MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Watch It Again (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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Nov 24, 2025 A woman reviews her surveillance footage, searching for clues about a neighborhood killer. Don Fluitt's peculiar homecoming raises alarms as strange signs emerge around his house. After he mysteriously vanishes, coworkers stumble upon a crime scene with disturbing findings. Eyewitness videos reveal a hooded figure, leading investigators down a dark twist involving family tensions and a long-held grudge. Crucial DNA evidence ultimately ties the case together, leading to an unexpected arrest and a shocking motive.
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Neighbor Spots Crucial Surveillance Clip
- On December 30, 2016, a New Mexico neighbor reviewed surveillance footage and spotted a dark figure in the corner of the screen.
- That single observation launched a homicide investigation into the violent death of Don Fluitt.
Video Captures Suspicious Garage Activity
- Security camera showed a hooded figure tip over Don's trash can and approach the garage minutes after Don left with his daughter.
- Video also captured light flashes suggesting the garage door sensor was tripped as the suspect entered.
Garage Sensor Explains Flashes
- The garage door sensor's behavior explained the brief flashes of light on the security footage.
- That technical detail revealed how the killer might have sneaked into the garage without alerting Don.