Every year, Halloween brings costumes, candy, and harmless scares—but sometimes, the horror is all too real. In this chilling episode, we uncover true stories of murders that took place on Halloween—crimes masked by the chaos of costumes, darkness, and fear. From a poisoned treat that terrorized a community, to a suburban slaying that still haunts families over a decade later.
Join us as we peel back the mask on Halloween’s dark true crimes that turned a night of fun into a night of fear.
Intro Audio: Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe
Source Credit:
https://derangedlacrimes.com/?p=13846
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