Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime

By: Nancy Miller
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  • Gripping, not graphic. Suspenseful yet soothing. Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime is a mindful mystery show made for nighttime listening. No gore. No 911 calls. No ads. Created by award-winning journalist Nancy Miller from HBO Max "Love & Death" "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" "The Staircase" ) * Subscribe on Spotify, Patreon, and Apple for uninterrupted listening and monthly bonus episodes! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadsleeppod/subscribe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deadsleep Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dead-sleep-true-crime-for-bedtime/id1587064706
    Nancy Miller
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  • Ruby Dearest

    Ruby Dearest
    Mar 5 2025

    Ruby Franke once dreamed of being a world famous musician. How did she end up the worst mother ever? Find out in this gentler, non-violent version of this true crime saga, respectfully drawn from the brilliant new memoir by Shari Franke.


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    Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime is an independent, ad-free, listener supported true crime show made for sleeping. It's created and narrated by award-winning editor and writer Nancy Miller (host of HBO Max's "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" "The Staircase" and "Love & Death" podcasts).


    Subscribe to Dead Sleep via Apple podcasts, Spotify and now on Patreon: Patreon.com/deadsleep.com


    You can also search for Dead Sleep on Spotify and Apple podcasts.


    Issues with your subscription? Story ideas?

    deadsleeppodcast@gmail.com

    IG / Threads: @deadsleeppod


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    Want to know more about this story?


    Shari Franke's memoir about her mother Ruby Franke titled:

    The House of My Mother: One Daughter's Quest for Freedom.


    Check out the Hulu Documentary: "Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke."


    Music Credits:
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    41 mins
  • UNLOCKED: Forensic Friday! Bottom of the Lake

    UNLOCKED: Forensic Friday! Bottom of the Lake
    Feb 27 2025

    Hey! Nancy here. I'm working hard on a new episode that needs a bit more time. So for this week, I'm sharing one of my favorite bonus episodes and making it available to everyone until the next episode comes out. I love this episode because it's an extra-sleepy homage to the cult true crime series Forensic Files.

    In this episode, inspired by a case from 2004, a 35-year old nurse is found dead at the bottom of an icy lake. It appears to be a terrible accident, until detectives discover a strange detail that lands her husband in hot water.

    Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime is created and narrated by award-winning journalist Nancy Miller (host of HBO Max's "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" "The Staircase" and "Love & Death" podcasts).

    ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLE SUBSCRIPTION? EMAIL US: deadsleeppodcast@gmail.com

    You can also subscribe via Spotify and Patreon: patreon.com/deadsleep

    Want to know more about this case?

    Forensic Files Season 9, Ep 22: "Seeds for Doubt" (original version):

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6TQ-njaWgs

    Peter Wlasiuk Overview:

    https://www.newspapers.com/image/252524655/?match=1&terms=peter%20wlasiuk

    Critical Speed Velocity Formula:

    https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/critical-velocity-formula/
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    31 mins
  • Lovely & Scamazing

    Lovely & Scamazing
    Feb 21 2025

    Nancy (sleep) walks you through the little known scammer who's accused of a cancer grift far beyond Belle Gibson or "Scamanda."


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    Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime is an independent, ad-free, listener supported true crime show made for sleeping. It's created and narrated by award-winning editor and writer Nancy Miller (host of HBO Max's "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" "The Staircase" and "Love & Death" podcasts).


    Subscribe to Dead Sleep via Apple podcasts, Spotify and now on Patreon: Patreon.com/deadsleep.com


    You can also search for Dead Sleep on Spotify and Apple podcasts.


    Issues with your subscription? Story ideas?

    deadsleeppodcast@gmail.com

    IG / Threads: @deadsleeppod


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    Want to know more about this case?

    KEY SOURCE LIST:

    Scamanda Podcast:

    Maintenance Phase "Illness Influencer"

    FTC Complaint against Greg Anderson:

    Nixon's War on Cancer 50 Years Later:

    History of "Tuberculisis Chic" :

    Susan G Komen Origin Story:

    Steve McQueen, Gerson Therapy, and Mesothelioma:

    Steve McQueen and Laetrile:



    Music Licensing: 9NILY1YDOJTYNT7S, ICARZEXCCJBCHCVC, 5PF9ALHCWW78FJPW, UZH3CMZABXJYCIGZ
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    49 mins

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Absolutely perfect

It’s so calm and perfect to fall asleep to, I’ve been looking for a podcast like this forever.

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Perfect

This is everything! The intro explains it all and it’s so true!! You can fall asleep without loud, sudden noises.

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The absolute best!!!

I have searched everywhere for a true crime book, series, or podcast that was good to listen to as you fall asleep. "Gripping, not gory" is a perfect description. No nightmares just soothing true crime stories told whilst you fall asleep. It's a great way to silence my mind at night.

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Helps quell my mind

I love the calm and soothing voice. It helps me sleep. I just wish the episodes were longer.

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Magnificent!!!

If you know you know why this pc is a God send. Thank you so much for making this. I’ll be subscribing to it pc as well. Truly truly wonderful!

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Lullaby

Her voice. The stories. Everything about this is beyond Excellent! New favorite for sure! Thank you for finally creating the perfect true crime lullaby!

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Just What I’ve Been Looking For!

Perfect for falling asleep - no jarring audio effects or ads, good stories, great voice. Only quibble is order of episodes in Audible, for some reason, eps don’t flow in order.

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Not Just for Bedtime...

...So amazing and addictive, I kept listening to episodes whenever I just wanted my True Crime fix!!! What a voice and what a way of phrasing. You're amazing. How do I contribute?

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What a brilliant idea!

I would like to thank Nancy Elizabeth Miller for her captivating podcast, “ Dead Sleep True Crime for Bedtime.” Can’t sleep? Have insomnia like me? Then I highly recommend “Dead Sleep.” It works. Yes, it does. I’ve been listening for months now via Alexa and look forward to more. Miller’s vocals go above and beyond. She narrates each episode with her soothingly relaxing vocal tones and sometimes humorous antecdotes. Keep ‘em coming, Nancy! Thank you!
I did find one thing: When I groggily awake in the morning, Nancy is “podcasting” a particular episode, I find myself “having a conversation” with her during her talking, thinking I am next to someone in bed. When I fully awake, I giggle and start my day.

💤🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💤

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