Creeps and Crimes 263: Heidi Firkus Pt.2 & The Leap Castle
Oct 9, 2025
Dive into the thrilling twists of the Heidi Firkus case, where financial secrets and suspicious behavior unravel a chilling narrative. Meanwhile, explore the haunting history of Leap Castle, notorious for its bloody past and spine-tingling apparitions. From eerie entities like the elusive elemental to the tragic Bloody Chapel legend, both stories captivate with dark lore. Discover the shadowy figures that continue to haunt Leap Castle, keeping visitors on edge. It’s a wild mix of true crime and ghostly tales that will leave you intrigued!
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Morning Home-Invasion That Killed Heidi
- Nick Furcus described waking to noises, grabbing a shotgun, and escorting Heidi toward the garage.
- The front door burst open, the shotgun fired twice, Heidi died and Nick was wounded in the leg.
Forensic Gaps Raised Early Doubts
- Detective Jim Gray found discrepancies: no canine scent and a neighbor saw no one fleeing after shots.
- Those facts made the reported intruder account immediately suspicious to investigators.
Behavioral Clues Drove The Cold-Case Break
- Sergeant Nicole Sipes rewatched Nick's 2010 interview and noticed his lack of expected shock or trauma.
- His calm demeanor and other behavioral clues became important leads years later.
