4 True Scary Small Town Horror Stories

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[@jarrarwinks8470]

If a chicken eats a turkey, is it ok?

[@ashlynn5033]

Can you start animation with this series . The voice and even a little animation would be perfect. With noo loud screams like other channels

[@royalty5918]

@@jarrarwinks8470 we pww

[@d.nattstjarna2581]

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[@KyleInOklahoma]

*_I remember my teenage heartbreak. I was 16 & we were together forever - A FULL SUMMER! Broken & feeling like this pain was something I could never get past & after a sleepless night I picked up my rifle & went out to try to get me a Doe. For 3 days, in the woods that my dad owned, {360acres surrounding our home} I stalked a doe I liked but nothing went right for me. If we went beyond our woods I could not shoot it so I had to keep getting in front of her meaning I had to almost abandon attempts to stay downwind from her. And in these thick woods, you won't ever get even a 100-yard shot so the few times I saw her before finally getting her, was upwind from her causing her to just run. So I got my doe, I recovered from the worst broken heart I ever had. Of course, I know now how irrational this pain is but it's real & not to be made light of when our kids experience their own first breakup. Let them know how you dealt with it, even make up some story to take their mind off things. Their reaction to this will be how they respond to losses in the future so be prepared ahead of time with your story cause all our kids will go thru this._*

[@JeneenRose-Osborne]

The people of Skidmore did a good thing to protect themselves from that monster after being failed by the las for years.

[@misscyanic2484]

There's more to that story.

[@shubhitasharma8054]

@@misscyanic2484 more??

[@sryder8312]

@@misscyanic2484 What more is there?

[@jesschristabel4900]

@@misscyanic2484 such as?

[@misscyanic2484]

There's a book about it that I haven't read & I'm no expert, but that guy had suffered a head injury that likely contributed a great deal to his crazy behavior. After his death, the world descended on this podunk town & made it a spectacle. His many children dealt w the fallout for years, tho they'd nothing to do w it. There were far reaching consequences of all sorts that befell this tiny town bc of the notoriety.

[@annie_xo]

The first story is more sad than scary. Especially since this is such a common thing.

[@Dj-vx5wf]

@Bert 238 huh

[@gloriacoodood2287]

@Bert 238 wait wdym the coach didn't do anything? wasnt the coach assaulting 'maria'?

[@j-dawg4774]

I didn't know this would be a try not to get angry challenge.

[@Chitownhomestead]

Right!!!!!!

[@jarrarwinks8470]

For me it’s try not to get angry and make it so I have one less kid in my basement. Oh wait, I don’t have one.

[@samsilva9911]

The J in your profile photo is off the right a bit more than it being centered

[@sixkicksfightertricks949]

J dawg That's why I use these to wake up in the morning instead of sleeping.

[@jamiefreeman7641]

Thats the way the j goes

[@RobynGemma]

Real monsters don't hide under beds. They look like everyone else.

[@Heelursowl]

Stilling this

[@RaeZoladawn777]

So true

[@lesliebean4594]

I’ve heard enough of these stories to know some people who look like everyone else do hide under beds like monsters. That’s an even creepier thought.

[@tamijocampbell4629]

I always say People are the Monsters we need to worry about.

[@s.w3645]

That’s the scariest part

[@MasterBuilderDragon]

Cop: Did you kill Ken Rex McElroy? Person holding the gun: No sir. Cop. Whelp, good enough for me. Wrap it up guys! Nothing we can do here!

[@greatgallade]

It's all no sleep creepypasta stories. None of these are true

[@MasterBuilderDragon]

@@greatgallade Actually this case happened in real life. Look it up, it’s actually really interesting.

[@14thivy89]

Nothing they should’ve done anyway. Townsfolk did their job and cleaned up the street.

[@14thivy89]

@@greatgallade Google his name. This happened. Many stories he does are true stories. I google a lot of them.

[@MasterBuilderDragon]

@@14thivy89 Exactly

[@ju-did-ith]

Somehow these 4 are some the most freaky scary stories I’ve heard you narrate so far

[@ju-did-ith]

And I’ve seriously listened to ALL of them

[@dean43669]

So true. The stories are getting quite disturbing imo, like the recent night drive stories. I mean supernatural stories don't get me much, but stories like this one sure does. 😅

[@lisastephens864]

So agree

[@adamdavis2760]

I am from Maine and know of that hockey coach he speaks of in the first story....I am only about an hour and half away and went to high school the same years he did based on the time line.... all i have to say is that its pretty sad that he speaks the truth esp 20 years ago...crap like this was just swept under the rug back then...tragic on all fronts

[@gabbysparklez484]

Is Coach Collins his real name or is it just an alias I would like to know I’ve been trying to research it

[@lydiapetra1211]

Story #1... Very well written.... you were amazingly brave...heart breaks for what happened to Maria...I bet coach Collins is still doing unspeakable things... hope he gets exposed... you and your mom are amazing!! Thanks for sharing!

[@ElectricGlowSkull]

Is it fiction or no

[@Elena-bk4fs]

the first story is very upsetting. rip to her. i also wish that people would take childhood violence & injury more seriously as it has detrimental effects on society

[@patsywhitten4739]

It needs to be taken most seriously because IT IS VIOLATION OF THE MOST VULNERABLE. NOT BEC DETRIMENTAL TO SOCIETY. BECAUSE DESTROYS THE VICTIM S. THANK GOD THATS CHANGING. PEOPLE HURT HELPING OTHERS TO HEAL BE STRONG NOT LIVE AS VICTIMS

[@patsywhitten4739]

Google says Joe CLARK EXECUTED IN 2006 BY OHIO.

[@kaylawheeler4539]

My jaw literally dropped at the last story. So much worse than anything I could have imagined, just wow

[@Iuxinterior]

not what i was expecting at all

[@ElmoElmoSWAZILAND]

i’m traumatised

[@jarrarwinks8470]

Hi Traumatized, I’m Dad!

[@NutsNBolts-fv9kx]

I actually nearly started crying. Goddam

[@kimrodriguez497]

I literally almost chocked on my food when I was listening to that last one. I was so fucking shocked like wtf 😔

[@tristanpaige303]

RIP Maria :( poor girl never got justice for what happened to her.

[@jamiethomas5184]

How much do we love Joel? My dude is official w his craft👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@madsv1121]

I did not expect to cry while listening to scary stories but the first one got me. I was listening at work too. Rip Maria.

[@Canadakonnect]

@Bert 238 Source for real story?

[@mleighqs]

I have to say, this set of stories left me shaking my head in disbelief.

[@ceewood3358]

Clearly I've lost some humanity over the years [too many westerns and 10 seasons of the Walking Dead], but I think that $17,000 that one town spent was the BEST money ever spent....!

[@jamieholtsclaw2305]

Could have saved $17,000 with "less accurate" rifle fire.

[@jarrarwinks8470]

Jamie, if you are talking about the Walking Dead’s gun stuff, you know how epic it is, right. I mean what’s cooler than watching 7 year olds in grown up bodies play with toy pew pews.

[@QuintonRC23]

Killing is normal. Especially war and justice. We've been doing it as long as we've existed.

[@ellengabel]

In the last story, that was so heartbreaking. My son is 10 and knows not to do that. It seemed like his mental state was off.

[@macattack14778]

When I listen to this while sleeping sometimes I dream of the story I hear.

[@heatherrhoads8831]

Same

[@shparto1118]

You're killing it with these story ideas recently!

[@FearStreet777]

Am I the only one that listens to scary stories while working out?

[@The.Cow96]

I listen to them while doing everything and anything

[@pamks7974]

Me too

[@dare_challenge_a_god1536]

Yea

[@hunterg.1300]

I do it while working on art

[@katebarker8410]

I do too! Also while doing chores.:-)

[@fishbloop4448]

As soon as you said the bonebreaker i already knew about it from 'I shouldn't be alive' something about breaking bones really haunts me

[@nrnsclark94]

I think I know the episode you're talking about. Is it the one where the 20 something year old falls down a cliff I believe and drags himself for I think several miles trying to find help?

[@fishbloop4448]

@@nrnsclark94 yeah I think you're right and now relooking I think it was "I survived " and not "I shouldn't be alive"

[@hoppylyss]

Thanks for being so quick with the upload, Joel!

[@TimfromMKE]

When I heard "Small Missouri town", I knew what the story was about.

[@nisar6339]

No doubt! I remember when that happened. I didn’t live very far from there at the time.

[@FredoZade]

16:26 the dramatic long pause followed by "..and told my mom" made me burst into laughter

[@skrimpy71]

Story #1 Damn. Glad you and Maria spoke up. These were brutal, but an interesting topic. As always appreciate your research.

[@FanofJordanTodosey]

I totally googled Thad Phillips and Joe Clarke and dang man... Just wow. Such a crazy story. Thad is a survivor and he tells his story as an adult. KZbin Thad Phillips if you want to hear him speak about it as an adult. So crazy to me.

[@mistresscalytrix]

Yay! So keen for storied! thank you for making it a better day 😌🖤

[@TylerG60]

Story 2 fills me with joy. Animals like that need to be put down like animals. Justice was done on that day.

[@rcctpms6687]

Story #2 - Wasn't that made into a movie? I think I remember watching it. Plus, neighbors turning against someone and refusing to point out their murderer happens every day. The no-snitching rule some horrible urban areas have is disgusting.

[@fayequeen9907]

I’ve been sick all weekend if only I could take a bath while listening to some stories it’s be perfect

[@licksnkicks1166]

Wow this freaked me right out when I found out Joe Clark the Bone breaker really happened! Holy shite man. Creepy. I love this channel. So many cool stories to keep me going for a bit. 🇨🇦❤️

[@StudioBallora]

Not going to lie, I get very excited every time you upload!

[@trent3872]

I knew these coaches in high school, late 70s early 80s that were jumping all the young hot cheerleaders. Everybody knew about it, kids, parents and teachers and nobody ever said a word. They were heroes in the community lol.

[@tripeeblonde8309]

“Coaches” still preying on teenage girls in the 2020’s

[@jenniferhcsmith-5586]

@@tripeeblonde8309 yes

[@GenXfrom75]

It's sad. But you're not wrong. The past is full of disgusting sh*t that people just let happen. 🤬💯

[@GenXfrom75]

@@tripeeblonde8309 Yes. But if parents stood up for their children, there ARE often consequences these days. I would tear a coach UP. He'd be Lucky to make it to jail. 💯%✓

[@kava2021]

In story 1, I’m so glad you went to your mother for her to handle it. And that she conferred with Maria’s mother privately before talking to Maria. You handled the best you can and only hope for the best but as life would have it sometimes it just doesn’t work out. My condolences to Maria and her family.

[@crystalregan2481]

You are an awesome narrator you read other people's stories with compassion and respect thank you you always pick the best let's read 😊

[@richardhoward5221]

Having a daughter of my own. The microwave story is absolutely heartbreaking and makes my blood boil🥺😢😤😡

[@anastaziak6621]

"You" the "narrator" have the "BEST VOICE" I've EVER heard !!!!!!!

[@Dasha-qr9qu]

I love your videos !!! Keep it up dude I look forward to every upload!

[@CreepycrewinMo]

I am from St Joe Mo, about 30 mins from Skidmore, Ken McElroy is buried here in St Joe, I drove through Skidmore one night and was stopped by two trucks of townspeople asking what we were doing, they had guns in their window, they made us leave town and watched us leave. Pretty crazy. The movie "In Broad Daylight" staring Brian Dennehy is outstanding!

[@jackspring7709]

Story 2: I always found two things about that story intriguing: the authorities were never interested in convicting that criminal, yet they were livid and determined to prosecute the people who removed him. This particular version of the story doesn't detail how many times authorities turned a blind eye to his crimes and seemed to be even actively protecting him. Clearly they valued this felon very highly for whatever reasons they had. Thankfully they failed in their endeavours.

[@ReneeShieldsReshi]

STORY #2 - I've seen this story featured on other crime shows, but this was the absolute BEST account, which is a damn shame because the TV shows had the advantage of reenactment actors and actresses, but 'Let's Read' had was his remarkable knack for story telling and a plethora of vital information [obviously] bypassed by all the others. ...This is one of my favorites, right up there with Rachel Wade and Gertrude Baniszewski.

[@tommyg8146]

These are great stories. I come from a small town and I agree with the conclusion of the author of the first story, about people there choosing not to see..! Well said.

[@paddlesupriver2875]

It’s a true story. There’s a movie called “In Broad Daylight .” Also a few books. To this day no one has talked. He did a lot of other dirty deeds besides what was told in this short story.

[@PerlaNera729]

Damn, the Little John story breaks my heart.

[@SILSAL67]

Grew up in a small town - 60s/70s - everything your story says about them us sooo true.

[@MW93249]

As I live in a small town I'm now paranoid

[@Blaze-if4no]

As you should be. Stay dangerous 💯

[@escape7557]

You’d think Trina would be relieved they did that to her husband. She was one of his victems too.

[@birdmanharvey4868]

Shockholms bro, everyone in her life basically say F her and let that god awful man hurt her. She called all of them cowards cause that’s what they were they let a little girl go through the worst of it. Until it was just cold to her. Then kills the man after they got fed up with him messing with them. Yea roy got what he deserved but the town people pissed me off for failing her.

[@Alice_Liddell_1865]

Do yall know that meme where the guy is feeling his face after shaving? The feels good meme? Yes? that's me right now.

[@geographicoddity9444]

“My wife thinks they’re cutsie and kitch”. Lol. (Chique)

[@Pacerdoodle]

I’ve lived in Baraboo, WI my whole life! Born and raised here. And when they say it’s a small town? Everyone knows everyone and everyone’s business.. I grew up on the south side of Baraboo and hung out with Thad’s kids and have interacted with him when I was younger. He’s such a cool guy! And he still has his limp still till this day. I didn’t believe his kids when I was younger and their dad almost being killed by the “bone breaker killer” until I got older and my parents told me that it was true. Joes victim that had passed away and was found in the baraboo river believe it or not my aunt had baby sat him and his siblings. You wouldn’t believed me unless you lived in a small town like me and know that I’m really not lying when EVERYONE KNOWS EVERYONE!

[@danielreso6433]

too early for me to fall asleep, but definitely going to binge your channel until I do❤

[@ethan6581_]

Sweet, a new vid I can listen to while at work tomorrow

[@GenXfrom75]

Thad is a tough little boy! Bravery personified. What a will to live.

[@22RosesGrow]

Story 1. Sad and frightening. Brave kid!!

[@darkmystery5731]

God the fourth story broke me. I was so focused into the well being of Reese that the ending completely caught me off guard.

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

Ken Rex McElroy was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. It was a hunting accident, he was sadly hit by a wolly stray bullits.

[@cecewithers7460]

I'm from Missouri and the story about Skidmore Missouri is oh so very very true. I've drove through that town but you don't ever stop you don't want to do that ever never just drive on as quickly as possible

[@angelamgray8255]

Now I cannot sleep. Those stories horrified me. I knew something similar that happened in my town like story #1. I’m from Wisc and I remember Chris Steiner since I was a similar age as him and absolutely horrified. Sad part is many serial killers have come from that state. My great grandparents knew Eddie Gein and I lived near Jeffrey Dahmers area at one point in my life. Now I live far away for a reason. 😳😧😔

[@TheInvestiGatorYT]

I love small town stories, you don't hear much of those.

[@robinwc4672]

Wow that might be one of the most disturbing episodes I've ever listened to! 😳

[@a.cee.3637]

The first story is WILD! One of the best ones I’ve ever heard you publish. 😮🤭

[@tamijocampbell4629]

The hardest part of the Coach/Maria story is hes a young kid and the coach is one that everyone loves and nobody would believe the kid. The kid would be put through Hell from students parents teachers etc. For even saying the Coach would do such a thing !!! It took ALOT for him to step up.

[@bdsaints1986]

The people of Skidmore are heroes. Took care of their problems bc no one else would.

[@lisastephens864]

Ooohhh your voice 😍 it's so relaxing.. And love the story's xo thank you 😄

[@Masuba]

I really hope the guy in the 1st story comes to understand that none of it was his fault and he shouldn't carry ANY sort of guilt over not saying anything for a week. Seeing what he saw would shock any child

[@satnslayer999]

THANK YOU!!!! so glad this popped up on my feed right before bed 🖤😴

[@blackfyre365]

Awesome stories- thank you so much! ❤

[@Artini_Breww]

Surprisingly, all the stories gave me chills

[@enigmadraws4404]

Bro the 2nd story took place only an hour away from me. I'm obsessed with listening to these stories. Idk if I just like these stories or if I like being educated on the crazy things that happened. These stories of course send a chill down my spine. But it's almost a thousand times more terrifying to hear about something that happened so close by

[@Marilynby]

Also, I forgot. You are most definitely not dealing with a full deck because you said that you were obsessed with listening to these stories. You most definitely need some heavy duty medicine and help!!

[@Lina-tf3un]

I JUST FINISHED THE CAR ONE AND NOW YOU POST AGAINNN LETS GOOOO

[@michelebell1997]

These were some amazing stories!!!! You are by far the best narrator!! Much love from Colorado! 💜

[@killy9147]

The ken McElroy story is brilliant

[@herlindaf8502]

Thank you !

[@ES-qu1jd]

Ahh, the Baraboo bonebreaker story!!! I was a teenager in Madison, WI at the time. I have a good friend who lives in Baraboo, I'll have to ask her if she or her sisters remembers this. I almost forgot all about it.

[@mercator79]

Godspeed Maria.

[@arianneb3254]

There's a thunderstorm right now outside. Couldn't have a better setting to listen to horror stories

[@evibot4718]

First story was just sad, rip maria.

[@demisavage77]

Wow those were some seriously sad stories. They weren't as rough during the stream. Still helped me pass the time seaming a knit top though!

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

I remember hearing about Skidmore, that story is a trip!

[@iamhis4749]

Wow, these stories were intense and horrific, gave me chills for sure.

[@lindaevanko5002]

I think this narrator is fantastic!

[@catherinea.739]

hearing this live last night was so fun but hearing now gives a totally different feel !!

[@DollyKauionalani]

The Ken McElroy story is true. I remember seeing something about it with his daughter, one granddaughter, or something talking about what happened. But jeez, I'm glad that his wife got money! She was betrayed by her very own parents when they gave her up to Ken. Even Trina's foster parents. The town just let it happen, so she had no choice but survive by being with him. Once he was dead she'd of had no income for her and her child!

[@dmax64]

She remarried left town and died of lung cancer in 2012

[@DollyKauionalani]

@@dmax64 That's so sad.

[@AyZeD]

And yeah man, while 12 year olds are pretty stupid, they're not so stupid that they wouldn't realise that putting a baby in a microwave is a bad idea, he knew what he was doing.

[@Elena-bk4fs]

absolutely. even if i was a dum dum as a preteen, it’s very obvious to see that this was highly abnormal

[@lesliebean4594]

Out of nowhere: “and remember... It’s probably .... just a nacho” lmao where did that come from? 🤣

[@anglemoondemon3902]

Lol the second story reminds me of buzzfeed unsolved i can't remember the names but hearing he kept getting out made me be like Shane and Ryan lol

[@ethanwetzel7]

These are great!! Excellent narration and story curation

[@alysecatron1865]

i had some family that grew up in skidmore missouri and had to deal with Roy McElroy's mess. got to hear stories growing up about everything he did to that poor town. attempted murder and scare tactics were a big part of it but he also stole animals to sell/slaughter. thats actually how he made money. the farmers who could afford to started branding their lifestock because of this. there is a book about him called "In Broad Daylight" and it is a really good read. even having family that lived through the mess everyone still stayed quiet about how he died. we can all make assumptions but the people who were involved are rather old at this point or dead.

[@cathygoodman7291]

Thanks!

[@carmar208]

I've been watching Them on Prime so I'm in the mood for small town horror stories, nice!

[@problematique9389]

That was such a crazy show. I just finished it. Crazy to think most of the stories of racial tension and violence against the black people of Compton were based on true stories.... it was soooooo real

[@mcsurprenant92]

Listening to this now as our entire town is out of power at 230am..

[@JenniferElizabeth311]

Hehehe- The Ken Rex McElroy case is by far my favorite true crime case ever. The only thing "wrong" about how that story ended is that the town didn't get a massive prize or parade for doing it and that he wasn't slowly, brutally tortured beforehand. They couldn't get justice in court, so they made their own justice. 10/10 There's this amazing docuseries on Sundance - "No One Saw A Thing" - and it's about this case. All imma day is that the long-haired Vietnam vet deserves his own show.

[@jacklewis2491]

God that intro is just *so* good. really gets me every time.

[@TimD0200]

Anyone else just chill and play video games while listening to these?

[@somethingrandomz6862]

i mean

[@jayceec3539]

@@somethingrandomz6862 I mean? I mean what??

[@somethingrandomz6862]

@@jayceec3539 i do

[@anniespencer1553]

Aayyyye🔥🔥 jus landed in Denver, good timing.

[@kathryncumberland]

I used to live in Baraboo. It's a very pretty little town. Now I live about an hour north of there, but my kids have all gone on field trips to Circus World (as much as I hate the circus).

[@amandajoy2034]

Skidmore has several crazy stories. He was a monster and the system was scared.

[@Renofirefly30]

What he said about small towns in the maria story is so true. I just moved to one and i cant believe what people get away with here.

[@lynk3067]

This guy and mr nightmare are my favourite youtubers and if they did a video together il be complete having mr nightmare reading the story and lets read do the voices for the others would be cool

[@anamenouknow5197]

The last story..my mouth was hanging open until i heard the birds chirping. If it is true then it's the most schoking story I have ever heard.

[@aurorawolfe6060]

If you ever do another "small town horror stories" video, you should talk about David Parker Ray, out of Elephant Butte, New Mexico. What he did to his victims was horrifyingly evil and disgusting, to say the very least.