrected!! episodes, we revisit the Franklin coverup that had an epicenter in Omaha, Nebraska but in reality, spanned all over the country. Prominent figures and trusted institutions were involved, and the stink of a coverup emerged every step along the way in any investigation that was conducted. We discuss the depraved pieces of garbage that took part in this coverup, the children who were brave enough to come forward with the stories of their abuse, and the few individuals who fought to expose the truth. In light of the Epstein situation, we thought we should resurrect the story of Franklin and the people it affected, to show that really, this stuff has been going on for a very long time. Join us as we tell you the story of the Franklin sex & drug trafficking ring...no really, burn it all to the fucking ground. Our sources for this episode include:The Franklin Cover-up: Child Abuse, Satanism, and Murder in Nebraska by John DeCamphttps://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Cover-up-Satanism-Murder-Nebraska/dp/0963215809The Franklin Scandal: A Story of Powerbrokers, Child Abuse & Betrayal by Nick Bryanthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0977795357/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_RxSnFb083E1D5An Interview with Nick Bryant: Part I – The Franklin ScandalEdited by Kate McMaugh, MHSc and Warwick Middleton, MDhttps://news.isst-d.org/an-interview-with-nick-bryant-part-i-the-franklin-scandal/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Keith Raniere is just the kind of sociopathic dweeb that you would expect to start a cult called NXIVM, in which he conned mainly women into believing they would receive enlightenment by having sex with him and giving him all their money. Sadly, he manipulated a lot of people and brought the worst out in others. Along the way he committed a litany of crimes ranging from trafficking, to pedophilia, and left a long trail of trauma in his wake. He is overall a horrible fraud of a human, and spoiler alert: we are not a fan. Kick back, relax, and let's talk about this bizarre cult, bbs.Join the family! Let's be friends on IG!Our sources for this episode include:The Program: Inside the Mind of Keith Raniere and the Rise and Fall of NXIVMby Chet Hardin and Toni NatalieScarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Lifeby Sarah EdmondsonCults Inside Out: How People Get in and can get out by Rick Alan RossIn Raniere's Shadows: Women recall manipulation, underage encountersby James M. Odato and Jennifer GishSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In this episode we discuss the inordinate amount of violence in relation to Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, and the long list of deaths, murders, and accidents that are only a few of the violent and often deadly situations that have been taking place there at an alarming rate for quite some time. While it is the most populous military installation in the world, there has to be more to it than that. The Fort is thought by many throughout the Army to be a place where the safety of its soldiers is not guaranteed and is a "less than desirable" station. That said, there is ample evidence to support that issues of sexual and physical harassment, along with mental health are not taken seriously within the military as a whole, and it's clear that Fort Hood doesn't stand alone with an abundance of these issues. That said, why does this base in Texas lead the way in cases of suicides, domestic violence, terrorism, and deaths time and time again? Let's talk about it. Our Sources for this episode include: https://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/us/10post.htmlAt Army Base, Some Violence Is Too Familiarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Fort_Hood_shootinghttps://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2016/06/05/army-releases-names-of-all-9-soldiers-killed-in-fort-hood-truck-accident/https://www.thechttps://www.stripes.com/news/army/fort-hood-soldier-killed-at-a-texas-strip-club-1.621151/spc-shelby-tyler-jones-1.621https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/body-3rd-fort-hood-soldier-found-near-texas-base-less-than-month/XAGQN55YE5CPLDX4YDM5Y3LRLY/167ut.com/2020/07/vanessa-guillen-disappearance-at-fort-hood-what-we-know.htmlWhat we know about the disappearance of vanessa guillen by hannah gold https://abc13.com/fort-hood-soldiers-army-deaths-at-pfc-brandon-rosecrans/6317386/https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/07/08/family-hopes-autopsy-will-help-strike-dead-fort-hood-soldiers-name-from-deserter-list/https://www.kwtx.com/2020/07/21/fort-hood-identifies-soldier-found-dead-in-area-of-local-lake/https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2016/11/04/missing-fort-hood-soldier-has-been-found-dead/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Join us in this laid-back & cozy episode as we discuss the bizarre and terrifying story of the home on 657 Boulevard and the Watcher that seemed to come with it. After the Broadduses purchased what they thought was their dream home, ominous letters possessing intimate details of their lives began arriving, and they had no idea who was sending them. Was it a neighbor? A scorned lover? A centuries-old spirit requiring human sacrifice? Let us tell you the story. Join the family to get access to extra episodes, monthly gifts, exclusive merch, live streams & moreFollow us on InstagramThe article we referenced for this episode was:The Haunting of 657 Boulevard in Westfield New Jersey by Reeves Wiedemanhttps://www.thecut.com/2018/11/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.htmlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Hoodoo, Conjure, or Root Magic are terms synonymous with one another used to describe a magic that was born from African culture, and the captive African people's need to take some control of their lives in a time when they had very little. It was a magic born of resilience, determination, reverence for the earth and one's ancestors, and channels positive energy into spiritual practice to help smooth the road ahead. We discuss the practice, as well as its focus on communing with the spirits of both the earth and your ancestors, and even share a ritual you can do to establish that connection with those that came before you at the end of the ep, if you're so interested. Join us, friends, as we dip our toes into learning about the world of Hoodoo folk magic. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In the second part of our series on America's Unfinished Revolution, we discuss the agonizingly slow death of Jim Crow by a terribly resistant South, along with some of the instances that gave birth to the Civil Rights Movement, and gave black Americans the momentum to make incredible strides in legally attaining equal rights throughout the country. As the title suggests, this movement continues to this day where it is constantly evolving, and we will continue to educate ourselves and use our platform to help spread the mental wealth, and this series is far from over. Thank you for listening and for your support!Thank you to all our amazing Patron family new and long-standing. We love you and you truly make our world go 'round. Donate to some rad organizations:Reclaim the Block Black Movement-Law ProjectTexas Organizing Project Justice LAOur sources for this episode Include: Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In this episode we discuss the laws put in place after slavery was abolished in America, which in many cases were just slavery by another name. These laws were created specifically for disenfranchisement and exclusion, and they formed the foundation of the the system and laws we have today. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In this rollicking episode of CIR, we discuss MIB/WIB, (typically) ominous beings who pay visits to people who have recently experienced an encounter with an UFO. The stories range from terrifying, to ludicrous, too even a little sexy (or maybe it's just Ashley) and we dive right into all of them. So grab your tinfoil hat and join us for an extraterrestrial tale. And just make sure next time you go out there are no black caddies following you around.Join the CiR Congregation! Follow us on InstagramOur sources for this episode include:Casebook On the Men In Blackby Jim KeithMen in Black: Personal Stories & Eerie Adventuresby Nicholas RedfernThe Real Men In Black: Evidence, Famous Cases, and True Stories of These Mysterious Men and their Connection to UFO Phenomenaby Nick RedfernMen in Black - Evidence and True Stories about Earth’s Most Mysterious Cover Agents: Alien and UFO Encounters (Unexplained Mysteries & Paranormal Phenomena Book 9)by Conrad BauerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

25 year old Ahmaud Arbery was hunted down and shot to death in the middle of a residential street. His shooters remained free for months, until a video surfaced showing Ahmaud's death. Today, we tell his story.Thank you to Adam from the Bumblebutt Podcast for directing this episode! Our Sources for this episode include:https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/09/us/who-is-ahmaud-arbery-mcmichaels/index.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/us/ahmaud-arbery-shooting-georgia.html?auth=linked-googleInvestigators Call Evidence in the Ahmaud Arbery Shooting ‘Extremely Upsetting’By Rick Rojas, Sarah Mervosh and Richard Faussethttps://www.ajc.com/news/local/bring-charges-against-brunswick-shooter/fz7taEww0Nqfedg8JgXm2K/GBI to launch state investigation into Brunswick area shootingBy Christian Boone & Bert Roughton Jr., for the AJChttps://int.nyt.com/data/documenthelper/6916-george-barnhill-letter-to-glyn/b52fa09cdc974b970b79/optimized/full.pdf#page=1https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/us/glynn-county-police-ahmaud-arbery.htmlGeorgia Killing Puts Spotlight on a Police Force’s Troubled HistoryBy Rick Rojas, Richard Fausset and Serge F. Kovaleskihttps://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/gbi-reviewing-new-video-footage-ahmaud-arbery-case/xvSWFTbaD0k9cr80R7CTnL/GBI reviewing additional video footage in Ahmaud Arbery caseBy Brad SchradeBert Roughton Jr., The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Everyone knows CIR has a Skinwalker Ranch obsession, but in that series we only briefly touched on skinwalkers themselves. We are fascinated by the paranormal beliefs that are intertwined into the culture and spirituality of many people around the world, and in this episode we have decided to focus on the Native American tribes of a region known for a ton of supernatural activity. Join us as we discuss the legend of the Skinwalker, shape-shifters, and witchcraft. Our sources for this episode include:Native Skeptic Skinwalkers byNoah NezFrom: Skeptical Briefs Volume 22.1 https://skepticalinquirer.org/newsletter/skinwalkers/https://books.google.com/books?id=XSHjCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA75&lpg=PA75&dq=4+types+of+navaho+witchcraft&source=bl&ots=AKUoyJ8kua&sig=ACfU3U3TeM9_5xtfra_t4cx3mbjAI0Iu7A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjonrLS8ZXpAhWZHM0KHY4xCe4Q6AEwGXoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=4%20types%20of%20navaho%20witchcraft&f=falsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_SumnerAn Examination of Navaho Witchcraft and its Influence on the Thoughts and Actions of the Navaho People by Tarrel R. Palmerhttps://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1968&context=gradreportshttps://www.reddit.com/r/skinwalkers/comments/fuqwiz/how_to_spot_a_skinwalker_their_traits_and_how_to/https://elizabethba.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/goddard_navajo.pdfSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In Altamira, Brazil in the late 80s and early 90s, young boys began to disappear. Eventually, some bodies would be discovered tortured, mutilated, sexually abused, and police had very few suspects. Eventually, one of the boys would escape, naming a number of prominent members of society, who happened to all belong to a cult called the Superior Universal Alignment. They were accused of the abuse and mutilation of over 19 boys, many being found guilty of the heinous crimes. Then, a few years later, something happened that would change everything. Join the CiR congregation and become our family. Foreverrrr.Follow us on InstagramOur sources for this episode include:Pará judges sect accused of witchcraft in ParanáThe State Of Paranáby Editorial Staff The State Of Paranáhttps://www.tribunapr.com.br/noticias/brasil/para-julga-seita-acusada-de-bruxaria-no-parana/Understand the case of mutilated boys in AltamiraFolha Onlinehttps://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/cotidiano/ult95u108472.shtml'Serial killer' assumes crimes, but two doctors remain in prisonCorreio Do Estadohttps://www.correiodoestado.com.br/noticias/serial-killer-assume-crimes-mas-dois-medicos-seguem-presos/216628/EstadaoDoctors are arrested for crime committed by anotherFrom Café com Jornalhttps://noticias.band.uol.com.br/noticias/100000683791/medicos-estao-presos-por-crime-cometido-por-outro.htmlEmasculated boys recognize their executionershttp://memoria.ebc.com.br/agenciabrasil/noticia/2003-08-28/meninos-emasculados-reconhecem-seus-algozesPará government pays pension to two emasculated boys from Altamira JOSÉ EDUARDO RONDONof Agência Folhahttps://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/cotidiano/ult95u111214.shtmlValentina's jury is postponed again in ParáBy Mara Cornelsenhttps://www.tribunapr.com.br/painel-do-crime/juri-de-valentina-e-adiado-outra-vez-no-para/Sect can be connected to the AP crimesMAURÍCIO SIMIONATODA AGÊNCIA FOLHA, IN BELÉMhttps://www1.folha.uol.com.br/fsp/cotidian/ff1110200116.htmBrazil-Argentine UFO Sect Suspected Of Mass MurderFrom Scott Corrales - StarMedia.comhttps://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/ferreira-anisio.htmSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Lori Vallow's children were missing for months before police were ever alerted of their disappearance. They weren't alerted by Lori, of course, it was another family member that called in the welfare check. But, once the police investigated, Lori and her new husband Chad Daybell, both self-professed mega-christian chosen ones, lied to their faces and then straight up went on the lam. They were found months later living it up in Hawaii, and once the police REALLY started investigating, they fell down the most depraved rabbit hole of death and delusion that painted a terribly ugly picture. Join us as we discuss these horrible people, and try to lay out their sordid tale as clearly as possible. As this case is ongoing, we will undoubtedly bring you part 2 at some point in the future. Join the CiR Congregation and REALLY become part of the familyFollow us on InstagramJoin the CiR Facebook groupOur sources for this episode include:Deseret News: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell: Here’s what we know so farContributors: Deseret News StaffPost RegisterZombies and Cain’s dark 50: Court documents offer a look at what those close to Lori Vallow have to sayBy SALLY KRUTZIG skrutzig@postregister.comKSLTVExhumed Evidence: The Life & Death Of Tammy Daybell BY BRITTANY GLAS, KSL TVREAD: Exhibit from Brandon Boudreaux’s court filingEastIdahoNews.com StaffNate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.comConspiracy To Kill: The Disappearances Of Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow. UPDATED: January 27th, 2020Darkmatter69.blogspot.comMissing Boy’s Late Dad Cut Lori Vallow Out of $1 Million Life Insurance Policy: Child’s Grandmotherby Alberto Luperon - Lawandcrime.comLori Vallow: The ‘Dateline’ episode that helped crack the caseBy Bridget Lusky - filmdaily.co/news/lori-vallow-dateline-episode/Dateline NBC - Where are the children? https://www.nbc.com/dateline/video/wher ... en/4114704Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

In our final installment of the Queen PITA herself, we discuss the investigation into her killings, her arrest, the trial, and the psychological diagnoses that left untreated, help explain who she became a bit more. It was all a venerable shit show, which when it comes down to it, is incredibly fitting. Shouts to all the small businesses we mention at the beginning of the show!

In part two of our coverage of the enormous pain in the ass that was Aileen Wuornos, we discuss her failing relationship to Tyria, and all the men she killed. We hope you are living in quarantine as best as you know how, hopefully we can help keep you entertained for a little while. We love you, our creepy bbs.

Join us while we christen Creep It Real with our very first serial killer: Aileen Wuornos. Aileen's life was a nightmare from the moment she was born, and it clearly took a toll on her as the years went by. In part one of our coverage of one of the most prolific female killers, we discuss her early life, her early 'tude, and a plethora of awful circumstances that birthed the angry, volatile pain in the ass that she became. Support the pod and join the CIR Congregation Follow us on Instagram Our sources for this episode include:Dear Dawn: Aileen Wuornos in Her Own Wordsby Daphne Gottlieb , Lisa Kester, et al.Monster: My True Storyby Aileen Wuornos and Christopher Berry-DeeDead Ends: The Pursuit, Conviction, and Execution of Serial Killer Aileen Wuornosby Joseph Michael ReynoldsWHAT AILEEN DID: The World's Most Evil Female Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos: True Crime Storiesby Frances J. ArmstrongAileen Wuornos : Serial Killerby Nikki FaustSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Pilots have reported encountering unidentified flying objects for as long as humans have been in the air. The sightings were so frequent during World War II that pilots began to keep detailed logs of their encounters, and even named the crafts "foos". Eventually, with enough public urging, the Air Force took on the task of "investigating" these encounters with UFOs, but did they really take these investigations seriously? Join us as we discuss some of the big cases Project Blue Book looked into, what they determined about these fascinating encounters, and of course our feelings on all of it. Follow us on InstagramJoin us on Facebook Our sources for this episode were Project Blue Book by Brad Steigerarchives.gov/projectbluebookvault.fbi.gov/projectbluebookSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Jodi Huisentruit was a young news anchor with charm, ambition, and a number of questionable admirers when she was attacked and abducted outside her apartment early one morning in 1995. Who killed her, and why? If you have any additional information regarding her case, you can email : contact team@findjodi.com or call 970-458-JODI.Our sources from this episode come from the book, Dead Air: The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit by Beth Bednar, FindJodi.com, & ThePioneerPress.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

LaVena Johnson chose to join the military after graduating high school, as a way to pay for her own education, and ease the burden off her parents. After basic training, she was deployed to Balad, Iraq, and within weeks of deployment, she reported that she had been raped. On July 19, 2005, 5 weeks into her deployment, she was found dead in what was allegedly a contractor’s tent. The army was quick to rule her death a suicide, and her parents have been left fighting for answers ever since. Join us as we ask, what happened to LaVena Johnson?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Watch out for those creepy butts under your bed, bbs. We hung out with our bffs over at the Bumblebutt Podcast and it was appropriately ridiculous. Enjoy this laid back ep and go subscribe to them Bumbles while you're at it. Check out our InstagramCheck out the Bumblebutt's Instagram Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

Bill Gothard created the Advanced Training Institute and the Institute of Basic Life Principles, abusive ministries that shaped the framework of most homeschool curriculum in the 80s & 90s. Through his position, Gothard was able to put in place a system of abusive practices throughout the homes of many of his followers, which helped lay the groundwork for sexual, mental, and physical abuse of women, girls, and young people in particular. An incredible amount of young women and men who worked closely with Gothard have accused him of sexual and emotional abuse, and after taking a closer look at him and his life, we have no reason to doubt their credibility. Join us as we discuss the man, the cult, and the survivors of Bill Gothard and his ministry. Source for this episode include:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gothard - Bill Gothard Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_in_Basic_Life_Principles# Basic Life Principles Wikipedia https://www.salon.com/2015/07/31/secrets_of_the_extreme_religious_right_inside_the_frightening_world_of_christian_reconstructionism/ Salon.com “Secrets of the extreme religious right: Inside the frightening world of Christian Reconstructionism” by Paul Rosenberg https://www.salon.com/2015/05/28/i_couldve_been_a_duggar_wife_i_grew_up_in_the_same_church_and_the_abuse_scandal_doesnt_shock_me/ Salon.com “I could’ve been a Duggar wife: I grew up in the same church and the abuse scandal doesn’t shock me.” by Brooke Arnold https://newrepublic.com/article/151787/bill-gothard-fundamentalist-trap New Republic “The Fundamentalist Trap” by Joshua Peasehttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/women-detail-sex-abuse-allegations-bill-gothard-article-1.2536758 Nydailynews.com “EXCLUSIVE: Two women share shocking accounts of forced labor and sexual abuse by prominent Christian leader Bill Gothard“ by Laura Bult http://www.naasca.org/2012-Articles/040512-GroomingWillingVictims.htm National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse https://www.recoveringgrace.org/2011/11/tragic-misguidance-gothards-view-on-mental-health-treatment-and-the-petit-family-murders/ Recoveringgrace.com by Joy Solano https://mncriticalthinking.com/bill-gothard-iblp-heaven-looks-like/ Bill Gothard and the IBLP: Is this what heaven looks like?” by Chris Shelton https://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/religious-denomination/nondenominational-fundamentalist/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)

It was a cold October night, when cyclist Aaron Kreifels came upon something horrifying on the side of the desolate road as he made his way home just after dusk. Slumped over and tied to a fence post was bloody & brutally beaten Matthew Shepard clinging to life. It would later be determined that Matthew had been slumped at the fence for over 18 hours since he had been beaten and tied to the fence by two young locals, Russell Henderson & Aaron Mckinney. He suffered traumatic injuries to his head that put him in a coma, from which he would never recover. The media was quick to determine this was one of the worst hate crimes in history due to Matthew being a young gay man...but was there actually more to the story than we were presented at the time? Join us as we delve into the tragic story of Matthew Shepard. The promo at the beginning of the show was from our friends at Depth of Darkness Podcast, go check them out! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the pod! Join our Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)