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Disclaimer: This show may contain disturbing content. We discuss real events, allegations, theories, and disputed accounts. These should not be taken as established fact or accusations of wrongdoing. Stories come to the show in different ways; some are presented as true. Names, places, or details may be adapted for privacy. It’s up to you to decide what you believe.
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Ep. 32 - 3 True Scary Stories: The Halloween Special
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Oct 27 45 min
Ep. 31 - Abducted For 88 Days: The Escape Of Jayme Closs
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Oct 20 1 h 00 min
Ep. 30 - 3 Disturbing True Scary Stories
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Oct 14 51 min
Ep. 29 - 3 True Halloween Scary Stories
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Oct 8 54 min
Ep. 28 - Nolan Wells: What Really Happened On Horn Island?
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Sep 29 51 min
Ep. 27 - 3 True Retail Scary Stories
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Sep 24 55 min
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story | Cast Interview with Ella Beatty, Rebecca Hall & Charlie Hunnam
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Sep 22 13 min
Ep. 26 - Jodi Arias: The Disturbing Mutilation of Travis Alexander
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Ep. 24 - 3 Disturbing True Beach Scary Stories
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Ep. 23 - The Ken & Barbie Killers: The Disturbing Hidden Tapes
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Aug 25 55 min
Ep. 22 – 3 True First Date Scary Stories
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Ep. 21 – 3 True Scary Stories Of Cars Breaking Down
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Ep. 20 – 3 Terrifying True Craigslist Stories
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Ep. 19 - 3 True Scary Stories: Home Alone
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Ep. 18 - A Man Who Didn’t Exist: The Irish Mystery Of Peter Bergmann
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Ep. 17 - True Scary Stories: Missing 411 & The Henry McCabe Voicemail
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Ep. 16 - A Body Found With No Organs: The Mike Mansholt Mystery
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Jul 9 47 min
I Bought 3 Halloween Wigs… Which One Wins?
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Ep. 15 - He Ran Into the Dark And Never Came Back: Mattias Borg
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I’m huge into true crime, and I found it. It’s very hard to find podcast the balance humor conversation, and the facts without getting annoying or being too heavy on one stream of that.
Sylas does a great job at keeping the storylines and facts flowing well, while adding in humor and entertainment. The storyline never gets lost, and the facts are always presented well. I really appreciate how he delivers his content on this podcast as well as CreepTime. Highly recommend this podcast for anyone who is a true crime fan.
Faith316Love · Jun 2026
Sylas. I have been listening to your podcasts for a long time, I am just finding The Sinister and I am forever thankful for your existence!
Listening to your podcast has helped me get through some really challenging times in my life. That sounds crazy (since we are talking about horrid murders and awful humans) but your perspective, your intellect and your personality have added so much value in my life!
Keep up the AMAZING work baby!!!
Springy Chick · Jun 2026
I am a huge fan of creeptime and just started listening to Sinister. As always Sylas, you never disappoint. You are a great host and storyteller, your voice is mesmerizing. Tell all my friends and family to listen. Stew is also a great host, look forward to the new episodes every week. Keep up the great work you do and bringing light to so many horrific and forgotten stories.
carmenruv1977 · Apr 2024
These are unfamiliar and horrific stories. Sylas’ voice is seductive, hypnotic, and alluring; perfect for sharing these stories. The volume, cadence, and clear pronunciations is what keeps me coming back. I know it sounds odd but it’s the little things for me. Sylas could read a Walmart add and I would listen.
labratRN · Jan 2024
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