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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 Biographies & Memoirs True Crime
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  • FREE TEASER: Hot Damn, Madame!
    Mar 25 2026

    Please enjoy this free 30+ minute teaser of the latest bonus episode of Dead Sleep. If you would like to enjoy the full episode, along with other bonus content, please consider becoming a subscriber on Patreon, Spotify or Apple podcasts.

    You can enjoy a free 7-day trial on⁠ Patreon⁠ and start listening tonight! Go to ⁠www.patreon.com/deadsleep⁠


    If you need help subscribing, please email Nancy directly and she'll help you: ⁠deadsleeppodcast@gmail.com⁠


    More on the episode below.

    In this episode, we do a languid Dead Sleep swan dive into Thérese Raquin, Emile Zola's scandalous tale of murder and betrayal in 1860s Paris - a masterpiece of French fiction that would go on to influence 20th century true crime writing, including Truman Capote's In Cold Blood. This smoldering saga of an unhappy wife-turned-femme fatale who secretly plots her husband's demise is as fascinating today as it was back in the day. Thanks again for supporting the podcast!



    To subscribe for bonus content, please search for "Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime" on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ or go to ⁠Patreon⁠: www.patreon.com/deadsleep Enjoy a free month on Apple podcasts - join now and start listening tonight!

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    Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime is an independent, ad-free, listener supported true crime show made for nighttime listening. 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).

    *Dead Sleep is a 2025 Clue Award finalist for Best Episodic True Crime Podcast*


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    Thérese Raquin (free) Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/6626/6626-h/6626-h.htm

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    33 mins
  • When a Killer Calls [Part 2]
    Mar 20 2026

    When a raging conflict between a married couple and their wealthy landlady reaches a deadly breaking point, detectives hope to solve a complicated mystery with a simple phone call. [Part 2 of 2]

    For more about this story:

    Guilt by Matrimony by Nancy Styler

    While She Was Sleeping via Dateline

    Russ Faria and Kathy Carpenter 911 Call Analysis via ProPublica

    The Thing About Pam via Apple Podcasts



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    48 mins
  • When a Killer Calls [Part 1]
    Mar 14 2026

    A wealthy socialite rents out her swanky ski chalet to a retired couple with disastrous results. [Part 1 of 2]


    Join True Crime Insomniacs via Apple podcasts and enjoy 1 month free!


    Enjoy 7 days free on ⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠www.patreon.com/deadsleep


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    Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime is an independent, ad-free, listener supported true crime show made for nighttime listening. 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).

    *Dead Sleep is a 2025 Clue Award finalist for "Outstanding Episodic True Crime Podcast*


    Subscription issues? Questions? Email Nancy deadsleeppodcast@gmail.com

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    40 mins
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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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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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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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Where’s the story? Blah, blah, blah Great voice—unlike so many—and mercifully no pointless sidekick. I will try a full episode but not impressed with sample

Sample was duller than dull

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