Happy October listeners. All this month we're bringing you a special series we're calling true urban legends.

Every week will dissect one classic urban legend and the haunting true story that either inspired it or is

eerily similar. As an added surprise each new episode will be presented by a

different host including one with yours truly.

All of us had a hand in choosing the urban legends we found the most compelling, but you'll

have to tune in each week to find out which tales we chose and the true stories behind every legend.

Due to the nature of today's case, listener discretion is advised.

This episode includes discussions of violence, murder, and substance use.

Consider this when deciding how and when you'll listen.

Urban legends run on fear, and fear requires belief. The origins

that are beyond our imagination.

That maybe there could be a monster lurking in the shadows over your shoulder.

A child-eating clown living in your woods and hiding razor blades in candy.

A deranged killer living in the space between your walls, watching every move you make.

Now, you might not believe any of it.

You might think you know the difference between reality and

pretend, a scary story and the nightly news. You might consider yourself the kind of

person who only believes in what they've seen and experienced firsthand.

If that is you, do me a favor.

Go into your bathroom later tonight, shut off all the lights, stare into your mirror, and repeat the name Candyman

five times.

He said to pray on people like you.

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