Notes on Disturbing Reddit Stories

Bangarang's $700,000 Plea

• Date: November 6, 2015
• Subreddit: r/sadboys
• Post Content: User requested $700,000 to avoid being killed by the mob.
• Responses: Initially confused users, later took seriously.
• User's Backstory: Involved in a fight leading to a death; on probation; involved with drugs.
• User's Situation: Claimed no support; one user advised escaping through legal protection.
• Outcome: User disappeared from Reddit; authenticity of the story remains uncertain.

Dog Surgery Mystery

• Date: March 31
• Subreddit: Reddit Bureau of Investigation
• Post Content: User's dog found with surgical stitches without explanation.
• Possible Theories:
  • Botched or unauthorized surgery by a stranger.
  • Dog injured, taken to vet by a stranger.
  • Dog involved in a fight; other dog owner covered the incident.
• Challenges: Lack of evidence; short timeframe; user deleted account.

Fraudulent Nurse Incident

• Date: 1996/1997
• Location: Indiana, USA
• User's Experience: A woman posing as a nurse drew blood from a child in a hospital.
• Mother's Reaction: Uncooperative in providing details; suggested to forget the incident.
• Potential Explanations:
  • Misremembered details from childhood.
  • Actual nurse mistaken for an imposter.
• User's Current Stance: Confused but seeking closure.

Poisoned by Family

• Date: May 2013
• Subreddit: offmychest
• Content: User claimed mother poisoned him with cyanide in ramen noodles.
• User's Response: Conducted a cyanide test, confirmed suspicion.
• Police Involvement: Report made, but police could not act due to opened package.
• User's Update: Moved away, cut ties with family, doing well.

Missing Coworker

• Date: July 31, 2020
• Subreddit: Reddit Bureau of Investigation
• Content: Co-worker went missing; sent mysterious photos to colleagues.
• User's Actions: Attempted to locate coworker; police report unclear.
• Speculation: Potential ARG due to inconsistencies; no resolution.

Themes & Insights

• Online Anonymity: Many stories involve anonymous or throwaway accounts, adding mystery.
• Uncertain Outcomes: Most cases remain unresolved, keeping discussions alive.
• Role of Community: Reddit users often provide advice, theories, and support in attempts to solve mysteries.