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The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 81: Happy Birthday, Florida Man (Rebroadcast)If the 2000s have shown us anything it is the popularity of social media "challenges." Tide Pod, Cinnamon, and 10 Year are just a few that come to mind. Does anybody else remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Ugh I'm still steamed that I was NEVER nominated. So to make up for my FOMO I have nominated myself to take part in an even more exciting challenge: The Florida Man Challenge. Google your birthday followed by "Florida Man" and see what pops up. Mine are "Florida Man Accused of Killing Neighbor Over Cat Issue" and "Florida man, 52, told police that he...2023-09-1334 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 67: Murder at the Midway (Rebroadcast)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. Originally broadcast September 1, 2021.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, Gabriel Rivers, and David DeGraw Shotwell. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau...2023-08-2335 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 38: Love like a Hurricane (Rebroadcast with a Note)Hey Deadtime Storians I wanted to share some sad news with all of you. Unfortunately we lost a very close friend to our personal family as well as the Deadtime Stories family this weekend. On Sunday Tracy Zales, our friend and theme song composer passed away. She was one of the kindest souls on this planet and we are absolutely devastated by the news. In honor of Tracy, I wanted to re-run the first episode we used her music for. Rest in peace my friend.New Orleans is full of history, ghost stories, and true crime. The case...2023-08-1641 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 26: Megan Wants a Murderer (Rebroadcast)We all know I LOVE a good competition show (like Big Brother which premiered last week for those who didn't know). I also love true crime. So when the two passions meet in the middle, you get this week's episode of The Original Deadtime Stories. In honor of the Big Brother premiere, enjoy this episode about Ryan Jenkins, Megan Hauserman, and a murder even reality TV producers couldn't think up. Originally broadcast 9/27/19.Written, narrated, and edited by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Jacob Wallie, Jessica Miano Kruel, Kaitlyn Brown, Rick Turpin, Daniel...2023-08-0941 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 80: Legends Never Die (Rebroadcast)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. Originally broadcast April 6, 2022.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, Janette Zosche, Jordan Katcher, Maurice Whitfield, Juno Nifosi, and Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music...2023-07-1949 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 53: Alimony Acrimony (Rebroadcast)The name on everybody's lips is gonna be...Schustie! The world certainly beat up on Roy Schuster. After the Depression, his divorce (gasp!), and a talent vaudeville no longer wanted to recognize, navigating the US prison system should be a cake walk! Originally broadcast February 3, 2021.Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Daniel Jones, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Vince Perez, Sophia Sassone, Matt MacNelly, Sheatarra Ervin, Taylor Shurte, Marissa Pistone, Ariel Dale, and Rainee Blake. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.2023-07-0529 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 21: The Artist San Francisco Forgot (Rebroadcast)The Doodler was one of the first stories that drew me into the true crime world. Back in the 70s, a man was terrorizing The Castro District in San Francisco by luring in his victims with drawings of them on a cocktail napkin. I'd definitely be a sucker for a portrait of myself but would not want to meet the fate these men did. Originally broadcast June 19, 2019.Written, narrated, and edited by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Jacob Walle, Chris Wilkin, Richard Torres, Rick Jr., Steven Coe, Antonio Hill, Brandon Maple, Sandy Rose, and Daniel Fastenau-Jones....2023-06-2830 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 55: Catching the Love Bug (Rebroadcast)How's that old COVID-19 joke go? Murder your spouse now, blame it on the corona virus later? If you're a fan of true crime memes then you probably saw this at some point last year. In Florida, it became a reality. Of course this wasn't the first time a virus was used as a weapon. Just a few years ago, Daryll Rowe harnessed HIV to attack other gay men. Originally broadcast February 17, 2021.Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Ariel Dale, Taylor Shurte, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Marissa Pistone, Vince Perez, Rainee...2023-06-2132 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 48: The Polaroid Project (Rebroadcast)It certainly wasn't easy being a young gay man in the 1980s. Running into a monster like Robert Berdella made it much worse. Originally broadcast November 18, 2020.Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Marissa Pistone, Jeremy Staple, Walker Barnes, Vince Perez, Daniel Jones, Matt MacNelly, Rainee Blake, Jordan Katcher, and Allyn Anthony Moriyon. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.Follow us on:PatreonInstagramFacebookTiktokTwitterCheck out our other shows:The AftermathCereal KillerzCocktail BallerinaTrue Crime False Crime2023-06-1432 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 90: "It's Going to be Okay." (Rebroadcast)Growing up a gay man in a Mormon household probably isn't easy and when Gordon Ray Church was able to go to college, he likely became more comfortable in his skin. He met some supportive friends and even found himself a nice boyfriend. But when he stopped at the 7-Eleven to pick up cigarettes before Thanksgiving break, he met two men who would make him endure the worst night of his life. Originally broadcast December 7, 2022.Please note this episode deals with violence against members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.2023-06-1444 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 89: Do Say Trans (Rebroadcast)Pride Month is just about here and with certain political parties and states attacking the rights of my people, I feel the need to take the time to share stories from my community during June. Angie Zapata was a brave trans woman whose life may have been cut short but that doesn't mean she couldn't do something major for the LGBTQIA+ community. Originally broadcast November 2, 2023.Please note this episode deals with violence against a member of the trans community. Listener discretion is advised.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional...2023-05-3147 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 57: Current Events (Rebroadcast)They say it's wrong to be obsessed with true crime but if you watched "Don't F**k With Cats," you'll know it can work out in your favor. Before Facebook found Luka Magnotta, a hotel manager's child became obsessed with a dead body found on their property and wouldn't rest until they found out how she died. Originally broadcast March 3, 2021.Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Janette Zosche, Rainee Blake, Ariel Dale, Marissa Pistone, Sophia Sassone, Taylor Shurte, and Sheatarra Ervin. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme...2023-05-2423 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 24: A Bad Case of the Mondays (Rebroadcast)Not so fun fact: there have been 200 mass shootings which have claimed over 11,000 lives in the United States this year. For those counting, we're at 130 days this year which means we're averaging more than one shooting a day. Those numbers ARE. NOT. O. K. Gun violence needs to end in this country and I feel something I can do is remind my listeners about the stories of survivors and victims. Brenda Spencer is known as the mother of school shootings. Hopefully by hearing her story, we do not forget the lives of the victims of Grover Cleveland Elementary School. Originally...2023-05-1034 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 39: Whistle in the Graveyard, Summon the Devil (Rebroadcast)On March 16, 1991, Jessica Lyn Keen took the most important run of her life. Hopefully if you ever find yourself running for your life in pitch darkness, you're in familiar territory. Originally broadcast November 20, 2019.Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Jessica Buttafuoco, Jeremy Staple, Madelaine Weymouth, Matthew MacNelly, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Daniel Jones, Sophia Sassone, and Karli Bell. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.Follow us on:PatreonInstagramFacebookTiktokTwitterCheck out our other shows:The AftermathCereal KillerzCocktail BallerinaTrue Crime False Crime2023-05-0335 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 47: First Edition (Rebroadcast)Blake Leibel was either a trust fund brat or a misunderstood genius. It depends on who you asked back in the early 2000s. Nowadays I think we can all agree there was something scary and twisted going on inside the comic book artist's mind. Originally broadcast April 25, 2023.Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Rainee Blake, Marissa Pistone, Daniel Jones, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Tamara Perry, Ariel Dale, Matt MacNelly, Sophia Sassone, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, and Jeremy Staple. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales....2023-04-2634 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 45: Cookie Time (Rebroadcast)Camp Scott was a place of peace, happiness, and beauty until someone snuck in the middle of the night and murdered three innocent Girl Scouts. Since the airing of this show, we learned something musical theatre dorks like me would love! The one and only Kristin Chenoweth would have been on this very trip had she not been ill. Isn't it fascinating how something small like that can totally change the outcome of our lives? Originally broadcast October 21, 2020.Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Sophia Sassone, Tamara Perry, Ariel Dale, Taylor...2023-04-1233 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 44: Beauty in a Barrel (Part Two, Rebroadcast)Shortly after the Burger Chef murders, another diner employee went missing after her shift and the culprit was allegedly seen at the aforementioned fast food joint. Are the crimes related? Is it possible we just solved a cold case? Conclusion. Originally broadcast October 14, 2020.Written by Daniel Jones and Chelsea Bray, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Jordan Katcher, Rainee Blake, Tamara Perry, Matt MacNelly, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Daniel Jones, and Sophia Sassone. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Sound recording by Chelsea Bray.2023-03-2918 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 43: Speedway 78 (Part One, Rebroadcast)Four employees at one popular fast food restaurant go missing on the same night. Were they just smoking weed to celebrate a birthday? One mother pleads with officers to dig deeper. Part one of two. Originally broadcast October 7, 2020.Written by Daniel Jones and Chelsea Bray, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Marissa Pistone, Matt MacNelly, Tamara Perry, Jeremy Staple, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Daniel Jones, Walker Barnes, Ariel Dale, Rainee Blake, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, and Sophia Sassone with special guest from our Tik Tok contest, Becky Chavez. Cover artwork by Catherine...2023-03-1522 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 52: "I Did Not Have Sexual Relations With That Woman" (Rebroadcast)It's safe to say most people have heard about the Lewinsky-Clinton scandal and ate up the screaming headlines. Time seems to have erased the Levy-Condit scandal though. It's one blunder after another in today's story! Be sure to tune in this Friday when Stoney McBlaze covers this story on our other show, Cereal Killerz. Originally broadcast January 27, 2021.Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Rainee Blake, Vince Perez, Marissa Pistone, Janette Zosche, Jordan Katcher, Ariel Dale, Daniel Jones, Matt MacNelly, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Sheatarra Ervin, and Allyn Anthony Moriyon. Cover artwork...2023-03-0835 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 71: A Fair to Remember (Rebroadcast)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 University started to question "Who DID Kill Christie Mullins?" But surely two college kids can't make a difference in the justice system, right?Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced...2023-03-0131 min
True Crime False CrimeEpisode 8: Daniel MillsDaniel Mills (guest star on The Aftermath) takes a break to play our favorite trivia game with Jordan Katcher. After giving us a taste of his singing skills, Daniel reminds us that a majority of these crimes are the results of white people nonsense. He has that fact down but does he have enough true crime knowledge to score a spot on the Leader Board and make it to our final episode? Play along and find out!Current Leader Board:Ryan Pigg - 12 PointsAustin Kress - 11 PointsKirk Novak - 9 PointsCreated and hosted by Jordan Katcher...2023-03-0122 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 56: The Mockingbird's Lesson Continues CENSORED (Rebroadcast)PLEASE NOTE: Today's episode includes language some may find triggering. These slurs are for the purpose of historical accuracy and do not reflect the opinions of the cast or crew at The Original Deadtime Stories. This version of the episode has these slurs bleeped out.We've seen how dangerous Amite County was for African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Herbert Lee was murdered in broad daylight by a politician. Shortly after, another African American man was murdered on his own property. Was it a coincidence or was it because he threatened to tell the truth at Herbert's...2023-02-2233 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 37: Lesson From a Mockingbird CENSORED (Rebroadcast)Florida may ban AP African American Studies but that doesn't mean DTS can't try and teach truth to our youth. Before Black Lives Matter there was the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). During the summer of 1961, a member named Bob Moses travelled to Amite County in Mississippi and his life was forever changed. Originally broadcast July 15, 2020. Written by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Maurice Whitfield, Tamara Perry, Jeremy Staple, Walker Barnes, Jermell Deshauan, and Sheatarra Ervin. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau.Follow us on:PatreonInstagramFacebookTiktokTwitterCheck out our other...2023-02-0930 minTrue Crime False CrimeEpisode 7: Austin KressAustin Kress claims to look stupid (his words, not ours) but is that attitude just a ploy to trick Jordan into thinking he won't win today's game? Play along to find out if Austin can earn a spot on our leader board and make it to the final game of the season to see who's the best at spotting a true crime and a false crime.Current Leader Board:Ryan Pigg - 12 PointsKirk Novak - 9 PointsVeronica Matthews, Jeremy Staple & Bri Giger - 7 PointsCreated and hosted by Jordan Katcher and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones and...2023-02-0123 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 51: Sodder House Rules (Rebroadcast)The story of the Sodder children is by far one of my favorites! What happened in that fire on Christmas Eve? Were the children kidnapped, murdered, accidentally killed, or something else entirely? BE sure to check out our next episode of Cereal Killerz to hear our guest's version of what happened that night. Originally broadcast December 16, 2020.Written by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Janette Zosche, Vince Perez, Matt MacNelly, Jordan Katcher, Marissa Pistone, Walker Barnes, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, and Daniel Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music...2023-02-0129 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 70: Little Black Book (Censored, Rebroadcast)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. Originally broadcast September 22, 2021.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, and Gabriel Rivers. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau...2023-01-2529 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 63: Scheming of You (Rebroadcast)This week our new show Cereal Killerz explores the murder of Selena. To get pumped for that new episode on Friday, take a listen to our dramatized version of Selena's tragic story.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 Tracy Zales.Follow us on:PatreonInstagramFacebookTiktokTwitterCheck out our other shows:The AftermathCereal KillerzCocktail BallerinaTrue Crime False Crime2023-01-1831 minTrue Crime False CrimeEpisode 6: Bri GigerBri Giger, a HUGE fan of (short) Netflix true crime documentaries, pays the set a visit to see if she can correctly guess if that was a true crime or a false crime. Will Bri be able to make it on the Leader Board? Or will she just reconfirm that we simply can not trust Jordan? Play along and find out!Current Leader Board:Ryan Pigg - 12 PointsKirk Novak - 9 PointsVeronica Matthews & Jeremy Staple - 7 PointsCreated and hosted by Jordan Katcher and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones and Schuyler Fastenau-Jones. Editing and sound design by...2023-01-1820 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 76: The Axewoman of New Orleans (Rebroadcast)To celebrate the start of the new year, I'm going to keep with tradition and share our most popular episode of 2022! 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 earlier, someone was attacking black...2023-01-0439 minTrue Crime False CrimeEpisode 5: Jeremy StapleLongtime voice actor on The Original Deadtime Stories, Jeremy Staple, plays along with Jordan to see if he can tell whether he just heard a true crime or a false crime. Can Jeremy's personal spirit, Miss Cleo, guide him to the correct answers and a spot on the leader board? Or will he just be left second-guessing himself? Play along and find out!Current Leader Board:Ryan Pigg - 12 PointsKirk Novak - 9 PointsVeronica Matthews - 7 PointsCreated and hosted by Jordan Katcher and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones and Schuyler Fastenau-Jones. Editing and sound design by...2023-01-0421 minTrue Crime False CrimeEpisode 4: Krystal MosleyKrystal Mosley loves true crime documentaries and is confident she can secure a spot on the leader board after answering our favorite question: was that a true crime or a false crime? Get ready to play along and see if you would be today's top scorer!Current Leader Board:Ryan Pigg - 12 PointsKirk Novak - 9 PointsVeronica Matthews - 7 PointsCreated and hosted by Jordan Katcher and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones and Schuyler Fastenau-Jones. Editing and sound design by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones.To submit your own questions, email us at truecrimefalsecrime@gmail.com...2022-12-2919 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 42: Maura Murray is Missing (Rebroadcast)Maura Murray was 21 years old when she crashed her car and vanished. Her story left investigators and family members with countless questions as to why she disappeared and who could've killed her if she even was murdered. Today we're still trying to piece together everything that happened leading up to and after her fateful accident. Originally broadcast September 30, 2020.Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones, and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Rainee Blake, Jordan Katcher, Daniel Fastenau-Jones, Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, Matt MacNelly, Janette Zosch, Vince Perez, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Taylor Shurte, and Sophia...2022-12-2833 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 13: The Twelve Deaths of Christmas (Rebroadcast)Happy holidays everyone! I can't believe it's already that time of year again. We're gonna celebrate the Original Deadtime Stories way by sharing our very first holiday special with three tales of murder around Christmas and, unintentionally, twelve deaths from those holiday stories. Stay safe out there! Originally broadcast December 23, 2018.Written by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Brian Liles, Steven Coe, Sarah Cooper, Madelaine Weymouth, Shaina Hammer, Alec Nielson, and Antonio Hill. Deck the Halls performed by Alec Nielson.Follow us on:PatreonInstagramFacebookTiktokTwitterCheck out our other shows:2022-12-2126 minTrue Crime False CrimeEpisode 3: Veronica MatthewsVeronica Matthews is (begrudgingly) here to answer whether what we just heard was a true crime or a false crime. As a self proclaimed loather of horror films and murder documentaries, will she be able to earn a spot on our leader board or, perhaps more importantly, succeed in being the WORST player in True Crime False Crime history? Let's play along and find out.Current Leader Board:1st: Ryan Pigg - 12 Points2nd: Kirk Novak - 9 PointsCreated and hosted by Jordan Katcher and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones and Schuyler Fastenau-Jones. Editing...2022-12-2137 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 51: Sodder House Rules (Rebroadcast)The story of the Sodder children is by far one of my favorites! What happened in that fire on Christmas Eve? Were the children kidnapped, murdered, accidentally killed, or something else entirely? Originally broadcast December 16, 2020.Written by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Janette Zosche, Vince Perez, Matt MacNelly, Jordan Katcher, Marissa Pistone, Walker Barnes, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, and Daniel Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.Follow us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...2022-12-1429 minTrue Crime False CrimeEpisode 2: Ryan PiggToday Ryan Pigg takes on the famous question, "Hey! Was that a true crime or a false crime?" After discussing how everyone rates last meals as five stars blah blah blah, Ryan aims to take over Kirk Novak's spot on the Leader Board!Current Leader Board:1st: Kirk Novak - 9 PointsCreated and hosted by Jordan Katcher and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones and Schuyler Fastenau-Jones. Editing and sound design by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones.To submit your own questions, email us at truecrimefalsecrime@gmail.comFollow us on:YouTube: https://youtu...2022-12-1422 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 90: "It's Going to be Okay."Growing up a gay man in a Mormon household probably isn't easy and when Gordon Ray Church was able to go to college, he likely became more comfortable in his skin. He met some supportive friends and even found himself a nice boyfriend. But when he stopped at the 7-Eleven to pick up cigarettes before Thanksgiving break, he met two men who would make him endure the worst night of his life.Please note this episode deals with violence against members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.Written and...2022-12-0744 minTrue Crime False CrimeEpisode 1: Kirk NovakWelcome to True Crime False Crime! In our first episode, Jordan Katcher challenges Kirk Novak to answer that age old question, "Was that a true crime or a false crime?" Will Kirk earn enough points to make it in the top three contestants this season and come back for the finale? Play along and find out!Created and hosted by Jordan Katcher and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones and Schuyler Fastenau-Jones. Editing and sound design by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones.To submit your own questions, email us at truecrimefalsecrime@gmail.comFollow us on:YouTube...2022-12-0313 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 20: Kings or Pawns (Rebroadcast)Part of our first special edition episodes for Siblings Day, today we'll explore the story of Derek and Alex King. What did their father do to deserve murder and was it all a big set-up from a family friend? Originally broadcast May 1, 2019.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Keelan Brown, Erica Flores, Daniel Fastenau-Jones, Michael N. Moore, Jefferson Barstad, Brandon Maple, Sarah Brennan, Kaitlyn Brown, Julie Sesnovich, and Hank Kilgore.Follow us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginaldeadtimestories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2022-11-1627 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 52: “I Did Not Have Sexual Relations with That Woman” (Rebroadcast)Did you go out and vote yesterday?! I sure hope you did because democracy is important and the future of America is in our hands! Way back in the early 2000s, a man named Gary Condit served as a US Representative. When a woman he was having an affair went suddenly vanished, all eyes turned to him. Could he have been the next Bill Clinton but took things a step further? Originally broadcast January 27, 2021.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Rainee Blake, Vince Perez, Marissa Pistone, Janette Zosche, Jordan...2022-11-0935 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 89: Do Say TransPride Month is...well it's very much over but that doesn't mean I can't do a series about crimes against the LGBTQ+ community, right? After all, with abortion being banned state by state, we all know our super Christian Supreme Court is coming after my rights as a gay man next so pardon me while I build my people up. Angie Zapata was a brave trans woman whose life may have been cut short but that doesn't mean she couldn't do something major for the LGBTQ+ community though.Please note this episode deals with violence against a member...2022-11-0247 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 75: The Candy Man Can (Rebroadcast)The final trick-or-treat is here as we finish our Halloween story marathon. Make sure to check your children's candy this year. Some houses have been hiding Ronald Clark O'Bryan inside the chocolate! Or did Ronald hide razor blades in his candy...I don't know. I'm getting my stories mixed up. Originally broadcast October 27, 2021.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Taylor Shurte, Daniel Fastenau-Jones, Jordan Katcher, Tamara Perry, Jeremy Staple, Janette Zosche, and Gabriel Rivers.. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Editing and sound design by...2022-10-2635 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 46: The Haunting of Greenbrier's Court (Rebroadcast)The Halloween fun continues! Let's take a journey to West Virginia for a real live (or dead...) ghost story. Is this a case of a ghost solving her own murder? Some people certainly think so. Originally broadcast October 28, 2020.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Sofia Sassone, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Ariel Dale, Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, Daniel Fastenau-Jones, Taylor Shurte, Vince Perez, and Jordan Katcher. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.Follow us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtimeInstagram: https...2022-10-2622 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 74: Mother Knows Best (Part Two, Rebroadcast)Happy Halloween! 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 how Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho shocked the audience, you might be surprised by today's ending. I know I was shocked when researching it! Originally broadcast October 20, 2021.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, and Gabriel Rivers. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Editing...2022-10-1931 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 73: Mother Knows Best (Part One, Rebroadcast)Happy Halloween! 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 level as Norman Bates? Let's listen and find out! Originally broadcast October 13, 2021.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones...2022-10-1932 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 88: Abuse Is No ExcuseIn our exciting conclusion to the Chester-Elijah-Briley-and(surprise) Darrell story, we find out what exactly landed Elijah and Briley in jail. Does Elijah really have a reason to feel sorry for his actions? Should Briley be let off scotch free after his new trial? Will we find out who the Hell Darrell is? Only one way to find out. Let's start up the next chapter!Please note this episode deals with violence against children. Listener discretion is advised.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Jeremy Staple, Janette...2022-10-1234 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 87: A Cry for HelpMy dreams are either super weird or super terrifying. Chester Poage had the terrifying brand of dream one night when he saw his mother and sister die in a plane crash. Was it an ominous warning? Or just a silly dream? Well Elijah Page has the answer though he's been suffering from his own real-life nightmare: a trip down memory lane to his traumatic childhood.Please note this episode deals with sexual abuse and violence against children. Listener discretion is advised.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by...2022-10-0529 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 86: Keeping Up With the ButlersWe all have that neighborhood weirdo we kinda hope moves off the block and sometimes, WE'RE that strange banana on the street. Even in the late 1800s and early 1900s, folks dealt with unique individuals in their town. For the folks of Niagara, North Dakota, that man was Eugene Butler. But could crazy old Eugene really have murdered five men and buried them on his farm?Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Jeremy Staple, Janette Zosche, Jordan Katcher, Krystal Mosley, Kayla Esmond, and Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Theme music by Tracy...2022-09-2838 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 85: 27 and CountingGrowing up, I was bullied in school. Heck, I think most kids were. Some days were harder than others and I always wished it would stop. I never imagined causing harm to anyone though. Seth Bartell and John Jason McLaughlin were sorta like me and my bullies. Jason, however, would do something I could never possibly want to do let alone act upon.Please note this episode revolves around a school shooting which may be triggering to some listeners.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Jeremy Staple...2022-09-2131 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 84: Starter Home? In THIS Economy?!And we're BACK! Hope y'all haven't missed us too much. We've been delayed in Arkansas's Clinton Airport on our DTS Roadtrip Across America but we're very excited to FINALLY have a flight to Iowa. While we're traveling, we're thinking about looking at homes for sale since we're CLEARLY rich enough to own one...Speaking of homes, I heard you need a real estate agent to buy one. I wonder if anything super tragic has ever happened to someone showing a home. Hmmmm.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Jeremy...2022-09-1433 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 68: The Last Death of 9/11 (Rebroadcast)Our next stop on our murderous road trip across America is New York. It's been 21 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-one years later it seems like a lot of people still haven't heard about him. Hopefully today's episode gives him the media exposure he deserves, something that wasn't possible in September 2001. Originally broadcast September 8, 2021.Written...2022-09-0732 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 83: Ciggies, Birds and a Convenience StoreCollege was a really fun part of my life but campuses can be dangerous places. I received many an e-mail from campus police about a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault on campus and the steps we can do to protect ourselves (one of the many reasons Roe V. Wade should not be overturned btw). Whenever we received those e-mails, the student body would be on edge for a while, hoping we weren't next. In the 90s though, it wasn't just the students at Missouri's Lindenwood University who would run into trouble. Sometimes it was an innocent bystander from the...2022-05-0438 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 82: UnwrittenWhenever I listen to or read the news these days I learn a lot of things are now banned in classrooms because they make students uncomfortable. In fact, just this past week I read a quick blurb about 41% of Florida's math textbooks are going under review because they allegedly teach critical race theory. Though it's unpleasant to feel uncomfortable, sometimes you have to learn these things so history does not repeat itself. Today's chapter is my way of passing along a story Arkansas's written records tell very differently than oral histories passed down by people of color.Please...2022-04-2735 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 81: Happy Birthday, Florida ManIf the 2000s have shown us anything it is the popularity of social media "challenges." Tide Pod, Cinnamon, and 10 Year are just a few that come to mind. Does anybody else remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Ugh I'm still steamed that I was NEVER nominated. So to make up for my FOMO I have nominated myself to take part in an even more exciting challenge: The Florida Man Challenge. Google your birthday followed by "Florida Man" and see what pops up. Mine are "Florida Man Accused of Killing Neighbor Over Cat Issue" and "Florida man, 52, told police that he...2022-04-2034 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 80: Legends Never DieWelcome 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 Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, Janette Zosche, Jordan Katcher, Maurice Whitfield, Juno Nifosi, and Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales...2022-04-0649 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 79: Body...?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 then released the mic then grabbed it again, totally unsure what he wanted me to do. Thank goodness they did...2022-02-0234 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 78: Sweet Cherry, Sour CherryPlease 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 that formed between a father and son. Tom Cherry is about to learn the lesson all children learn as they grow older: mom and dad are not always right.Written and narrated by...2022-01-2636 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 77: Welcome to BombinghamPlease 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 Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Bombings of black owned business and neighborhoods became incredibly common and the city was given the nickname Bombingham. When a group of extremists decided to target a church one Sunday in...2022-01-1938 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 76: The Axewoman of New OrleansAnyone 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 earlier, someone was attacking black communities with a family's own hatchet in the dead of night. Sound familiar?Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau...2022-01-1239 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 50: Nor Gloom of Night (Remastered)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 and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Daniel Jones, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Taylor Shurte, Sophia Sassone, Rainee Blake, Ariel Dale, Matt MacNelly, Jordan Katcher, Marissa Pistone, Vince Perez...2021-11-1730 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 75: The Candy Man CanHappy 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 Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, and Gabriel Rivers. Cover artwork by Catherine...2021-10-2735 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 74: Mother Knows Best (Part Two)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 by Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, and Gabriel Rivers. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Editing and sound design by...2021-10-2031 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 73: Mother Knows Best (Part One)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 level as Norman Bates? Let's listen and find out!Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry...2021-10-1331 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 72: Munchies and MayhemNext 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 genuinely terrible D.A.R.E. Program in school!Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by...2021-10-0631 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 71: A Fair to RememberListener 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 University started to question "Who DID Kill Christie Mullins?" But surely two college kids can't make a difference in the justice system, right?Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced...2021-09-2931 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 70: Little Black Book (Censored)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 produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, and Gabriel Rivers. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by...2021-09-2229 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 70: Little Black BookListener 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 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...2021-09-2229 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 69: Lights, Camera, Murder!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 didn't seem to work out so well for Blaine Norris and Brian Trimble.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara...2021-09-1532 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 68: The Last Death of 9/11Our 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 of people still haven't heard about him. Hopefully today's episode gives him the media exposure he deserves. Something that wasn't possible in September 2001.Written and narrated by...2021-09-0832 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 67: Murder at the MidwayStop 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. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, Gabriel Rivers, and David DeGraw Shotwell. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by...2021-09-0135 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 66: The Tribe Has SpokenWe 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 out tonight on...The Original Deadtime Stories! Season three finale.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices...2021-06-0932 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 65: A Blockbuster FrightWhat'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 got his nickname from the place.Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional...2021-06-0223 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 64: Ruth's Red FlagsWe'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, Jeremy Staple, and Daniel Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.Follow us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtimeInstagram: https://www.instagram...2021-05-2630 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 63: Scheming of YouHappy 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 Tracy Zales.Follow us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginaldeadtimestories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadtimeStoriesPodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeadtimeThe2021-05-0531 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 62: Has Anyone Got a Torch?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 executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Marissa Pistone, Daniel Jones, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Rainee Blake, Matt MacNelly, Walker Barnes, and Taylor Shurte. Cover...2021-04-2828 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 61: Darlie DearestThe 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 voices by Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Marissa Pistone, Jordan Katcher, Daniel Jones, Matthew MacNelly, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, and Rainee Blake. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy...2021-04-1427 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 60: Arsenic & Old CoffeeEaster 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 Shurte, Rainee Blake, Sophia Sassone, Jeremy Staple, and Allyn Anthony Moriyon. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.Follow us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime...2021-04-0726 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 59: The Monster Near MercedThe 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, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Walker Barnes, Daniel Jones, Taylor Shurte, Rainee Blake, and Jordan Katcher. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.Follow us at: Instagram: https...2021-03-2428 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 58: An Accomplice Called ApathyAvid 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, Marissa Pistone, Jeremy Staple, Sheatarra Ervin, Vince Perez, Walker Barnes, Jordan Katcher, Sophia Sassone, Janette Zosche, Daniel Jones, Ariel Dale, Rainee Blake, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, and Matt MacNelly. Cover artwork by...2021-03-1025 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 57: Current EventsThey say it's wrong to be obsessed with true crime but if you watched "Don't F**k With Cats," you'll know it can work out in your favor. Before Facebook found Luka Magnotta, a hotel manager's child became obsessed with a dead body found on their property and wouldn't rest until they found out how she died. Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Janette Zosche, Rainee Blake, Ariel Dale, Marissa Pistone, Sophia Sassone, Taylor Shurte, and Sheatarra Ervin. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy...2021-03-0323 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 56: The Mockingbird's Lesson ContinuesPLEASE NOTE: Today's episode includes language some may find triggering. These slurs are for the purpose of historical accuracy and do not reflect the opinions of the cast or crew at The Original Deadtime Stories. A censored version of the episode is available. We've seen how dangerous Amite County was for African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Herbert Lee was murdered in broad daylight by a politician. Shortly after, another African American man was murdered on his own property. Was it a coincidence or was it because he threatened to tell the truth at Herbert's trial? We...2021-02-2433 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 56: The Mockingbird's Lesson Continues CENSOREDPLEASE NOTE: Today's episode includes language some may find triggering. These slurs are for the purpose of historical accuracy and do not reflect the opinions of the cast or crew at The Original Deadtime Stories. This version of the episode has these slurs bleeped out.We've seen how dangerous Amite County was for African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Herbert Lee was murdered in broad daylight by a politician. Shortly after, another African American man was murdered on his own property. Was it a coincidence or was it because he threatened to tell the truth at Herbert's...2021-02-2433 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 55: Catching the Love BugHow's that old COVID-19 joke go? Murder your spouse now, blame it on the corona virus later? If you're a fan of true crime memes then you probably saw this at some point last year. In Florida, it became a reality. Of course this wasn't the first time a virus was used as a weapon. Just a few years ago, Daryll Rowe harnessed HIV to attack other gay men. Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Ariel Dale, Taylor Shurte, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Marissa Pistone, Vince Perez, Rainee Blake, Matt MacNelly, Allyn Anthony...2021-02-1732 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 54: Capone's Barrel of LoveWhat do you get when you combine Valentine's Day with Al Capone and a brief history on alcohol? An offer (and DTS chapter!) you can't refuse. Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Sheatarra Ervin, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zoshe, and Daniel Jones . Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginaldeadtimestories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadtimeStoriesPodcast/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeadtimeThe2021-02-1022 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 53: Alimony AcrimonyThe name on everybody's lips is gonna be...Schustie! The world certainly beat up on Roy Schuster. After the Depression, his divorce (gasp!), and a talent vaudeville no longer wanted to recognize, navigating the US prison system should be a cake walk! Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Daniel Jones, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Vince Perez, Sophia Sassone, Matt MacNelly, Sheatarra Ervin, Taylor Shurte, Marissa Pistone, Ariel Dale, and Rainee Blake. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www...2021-02-0329 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 52: "I Did Not Have Sexual Relations With That Woman"It's safe to say most people have heard about the Lewinsky-Clinton scandal and ate up the screaming headlines. Time seems to have erased the Levy-Condit scandal though. It's one blunder after another in today's story! Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Rainee Blake, Vince Perez, Marissa Pistone, Janette Zosche, Jordan Katcher, Ariel Dale, Daniel Jones, Matt MacNelly, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Sheatarra Ervin, and Allyn Anthony Moriyon. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram...2021-01-2735 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 51: Sodder House RulesThe story of the Sodder children is by far one of my favorites! What happened in that fire on Christmas Eve? Were the children kidnapped, murdered, accidentally killed, or something else entirely? Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Janette Zosche, Vince Perez, Matt MacNelly, Jordan Katcher, Marissa Pistone, Walker Barnes, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, and Daniel Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginaldeadtimestories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2020-12-1629 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 50: Nor Gloom of NightI think it's safe to say we've all had rough days at work but sometimes our bosses push us too far! Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Daniel Jones, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Taylor Shurte, Sophia Sassone, Rainee Blake, Ariel Dale, Matt MacNelly, Jordan Katcher, Marissa Pistone, Vince Perez, and Tamara Perry. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginaldeadtimestories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadtimeStoriesPodcast/ and Twitter: https://twitter...2020-12-0928 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 49: Spill Your Mas-gutsThanksgiving makes me think of football which I low key don't know much about other than some teams have adorable mascots. Being stuck in a hot suit all day can drive you to do terrible things though. Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Daniel Jones, Grant Knakaoka, Janette Zosche, Jeremy Staple, Matt MacNelly, Vince Perez, Jordan Katcher, Tamara Perry, Sophia Sassone, Walker Barnes, Marissa Pistone, Taylor Shurte, and Allyn Anthony Moriyon. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and follow us on...2020-12-0218 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 48: The Polaroid ProjectIt certainly wasn't easy being a young gay man in the 1980s. Running into a monster like Robert Berdella made it much worse. Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Marissa Pistone, Jeremy Staple, Walker Barnes, Vince Perez, Daniel Jones, Matt MacNelly, Rainee Blake, Jordan Katcher, and Allyn Anthony Moriyon. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginaldeadtimestories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadtimeStoriesPodcast/ and Twitter: https://twitter...2020-11-1832 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 47: First EditionBlake Leibel was either a trust fund brat or a misunderstood genius. It depends on who you asked back in the early 2000s. Nowadays I think we can all agree there was something scary and twisted going on inside the comic book artist's mind. Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Rainee Blake, Marissa Pistone, Daniel Jones, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Tamara Perry, Ariel Dale, Matt MacNelly, Sophia Sassone, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, and Jeremy Staple. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...2020-11-1134 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 46: The Haunting of Greenbrier's CourtListen. I love a good ghost story but I have no idea WHAT I would do if a ghost came to me asking to solve her murder. One mother in West Virginia knew exactly what she had to do though. Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Sophia Sassone, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Ariel Dale, Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, Daniel Jones, Taylor Shurte, Vince Perez, and Jordan Katcher. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2020-10-2822 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 45: Cookie TimeCamp Scott was a place of peace, happiness, and beauty until someone snuck in the middle of the night and murdered three innocent Girl Scouts. Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Sophia Sassone, Tamara Perry, Ariel Dale, Taylor Shurte, Marissa Pistone, Rainee Blake, Matt MacNelly, Daniel Jones, Vince Perez, Jordan Katcher, Grant Knakaoka, Janette Zosche, and Jeremy Staple. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginaldeadtimestories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadtimeStoriesPodcast/ and...2020-10-2133 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 44: Beauty in a Barrel (Part Two)Shortly after the Burger Chef murders, another diner employee went missing after her shift and the culprit was allegedly seen at the aforementioned fast food joint. Are the crimes related? Is it possible we just solved a cold case? Conclusion. Written by Daniel Jones and Chelsea Bray, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Jordan Katcher, Rainee Blake, Tamara Perry, Matt MacNelly, Walker Barnes, Jeremy Staple, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Daniel Jones, and Sophia Sassone. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Sound recording by Chelsea Bray. Join our Patreon: https://www...2020-10-1418 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 43: Speedway 78 (Part One)Four employees at one popular fast food restaurant go missing on the same night. Were they just smoking weed to celebrate a birthday? One mother pleads with officers to dig deeper. Part one of two. Written by Daniel Jones and Chelsea Bray, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Marissa Pistone, Matt MacNelly, Tamara Perry, Jeremy Staple, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Daniel Jones, Walker Barnes, Ariel Dale, Rainee Blake, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, and Sophia Sassone with special guest from our Tik Tok contest, Becky Chavez. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy...2020-10-0722 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 42: Maura Murray is MissingMaura Murray was 21 years old when she crashed her car and vanished. Her story left investigators and family members with countless questions as to why she disappeared and who could've killed her if she even was murdered. Today we're still trying to piece together everything that happened leading up to and after her fateful accident. Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Rainee Blake, Jordan Katcher, Daniel Jones, Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, Matt MacNelly, Janette Zosch, Vince Perez, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Taylor Shurte, and Sophia Sassone. Cover artwork by Catherine...2020-09-3033 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 41: Dirty ArthurI don't know anyone who likes going to the dentist nor do I know anyone, to my knowledge, who has lied about their college degree. Before John Meehan and Debra Newell, there was Arthur Warren Waite and Clara Peck. Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Vince Perez, Marissa Pistone, Matt MacNelly, Janette Zosche, Jordan Katcher, Tamara Perry, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, Sophia Sassone, and Walker Barnes. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Sound recording by Chelsea Bray. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and...2020-09-2342 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 40: ShhhhAt what point can you say enough is enough? Ken Rex McElroy terrorized Skidmore, Missouri for years and after getting away with charges of theft, rape, arson, and more, at least one person in town decided to take justice into their own hands. Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Ariel Dale, Jordan Katcher, Walker Barnes, Vince Perez, Matt MacNelly, Janette Zosche, Daniel Jones, and Sophia Sassone. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Sound recording by Chelsea Bray. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtime and...2020-09-1633 min
The Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 39: Whistle in the Graveyard, Summon the DevilOn March 16, 1991, Jessica Lyn Keen took the most important run of her life. Hopefully if you ever find yourself running for your life in pitch darkness, you're in familiar territory. Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Jessica Buttafuoco, Jeremy Staple, Madelaine Weymouth, Matthew MacNelly, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Daniel Jones, Sophia Sassone, and Karli Bell. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Follow us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginaldeadtimestories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadtimeStoriesPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeadtimeThe2020-09-0935 minThe Original Deadtime StoriesChapter 38: Love like a HurricaneNew Orleans is full of history, ghost stories, and true crime. The case of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall is perhaps the city's most infamous crime but the tales about the couple told late at night by ghost tours through the French Quarter don't come anywhere close to examining the couple's full story. Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Walker Barnes, Taylor Shurte, Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Marissa Pistone, Jeremy Staple, Matt MacNelly, and Daniel Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Sound recording by Chelsea...2020-09-0236 min