MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Monsters Among Us Vol. IV
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Sep 25, 2025 Dive into chilling true-crime tales that blur reality and horror. Discover how a seemingly routine highway safety video led to the arrest of a deadly murderer. Explore a border guard's tense encounter with a fugitive who used a sinister disguise to cross into Canada. Lastly, unravel the dark web antics of online gamers as they uncover a disturbing plan from one of their own, leading to a shocking police discovery. These gripping stories will make you question what monsters might lurk in the shadows of everyday life.
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Killer Exposed On Live News
- Officer Craig Pyre filmed a highway safety PSA while actually being the killer of Kara Knott.
- Viewers recognized a cut over his eye and dozens of survivors identified him from the broadcast, prompting his arrest and conviction.
Small Details Become Key Evidence
- Routine media exposure can unintentionally reveal culprits when survivors recognize small details.
- Small, mundane features in footage (like a fresh cut) can be decisive evidence when observers connect them to past crimes.
Disguise At The Border
- Alex Mengel murdered Beverly Capone, then wore her clothes, scalp, and face to cross the Canadian border.
- Border agents failed to recognize him because he literally disguised himself as his victim and passed the checkpoint.
