Murder on the Answering Machine
From MrBallen Podcast
In the fall of 1998, a woman receives a chilling voicemail that escalates into a 911 call when she hears unsettling sounds, including screams and cries, suggesting someone may be in danger. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a contentious divorce and custody battle, revealing the complex emotions surrounding family and safety.
Key Takeaways
- A seemingly mundane evening transformed into terror—who knew static and screaming could mean so much?
- A statistician by day, yet Sarah's life was a chaotic mystery worthy of her own novel's plot twist.
- Divorce may shatter hearts, but it can also shatter lives; custody battles reveal the darkest of human conflicts.
- When the benign becomes alarming, sometimes the only option left is to call 911—who’s really listening?
- Retail therapy fails, but writing can heal; too bad Sarah's life was an unsolved mystery of its own.
Who is mentioned in this episode?
5 people come up, including Sarah Roris, Ardale Tickles, Nate Reig.
- Sarah Roris (Person)
- Ardale Tickles (Person)
- Nate Reig (Person)
- Amelia Raris (Person)
- Lorenzo Roris (Person)
Mentioned in this episode
- Howard County Police (Company)
- Broward County (Location)
- National Security Agency (NSA) (Company)
- Mr. Ballin Podcast (Media)
- Bell Canyon (Location)