Sinisterhood

This is a special bonus episode we're releasing at the request of our Patreon subscribers. We normally do "true crime headlines" as part of our weekly bonus content, but when we covered the new Texas abortion ban SB8, our Patreons asked if we could make it public so they could share. Seeing as we live in Texas, we have received a lot of questions lately about SB8. In this segment, we discuss the l...

At the height of the video game craze in the early 80s, this arcade machine was said to take from its players a lot more than quarters. Kids who spent time in front of its screen allegedly suffered headaches, nightmares, amnesia, or worse. Soon men in black suits whisked the cabinets away, leaving behind nothing but a legend. Was this a case of the government using mass media to control the minds...

Most bars serve up delicious spirits. But the type of spirit this one has on the menu is of the ghastly kind. An unscrupulous undertaker. A dastardly doctor. And decades' worth of restless souls. That presence you feel next to you at the bar may be from an overly friendly patron, or it could be someone chatting you up from the other side. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -...

Your deepest desires. Your biggest questions. For centuries people have turned to religion and ritual to find meaning in life. Then right before the pandemic, a new method emerged, promising a random way to answer specific questions. Is it truly providing direction or just taking its users for a ride? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Right now, Sinisterhood listeners can...

Hey, y'all! If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on! This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of August. You'll hear a ruling from Judge Christie on a physical altercation at the happiest place on Earth, our advice to a listener on wedding planning for an absentee-future-sister-in-law, our guesses on...

After the prosecutor recused himself citing conflicts of interest, the state of the Murdaugh murder investigation seemed to stall. Then, breaking news reports on the shooting of Alex Murdaugh, who happened to be the only named person of interest in the June slayings. Who could have attacked the once prominent trial lawyer? And what led to his sudden resignation from the firm his family started? Ch...

With a string of deadly incidents in their wake, members of the powerful Murdaugh family suddenly found themselves searching for justice. Two brutal slayings, a rain-soaked crime scene, and several possible motives. Authorities are only releasing new information in tiny increments causing speculation to run rampant. With the solicitor in charge finally recusing himself due to conflicts, does that...

For generations, the Murdaugh family wielded control over the justice system of South Carolina’s low country. Over the past six years, five people with ties to the legendary Murdaugh family have been killed. Is this just coincidence in a tight knit community, or is there a more sinister explanation? This week’s episode is The Murdaugh Family Murders - Part 1. Check out updates on the Murdaugh murd...

We're going on tour! We'll be heading to seven cities throughout September and October. Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, August 19, but Patreon Subscribers can get tickets now. Head to sinisterhood.com/liveshows to check out where we're headed, dates, times, and COVID protocols for each venue. And head to Patreon.com/Sinisterhood to get your early access to tickets and your exclusive...

A young man with his whole life ahead of him set his sights on sunny Florida in order to escape life-threatening gang violence in his hometown. But when he arrived, he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. After a hasty trial, he was convicted of double murder and faced a death sentence. Would DNA and multiple confessions from another suspect be enough to set him free? If you would l...

Hey everyone! If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of July. You'll hear clips about a man's possibly illegal yogurt collection, our advice to a listener about overcoming past trauma, a ruling from Judge Christie on a man's loss of his ridiculously huge adul...

Hey everyone, we’re taking the week off. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we're re-releasing our episode on the mischievous haunted doll, Robert, and all his antics. In the meantime, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, including a recent update on the #FreeBritney movement and a Reddit relationship_advice segment that had both of...

CW: This episode contains discussions of weight loss methods and diet culture as well as brief mentions of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. It’s one thing to start your own church, but this fervent leader created an intense group that slowly took over its members’ lives - allegedly controlling who they married, how much they weighed, and even what psychiatric medication they were allow...

CW: This episode contains discussions of weight loss methods and diet culture as well as brief mentions of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.   A self-described dumb blonde with a genuine heart for God, this registered dietician combined her love of the Lord with her professional training to craft her lightning rod hit weight loss program. But what started as a health venture morphed int...

Under the cover of darkness, an unknown monster stalked its prey in Puerto Rico and throughout south Texas, leaving farm animals and house pets completely drained of their blood via two vampire-like puncture wounds in their necks. Witnesses reported sightings of a grotesque creature, sparking rumors that the true culprit was something much more sinister than any predator they had ever seen before....

She's an enigma wrapped in a riddle and cash - that has been allegedly taken from the pockets of the victims of tragedy. With her husband and his firm under investigation, and his so-called house of cards collapsing, the realest of housewives dropped an election day bombshell - she was filing for divorce. But was it due to years of mistreatment as she said? Or, was it really a sham meant to keep h...

Hey, y'all! If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite moments in recent weeks. You'll hear clips from our minisode on the unbelievable McDonald's Strip Search Scam, our advice to a listener whose boyfriend led a double life in our "Dear Sinister" segment, the chilling details of a clus...

Plane crashes. Gas explosions. Poisoned waters. People facing the worst moments of their lives all turned to one man who promised to solve their problems. Then they watched as his lavish lifestyle with his wife played out on their TVs every week without knowing that the money paying for it all belonged to them.  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Go to prose.com/CREEPY for...

CW: This episode includes extensive discussion on suicide and domestic violence A vibrant young woman was found by her fiancé, stabbed to death inside their shared apartment. Police arrived, found she suffered twenty stab wounds to her front and back, and quickly determined her cause of death was… suicide? The Medical Examiner first disagreed and called it a homicide, but caved to pressure and cha...

This week we were thrilled to be joined by Christine and Em of And That's Why We Drink to discuss a true crime that also involves the paranormal - something for both of them, and for everyone else! Be sure to also check out our appearance on their show that will come out next Sunday, June 20th, wherever you listen to your podcasts! A young woman was unexpectedly found dead, and her mother suspecte...

Like, follow, share, subscribe. Social media has become a way for us to connect with friends, keep up with the news, and more recently, get sucked into possibly harmful spiritual groups. One so-called Instagram guru has founded his community online - touting his ability to control the weather, his connection with aliens, and his status as an actual God. Is he inviting followers to an enlightened l...

Thousands of people pass through its gates every day, but only a small fringe group sees this structure for what it really is. Disturbing imagery and secret underground tunnels all set up by the ominously named New World Commission. Is this gateway to the Mile High City just guilty of bizarre art choices, or is it hiding the headquarters to the world’s most powerful secret society? 

With a land area of over six hundred 63,000 square miles, this gorgeous state seated at the highest point on the map attracts over two million visitors per year. But, sadly, not all travelers make it back home. Do they go missing due to the country’s harsh terrain and extreme weather? Or do they vanish because of something more sinister? 

Years passed and the Smart family was no closer to finding answers for what happened to their daughter on May 25, 1996. Once civilians and private detectives stepped in, the family saw some progress. It wasn't until a new sheriff was elected that moves were made. What eventually brought the case close to an end was a breakout podcast that shed new light on the details and unearthed new clues, fina...

With their daughter missing, her devastated parents relied on law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. To their dismay, the case was passed between departments and delayed long enough for key evidence to be lost. Despite sufficient evidence for officers to identify a suspect, they needed his cooperation to close the case. All the suspect was willing to do was plead the fifth. Decades w...