The Figure in the Toy Store
From MrBallen Podcast
In June 2013, a Toys R Us employee discovered the store manager unconscious and bleeding after an unexplained alarm triggered, despite the store being locked and four employees claiming to have seen nothing unusual. As investigators examined security footage, they uncovered suspicious evidence that raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the manager's injury.
Key Takeaways
- In a locked store, blood flows while co-workers are blissfully unaware—life imitates a thriller novel.
- Larry transformed from placeholder to passionate manager; sometimes, love for a job can bloom in unexpected places.
- Four workers, four stories, yet not a soul witnessed the chaos—a compelling reminder of how reality can fracture.
- A huge store, little interaction; distance in space doesn't always mean distance in purpose—just ask these employees.
- In the wake of horror, the ordinary can turn ghastly; even trusted places can hide sinister secrets beneath their façades.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Bernie Grusha (person)
- Larry Wells (person)
- Scott Cashino (person)
- Florida Gator's hat (product)
- Cindy Baron (person)
- Isaac Mlette Lloyd (person)
- Chevy Impala (product)
- Anthony Armstrong (person)
- Richard Shepard (person)
- Toys R Us merchandise (product)
- 9mm Beretta (product)