'Phrogging: Hider in My House': Is phrogging a myth or an actual crime?
'Phrogging: Hider in My House,' Lifetime's latest true-crime docuseries, premieres on Monday, July 18 at 10 pm ET. The docuseries will delve into the horrific and spine-chilling phenomena known as phrogging (pronounced "frogging"), which refers to the act of infiltrating people's houses and living among the occupants without their knowledge.
It may sound like an urban legend, but as Jessica Everleth, executive producer of 'Phrogging: Hider in My House,' puts it, "While it sounds unthinkable, it's quite common." Phrogging can take numerous forms, from transitory intrusions to more permanent ones, in both occupied and vacant residences. Victims frequently realize something is wrong, but they typically doubt themselves and, at first, are hesitant to seek help. The series will consist of ten episodes that will feature 20 horrific, spine-chilling incidents of people who discovered intruders residing in their homes. Continue reading for an explanation of the "phrogging" phenomena and its consequences.
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Where does phrogging take place, and what is it?
Strangers sneak into people's houses and live among the occupants without their knowledge, according to a sneak peek video for Lifetime's 'Phrogging: Hider in My House.' The word is defined by Urban Dictionary as "a person who covertly lives in another person's home." It refers to people jumping from one residence to another like frogs. It's critical to distinguish between a phrogger and a squatter here. Unlike squatters who occupy vacant properties, phroggers are aware of the risk of returning occupants and chose to live among them.
The phenomenon is really genuine and occurs more frequently than most people believe. Phroggers prefer to hide in people's attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Residents observe things going missing and then popping up; mysterious dirt around the house; clothing and food disappearing, and other evidence of an intruder. Executive producer Jessica Everleth told MediaVillage that people are more likely to believe that their house is haunted by a ghost than they are to question the presence of a real intruder. Victims are often prone to doubting themselves and their sanity before ever considering getting help. She also discussed how many of these stories became public during the Covid-19 shutdown. People started sharing their stories on social media, which is where a lot of the primary material for 'Phrogging: Hider in My House' came from. Everleth claimed that she discovered 200 stories, but the first season, which will be broadcast on Monday, would only cover 20 of them.
What are the causes of phrogging and what implications do they have?
Phroggers' motivations can vary. Some phroggers focus on the house, while others focus on the occupants. Some individuals merely desire a place to live where they won't be required to pay rent and may even receive free food and clothing. Others have more sinister intentions, such as spying on someone to make them believe they have gone insane. Elena Ferrarin recalled a case in 1986 where a 17-year-old named Daniel LePlante, who was fixated on fellow teen Tina Bowen, was able to hide in a wall hollow in her home. The story was detailed in an A&E True Crime blog. Tormenting Tina and her family, he began making odd noises, drinking leftover milk, and changing the TV channel.
In Lifetime's 'Phrogging: Hider in My Home,' more examples of this nature will be revealed. Survivor Madisyn Gidrey can be heard discussing the moment she knew there was an intruder in her home lurking in her closet in a preview for the episode. Having a phrogger within the house might have lasting psychological impacts, regardless of the phrogger's intentions. More often than not, those who learned that phroggers lived nearby displayed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. They started to worry about the safety of their loved ones, as well as feeling insecure in their own homes.
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If the phrogger is apprehended, they will risk jail time. Nevertheless, many phroggers escape without being apprehended.
Everleth stated that certain incidents were left out of the broadcast because the victims were still scared and felt uneasy reliving everything. Don't miss the premiere of 'Phrogging: Hider in My House,' which will air on Lifetime on July 18, 2022, at 10 pm ET. The following day, it will also be accessible for streaming.