The Original Deadtime Stories

Welcome back to a brand new episode! Join us on a tour of the Old City Jail in Charleston, South Carolina with our lovely guide, Katie. Katie's going to introduce us to John and Lavinia Fisher and their murder house complete with a cellar of spikes for their rich victims...and then I'll tell y'all the real story. Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fast...

I'm not famous by any means BUT I was hounded by the press once. Okay so maybe hounded isn't the BEST choice of words. A reporter got out of his car right as I happened to be walking home from high school, he saw my book bag, and asked me about our new lunch options at school and whether I agreed with the government regulations of our lunches or not. I was so awkward on camera and grabbed the mic...

Please note: due to the time and location of the story, this episode contains racial slurs for historical accuracy. More extreme words have been bleeped out. In addition, the episode includes violence against children. Listener discretion is advised. As we continue our investigation into the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, we'll dig deeper into the lives of the Cherry family and the cracks tha...

Please note: due to the time and location of the story, this episode contains racial slurs for historical accuracy. More extreme words have been bleeped out. In addition, the episode includes violence against children and graphic descriptions of post mortem photographs. Listener discretion is advised. I don't think it's a secret that Birmingham, Alabama was not the safest place for African America...

Anyone as obsessed with true crime and mysteries as I am will surely know the story of the Axeman of New Orleans. He terrorized Italian immigrants in the early 1900s and introduced us to the term "jazz it." But did you know this was not the first incident of an unknown person (or persons) terrorizing Louisiana with an ax? It probably won't come as much of a surprise to learn that over five years e...

A trigger warning to listeners: this episode contains a recreation of a mass shooting which some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Oooooo is this our first extended cut episode? I think it is! In our rebroadcast of our HISTORIC 50th chapter, we learn all about Patrick Sherrill and the meaning of going postal. Originally broadcast December 9, 2020. Written by Schuyler Fastenau an...

Happy Halloween Deadtime Storians! My family's Halloween 'traditions' were probably vastly different than yours and I'm almost positive my parents were part of that gang of adults who swore someone was putting razor blades in our chocolate! So how did such a wild story start and why do we still believe a real life Boogie Man is hunting down our kids to this day? Written and narrated by Schuyler Fa...

Whelp we're still stuck in Plainfield and little Eddie Gein's all grown up now. Trust me you do not want to miss the exciting conclusion to his story. Much like Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho shocked the audience, you might be surprised by today's ending. I know I was shocked when I was researching it! Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices b...

Today's episode finds us in Plainfield, Wisconsin. It seems to be a sleepy little town where everyone gets along with their neighbors...unless your neighbor happens to be the Gein family. Augusta Gein is a very religious woman and if you drink, swear, or wear clothing she deems too skimpy, you're a dirty sinner. One could say she's a lot like Mrs. Bates from Psycho. Could her son be on the same le...

Next stop... Michigan. If Pizza Hut and Taco Bell could make a fusion restaurant work then surely Patricia and Kevin Artz could too. Y'all have heard of Kip's Pizza and Taco House, right? No? Well let me introduce you to it. If we're really nice, maybe The Deep Fry Killer himself will talk to us...then again he might be too high to do that. Too bad he didn't take the racist, homophobic, and genuin...

Listener note: This episode contains language that may be offensive to non-neurotypical individuals. This is for the purpose of historical accuracy and does not reflect the cast or crew's opinions. Our next stop is Columbus, Ohio! After Jack Carmen, a non-neurotypical man, was accused and sent to jail for the murder of Christie Mullins in under two weeks, two journalism students at Ohio State Univ...

Listener note: This episode contains racial slurs. This is for the purpose of historical accuracy and does not reflect the cast or crew's opinions. If you'd prefer a version of the episode where these terms have been censored, please continue to the next episode. The Original Deadtime Stories Murderous Road Trip Across America continues to Logan, West Virginia. In a way, Mamie Thurman was a woman...

The Original Deadtime Stories Murderous Road Trip Across America continues to Logan, West Virginia. In a way, Mamie Thurman was a woman way ahead of her time. She began intimate relationships with powerful men in town to get what she wanted and didn't care what the color of their skin was. Her downfall? Keeping a list of the men's names. Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive prod...

Stop number three on the Original Deadtime Stories Murderous Road Trip Across America is Pennsylvania. Back in high school I tried so hard to make a movie with my best friends. I assumed we could totally make a feature length film in one week and needless to say, it went absolutely terribly. Maybe I should've asked for five thousand dollars from everyone involved with the project. Then again, that...

Our next stop on our murderous road trip across America is New York. It's been 20 years since two planes crashed into the World Trade Centers in New York City and forever changed the lives of Americans. Being in second grade, I didn't fully understand what the events of that day meant and I certainly never heard about a Polish immigrant named Henryk Siwiak. Twenty years later it seems like a lot o...

Stop number one on our murderous road trip across America is Rhode Island. Summer may nearly be over but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy a good old theme park! Frank Sheffield took his five year old daughter Maggie out to enjoy an afternoon at Rocky Point Amusement Park. It would be an afternoon neither would forget. Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones...

We know I am OBSESSED with competition reality shows so when I can marry those with true crime, I'm one happy fan boy. Survivor may have been postponed due to COVID-19 but that won't stop us from gossiping about it and the drama that went on behind the scenes with one of their producers, his wife, and a trip to Mexico. Can they outwit, outplay, and outlast the resort and Mexican government? Find o...

What's the biggest trend in TV right now? Nostalgia. In the past week-ish alone we've seen the premiere of a Rugrats reboot, a Friends reunion, and the announced return of Legends of the Hidden Temple (all of which I love by the way). When I think of 90s nostalgia I think of a trip to our local Blockbuster video rental. The place was so popular that I'm sure it'll be no surprise to learn a killer...

We've learned on this podcast that things are not always as they seem. Ruth Neave said she was not a great mother and neighbors knew she severely abused her children. But could that abuse turn into murder? Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Rainee Blake, Janette Zosche, Jordan Katcher, Marissa Pistone, Matt MacNelly...

Happy Cinco de Mayo! In honor of the holiday, we wanted to celebrate an icon and the queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla. Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Sophia Sassone, Marissa Pistone, Juan Magana, Taylor Shurte, and Daniel Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by...

Imagine your favorite vacation ever! Maybe you went camping in a national park. Did you bring your significant other and children along? Imagine you did and one of them wound up being killed by a wild animal. Nothing could be more tragic than that, right? Now imagine if the police blamed you for the death. That would certainly ruin your vacation. Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and execu...

The murders of Devon and Damen Routier have fascinated me ever since I saw a documentary series on them. When the alleged murderer was found guilty, it really left me wondering whether they did it or not. For once, I really don't have any idea whether the murderer is guilty or innocent. Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voic...

Easter Sunday is over. Did you make it to your church service? 60 congregants did back in 2003 at the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church. How many walked out alive after their coffee was poisoned? Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Matthew MacNelly, Marissa Pistone, Daniel Jones, Walker Barnes, Taylor Sh...

The woods can be a dangerous place and not just because of the wild animals. Cary Stayner used nature to his advantage but was he really a cold hearted killer or just suffering from mental illness after his brother's abduction when they were children? Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Sophia Sassone, Jeremy Staple,...

Avid fans of our show know I love psychology! One of the earliest lessons in Psychology 101 is about Kitty Genovese and the bystander effect. Just hold onto your hats though folks because what we think we know about Kitty and this phenomenon might be a total lie. Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Taylor Shurte, Ma...