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History's Top Crimes for a Peaceful Night

Get ready for a podcast that's, well, a little crazy.

This is a true crime podcast designed for quiet, reflective moments—a place to explore captivating stories and mysteries that are thought-provoking, yet never overwhelming.

True Crime Stories for (No) Sleep exists because of your support. You can enjoy the show ad-free by subscribing to Dreams and Crimes on Apple Podcasts. 

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True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep

It’s a warm spring evening in Austin, Texas. You’ve just wrapped up a day of training, feeling the satisfying ache in your muscles. The air smells like cedar and adventure. You’re staying at a close friend’s house, resting up for a big race—the kind that could define your career.But someone is watching you. They know where you’ve been, who you’ve been with, and they’ve been tracking your every move. You’re completely unaware that this night, which started with hope and ambition, will end in unthinkable tragedy.This is the true and haunting story of Anna Moriah Wilson—a rising star in the cycling world whose promising life was cut short in 2022. Written by Amber Morgan, this story is a wonderful piece found in the all that’s interesting catalog.Brought to you by True Crime Stories For (No) Sleep, a place where incredible stories meet soothing storytelling. Our goal is to bring you the most captivating narratives that helps you wind down, reflect, and drift to sleep.

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A Deadly Love Triangle

In recent years, cold cases that were solved through advances in science have been the main focus of popular documentary television shows such as Forensic Files and The New Detectives.
These shows highlight the unwavering precision of DNA evidence, often a stark contrast to the shaky, unreliable accounts of human witnesses. Science, after all, doesn’t forget or misremember.

But for every case where DNA delivers justice, there are many where crafty criminals find ways to outmaneuver it.Some killers wear gloves, wiping away fingerprints before they can betray them. Others destroy bodies to erase the telltale signs of their crimes, or move them far from the scene, creating a labyrinth for investigators to untangle.

And sometimes, they don’t even need to be smart—luck, decay, or the chaos of time does the dirty work, erasing evidence before anyone can even begin to collect it.When physical evidence fails, investigators must often turn to a far older, messier source of truth: the people!But people lie. They forget. They’re afraid. And sometimes, misplaced loyalty can make them guard the secrets of the guilty.

Yet, in the most unexpected of cases, time itself becomes an investigator. Circumstances shift. Consciences crack. And voices that were once silent—or deemed unreliable—suddenly rise to solve the unsolvable. That’s exactly what happened in the 1993 murder of Rayna Rison. 

You're listening to True Crime Stories for No Sleep. If you’re new here, welcome! This podcast is made for those quiet nights when you want a chilling story to keep you company—told in a calm, steady voice, without sudden noises or distractions. It’s all about gripping tales delivered in a way that helps you relax, even when the story gets dark.

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Now, let’s hear the story of Rayna Rison.

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Cold Case Solved by a Witness After 20 Years

This is the chilling backdrop to the story of Beverly Allitt, a nurse whose presence on the children’s ward at Grantham Hospital in 1991 marked the beginning of a harrowing series of events.Today, on True Crime Stories for (No) sleep we’ll explore this case as shared by The Crime Talk. Be warned: while we avoid graphic details, this story is darker and more intense than our usual content.. If you’re not in the mood to hear about a series of deeply unsettling crimes, you might want to skip this episode.For those who stay, let’s delve into the unsettling world of someone who was meant to heal—but chose to harm.

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The Angel of Death | Beverly Allit

Welcome to True Crime Stories for No Sleep. This is the place where we share fascinating mysteries in a calm, steady voice.
If you enjoy unsolved cases and interesting stories, you’re in the right spot. Now, a quick word before we dive in. 
If you’re enjoying this podcast, we’d love your support. By subscribing to Dreams and Crimes on Apple Podcasts, you’ll get… well, absolutely nothing you’re not already getting here. No bonus content, no secret episodes—just the same calm, ad-free stories you love.

So, why subscribe?

Because your subscription keeps the lights on and this show running. It’s the equivalent of buying us a cup of coffee—or maybe a detective novel if you buy the yearly plan, that’s how cheap the subscription is.

And honestly, isn’t it kind of refreshing to pay for something without a sales pitch for exclusive perks?It’s cheap, it’s meaningful, and it keeps these stories alive.

Thank you for supporting the podcast and helping us stay ad-free.Now, let’s get cozy and dive into tonight’s tale.

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The Disappearance of Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel

They say the camera never lies—though these days, with AI, pictures can tell some pretty wild stories.But back in 1991, cameras didn’t make things up. They just showed the truth.And in the cold case of Denise Sharon Kulb, one photo did exactly that. It captured more than anyone realized at the time—a tiny clue that would solve her murder 20 years later.Tonight, we’ll uncover the story of how forensic photography brought a hidden detail to light, proving that sometimes, the truth just needs a little time to come into focus.

Welcome to True Crime Stories for No Sleep, where we share mysteries that pull you in and stories that help you unwind.Before we get started, I have a small request.

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Thank you for being here. 

Now, let’s dive into tonight’s case.

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One Picture from 20 years ago SOLVED a Murder Case

This is the story of Robert Zarinsky, a predator who roamed the streets of New Jersey, camouflaged by the ordinary, haunting the lives of young women whose only mistake was to cross his path. For years, his acts of cruelty went undetected, leaving families with unanswered questions, shadows that lingered long after the crime. He was always careful, calculating—until the science of a new era finally caught up with him, pulling back the curtain on decades of unspeakable crimes.

Now, as we peel back the layers of his twisted life, a story unfolds of a man who walked freely among us, only to be bound by his own darkness.

If you're joining us for the first time, welcome to the show. 

This is a true crime podcast designed for those late-night moments when you want to unwind with a gripping story, but without the chaos of loud ads or unsettling noise. It's a space for those who appreciate the thrill of a good tale—dark, intriguing, but never overwhelming.

True Crime Stories for (No) Sleep is entirely listener-supported, and any updates or announcements will come at the start of each episode.

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Catching A Serial Killer | Robert Zarinsky

Welcome to the long-awaited debut of True Crime Stories for No Sleep. If you’ve been a fan of this podcast in the past, we sincerely thank you for your patience while we went dark for several months. For those joining us for the first time, welcome to the show. This is a true crime podcast designed for quiet, reflective moments—a place to explore captivating stories and mysteries that are thought-provoking, yet never overwhelming.

True Crime Stories for (No) Sleep exists because of your support. While ads or announcements will always be shared at the start of each episode, you can enjoy the show ad-free by subscribing to Dreams and Crimes on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for helping us keep these stories alive.

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The Disappearance of Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel

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