Episode 95: Occupied: The Secret Life of Phroggers
Phrogging isn’t just trespassing—it’s the nightmare you never see coming. This episode drags you into the shadows of real homes where strangers secretly lived between the walls, under the floorboards, and above the ceiling tiles… watching. We unravel cases where residents heard faint footsteps at night, found objects moved just inches, or felt a cold draft from a place no draft should exist. Food vanishes. Lights flicker. Pets stare at corners you refuse to look at. And then comes the discovery: a hidden nest, a makeshift bed, or a carved message left by someone who was closer than you ever imagined. This is the kind of horror that doesn’t need ghosts—just a human who decides your home is theirs too.
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/phrogging/4?hl=en-CAhttps://www.ladbible.com/community/weird/new-york-apartment-footage-food-missing-814470-20250722?hl=en-CAhttps://ajax.systems/blog/how-do-i-know-if-someone-is-phrogging/?hl=en-CAhttps://guardianprotection.com/blog/what-is-phrogging?hl=en-CAhttps://www.ladbible.com/community/weird/new-york-apartment-footage-food-missing-814470-20250722?hl=en-CAhttps://brinkshome.com/smartcenter/burglary-versus-criminal-trespassing?hl=en-CA
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24 Sept 2026
Episode 94: The Vampire of Sacramento
Sacramento in the late ’70s didn’t know it was being stalked—at least not at first. In this episode, we trace the brief but terrifying reign of a man whose unraveling mind turned random homes into hunting grounds and left a city gripped by fear. Known later as “The Vampire of Sacramento,” Richard Chase’s crimes were as chaotic as they were incomprehensible, driven by beliefs so bizarre they defied reality itself. We explore how his world fractured, how the warning signs were missed, and how investigators finally pieced together the pattern behind the madness. It’s a story of paranoia, violence, and a descent so steep it still chills true‑crime veterans. This isn’t just a retelling—it’s a look at how a nightmare can grow unnoticed until it’s already inside the house.
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Sources:
https://vdoc.pub/documents/serial-killer-investigations-2pr6p79bqup0
https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums/off-topic-5/richard-chase-the-sacramento-vampire-2302688/
https://thescarechamber.com/richard-chase-and-the-necessity-of-mental-healthcare/
https://www.bionity.com/en/encyclopedia/Richard_Chase.html
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Richard_Chase
https://medium.com/california-dreaming/richard-chase-the-vampire-of-sacramento-f14a77829b4c
https://stacygreenauthor.com/archives/65
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17 Sept 2026
Episode 93: The Michelle Hadley Cyberstalking Case
A seemingly ordinary breakup spiraled into one of the most shocking digital frame‑jobs in modern true crime. In 2016, Michelle Hadley was arrested and jailed for 88 days after being accused of sending violent, threatening emails and posting rape‑fantasy ads targeting her ex‑fiancé’s new wife. But investigators eventually uncovered the truth: Michelle wasn’t the predator — she was the victim of an elaborate scheme orchestrated by her ex, former U.S. Marshal Ian Diaz, and his new wife, Angela Connell.
Resources:
https://time.com/article/2026/07/21/a-toxic-love-story-documentary/?hl=en-CA (https://time.com/article/2026/07/21/a-toxic-love-story-documentary/?hl=en-CA)
https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a73243770/the-real-story-toxic-love-story-netflix/?hl=en-CA (https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a73243770/the-real-story-toxic-love-story-netflix/?hl=en-CA)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michelle-hadley-sues-jailed-rape-fantasy-scheme/?hl=en-CA (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michelle-hadley-sues-jailed-rape-fantasy-scheme/?hl=en-CA)
https://www.topcalifornialawyer.com/news/michelle-hadley-craigslist.html?hl=en-CA (https://www.topcalifornialawyer.com/news/michelle-hadley-craigslist.html?hl=en-CA)
https://globalnews.ca/news/3170973/michelle-hadley-rape-fantasy-exonerated/?hl=en-CA (https://globalnews.ca/news/3170973/michelle-hadley-rape-fantasy-exonerated/?hl=en-CA)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ian-diaz-michelle-hadley-former-us-marshal-convicted-in-twisted-rape-fantasy-plot/?hl=en-CA (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ian-diaz-michelle-hadley-former-us-marshal-convicted-in-twisted-rape-fantasy-plot/?hl=en-CA)
https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/deputy-us-marshal-charged-cyberstalking-and-perjury?hl=en-CA (https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/deputy-us-marshal-charged-cyberstalking-and-perjury?hl=en-CA)
https://patch.com/california/fountainvalley/orange-county-woman-exonerated-after-alleged-framing-social-media?hl=en-CA (https://patch.com/california/fountainvalley/orange-county-woman-exonerated-after-alleged-framing-social-media?hl=en-CA)
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