The terrifying real case that inspired Jeepers Creepers episode artwork

EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 13 MIN

The terrifying real case that inspired Jeepers Creepers

from Cold Blooded Serial, a true crime podcast · host Tika

Most people know Jeepers Creepers as a terrifying horror movie from the early 2000s. But what many don’t realize is that part of the film’s opening was inspired by a real crime. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, your host, Tika dives into the disturbing case of Dennis DePue and the tragic murder of his wife Marilynn DePue — a case involving a bitter divorce, a chilling roadside encounter, and a nationwide manhunt that ended in tragedy. The real story behind the opening scene of Jeepers Creepers is far more terrifying than fiction. 🎙️ Subscribe to Cold Blooded Serial for more true crime cases, dark mysteries, and disturbing real-life stories.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 11, 2026

Embed this episode

Most people know Jeepers Creepers as a terrifying horror movie from the early 2000s. But what many don’t realize is that part of the film’s opening was inspired by a real crime which is far more terrifying than fiction. 🎙️ Subscribe to Cold Blooded Serial for more true crime cases, dark mysteries, and disturbing real-life stories.

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

The terrifying real case that inspired Jeepers Creepers

0:00 13:39

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, a true crime podcast?

This episode is 13 minutes long.

When was this Cold Blooded Serial, a true crime podcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 11, 2026.

Can I download this Cold Blooded Serial, a true crime podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!