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True Crime Sleep Stories

True Crime Sleep Stories

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 Hello and welcome to True Crime Sleep Stories, where you can settle in with a good true crime tale while drifting off into a safe sleepy slumber. Sip on a cup of hot tea, grab a warm fleece blanket, or cozy up by the fire... just make sure you’re comfortable and ready for relaxation.
And now it’s time to get comfy… because I’m going to tell you a bedtime story.


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  • 58: 'Twas The Night Before CRIMESmas | True Crime Sleep Stories

    58: 'Twas The Night Before CRIMESmas | True Crime Sleep Stories
    Dec 18 2025
    Gather close on this frosty December night for a special holiday bonus episode of True Crime Sleep Stories.

    We’re stepping away from real cases tonight to bring you something delightfully dark and festive: a twisted true crime parody of the beloved classic poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

    Imagine the quiet anticipation of Christmas Eve… but instead of reindeer on the rooftop, shadowy figures descend the chimney. Evidence bags hang by the fire. A blood-spattered moon illuminates the snow. And a sinister crew of history’s most infamous killers arrives in a black unmarked van.

    This chilling, rhyming retelling blends holiday cheer with macabre true crime flair — perfect for drifting off to uneasy dreams under the glow of your Christmas lights. No real murders tonight… just a little festive fright to tingle your spine.

    SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON!
    If you enjoyed this bonus episode and want more exclusive content (including ad-free episodes, bonus stories, and behind-the-scenes insights), join our Patreon community at patreon.com/kellibrink. Your support helps keep the shadows alive.

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime
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    Thank You for Listening
    If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe.
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    Buy The Books:
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ
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    Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink
    Social Media:
    FACEBOOK:
    facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories
    INSTAGRAM:
    instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories
    Instagram.com/kellibrink
    YOUTUBE:
    https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime
    APPLE PODCASTS:
    podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201
    SPOTIFY:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669
    TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl
    • Support us: Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share this episode with a friend. Your support brings more stories to light.
    • Suggest a case: Have a mystery you’d like us to explore? DM us on social media or email us via our website.
    #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation


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    8 mins
  • 57: The Christmas Murder of Michelle Martinko: A Cold Case Solved by a Single Drop of Blood | True Crime Sleep Stories

    57: The Christmas Murder of Michelle Martinko: A Cold Case Solved by a Single Drop of Blood | True Crime Sleep Stories
    Dec 15 2025
    In this chilling holiday-season episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we delve into the brutal 1979 murder of 18-year-old Michelle Martinko in a Cedar Rapids mall parking lot. For nearly four decades, her killer lived freely just an hour away, until groundbreaking DNA technology and genetic genealogy finally brought justice. Host Kelli Brink shares the full story, including eerie coincidences, lingering questions, and her own shocking personal connection to the case.
    As always, lock your doors and hold your loved ones close this holiday season.
    Thank you for listening to True Crime Sleep Stories. Goodnight. 🌙

    SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON!

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime
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    Thank You for Listening
    If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe.
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    Buy The Books:
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ
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    Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink
    Social Media:
    FACEBOOK:
    facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories
    INSTAGRAM:
    instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories
    Instagram.com/kellibrink
    YOUTUBE:
    https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime
    APPLE PODCASTS:
    podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201
    SPOTIFY:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669
    TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl
    • Support us: Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share this episode with a friend. Your support brings more stories to light.
    • Suggest a case: Have a mystery you’d like us to explore? DM us on social media or email us via our website.
    #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation
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    28 mins
  • 56: The Missing Sodder Children | True Crime Sleep Stories

    56: The Missing Sodder Children | True Crime Sleep Stories
    Dec 10 2025
    Welcome to True Crime Sleep Stories
    On Christmas Eve 1945, a devastating fire destroyed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. George and Jennie Sodder escaped with four of their ten children, but five siblings—Maurice (14), Martha (12), Louis (9), Jennie (8), and Betty (5)—vanished in the flames. No remains were ever found. What followed was a lifetime of questions, strange clues, and a family's unwavering belief that their children may have survived. Join host Kelli Brink as she explores one of America's most enduring unsolved mysteries.

    SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON!

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for creepy stories to help you drift off to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime
    --- --- --- ---
    Thank You for Listening
    If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe.
    --- --- --- ---
    Buy The Books:
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj
    True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ
    --- --- --- ---
    Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink
    Social Media:
    FACEBOOK:
    facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories
    INSTAGRAM:
    instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories
    Instagram.com/kellibrink
    YOUTUBE:
    https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyTimeCreepyTime
    APPLE PODCASTS:
    podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201
    SPOTIFY:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669
    TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl
    • Support us: Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share this episode with a friend. Your support brings more stories to light.
    • Suggest a case: Have a mystery you’d like us to explore? DM us on social media or email us via our website.
    #Truecrimepodcast #sleepstories #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimerelaxation
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    18 mins
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