MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

Trick-or Treat-or-Die (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

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Jan 13, 2025
On a spooky Halloween night in 1957, excitement turns to horror as a murder unfolds. Children trick-or-treating encounter a festively decorated house with a dark secret lurking nearby. The investigation reveals betrayal between a husband and wife, setting off a tense interrogation. As detectives sift through marital strife and manipulation, chilling clues hint at a connection to organized crime. The tale weaves together themes of celebration and tragedy, leaving listeners captivated by the eerie events of that fateful night.
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Halloween Night Tragedy

  • On Halloween 1957, kids trick-or-treated at a well-decorated house in Sun Valley, CA.
  • The homeowner and his wife handed out candy, unaware of a masked figure watching.
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Peter's Pride

  • Peter Fabiano, a 35-year-old salon owner, arrived home, proud of his new house and life.
  • He had overcome past mistakes and was living the American dream, now married with a business.
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Late Night Visitor

  • Trick-or-treaters arrived, and Peter enjoyed handing out candy.
  • Later, after picking up his stepdaughter, he and Betty went to bed but were awakened by a late doorbell ring.
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