Sleepless At 3AM

Rae
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Explore mysteries with Rae that fascinate and haunt us. From true crime and conspiracy theories to supernatural tales, paranormal encounters, and the world's strangest oddities. The best stories are the ones you’re not supposed to hear.

  1. 08/25/2025

    Junko Furuta: 44 Days of Hell

    She was 17. Full of dreams, ready to start her first job, and just weeks away from graduating high school. But in late 1988, Junko Furuta’s life was stolen in one of Japan’s most shocking and heartbreaking crimes. Held captive for 44 days, her suffering exposed not only the darkness of her attackers but also the failings of a system meant to protect her. In this episode of Sleepless at 3AM, I take you inside the haunting case that shook Japan: the cruelty she endured, the justice that fell short, and the echoes of her story that still linger today. This isn’t just a true crime story—it’s a story about fear, silence, and the fight to remember a young girl whose voice was taken far too soon.

    1h 11m

  2. 07/23/2025

    The Otherside of Ashley Bocanegra

    Ashley Bocanegra was a 30-year-old mother who had just started rebuilding her life—new job, new goals, and a quiet home in a gated Georgia community where she hoped to raise her son in peace. But behind those gates, a twisted web of jealousy, betrayal, and rage was already tightening around her. What started as a secret office romance ended in a brutal, calculated ambush—one carried out not by strangers, but by a teenage girl and a woman who saw Ashley not as a person… but as a threat that needed to be eliminated. And the most chilling part? They filmed it.Then laughed about it. In this episode brought to us by Sophia, I'll be diving into the shocking murder of Ashley Bocanegra—a case that will leave you angry, heartbroken, and haunted by the coldness of the people who took her life. Show Notes:5 POVS: The Ashley Bocanegra Case Breadown w/ interrogations:https://youtu.be/Ylkv00VS9i0?si=nuzL-f5FzQA7uW5N

    37 min

  3. 06/23/2025

    Columbine Part 3: The Legacy

    Columbine didn’t end when the gunfire stopped. In the years that followed, the tragedy took on a life of its own—shaped by media myths, martyr stories, and a culture that sometimes blurs the line between curiosity and glorification. In this episode, I unpack the aftermath. The copycat crimes. The “Columbine effect.” The haunting legacy that Eric and Dylan left behind—and how it still shows up today. I also share the voices of those most impacted, including Marilyn Manson and Dylan’s mother, Sue Klebold, who stepped forward with a message shaped by unimaginable grief and hard-earned insight. This is the fallout. The ripple. The reason we still can’t look away. Show Notes: JCSO Pages 1-5,500 https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/JCSO%20Pages%201%20-%201%2C000.pdf JCSO Pages 5501-10,937 https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/11000_pg_report_part_2.pdf FBI Documents Parts 1-4 https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/FBI_Columbine_documents.pdf https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/columbine_high_school_part02.pdf https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/columbine_high_school_part03.pdf https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/columbine_high_school_part04.pdf More documents and information here: https://schoolshooters.info/eric-harris Susan Klebold’s TED Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXlnrFpCu0c Bowling for Columbine/ Interview with Marilyn Manson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NOFSOeOBsk

    1h 22m

  4. 06/11/2025

    Columbine Part 2: April 20, 1999

    On April 20th, 1999, two high school seniors walked into Columbine High School with guns, explosives, and a plan that would shatter countless lives and change the way we think about school safety forever. In this episode, I walk you through the timeline of that devastating day—what happened minute by minute, who was lost, and how those who survived are still carrying the weight. You’ll hear about moments of bravery, heartbreak, and resilience, as well as the questions that still haunt us more than two decades later. Whether you think you know the story or you’re hearing the details for the first time, this is an episode that’s not just about what happened—it's about why it still matters. Grab a blanket, something to snack on, and settle in. This is Columbine. Show Notes: Columbine Memorial ColumbineMemorial.org Transcript of the basement tapes: https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/columbine_basement_tapes_1.0.pdf Rachel’s Challenge https://rachelschallenge.org Voices of Columbine - The Family of Matthew Kechter https://extras.denverpost.com/news/kechter0416.htm Daniel Mauser’s Memorial Site DanielMauser.com Forensic Recreation by VIPPrimo on Youtube https://youtu.be/t6ywBBrwt9A?si=-2wqWVwgpjM_nq-9

    1h 59m

  5. 05/24/2025

    Columbine Pt 1: Before the fire

    Long before the gunfire and headlines, there were journals, warning signs, and choices. In this episode, I go back—before the massacre at Columbine High School—to examine the lives of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. Who were they really? Were they bullied outcasts, psychopaths in the making, or something else entirely? I’ll walk you through their friendships, their online footprints, their disturbing journals, and the chilling preparations that led up to April 20, 1999. This isn’t about excusing what they did—it’s about understanding how they got there. Because the warning signs were there. And they were loud. Dylan Klebold’s Journal Entries & Other Writings:https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/klebold_journal_0.pdf Dylan’s Journal (Facsimile)https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/klebold_journal_facsimile.pdf Eric Harris’ Journal Entries:https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/harris_journal_0.pdfEric’s Online Content:https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/Eric_Harris_Online.pdf

    1h 2m

  6. 05/15/2025

    The Corpses of the DeWitt Brothers

    In today’s Dark History story, we’re gonna check out one of the most brutal and tragic chapters of Dutch history. The De Witt brothers, Johan and Cornelis, were once powerful figures in the Dutch Republic, but in 1672, their world would unravel in the most horrific way. Betrayed, hunted, and publicly executed by a mob driven by political hatred, the brothers’ violent end marked a turning point in the nation's political landscape. Join me as we explore their rise, their fall, and the gruesome legacy that haunts Dutch history to this day. The Corpses of the De Witt Brothers Is part of the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection and is accessible to the public. View the painting through the digital catalog here: Rijksmuseum.nl

    26 min

  7. 05/08/2025

    Brian Wells & The Pizza Bomber Bank Robbery

    A pizza delivery, a collar bomb, and a scavenger hunt with deadly stakes. In this episode, I unravel the bizarre and horrifying case of Brian Wells—an ordinary man caught in an extraordinary and sinister plot. Was he a victim or a co-conspirator? Who were the twisted minds behind the plan, and how did they find each other? From frozen bodies in freezers to shocking confessions years later, this story is stranger than fiction—and far more disturbing.

    1h 52m

  8. 04/29/2025

    The Incredible Story of Alison Botha

    When Alison Botha's life was violently shattered one night in 1994, survival seemed impossible — yet against all odds, she fought back. In this episode, I take you through Alison’s story: her unimaginable attack, her relentless will to live, the groundbreaking trial that followed, and the legacy she built from her pain. From the darkest corners of human cruelty to the astonishing power of hope, this is a story I will never forget — and I don't think you will either. Stay with me as I uncover the true meaning of resilience, survival, and the triumph of the human spirit. Want early access? Join us on Patreon for just $5https://patreon.com/SleeplessAt3AM?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    54 min
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Explore mysteries with Rae that fascinate and haunt us. From true crime and conspiracy theories to supernatural tales, paranormal encounters, and the world's strangest oddities. The best stories are the ones you’re not supposed to hear.

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