Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Body Under The Bed
Feb 12, 2020
Uncover chilling urban legends as a couple unknowingly spends the night above a dead body. Delve into the grim reality of hotel crime scene cleanups, revealing the meticulous processes behind decontamination. Discover unsettling accounts of bodies found in motels, along with eerie stories that haunt hotel staff. Explore the bizarre occurrences of deaths hidden beneath hotel mattresses, intertwining dark humor with tragic truths. This exploration of hidden horrors will linger long after the stories are told.
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Capri Motel Incident
- A guest at the Capri Motel in Kansas City complained about a smell but stayed for three nights.
- Housekeeping finally discovered a decomposing body under the mattress after the guest left.
Burgundy Motor Inn Incident
- In 1999, Saul Hernandez's body was found under a bed at the Burgundy Motor Inn in Atlantic City.
- A German couple unknowingly slept above the body and complained about the smell, leading to the discovery.
Recurring German Tourist Incidents
- Two cases in Florida in 1994 involved bodies discovered under mattresses after complaints from German tourists.
- Another incident occurred in 1996 at a Travel Lodge in Pasadena, where a woman's body was found after guest complaints.