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Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime

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/id1587064706Nancy Miller True Crime
Episodes
  • Dial M for Morrison

    Dial M for Morrison
    Jul 12 2025

    It's week 2 of Morrison Month! When a rich lawyer named "Big Daddy" disappears, it’s up to "Grandaddy of True Crime" Keith Morrison to reveal what happened— while facing a shocking tragedy of his own.




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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).


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    Subscribe to Dead Sleep via Apple podcasts, Spotify and now on Patreon. Search for "Dead Sleep" across all platforms.

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    47 mins
  • The Thing About Keith

    The Thing About Keith
    Jul 3 2025

    It's Keith Morrison's 78th birthday! Let's celebrate by falling asleep as we explore this true crime legend's unique mystique. It's a whole month of Morrison on Dead Sleep!




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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).


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    Subscribe to Dead Sleep via Apple podcasts, Spotify and now on Patreon. Search for "Dead Sleep" across all platforms.

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    29 mins
  • Jewel of Denial

    Jewel of Denial
    Jun 24 2025

    As a young San Diego singer / songwriter grows rich and famous, she secretly worries her seemingly "perfect" mother might be a ruthless scam artist — and budding cult leader. **** 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).


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


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

Absolutely perfect

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

Perfect

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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!

Magnificent!!!

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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.

The absolute best!!!

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

Helps quell my mind

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Nancy's voice is so relaxing and smooth, she puts me to sleep every night and I get to learn things while doing it. She gives me ideas for my next book or next movie.

so relaxing

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

Lullaby

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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.

Just What I’ve Been Looking For!

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This is what I’ve been looking for crime stories, but not too graphic, and your voice is so soothing

Wonderful

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...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?

Not Just for Bedtime...

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