The Original Deadtime Stories

Listener note: This episode contains language that may be offensive to non-neurotypical individuals. This is for the purpose of historical accuracy and does not reflect the cast or crew's opinions.

Our next stop is Columbus, Ohio! After Jack Carmen, a non-neurotypical man, was accused and sent to jail for the murder of Christie Mullins in under two weeks, two journalism students at Ohio State University started to question "Who DID Kill Christie Mullins?" But surely two college kids can't make a difference in the justice system, right?

Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, and Gabriel Rivers. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Editing and sound design by Brian Campbell.

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PLEASE NOTE: Today's episode includes language some may find triggering. These slurs are for the purpose of historical accuracy and do not reflect the opinions of the cast or crew at The Original Deadtime Stories. This version of the episode has these slurs bleeped out.

We've seen how dangerous Amite County was for African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Herbert Lee was murdered in broad daylight by a politician. Shortly after, another African American man was murdered on his own property. Was it a coincidence or was it because he threatened to tell the truth at Herbert's trial? We all know the answer but let's be one of the first to examine Louis Allen's story closer. Originally broadcast February 24, 2021.

Written by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Maurice Whitfield, Sheatarra Ervin, Jeremy Staple, and Daniel Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.

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Florida may ban AP African American Studies but that doesn't mean DTS can't try and teach truth to our youth. Before Black Lives Matter there was the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). During the summer of 1961, a member named Bob Moses travelled to Amite County in Mississippi and his life was forever changed. Originally broadcast July 15, 2020.

Written by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Maurice Whitfield, Tamara Perry, Jeremy Staple, Walker Barnes, Jermell Deshauan, and Sheatarra Ervin. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau.

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The story of the Sodder children is by far one of my favorites! What happened in that fire on Christmas Eve? Were the children kidnapped, murdered, accidentally killed, or something else entirely? BE sure to check out our next episode of Cereal Killerz to hear our guest's version of what happened that night. Originally broadcast December 16, 2020.

Written by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Janette Zosche, Vince Perez, Matt MacNelly, Jordan Katcher, Marissa Pistone, Walker Barnes, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, and Daniel Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.


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The Original Deadtime Stories Murderous Road Trip Across America continues to Logan, West Virginia. In a way, Mamie Thurman was a woman way ahead of her time. She began intimate relationships with powerful men in town to get what she wanted and didn't care what the color of their skin was. Her downfall? Keeping a list of the men's names. Originally broadcast September 22, 2021.

Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Tamara Perry, Jordan Katcher, Janette Zosche, Taylor Shurte, Jeremy Staple, Daniel Jones, and Gabriel Rivers. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Editing and sound design by Brian Campbell.


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This week our new show Cereal Killerz explores the murder of Selena. To get pumped for that new episode on Friday, take a listen to our dramatized version of Selena's tragic story.

Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive produced by Daniel Jones. Additional voices by Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Sophia Sassone, Marissa Pistone, Juan Magana, Taylor Shurte, and Daniel Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales.

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Long before Hinge, Bumble, or whatever new dating app everyone uses that I've never heard of because I'm 85 years old, there was AOL Instant Messenger. Of course it wasn't specifically used to hook up but conversations could get real steamy, real quick. Michael Sandy found out the hard way that this can also lead to unintended outcomes. If you like this story, be sure to tune in to our Cereal Killerz episode on Friday January 13 to hear Jeremy Staple's "green" take on the story! Originally broadcast August 15, 2018.

Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Chris Svehla, Britton Smith, John Angeli, Kevin Easley, Heather Guiser, Steven Coe, Sarah Cooper, and Carly Wilson.

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To celebrate the start of the new year, I'm going to keep with tradition and share our most popular episode of 2022! Anyone as obsessed with true crime and mysteries as I am will surely know the story of the Axeman of New Orleans. He terrorized Italian immigrants in the early 1900s and introduced us to the term "jazz it." But did you know this was not the first incident of an unknown person (or persons) terrorizing Louisiana with an ax? It probably won't come as much of a surprise to learn that over five years earlier, someone was attacking black communities with a family's own hatchet in the dead of night. Sound familiar? Originally broadcast January 12, 2022.

Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, Janette Zosche, Jordan Katcher, Maurice Whitfield, Juno Nifosi, and Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Editing and sound design by Brian Campbell.

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Maura Murray was 21 years old when she crashed her car and vanished. Her story left investigators and family members with countless questions as to why she disappeared and who could've killed her if she even was murdered. Today we're still trying to piece together everything that happened leading up to and after her fateful accident. Originally broadcast September 30, 2020.

Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones, and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Rainee Blake, Jordan Katcher, Daniel Fastenau-Jones, Jeremy Staple, Tamara Perry, Matt MacNelly, Janette Zosch, Vince Perez, Allyn Anthony Moriyon, Taylor Shurte, and Sophia Sassone. Cover artwork by Catherine Fastenau. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Sound recording by Chelsea Bray.

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Happy holidays everyone! I can't believe it's already that time of year again. We're gonna celebrate the Original Deadtime Stories way by sharing our very first holiday special with three tales of murder around Christmas and, unintentionally, twelve deaths from those holiday stories. Stay safe out there! Originally broadcast December 23, 2018.

Written by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Brian Liles, Steven Coe, Sarah Cooper, Madelaine Weymouth, Shaina Hammer, Alec Nielson, and Antonio Hill. Deck the Halls performed by Alec Nielson.

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