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Friday the 13th Murders /// True Crime

March 11, 2026 / 01:22

This episode covers the significance of the number 12, the Friday the 13th film franchise, and the real-life events surrounding Camp Crystal Lake.

The discussion begins with the historical context of the number 12, often seen as complete, and how 13 is viewed as unlucky. The hosts mention various examples, including 12 months and 12 apostles.

Next, the episode highlights the Friday the 13th movie franchise, explaining how the title was originally used to attract investors. The franchise, which has produced 12 films, centers on the character Jason Voorhees and the cursed Camp Crystal Lake.

The hosts contrast the fictional horror of the films with real-life events, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of true crime related to the camp.

Listeners are invited to consider the impact of superstition in both fiction and reality, as the episode transitions into a true crime narrative.

TLDR

The episode discusses the number 12's significance and the real events behind the Friday the 13th franchise.

Episode

1:22

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Historically, 12 is often viewed as a number of completeness. 12 months, 12 apostles, making 13 a disruptive and

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unlucky number. >> [music] >> And of course, there is the popular slasher film movie franchise Friday the

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13th. Originally, the title Friday the 13th was used to attract investors before

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having a script >> [music] >> aiming to capitalize on the superstition. In this scenario, it proved to be good

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luck as the franchise completed 12 movies. The film series centers on Jason Voorhees, who drowned as a child at Camp

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Crystal Lake due to counselor negligence. Decades later, the lake is rumored to be

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cursed and is the setting for a series of mass murders. >> [music] >> The films were great and great fun for

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late Friday night viewing. But that [music] was the work of fiction. Today's story

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is real. Welcome to True Crime Garage. >> [music] [music]

Episode Highlights

Friday the 13th Franchise
Originally a marketing tactic, the title led to a successful film series.
“Friday the 13th was used to attract investors before having a script.”
@ 00m 20s
March 11, 2026
True Crime Garage Introduction
Transitioning from fiction to reality, the show dives into real crime stories.
“Today's story is real.”
@ 01m 05s
March 11, 2026

Episode Quotes

Friday the 13th was used to attract investors before having a script.
Friday the 13th Murders /// True Crime
Today's story is real.
Friday the 13th Murders /// True Crime

Key Moments

Friday the 13th00:12
Cursed Lake00:48
True Crime01:07