Podcast Episode Details

True Crime Time For October 31, 2025 | Halloween Crime Trends, Prank Gone Wrong, and The Truth About Poisoned Candy

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Season 16 Episode 356

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In this episode of True Crime Time, the hosts discuss the increase in crime associated with Halloween, including property crimes and violent incidents. They share a harrowing story of a Halloween prank that went wrong, leading to a police investigation. The conversation also delves into the urban legend of poisoned candy, debunking myths and highlighting the real dangers children face on Halloween, such as traffic accidents.

Chapters

00:00 Halloween Crime Trends

11:41 The Halloween Prank Gone Wrong

17:04 The Hoax of Poisoned Candy

27:13 Real Dangers of Halloween

Halloween, crime, pranks, candy tampering, safety, urban legends, true crime

Executive Producer: Leah Marie

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