Episode #22 Deadly Bunkers and Cursed Playthings

The Keller Family Murders

In the first half of this episode, Kai delves into the harrowing and meticulously planned crimes of Peter Keller, a man whose descent into darkness culminated in unimaginable tragedy. In April 2012, Keller murdered his wife, Lynettee, and their 18-year-old daughter, Kaylene, before setting their home ablaze. But this was no crime of passion—Keller had spent eight years constructing a hidden bunker deep in the Rattlesnake Ridge area, where he fled after the murders. This fortified, multi-level hideout was stocked with weapons, supplies, and survival gear, a grim testament to his apocalyptic mindset.

Authorities tracked Keller to his concealed lair using photographs and tips from hikers, leading to a tense 22-hour standoff. Ultimately, Keller took his own life, leaving behind a chilling legacy of obsession and devastation. Kai explores the twisted psyche of a man who prepared for survival but ensured destruction, unraveling the layers of planning, paranoia, and heartbreak in this chilling case.

For Peter Keller’s last video diary Click here

Robert the Doll

Next, J takes us to Key West, Florida, to meet Robert the Doll, a toy with a reputation as infamous as Keller’s bunker was hidden. Once the prized possession of Robert Eugene Otto in the early 1900s, Robert the Doll has become a notorious figure in paranormal lore. Stories of misfortune and eerie happenings follow this pint-sized terror, with museum visitors claiming to feel his eyes following them or experiencing mysterious accidents after disrespecting him.

Now housed in a glass case, Robert continues to inspire both fear and fascination, as skeptics and believers alike grapple with his unsettling legacy. J unpacks the origins, the tales of terror, and the psychological impact of this cursed plaything, leaving listeners to decide: Is Robert truly haunted, or does his legend hold the power to haunt minds?

For the world's largest Steiff petting zoo click here

For Robert the doll’s apology letters click here (no picture of Robert here)