In this week's episode, Charlotte covers the mysterious and horrific being, known as The Hat Man. Is it supernatural? Paranormal? Or something from another universe? Buckle up and lets dive in. SOURCES: Thought Catalogue Rolling Stone Monster Fandom Reddit 1 Reddit 2 Reddit 3 TW: Listener discretion is advised. Don't forget to rate, review and subs…

In this week's episode, Charlotte is joined by long time friend and Night Howls' own Cody Jolly! Cody and Charlotte cover the 2013 Ti West classic, The Sacrament and the real life events of the Jonestown Massacre 1978 that the film is based on. They break down the Jonestown Massacre, reminisce about their college years and even have some philosophi…

Hi and welcome BACK to The Midnight Record! In this week's episode, Charlotte covers the strange phenomenon known as sleep paralysis and reads a few true stories from the depths of Reddit. SOURCES: Cleveland Clinic My Sleep Paralysis Demon Is Actually A Pretty Chill Guy Sleep Paralysis Ask Reddit TW: Listener discretion is advised. Don't forget to …

In this week's episode, Charlotte, once again, explores some of the darkest corners of Reddit, bringing you more scary Reddit stories. SOURCES I've Been Flying For Almost Thirty Hours The Schoolhouse In The Forest TW: Listener discretion is advised. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on all your favorite podcast listening platforms! Have a …

In this week's episode, Charlotte sits down to cover Pt. 1 of the mysterious death of Tanner Barton. Tanner Barton died on April 22, 2012, while at a friend’s home in Kokomo, Indiana. Investigators spent years trying to figure out what led to his death, but Tanner's family has wondered for the last 10 years if foul play was involved due to conflict…

In this week's episode, Charlotte is joined by two of her besties, Topher and Nicole, aka The Horror Babes Podcast! They talk about the 2008 classic The Strangers, the two cases it was based off of (the Keddie Cabin Murders and the Murder of Sharon Tate) and our overall love for New York City. Buckle up! We had a blast and hope you do to! (please n…

In this week's episode, Charlotte dives into some of the scariest corners of Reddit, bringing you more spooky stories. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for an announcement. SOURCES: The Smiling Man The Limping Woman The First Parents TW: Listener discretion is advised. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on all your favorite podcast list…

In this week's episode, Rae covers the unsolved deaths of Shawn Bauer and Scott Fosnaught. It's been 20 years since this suspected hit and run accident happened, and yet so many questions are left unanswered. Did they know the person? Why haven't the police done more? And was it even a hit and run? Rae and Charlotte discuss all of this as well as w…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte give updates on some of their earlier freeform episodes. They cover the recent updates regarding Sarah Everard, Kristin Smart, Armie Hammer, and Josh Duggar. SOURCES: Your Own Backyard Podcast TW: Listener discretion is advised. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on all your favorite podcast listeni…

Throughout June, Charlotte and Rae will be covering LGBTQ+ cases and topics. In this week's episode, Charlotte covers the heinous murders of Roxanne Ellis and Michelle Abdill. Roxanne and Michelle moved to Medford, Oregon to find a quite way of life. However, they faced increasing homophobia in the area. Charlotte and Rae discuss their marriage, th…

Throughout June, Charlotte and Rae will be covering LGBTQ+ cases and topics. In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte discuss the current attack on the rights of transgender people and the laws surrounding those attacks. They discuss the history and what has led to the legislation affecting LGBTQ+ people across the United States. Buckle in, this o…

Throughout June, Charlotte and Rae will be covering LGBTQ+ cases and topics. In this week's episode, Rae covers the 1995 horrific assault of Amanda Leach and the murder of Sylvia Lugo. The crimes committed against Amanda and Sylvia rocked their quiet Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope. This left the residents asking questions and tensions rising w…

Throughout June, Charlotte and Rae will be covering LGBTQ+ cases and topics. In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte cover the history of The Gay Panic Defense. They discuss the history of the defense around the world and the stain it has left on justice systems world wide. Strap in! SOURCES The Conversation Wikipedia American Bar Williams Instit…

Throughout June, Charlotte and Rae will be covering LGBTQ+ cases and topics. In this week's episode, Charlotte covers the terrible murder of Paul Broussard. The 27-year old was brutally murdered by nine teenagers and one adult on July 4th, 1991. His death would send a wake up call throughout Houston, Texas and start a chain of events that would eve…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte discuss cyberbullying. They talk about their own experience with cyberbullying, some surprising statistics and cases that caused changes in laws surrounding cyberbullying. Strap in! SOURCES Stop Bullying.org Wikipedia Do Something Cyberbullying.org Very Well Minded WTPS TW: Listener discretion is advised. D…

In this week's episode, Rae covers the horrific assault and murder of Brandon Teena. Though he was dead named and miss-labeled after his death, his murder led to increased lobbying for hate crime laws in the United States. Brandon's murder has shown light on the trans community and his life and death were the subject of the Academy Award-winning 19…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte talk about the Dark Web. Though all of the Dark Web is also apart of the Deep Web, they are not one in the same. The dark web is the World Wide Web content that exists on darknets: overlay networks that use the Internet but require specific software, configurations, or authorization to access. They talk abo…

In this week's episode, Charlotte covers the tragic murder of 16 year old Skylar Neese. This case is a story of betrayal, high school mean girls and heartbreak, most of which was documented through Twitter. However, investigators would soon find out how layered this case would actually become. Buckle up! SOURCES Skylar Neese Murder Website Elle Mag…

In this week's episode, Charlotte sits down with armchair detective, TikTok true crime icon and friend of the podcast, Patches! They chat about Patches' true crime beginnings, TikTok and I Met My Murderer Online. Come along for the ride! I Met My Murderer Online The Morbidly Curious Book Club Case Craze Podcast Patches Patreon Patches Instagram Pat…

In this week's episode, Rae covers the mysterious death of Brittany Murphy. Brittany was known for her iconic Hollywood roles in Clueless, 8 Mile and Uptown Girls, but died mysteriously at 32. Rae and Charlotte discuss her life, the events leading up to her death, and the strange occurrences that happened after. SOURCES: IMDB Wikipedia Bustle YouTu…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte cover laws that were created because of true crime cases. They cover everything from 911 to Code Adam and the crimes that shaped these laws. Strap in! SOURCES: Cheat Sheet WKTV Wikipedia Insider Mag TW: Listener discretion is advised. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on all your favorite podcast l…

In this week's episode, Charlotte covers the bizarre story of Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey. This up and coming socialite who turned out to be a fake heiress, con artist and fraudster, took New York City by storm. Charlotte and Rae cover where she came from, how she executed her crimes and how she almost got away with it. Buckle up! SOURCES: The Cu…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte talk about reincarnation and the phenomena of past lives. They talk about the history of reincarnation and some of the most famous stories of reincarnation and past lives. Buckle up! SOURCES: Wikipedia Ranker Reader's Digest Oprah Oprah 2 TW: Listener discretion is advised. Don't forget to rate, review and …

In this week's episode, Rae covers the unsolved case of Georgia Leah Moses. 12 year old Georgia went missing in 1997, and after 25 years, there are still no answers. With her sister fighting for justice, she is exposing the system that was suppose to protect Georgia. SOURCES: Petaluma Argus Courier Georgia Leah Moses Facebook Page Georgia Leah Mose…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte celebrate The Midnight Record's One Year Anniversary. They have a lot of fun announcements and talk about some of the top listened to episodes in TMR Pod's first year. They then talk about violence against women, the recent uptick in violence against AAPI people, specifically women, and discuss the recent d…

In this week's episode, Charlotte covers murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, aka The Delphi Murders. The girl's bodies were found on February 14, 2017, near the Monon High Bridge Trail, in Delphi, Indiana, only a day after they were dropped off on the trail by Liberty's sister. Due to some of their last moments captured on Snapchat, the…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte talk about near death experiences, or NDE's. They discuss studies surrounding NDE's, read stories from those who have experienced a NDE and talk about what they think happens after we die. Buckle up! SOURCES: Magis Center The New York Post FOX 59 Science Focus Science Alert Medium WBIR TW: Listener discreti…

In this week's episode, Rae covers the Ant Hill Kids, a bizarre cult based out of Ontario, Canada. Roch Theriault saw himself as a prophet from God, but to his victims, he was sent from hell. For over a decade, Roch tortured and abused his loyal followers, up to the point of death in some cases. Strap in! SOURCES Wikipedia 1 Wikipedia 2 Cleveland C…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte discuss the case of Lauren Smith-Fields. 23 year old Lauren was found dead after a date with an "older white man" who she met on Bumble. Rae and Charlotte discuss the timeline of events up to the time of recording (January 30. 2022) and the concerns about the department's handling of the investigation. The …

In this week's episode, Charlotte discusses the horrific murder of Sylvia Likens. The daughter of carnival workers, Sylvia was a happy, healthy and beautiful 16 year old when her parents put her and her sister in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Almost overnight, Gertrude started to abuse Sylvia and even got her own children to join in on the abus…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte talk about some of the strangest/dumbest ways murderers have been caught. They chat about some of the most prolific killers in modern history and of course, give their own opinions on how they got caught. Buckle in! SOURCES: 10 Absolutely Strange Ways Brutal Murderers Got Caught TW: Listener discretion is a…

In this week's episode, Rae discusses the unsolved murders of Nancy Marie Shomette and Michael Ann Ryan. The killings stunned the Washington, DC area. Someone had gunned down two young innocent girls in the suburbs, but even more frightening was the fact that the killer was out there. For decades, the case haunted Prince George's homicide detective…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte talk about the recent trial and conviction of Josh Duggar. They discuss the Duggar family, the timeline of events leading up to his trial and the community that, seemingly, tried to brush it all under the rug. SOURCES: Insider Imgur NBC News CNN Law and Crime Wikipedia KNWA TW: Listener discretion is advise…

In this week's episode, Charlotte covers the stabbing of Peyton Leutner, aka, The Slender Man Stabbing. On May 31, 2014, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, two 12-year-old girls, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, lured their friend Payton Leutner into a forest and stabbed her 19 times in an attempt to become proxies of the fictional character Sle…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte discuss extraterrestrials, aka aliens. They talk about their own theories surrounding aliens, some of the most famous alien sightings and more! But the question really is, do you believe? SOURCES: UFO Sightings Map USA Today Baltimore Sun History.com New York Mag TW: Listener discretion is advised. Don't fo…

In this episode, Rae covers the Turpin family. On the outside, the Turpin's looked like one big, happy family, but this façade was hiding horrors David and Louise Turpin inflicted on their children. When the story broke in January 2018, it shocked the world. Rae and Charlotte talk about the abuse and torture the children had to endure and their fin…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte discussing stalking. They talk about some of their own experiences, a few spine chilling stories and how to stay safe! Buckle in! SOURCES: Thought Catalogue Cosmopolitan TW: Listener discretion is advised. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on all your favorite podcast listening platforms! Have a pe…

In this week's episode, Charlotte covers the horrific Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys. The former school was the site of unthinkable abuse with dozens of bodies found buried in makeshift graves on the property. Spanning the school's 111 year history, there were reports of abuse, beatings, sexual assault, torture and murder of students. Charlotte a…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte talk about this week in true crime. They cover the recent Kyle Rittenhouse case and go over developments in the cases involving, Julius Jones, Pervis Payne and Brian Laundrie. SOURCES AP News NPR Wikipedia The Innocence Project Justice for Julius Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on all your favori…

In this week's episode, Rae takes us through the mysterious unsolved case of The Boy in the Box. Despite a long and extensive investigation, the boy's identify and circumstances surrounding his death is still unsolved over 64 years later. SOURCES Missing Kids Namus The Missing and the Lost Philly Mag Philadelphia CBS Local Philadelphia CBS Local 2 …

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte talk about the trans violence epidemic that is plaguing the USA. They talk about each individual case that has happened so far in 2021, how this is the deadliest year for trans Americans, and issues within the LGBTQIA+ community. NOTE: Since the recording of this episode, three more trans Americans have bee…

In this week's episode, Charlotte brings us the crimes committed by Scottish serial killer, Dennis Nilsen. Charlotte and Rae discuss one of the UK's most infamous serial killers who is often referred to as the UK's Jeffery Dahmer. Buckle up! TW: Listener discretion is advised. SOURCES: Wikipedia Esquire Magazine Murderpedia DES Memories of a Murder…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte cover the most haunted places in America (according to the Travel Channel). They discuss why these places are haunted and talk about their own experiences with haunted places. Even though October is over with, it's spooky season all year round here at TMR Pod. So buckle up! SOURCES: Travel Channel Have a pe…

In this week's episode, Rae takes us through the mysterious death of Tamla Horsford. Her case was closed so quickly, that it left her friends and family with questions. Rae and Charlotte talk about the strange circumstances surrounding her death, as well as the history of the county in the middle of this case. Please keep your hands and feet inside…

In this week's episode, Rae and Charlotte discuss dating horror stories. They dive into a few of the most infamous true crime cases surrounding dating apps, tips on how to stay safe, and some of their own personal experiences. Strap in, and stay safe! SOURCES: Crime Junkie: Operation Fireball Medium Hayvine Have a personal connection to a true crim…

In this week's episode, Charlotte brings us the disappearance and death of Sister Catherine Cesnik. Charlotte goes over the details of the unsolved 1969 murder of Sister Cathy, some of the theories surrounding her death, as well as the horrors that went on at her time at Baltimore’s Archbishop Keough High School. Buckle up, it's a wild ride. SOURCE…

In the spirit of spooky season, in this week's episode, Charlotte and Rae tell some of Reddit's scariest stories. They dive into the No Sleep subreddit, and have an overall spooky recording session! Strap in! It's a fun and terrifying ride! SOURCES Reddit- The Elevator Game TYLA PSU Paranormal Crimes: Supernatural and Unexplained True Crime Cases t…

In this week's episode, Rae discusses one of the most terrifying serial killers in modern US history, Israel Keyes. Rae goes over the details of the crimes this deplorable person committed that will leave us all in shock. DOUBLE buckle up, kids! We are going for a ride! SOURCES Method of a Serial Killer Documentary-Oxygen Biography FBI CBS AETV Gru…

In this week's episode, Charlotte and Rae cover the Gabbie Petito case. They discuss the timeline of the case up to the time of recording (September 19, 2021) and the breaking news within Gabbie's disappearance. Buckle up! PS- We apologize for any slight echoes during recording. We tried a new recording location, which obviously did not work out. W…

In this week's episode, Charlotte brings us the strange disappearance of Kyle Fleischmann. Kyle went missing in Charlotte, NC in 2007. Almost 14 years have passed, and yet this case still has not been solved. Charlotte and Rae discuss the facts of his vanishing and the theories surrounding the case. Buckle up and get ready for the ride! SOURCES: Me…