MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Getting to Heaven (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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Nov 3, 2025 A decades-old secret begins unraveling when a person grapples with a faded detective card linked to a murder case. Tensions peak in a suburban home, leading to a shocking revelation: a woman's death was not just an accident. As investigators dig deeper, witness accounts spotlight two men, including a reverend, who were last seen with the victim. Years pass with the case cold, until a witness finally admits to lying, reigniting the investigation. A confession shatters alibis, culminating in a murder conviction that changes everything.
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Last Normal Morning Before Murder
- Joy Hibbs welcomed a reverend into her home while secretly smoking marijuana and later felt relieved after praying about heaven.
- That same afternoon she was brutally attacked and killed, showing ordinary moments can immediately precede tragedy.
Suburban Life With Hidden Edges
- Joy and Charlie were high-school sweethearts with two kids and a volatile marriage because of Charlie's temper.
- They tried to present a normal suburban life while privately riding motorcycles and smoking weed.
A Reverend's Visit Just Before Death
- Reverend Fury Orlando and another church member visited Joy unexpectedly; he asked if she was sure she'd go to heaven and prayed with her.
- Joy left the visit feeling peaceful and agreed to attend church on Sunday.