<p>On a chilly Halloween night in 1984, San Jose was celebrating like any other year—until one home became the scene of unspeakable horror. Pregnant mother <strong>Doreen Erbert</strong> answered her door expecting a trick-or-treater, but what greeted her instead was a nightmare that would scar the community forever. What unfolded inside her home that night was so gruesome, even seasoned investigators struggled to make sense of it.</p><p>In this episode, we peel back the layers of a <strong>Halloween tragedy that defied belief</strong>—a story of grief, vengeance, and a mind consumed by darkness. We’ll revisit the chilling details of that night, trace the investigation that led to a shocking suspect, and explore how the echoes of that crime still haunt San Jose decades later.</p><p>Join us as we uncover the disturbing truth behind <strong>one of California’s most horrifying Halloween murders</strong>—a night when the line between costume and killer vanished completely.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.talesfromtheunderworld.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.talesfromtheunderworld.com/subscribe</a>