13x01: Don't Park on the Side of the Road
Digest
This episode of Let's Not Meet features stories from listeners about their terrifying encounters with strangers. The first story is about a 4-year-old girl who was kidnapped by a friend of her father's and held captive for five days. The second story is about a young woman who was stalked by a serial killer in Buffalo, New York. The third story is about a driver who was nearly robbed by road pirates while stopped on the side of the road. All of these stories are a reminder that even in seemingly safe situations, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts.
Outlines
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Introduction
This Chapter introduces the podcast and advises listeners to use discretion when listening due to adult language and content. It also provides contact information for submitting stories.
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Kidnapped at 4
This Chapter tells the story of a 4-year-old girl who was kidnapped by a friend of her father's and held captive for five days. The girl's mother eventually found her and her father, who was hiding from the police and under the influence of drugs. The girl's mother paid off her father's debt to the kidnappers to get her daughter back.
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Strange Neighbors
This Chapter tells the story of a young girl who grew up in Utah and had strange neighbors who were members of a fundamentalist sect of Mormon ideology. The girl and her sister were not allowed to play with the neighbors' children after they were caught feeding them snacks without the parents' permission. The girl's mother later asked her strange questions about the neighbors, and the girl's father told her that the neighbors were just little girls who didn't know anything. The girl later learned that the neighbors were likely members of a polygamist group.
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Dark Alley
This Chapter tells the story of a 20-year-old college student who was invited to a party with her friend. At the party, two guys tried to lure her into a dark alley, but she refused and stuck with her friend. The guys eventually left, and the student and her friend went home with her friend's coworker. The student later realized that the guys were likely trying to take her to a house where she would be in danger.
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Unsolved Mystery
This Chapter tells the story of a young woman whose boyfriend went on a trip to the Czech Republic with his friends. While driving back home, the boyfriend and two of his friends stopped at an abandoned rest area in Germany. While they were using the bathroom, they heard footsteps running towards them and ran back to their car. They never found out who was running at them, but the experience left them terrified.
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Bike Path Rapist
This Chapter tells the story of a young woman who attended the University of Buffalo in the early 2000s. During orientation, she was told that the campus was very safe and that the only murder in recent history had occurred nine years prior. However, she later learned that the killer had not been caught and that the victim was not his only victim. The woman had a terrifying encounter with a man who was stalking her on a street in Buffalo. She was eventually rescued by a group of men in a van. The woman later learned that the man she encountered was Altemio Sanchez, the bike path rapist, who had been arrested for multiple sexual assaults and murders.
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Road Pirates
This Chapter tells the story of a woman who was driving on a long road trip when she became tired and pulled over to take a nap. While she was sleeping, a man tried to force his way into her car. She honked the horn and drove away, but she saw two more men standing near the man who had tried to get into her car. The woman later learned that the men were likely road pirates who target cars that are stopped on the side of the road.
Keywords
Let's Not Meet
Let's Not Meet is a true horror podcast that features stories from listeners about their terrifying encounters with strangers. The podcast is hosted by a woman who narrates the stories and provides commentary.
True Horror
True horror is a genre of storytelling that focuses on real-life events that are terrifying or disturbing. True horror stories often involve violence, death, or the supernatural.
Road Pirates
Road pirates are criminals who target cars that are stopped on the side of the road. They often use violence or threats to rob the drivers of their belongings, including their cars.
Serial Killer
A serial killer is a person who commits two or more murders, typically with a cooling-off period between each murder. Serial killers often have a specific pattern or method of killing, and they may target victims based on certain characteristics.
Kidnapping
Kidnapping is the unlawful taking of a person against their will. Kidnappings can be motivated by a variety of factors, including ransom, sexual assault, or revenge.
Polygamy
Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time. Polygamy is illegal in most countries, but it is still practiced by some religious groups.
Utah
Utah is a state in the western United States. Utah is known for its beautiful scenery, including the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains. Utah is also home to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormons.
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is a city in the state of New York. Buffalo is located on the eastern shore of Lake Erie. Buffalo is known for its rich history, its diverse culture, and its beautiful architecture.
Altemio Sanchez
Altemio Sanchez was a serial killer who was active in the Buffalo, New York area from the 1970s to the 2000s. Sanchez was known as the "bike path rapist" because he often targeted victims on bike paths. Sanchez was arrested in 2007 and confessed to three murders. He died in prison in 2023.
Q&A
What is the most common theme in the stories shared in this episode of Let's Not Meet?
The most common theme in the stories shared in this episode is the danger of strangers. All of the stories involve people who had terrifying encounters with strangers, some of whom were violent or predatory.
What is the main takeaway from the story about the 4-year-old girl who was kidnapped?
The main takeaway from the story about the 4-year-old girl who was kidnapped is that even in seemingly safe situations, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. The girl's father was a drug addict who owed money to the kidnappers, and he didn't even try to get her back. The girl's mother was the one who rescued her.
What is the main takeaway from the story about the young woman who was stalked by a serial killer?
The main takeaway from the story about the young woman who was stalked by a serial killer is that it's important to be aware of your surroundings and to trust your instincts. The woman was stalked by a man who was later revealed to be a serial killer. She was able to escape because she was able to get help from a group of men in a van.
What is the main takeaway from the story about the driver who was nearly robbed by road pirates?
The main takeaway from the story about the driver who was nearly robbed by road pirates is that it's important to be aware of your surroundings and to be careful when stopping on the side of the road. The woman was nearly robbed by a group of men who were waiting for her to stop. She was able to escape because she honked her horn and drove away.
Show Notes
I was Kidnapped at 7 Years Old | 2000sgirl (0:40 )
Utah is a Strange Place | Egodram (5:40 )
Two Guys Tried to Lure Me Into a Dark Alley | Sabbydab (14:54 )
Trespassing | grumpyclifbar (18:17 )
My Boyfriends Almost Became an Unsolved Mystery | Lailamamii (22:24 )
I Was Almost Nabbed | AWholeBeer (26:05 )
Don't Park on the Side of the Road | plutoniumhorse (45:43 )
Extended Patreon Content:
Mystery 3 am Knocker | Liv
I Know Someone's There | P. Jones
Two Stories | Daniel
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