Deadly Nightmares
On Deadly Nightmares, hear the real-life stories of ordinary people stalked by serial killers and attackers. You’ll hear investigators and experts recount cases of unspeakable violence, with some episodes featuring the voices of survivors who lived to tell their story. Deadly Nightmares features direct audio from four hit ID series: Dead Silent, Your Worst Nightmare, Home Alone and Obsession: Dark Desires, along with haunting sound design and some reenactments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
The One That Got Away
Twenty-year-old single mom Tracy Whitehead is starting to turn her life around when she falls for attentive Joby Palczynzki. But as his jealousy starts to overtake their relationship, she soon comes to realize she can run, but she can't hid…
Your Next Listen: Nightmare Next Door
While you're waiting for the new season of Deadly Nightmares, check out Nightmare Next Door. Listen to the first episode of the new season, "Death in Daytona" here now. Nightmare Next Door is a true crime show that peels back the peaceful f…
Your Next Listen: Hot & Deadly
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He Seems Perfect
Budding New York fashion designer Jenae Aragosa falls hard for bartender Trevor Frederick, but as a dark side of her new man comes to light, Jenae comes to realize she'll be lucky if she makes it out of this relationship alive. Hosted on Ac…
Midlife Crisis
After a string of bad dates, Texas social worker Deborah Houchin believes she's finally found the man of her dreams. Not long after talk turns to marriage, Deborah disappears, and it will take the help of her coworkers to find out what happ…
He's Out There
Florida teen Karen Slattery is enjoying a night babysitting her neighbors' children until a violent intruder bursts into the home and vanishes with no trace. With the community on edge, police know they don't have much time before he strike…
Every Step You Take
College dancer Jodi Sanderholm has spent weeks practicing her team's big performance, so when she vanishes just before the event, it doesn't make sense -- until a friend comes forward with strange details about the days leading up to Jodi's…
Shadow Walker
Sandi Musk thinks dating Andy LeFleur is a welcomed distraction from her ongoing divorce, but when it becomes clear he wants more than she's ready to give, she tries to call things off. Thing is, this is one guy who won't take "no" for an a…
Into the Wild
While out for a run in the Montana wilderness, 22-year-old college student Kari Swenson is taken prisoner by two mountain men. When she learns of their twisted plans for her, she'll do everything she can to escape or die trying. Hosted on A…
Domestic Disturbance
With a new home and loving fiance, single mom Lisa Filiaggi finally feels like luck is on her side -- until troubles from her past come back to haunt her -- and threaten to destroy her plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
Blood in the Barn
Small-town gal Frankie Cochran thinks she's found the one in handsome David Gerard, but as his behavior brings rising cause for concern, Frankie wonders if a secret from his past might hold more meaning than she first thought. Hosted on Aca…
Black Widow
Gary Taylor knows what people say about Catherine Mehaffey. Still, when he finally meets the sexy lawyer, he can't stay away. But it's only a matter of time before Gary realizes he's made a grave mistake -- and breaking things off won't com…
Cooking with Fire
Leaving a violent ex-husband and getting a problem co-worker fired, 21-year-old Cathy Whitehead is happy to build a life with the man of her dreams. When a stranger shows up on her doorstep one night, she's soon caught up in the web of a fa…
Cabin in the Woods
The Millers have long suspected something's off with their oldest son Steven, but as he slips from strange into sinister, there's no telling how far Steven will go to get his respected New York family's attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast…
Secret Rage
For 17-year-old Sarah Wisnosky, college is all about new experiences. When she catches the eye of a flirty frat boy, she's happy to play along, but soon she discovers he's hiding a dark secret. Sarah will need to break things off before it'…
A Night Alone
College sophomore Gina Tenney is thrilled to be living all on her own until she discovers she's got a stalker. When she and her tormentor finally come face-to-face, it brings an even bigger surprise: this secret admirer is no stranger. Host…
What to Listen to Next: Nightmare Next Door
If you enjoyed Deadly Nightmares, you may also like Nightmare Next Door, from ID. Nightmare Next Door is a true crime show that peels back the peaceful facade of small town America and exposes the dark secrets hidden behind its white-washed…
High School Revenge
A woman and her daughter are kidnapped and held hostage by a man exacting revenge from his high school days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Devil Went Down to Georgia
After a encounter with a peeping tom outside his daughter's bedroom window and another with a masked man in his own hallway, Jerry Glaser thinks someone is trying to kill him, so he takes his life into his own hands to protect himself and h…
Fight or Flight
A flight attendant who never travels alone offers to break her own rule once for a quick trip to Detroit, but she finds more than she bargained for in her hotel room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Neighbor From Hell
After Lois Pearson turns down a date with her neighbor Jeffrey Maxwell, she thinks that's the last she'll see of him on her rural Texas land. Six years later, he's back, and it's clear he's still holding a grudge. Hosted on Acast. See acast…
Psycho for Love
When Chanin Starbuck comes home to find her house has been vandalized, she fears her ventures in online dating are to blame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bump in the Night
Reeling from the death of their mother, Annie and Jessica Andrews perform a seance to see if they can contact her spirit. Soon after, strange things start happening in the house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's No Place Like Home
When a masked robber is interrupted by the both the daughter of the house, Sarah Harris, and her father, Ivon, the intruder goes to horrible lengths to cover up his crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Murder House
Westfield, New Jersey, an affluent suburb just outside the bustle of New York City, is home to picture-perfect homes and families alike. In the grand home of John List and his family, a true monster hides behind the stately facade. Hosted o…
Unexpected Company
Reggie and Carol Sumner live in Florida where the 61-year-old retirees have recently settled into a more relaxed lifestyle, but when they mysteriously go missing after a visit from a former neighbor, investigators have to wonder if they lef…
While She Was Sleeping
When Denise and her husband, John, discover that someone has broken into their Allentown, Pennsylavania house, they think they know who did it. One week after the break-in, Denise comes face to face with the intruder -- and she has no idea …
The Killer Beside Me
Weak, tired, confused and deathly ill, Janet Overton was once the picture of health until she suddenly drops dead in her own driveway. Detective must determine if her death was due to an undiagnosed illness or cold-blooded murder. Hosted on…
The Bad Son
Matthew Heikkila has always had a rocky relationship with his parents, but he has a plan on how to deal with them. On a cold November day, he murders them in their own home -- and is determined to keep the nightmare going for his own girlfr…
When the Lights Go Out
It's Cassie Jo Stoddart's first weekend house sitting by her herself, and she's determined to do a great job, but the high school student's weekend turns into a real-life horror movie when unexpected visitors terrorize the home. Hosted on A…
Water Foul
When Martha Brailsford goes out sailing in Salem, Massachusetts, and doesn't return, her friends and family immediately suspect that something terrible has happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Somebody's Watching
Everyone loves 25-year-old Sandy Jeffers, but little does she know that one man is completely obsessed with her. When she finally comes face to face with her stalker, the events that follow are twisted, torturous and ultimately fatal. Hoste…
Horror in the Heartland
Two teenagers in love go missing from rural Ohio, and ten days later they both turn up dead -- brutally hacked to bits. The crime tears the small town apart, and it remains unsolved for 25 years until the shocking truth comes to light. Host…
Sojourn to Hell
When Laura Cowan falls on hard times, a friend of the family steps in to invite her and her two young children into his home. But to her horror, Laura soon discovers that this safe haven is nothing more than a prison. Hosted on Acast. See a…
Fight Like a Mother
When tough-as-nails Christi Flynn meets three shady strangers at a bar, she finds herself in the fight of her life as they kidnap her and take her on a tortuous journey throughout the Arkansas forests. Only the love of her son may keep Chri…
The Woman Who Worked Alone
Successful real estate agent Beverly Carter heads to the country to show a rural home to some prospective buyers. But when she arrives, she soon learns that this showing will be anything but routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
Murder on Kimsey Mountain
Penny Waldroup takes all the right steps to leave her abusive husband, Brad, but she still must see him for their children. And on a visit to his remote mountain home, she's about to find out just how far he'll go to make sure she never esc…
Gitchie Manitou Massacre
A massacre in Gitchie Manitou State Preserve leaves four teenagers dead, and police baffled. But a witness comes forward with an incredible tale of murder and survival that could solve one of the most gruesome crimes in the history of the M…
Big Sky Mystery
When police discover Nicole Waller's SUV abandoned on a desolate Montana highway, the 31-year-old mother of three had vanished into thin air. Investigators follow a trail of lies and greed, uncovering a mystery it seems they would never sol…
The Sinner and The Saint
A troubled young man befriends Jessica Vega via social media, and the kind-hearted college student and single mom does her best to steer him towards a better path. Unfortunately, her good intentions will soon come back to haunt her. Hosted …