MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories The Business of Death (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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Mar 24, 2025 A police officer's chilling find leads to a deep dive into the haunting story of the Happy Face Killer. Familial tensions boil over in a funeral home when a mortician is found dead, leaving his son tangled in a web of suspicion. The investigation unravels shocking betrayals and concealed truths among family members, culminating in unexpected confessions. Themes of loss, loyalty, and the dark undercurrents of family dynamics keep listeners on the edge of their seats.
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Lonnie and Junior's Conflict
- Lonnie Turner, a respected mortician, found his son Junior in his office, displaying a lack of responsibility.
- Junior was delegating tasks and showed disinterest in learning the family business.
Junior's Discovery
- Junior discovered his father, Lonnie, dead on the bedroom floor.
- Instead of checking his pulse, Junior grabbed a gun and fled to the police.
Lawson's Suspicious Arrival
- Officer Bailey found Lawson, Lonnie's brother, at the house, claiming ignorance of the shooting.
- Lawson's story was suspicious as he claimed not to have seen Lonnie's body or blood.