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165: THIS GAS STATION CLERK WAS A FREAK | 27 True Scary Stories | EP 153

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Charlie Newman and the Home Invader

An 80-year-old World War II veteran and former building contractor Charlie Newman was settling into his evening routine at his home in Limestone County, Alabama. On Halloween night of 2005, a young man in dark clothing was making his way towards Charlie's home armed with an 8-inch combat knife and stun gun. In doing so, Charlie realized he'd recognize the home invader, as the young man was none other than a close friend of his rebellious grandsons. He claimed his grandfather had a safe revolt, one that was stuffed with cash, bonds, and gold bars,. The latter of which he apparently recovered from a Nazi gold vault during his wartime service.

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