MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories The Bedroom Window (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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Dec 1, 2025 In the dead of night, a woman returns home to discover a figure moving inside her house after a violent murder nearby. Tensions rise as the story unfolds, detailing the unsettling events leading to a shocking crime scene. Months of investigative dead ends are coupled with a cold case that revives hope through cutting-edge DNA technology. An unexpected breakthrough links the murder to a familiar figure, revealing a chilling story of obsession and betrayal. The dark journey culminates in the identification of the killer, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats.
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Struggling Single Mother Moves For Support
- Linda Slayton struggled as a single mother after moving to Lakeland and relied on resourcefulness to feed her sons.
- She recently broke up with a controlling boyfriend, Brendan Fowler, two days before her murder.
Night Of Arguments Then Reconciliation
- After returning from a neighbor's party, Linda found her older son Jeff home and tension lingered between them.
- They reconciled briefly, said they loved each other, and went to their separate sleeping spots for the night.
Forensics Indicated Premeditated Intruder
- Crime scene clues (open window, untouched valuables, closet hangers) pointed to a premeditated intrusion and staged hiding spot.
- Sergeant Edgar Pickett deduced the killer likely hid in the closet and used a hanger to strangle Linda.