Darkcast Network Halloween Sleepover Stories

Darkcast Network Halloween Sleepover Stories

Author: California True Crime October 31, 2022 Duration: 2:29:27
In this special episode put out by the Darkcast Network, California True Crime, along with our good friends share a series of spooky, paranormal, cryptid and true crime stories to celebrate Halloween! Be sure to catch our story about our favorite spooky cryptid the Fresno Nightcrawler, better known by us, as the Fresno Pants. And listen to other stories from some great podcasts. Happy Halloween!

From the fog-shrouded cliffs of the north coast to the sun-baked deserts of the south, California True Crime explores the dark stories woven into the state’s landscape. This isn't just a catalog of cases; it's a deep dive into how these events reflect and shape the social and cultural fabric of California itself. Each episode travels to a specific location, using a crime as a starting point to examine the history, communities, and often-overlooked realities of a place. You'll hear about more than the headlines-the podcast digs into the context that made these stories possible, from the gold rush era to the Hollywood hills, from suburban sprawl to remote mountain towns. The narrative is grounded and detailed, focusing on the human elements and the lasting echoes of these events within their specific Californian settings. For anyone fascinated by how true crime intersects with local history and society, this podcast offers a thoughtful, geographically rooted journey through the state's most compelling and shadowy tales.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 87

California True Crime
Podcast Episodes
Arturo Juarez Suarez pt 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:55
Following the brutal slaying of the Martinez Family at the Parnell Cattle and Horse ranch by their relative Arturo Juarez Suarez, Yolanda Martinez, the only survivor will have a winding road to cross to see justice done…
Arturo Juarez Suarez Pt 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:46
In the afternoon heat of July 12th, 1998 on the Parnell Ranch Juan Martinez, his brother Jose, and Jose’s two children Jack, 5, and Aerel 3 were killed and buried in a shallow grave in a berry bramble not to far from whe…
Arturo Juarez Suarez Pt 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
On a warm afternoon in 1998, the Martinez family arrived at the Parnell ranch, outside of Auburn California, to help out a relative and spend an afternoon relaxing and enjoying each other's company. Their pleasant Sunday…
Moore's beach Monster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:04
In 1925 the carcass of an unknown beast washed ashore during a cold night in Santa Cruz, CA. The creature’s giant head, long neck and strange look was unlike any known animal. This creature, who would come to be known as…
The Murder of Sonia Carmen Herok Stone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:42
In 1981, Sonia Herok Stone was found murdered in her home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. The investigation led to the arrest of Michael Glazebrook and to a mistrial. In August of 2021, investigators have used DNA to make anot…
Dana Sue Gray [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:11
In a community in sunny California, with retirees who are ready to relax in their golden years, are hit with a dark cloud that covered them in 1994. In only a short time, an area in Riverside County was ravaged by a woma…
Pt. 4: The Hughson Bank Robbery/Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:48
In our last episode in this series on the Hughson Bank Robbery and the murder of Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens we talk about the trial of Leonard Ellsworth Miller who is recovering in hospital following one of the largest ma…
Pt. 3: The Hughson Bank Robbery/Billy Joe Dickens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:35
We share the details in the manhunt for Ross Neal Porter and Leonard Ellsworth Miller. The two robbed a bank in Hughson, CA and murdered Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens. The manhunt will take 12 hours, 15+ members of law enfor…
Pt. 2: The Hughson Bank Robbery/Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:19
In January of 1970, Ross Neal Porter and Leonard Ellsworth Miller robbed a bank in Hughson, CA and in a shootout outside they murdered Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens. This act led to one of the largest manhunts in California…
Pt. 1: The Hughson Bank Robbery/Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:56
In January of 1970, the Central Valley National Bank in Hughson, CA was robbed by two men. This robbery led to a murder and one of the largest manhunts in Stanislaus County History. In this episode we share the details o…