This episode explores the true story behind Lifetime’s Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story. From adoption and reunification to manipulation, abuse, and murder.

We examine the escalation of violence, the deaths of Katie, her adoptive father, and her infant son Bennett, and how systemic failures allowed danger to go unchecked. We also separate fact from dramatization in the Lifetime movie, highlighting the real people behind the headlines.

Warning: Discussion of incest, domestic abuse, and multiple deaths, including an infant.

Sources:

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/husband-father-killer-the-alyssa-pladl-story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bH9b8zLQF0

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2018/04/13/911-call-reveals-new-details-in-triple-murder--suicide

https://abc11.com/post/classmate-of-man-who-killed-wife-infant-in-incest-case-recalls-unusual-behavior/3338606/?userab=abc_web_player-460*variant_b_abc_dmp-1901%2Cotv_web_player-461*variant_b_otv_dmp-1903%2Cotv_web_content_rec-445*variant_b_less_popular_bias-1850%2Chp_banner-426*variant_e__tall_white-1781

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43747225

https://www.aetv.com/articles/steven-pladl-murders

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In 1976, a chilling horror film hit theaters, introducing the world to Damien, the Antichrist child. But while audiences were terrified on screen, strange and deadly events were unfolding behind the scenes. The Omen didn’t just scare moviegoers, it seemed to haunt its cast and crew in real life.

Was it coincidence? Or did the dark subject matter of Satan, prophecy, and the Antichrist bring real-world consequences? In this episode, we’ll explore the chilling events, behind-the-scenes horror, and the enduring legend of The Omen curse.

Sources:

Cursed Films: The Omen

The Omen

https://www.cineworld.ie/static/en/ie/blog/the-curse-of-the-omen-facts-the-first-omen

https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/omen-movie-curse-42514085

https://screenrant.com/omen-1976-cursed-set-scarier-than-movie/

https://eosty.medium.com/the-curse-of-the-omen-real-story-1964c1c355d4

https://www.ripleys.com/stories/the-omen

https://fiveable.me/key-terms/cognitive-psychology/invisible-gorilla-experiment

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the tragic abduction of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman—an event that would go on to reshape the way communities respond to missing-child emergencies. We explore the circumstances surrounding Amber’s disappearance in 1996, the investigation that gripped the nation, and how her legacy inspired the creation of the AMBER Alert system used across the United States today.

We also discuss the 2006 made-for-TV film Amber’s Story, examining how one heartbreaking case sparked a nationwide movement to protect children and mobilize communities.

Sources:

Amber: The Girl Behind the Alert

https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2021/still-searching-for-ambers-killer

https://people.com/who-killed-amber-hagerman-8752172

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