This is Not a Dream: A True Crime Podcast

The Red Giants of North America

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 19:59:43 -0500

This is Not a Dream is a true crime/horror podcast hosted by Joy Luke and Heather Vaughn. Each week we take turns telling our favorite crimes, murders and other chilling tales while throwing in our own humorous twist. From serial killers & missing people to possible hauntings & horrifying attacks, we swear this is not a dream. This is real.

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Jonathan Van Arsdall & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

Yoo Young-Chul: The True Story Behind 'The Chaser'

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0500

Yoo Young-Chul is a South Korean rapist, murderer and cannibal. From September of 2003 to July of 2004, Yoo Young Chul murdered 21 people. This shocked the country as Korea has an extremely low level of violent crimes. He confessed to murdering 21 after he was caught, but was only charged with 20 murders as one was let off on a technicality.

The 2008 Korean film The Chaser (추격자) is loosely based on Yoo Young-Chul.

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Jonathan Van Arsdall & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

Lizzie Borden Took An Axe...

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:03:31 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Jonathan Van Arsdall & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Watcher of Westfield

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 03:00:00 -0500

In June of 2014, in the quiet town of Westfield, New Jersey, The Broaddus family was moving into their new home. With 3 young children ages 5, 8 and 10, the spacious 1.3 million dollar home was a dream come true for them.

On this particular day in June of 2014, Derek was finishing up painting when he decided to check the mail. Since they hadn’t even officially moved in yet, he didn’t really expect much. Inside the mailbox he found a couple bills and one white card-shaped envelope with thick, black handwriting on the front. It was addressed to “The New Owner”. Derek opened the envelope to find a typed letter that would chill him to the bone.

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Jonathan Van Arsdall & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Tempe, Arizona Water Cooler Poisoning

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 03:00:00 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Jonathan Van Arsdall & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

Christmas Horror

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Joy and Heather are back with new episodes! This week we each discuss a holiday themed horror/true crime story.

This is Not a Dream is a true crime podcast hosted by Joy Luke and Heather Vaughn. Each week we take turns telling our favorite crimes, murders and other chilling tales while throwing in our own humorous twist. From serial killers & missing people to possible hauntings & horrifying attacks, we swear this is not a dream. This is real.

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

Mark Barton's Rampage

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:21:08 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Haunting History of the Tower of London

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Perplexing Disappearance of Asha Degree

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

Paul Bateson: Actor, Serial Killer.

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Murder of Carly Ryan

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

Navajo Skinwalkers: Truth or Legend?

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

Israel's Twin Peaks: The Murder of Tair Rada

Mon, 20 May 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Real Story Behind The Haunted Annabelle Doll

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Mystery of The Lake Bodom Murders

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0500

On June 4th, 1960, 4 teenagers were setting up camp on the shore of Lake Bodom in Espbo, Finland. Between 4am and 6am on June 5th, someone cut the ropes holding their canvas tent up, causing it to crumple down on top of the teens. With little time to react or defend themselves, the assailant started beating them with a blunt object such as a rock, and stabbed them repeatedly through the tent. The case remains one of Finland’s most infamous unsolved murders...

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0500

In this week's episode Heather and Joy are discovering the true horror of a famous tale. Come with us as we dive into the real story behind The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

Dalia Dippolito

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0500

August, 2009. In a quiet neighborhood in Boyton Beach Florida, Dalia Dippolito left her home to go to the gym. She said goodbye to her husband Michael and on her way out told him she'd return with Starbucks for him in a couple hours. As Dalia finished her workout she checked her phone and noticed she had a voicemail. It was from the police urging her to call them back. There had been an incident at her home involving her husband. Dalia sped home to find caution tape and police cars surrounding her home. The following events will make your head spin...

Dalia hears her husband has been killed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym2W8gU5XFA

Dalia questioned by police: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRy7xaRtvRA

Dalia discussing the details of her plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=177r9eAOZsU

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Real Amityville Horror

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:57:42 -0500

6:30pm. November 13th 1974. Ronald DeFeo Jr., 23, burst into Henry's Bar in Long Island yelling "You gotta help me, I think my mother and father are shot!" A small group from the bar followed Ronald back to 112 Ocean Avenue and found both of Ronald's parents as well as his sisters Dawn and Allison, and his brothers Marc and John Matthew, dead in their beds. The cause of death? Gun shots. Ronald told police of a mob hitman and as questions ensued the real killer came to light. "Once I started I just couldn't stop, it went so fast" Ronald confessed to murdering his entire family. Little did anyone know the house where this horrific incident took place would become infamous for so much more...

Travis the Chimp's Brutal Attack

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:55:15 -0500

February 16th, 2009. Sandra Harold noticed her pet chimpanzee, Travis, seemed more agitated than usual. He had been acting restless and frustrated all day until he finally took Sandra's car keys and walked out the front door. Travis grew up around humans and the whole town of Stamford, Conneticuit knew him and loved him. He never showed any sign of violence in his 14 years of life. That fateful February day, however, would prove that the worst can happen when you keep a wild animal as a pet....

The Murder of Skylar Neese

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:52:44 -0500

America's First Female Serial Killer

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:48:46 -0500

In the woods of Florida, off of I-75, the bodies of seven men were found in the span of a year from 1989 to 1990. All men died of bullet wounds at point blank range. On January 9th, 1991 Aileen Wuornos was arrested...

What Happened to Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon?

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:43:54 -0500

April 1st, 2014. Boquete, Panama. Best friends Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon visiting from the Netherlands set out for a day hike along the picturesque Pianista Trail with their canine friend Blue in tow. It was a beautiful, sunny day and the girls were excited after having arrived the day prior to start volunteering at a local school. Their host family became worried however, when Blue arrived back that night...alone. The girls were nowhere to be found. What happened to Kris and Lisanne?

Henry McCabe's Mysterious Phone Call

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:39:43 -0500

Henry McCabe was a 32 year old Liberian immigrant living in Mounds View, MN. On September 6th, 2015 Henry decided to visit a local bar/club called Povlitzky’s in Spring Lake Park. He went there with his two friends William Kennedy and Calvin Johnson. Around 2am Henry was dropped off at a gas station by William. At 2:23am Henry's wife received a horrifying and confusing voicemail from Henry. Then he went missing.

The Horrifying Murder of Lucie Blackman

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:34:13 -0500

t's a hot, humid July day in Tokyo, Japan. Lucie Blackman, a British girl living and working in Japan as a bar hostess, meets up with a client for a date. She's wearing a short, black cocktail dress and a string of pearls. Her blonde hair fell down her back and made her stand out among the homogenous population. At 5pm she would call her best friend to let her know she would be back soon. Lucie never returned. This episode deals with distressing incidents including sexual assault. If you feel you need someone to talk to please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at the number listed below: 1-800-656-4673 (available 24/7)

Mary Vincent's Heroic Survival

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:28:37 -0500

15 year old Mary Vincent stuck out her thumb to catch a ride to LA on September 29th, 1978. She was picked up by an older man who seemed friendly enough, although she found it slightly odd that he refused to take along the other people hitchhiking alongside her. She woke up on the ride to LA to find that they're were now heading the wrong direction. The events that happened next are some of the most horrific, brutal and unfathomable situations one could imagine...

Who is The Ohio Truck Stop Killer?

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:24:52 -0500

June 12th, 1985. 5:30am. Just off the I-17 freeway near Mansfield, Ohio the body of 25 year old Marcia Mathews was found beaten and unconscious. Her body was laying partially on the freeway and a blunt object had been used to beat her face. She was quickly taken to the hospital but unfortunately died before regaining consciousness. Had she gained consciousness again we might have had the answer to what is now a 14 year old mystery. Or….is it?

Has the killer finally been caught?

Beware the Axeman of New Orleans

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:21:45 -0500

1918; New Orleans was haunted with a real-life boogeyman, a serial killer who attacked only at night. He was responsible for 12 attacks, 6 of which were fatal. He only killed his victims when they were sleeping and he never used his own tools. Instead he used items found in the victims' homes, most commonly an axe...

Hosted by: Joy Luke & Heather Vaughn

Editing: Gilbert Orrantia & Heather Vaughn

Intro Music: Gilbert Orrantia

The Unsolved Murder in Room 1046

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:15:34 -0500

A Phone Call From The Weepy Voiced Killer

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:10:01 -0500

From 1980-1982 the city of St. Paul Minnesota was haunted by a very different kind of killer. One who not only murdered, but felt remorse after his crimes. He was known as The Weepy Voice Killer. He was given this name due to the mysterious phone calls he made to the police of St. Paul as he sobbed over his sins.