Three times before, you have felt the terror. Known the madness. Lived the horror. But this is the one you’ve been screaming for! Halloween Spooktacular part 4: The Killer Clown from Outer Chicago. 

Freelance jobs can be a great way to make money. Unless your boss happens to be John Wayne Gacy. Because on his construction site, nobody leaves it alive! Gacy simply. Maniacally. Mercilessly. Kills. Welcome to the psycho circus of one of history’s most heinous serial killers. This episode will scare you! And don’t forget, in the podcast crawlspace, no one can hear you scream!

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On the surface, it seemed like Liam Payne had it all. Talent. Looks. Fame. Money. But privately, things were far from perfect. After six beautiful years as a member of the British boy band ONE DIRECTION, Liam got dragged down by bad press, hard drugs and dark thoughts. It all came to a tragic end on a hotel balcony in Argentina on October 16, 2024. 

This is the story of his life…and death. From chart-topping heights to a fall that no one saw coming. Unravel the mystery of his final days, today on Death in Entertainment!

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We’re baaaaack! This week we’re conjuring up all the spooky facts and mysterious myths surrounding the Poltergeist movies. Throughout the 1980s, the franchise scared audiences silly with its relentless thrills and chills – and it grossed a frightening amount of money at the box office. But did its success come with an even bigger price tag? 

Behind the scenes, the land of make-believe turned into real-life terror. Each installment saw the untimely death of a major cast member. The eerie list includes Dominique Dunne, Will Sampson and Heather O’Rourke. Was it all just bad luck and coincidence? Or was there something darker at play? Consider us your gateway to the truth behind the Poltergeist Curse. That’s today on Death in Entertainment!

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It’s Summer 1982. Dominique Dunne is young, talented, and starring in the biggest horror movie of the year. But the real terror isn’t onscreen – it’s in her house! She’s in a toxic relationship that will leave her dead by Halloween. 

This is the story of a brutal murder that shocked Hollywood and the subsequent courtroom drama that ended with public outrage. Her friends and family would never be the same. That’s today on Death in Entertainment!

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Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain was the voice of a generation. His untimely death on April 5, 1994, left a hole in the heart-shaped box of popular music. Was he a depressed junkie the end of his ropes or is there more to the story? The official word is that he took his own life. But many people think it smells like BS. 

Today we return to Seattle where a brand new murder theory is in bloom. Nevermind what you think you know about the case because we're about to blow the lid right off! 

Author Chris Todd joins us in studio to get to the truth of what really happened... and who's responsible. This is the episode Courtney Love doesn’t want you to hear. So come as you are, today on Death in Entertainment.

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Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling recap the case against Joe Exotic, and even get a call from the Tiger King himself in prison.

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Alejandro is sick so we are premiering our latest patreon episode to give you a taste of what we do over on patreon.com/deathinentertainment

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Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Get ready for a deep drive into one of the most shocking stories in sports history. It's the night when NASCAR titan Tony Stewart had a deadly confrontation with Kevin Ward Jr at the Canandaigua Speedway in Upstate, NY. The incident shocked the racing community and raised some burning questions that continue to produce smoke 10 years later. Hear the answers, today on Death in Entertainment!

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Welcome, dear listeners, come gather around, 
for an episode so crazy it’s sure to astound. 

The world knew him as old Dr. Seuss, 
with his tales full of whimsy and morals profuse. 

He gave us the Lorax, the Grinch, and the Whos, 
his books were like candy you couldn’t refuse. 

But under the hats, the stripes, and the fun, 
lie lots of dark shadows, not fit for the sun. 

Controversy now stains his colorful pages, 
with outdated depictions, debated for ages. 

And then there's his scandalous personal life, 
that led to the death of his very sick wife. 

So what caused her mental derangement? 
Find out today on Death in Entertainment!

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Since the turn of the century, American Reality Competitions have gone through a massive boom. From finding out who’s the best singer to eating a crate full of cow hearts— there is no contest this country won’t watch.

For the past 20 years, shows like Survivor and Wipeout have tested the physical and mental fortitude of their contestants. But did you know there have been a number of deaths on both shows? Join us as we uncover the secrets behind the spills TODAY on Death in Entertainment. 

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