MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Holiday Fear (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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Sep 8, 2025 In a festive setting, family tensions rise as a mother faces issues with her children, leading to a dramatic 911 call. The chilling discovery of a couple's brutal murder unveils chaos and personal motives, while a sinister plot for financial gain unfolds. Unexpected DNA evidence reveals betrayal among close associates, complicating the investigation further. With a vivid crime scene depicted, detectives search for clues amidst the filth, highlighting the dark realities lurking beneath the surface of holiday cheer.
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Cockroaches Spark Investigative Thought
- Detective Mark Kelly opened a kitchen drawer and a dozen cockroaches spilled out onto his hand during an early search of a suspect's home.
- That disgust triggered Kelly to consider filth as a potential investigative clue rather than mere background detail.
Christmas Eve Domestic Scene
- Susie and Rick Wamsley prepared Christmas decorations and enjoyed family time the evening before the murders.
- The domestic holiday scene sharply contrasts the violence that followed, highlighting normalcy before tragedy.
Silent 911 Leads To Dark House
- A silent 911 call led dispatchers to trace the number to 820 Turnberry Drive and send officers to check the residence.
- Officers entered via an open garage and found a landline receiver off the hook, indicating someone had been there recently.
