Most people know Jeepers Creepers as a terrifying horror movie from the early 2000s. But what many don’t realize is that part of the film’s opening was inspired by a real crime.

In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, your host, Tika dives into the disturbing case of Dennis DePue and the tragic murder of his wife Marilynn DePue — a case involving a bitter divorce, a chilling roadside encounter, and a nationwide manhunt that ended in tragedy.

The real story behind the opening scene of Jeepers Creepers is far more terrifying than fiction.

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