This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl shares the chilling story of Tina Bowen, a young woman who survived an encounter with one of the most disturbing predators in modern true crime — Daniel LaPlante. Before becoming a convicted murderer, LaPlante was already breaking into homes, stalking his victims, and “phrogging” — hiding inside their houses for days at a time. Tina survived. Others weren’t as lucky.

Then Rob follows with a chaotic collection of Darwin Award winners. This week’s theme: “It seemed like a good idea at the time…” From pranksters with zero foresight to burglars who clearly skipped planning class, these stories prove that bad decisions have explosive consequences.

🧠 A hidden intruder with deadly intent

🏠 Phrogging nightmares you’ll double-check your closets for

🫣 Dumb crooks, dumber plans, and Darwin on full blast