On a crisp winter morning in July 1960, Sydney awoke to the kind of horror that would haunt the nation for decades. Eight-year-old Graeme Thorne had vanished, snatched off the street just blocks from his new family home in Cremorne. It should have been an ordinary school day. But instead of sitting in his classroom, Graeme was already the victim of a sinister plot, one born not out of personal vendetta, but out of greed and envy for a lottery ticket. His parents' lucky win had turned their lives into headlines… and made their young son a target for ransom. What followed was one of Australia’s most chilling crimes, a case that would grip the country, break hearts, and change laws forever.⚠️ Warning: This video discusses disturbing topics, including violence and crimes. Viewer discretion is advised.🔔 Subscribe for more true crime stories, mysteries, and investigative deep dives.💀 Death & Dismay Down Under: 55 Notorious Australian True Crime Cases is Out Now!Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DX7884PR/

This is the true story of Eric Edgar Cooke, nicknamed the Night Caller and later the known as the Nedlands Monster - one of Western Australia’s most notorious serial killers. His reign of terror in the early 1960s left the city of Perth in a state of fear and paranoia, as residents grappled with the randomness and brutality of his crimes. Cooke’s story is one of chaos, violence, and a deeply troubled psyche.⚠️ Warning: This video discusses disturbing topics, including violence and crimes. Viewer discretion is advised.🔔 Subscribe for more true crime stories, mysteries, and investigative deep dives.💀 Death & Dismay Down Under: 55 Notorious Australian True Crime Cases is Out Now!Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DX7884PR/

This is the true story of The Somerton Man, also known as the Tamam Shud case. One of Australia's most enduring and perplexing mysteries. It began on the morning of December 1, 1948, when the body of an unidentified man was discovered on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, South Australia. The case has captivated the public and investigators alike for decades, not only because of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the man's death but also due to the numerous enigmatic clues left behind, including a scrap of paper with the words "Tamam Shud" printed on it. ⚠️ Warning: This video discusses disturbing topics, including violence and crimes. Viewer discretion is advised.🔔 Subscribe for more true crime stories, mysteries, and investigative deep dives.💀 Death & Dismay Down Under: 55 Notorious Australian True Crime Cases is Out Now!Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DX7884PR/

This is the true story of Caroline Grills, known as the "Toxic Tea Lady," a chilling figure in Australian true crime history. Her story, unfolding in the post-World War II era, reveals a seemingly ordinary suburban life masking a sinister capacity for calculated murder. Grills' crimes, characterized by their insidious nature and the use of thallium-laced tea, shocked the nation and exposed the dark side that can exist beneath a veneer of domesticity.⚠️ Warning: This video discusses disturbing topics, including violence and crimes. Viewer discretion is advised.🔔 Subscribe for more true crime stories, mysteries, and investigative deep dives.💀 Death & Dismay Down Under: 55 Notorious Australian True Crime Cases is Out Now!Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DX7884PR/

This is the true story of Eddie Leonski who claimed to be driven to kill by the sound of women’s voices. He described the act of killing as a way to “capture” their voices, as if he could somehow absorb them through the act of murder.⚠️ Warning: This video discusses disturbing topics, including violence and unsolved crimes. Viewer discretion is advised.🔔 Subscribe for more true crime stories, mysteries, and investigative deep dives.'Death & Dismay Down Under: 55 Notorious Australian True Crime Cases' is Out Now!Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DX7884PR/

Between 1987 and 1991, a masked predator known as Mr. Cruel terrorized Melbourne, Australia. Despite an extensive manhunt, he was never caught, leaving behind a trail of fear and unanswered questions. Who was he? How did he evade capture? And could he still be out there?In this video, we dive deep into the terrifying crimes, police investigations, and chilling theories surrounding one of Australia’s most infamous unsolved cases.⚠️ Warning: This video discusses disturbing topics, including child abduction and unsolved crimes. Viewer discretion is advised.🕵️ What do you think? Could Mr. Cruel still be at large, is he long dead? Or was justice already served in the shadows? Let us know in the comments.🔔 Subscribe for more true crime stories, mysteries, and investigative deep dives.'Death & Dismay Down Under: 55 Notorious Australian True Crime Cases' is Out Now!Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DX7884PR/

Join us as we unravel the dark and twisted life of Frederick Bailey Deeming, a man whose charm masked unimaginable evil. Was he just a cold-blooded killer, or could he have been one of history’s most elusive murderers? Watch now to uncover the truth behind The Melbourne Ripper.

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Episode 13 contains 6 scary true stories that happened after midnight. Sourced from submissions to /r/LetsNotMeet/ with some creative licence used to improve sentence structure or story flow.

Stay safe Insomniacs, be aware of your surroundings, don't travel alone at night if you can help it, and always let someone know where you are and when to expect you.

Stories:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - In the Shadows
1:34 - You Don't Live There
4:21 - The Haunted Retirement Home
6:14 - The Black Van
7:40 - My Sister's Bedroom Door
10:57 - See You in 10 Seconds

This episode's story contributors, in order of narration:
i_downvote_your_mum, smashew, link11020, RollerKirbyDerby, SleepyElie, Anonymous

Insomniacs Anonymous present retellings of the creepiest true stories collected from around the darkest corners of the web. You weren't planning on sleeping tonight, were you?

Do you have a creepy true story to share?
Leave a comment and we may include it in a future episode!