Killer Minds: Serial Killers & True Crime Murders

Killer Minds: Serial Killers & True Crime Murders

"Killer Minds" takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill. From the calculated minds of serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to crimes of passion and cold-blooded murders, "Killer Minds" goes beyond the headlines to explore the twisted psychology behind the crimes. What fuels their darkness? How do their minds work? And most hauntingly—could they have been stopped? "Killer Minds" is a Crime House Studios original. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Follow "Killer Minds" wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us at @KillerMinds on social media.

Episodes

October 20, 2025 57 mins
Before he became the “Gainesville Ripper,” Danny Rolling was a broken child in a violent home, and the demons inside him were only just beginning to stir. In Part 1, we uncover the early life of the serial killer who inspired the horror movie "Scream," tracing the trauma, addiction, and dark fantasies that pushed him toward his first kill. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever y...
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Spooky season is here, and because you’re part of the Crime House community, we’re treating you to a bonus Halloween episode from our very own team—the same creators behind the show you’re listening to now. This time, we’re introducing you to our brand-new series, Twisted Tales with Heidi Wong. Every Monday, Heidi—artist, poet, and ultimate horror queen—unearths the chilling true stories behind the world’s most terrifying legends....
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Peter Madsen claimed journalist Kim Wall's death was an accident. The evidence said otherwise. In Part 2, we follow the forensic case that dismantled Madsen’s lies, and how psychology, evidence, and survivor testimony helped bring justice for one of the most disturbing crimes in Scandinavian history. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listen...
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Before he became known as a killer, Peter Madsen was celebrated as a visionary. In Part 1, Killer Minds unpacks the life of Danish inventor Peter Madsen, a self-taught engineer whose dreams of rockets and submarines masked a twisted need for domination, control… and something far more sinister. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening an...
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October 9, 2025 40 mins
Roy Norris broke first. Lawrence Bittaker refused to say a word. But the evidence spoke for itself. In Part 2, Killer Minds dives into the investigation and trial of the Toolbox Killers, where Polaroids, confessions, and a single cassette tape revealed the true horror of their crimes. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early ac...
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October 6, 2025 51 mins
In 1979, five girls vanished in Southern California. What no one knew was that ex-cons Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris were hunting them...together. In Part 1, we uncover the origin story of the Toolbox Killers: how a prison friendship gave rise to one of the most calculated and sadistic killing sprees in U.S. history. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts...
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Halloween is here, and we're kicking off the spooky season with something chilling: an exclusive early listen to Crime House’s brand-new original series, Crimes Of…Hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien (Two Girls One Ghost), this weekly anthology explores a new theme each season. From paranormal crimes, unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more. For Season One: Crimes Of… Infamy, they peel back the curtain on th...
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With her drug empire expanding, Griselda Blanco wasn’t just feared, she was untouchable...or so she thought. In Part 2, we follow the "Cocaine Godmother’s" ruthless reign in Miami: the body count, the betrayals, and the drug-fueled paranoia that pushed her to the brink. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episode...
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September 29, 2025 48 mins
She was a mother. A mogul. And a murderer. On this episode of "Killer Minds," we trace the brutal rise of Griselda Blanco, from a childhood of bloodshed and betrayal in Colombia to the early days of a drug empire that would soon dominate the streets of Miami. Before she became the "Cocaine Godmother," she learned to kill to survive. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get ...
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September 25, 2025 52 mins
Rodney Alcala thought he was smarter than the police, the jury, and even the justice system. In Part 2, we follow the unraveling of "The Dating Game" Killer, from a failed attempt at self-defense to the discovery of a chilling trophy stash that linked him to more murders than anyone could have imagined. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free lis...
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September 22, 2025 56 mins
Long before he appeared on "The Dating Game," Rodney Alcala was a violent predator. "Killer Minds" examines the early life and psychological unraveling of one of America’s most manipulative serial killers, revealing how Alcala's love of photography became a tool for stalking, control, and murder. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening ...
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September 18, 2025 49 mins
Mark Twitchell called it a screenplay, but the police called it a confession. In Part 2, the investigation into “The Dexter Killer” heats up, as detectives uncover staged emails, a faked identity, and a journal detailing every move. What began as a slasher movie pitch became one of Canada’s most disturbing modern crimes. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcast...
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September 15, 2025 44 mins
Mark Twitchell wanted to be a filmmaker. A storyteller. A star. But when fame didn’t come fast enough, he rewrote the script. In Part 1, we uncover the twisted rise of a Canadian director whose obsession with the TV show “Dexter” drove him to turn fiction into murder. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes,...
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September 11, 2025 38 mins
He left no fingerprints. No witnesses. Just bodies and patterns. In Part 2, we examine the forensic trail that finally exposed Steve Wright as "The Suffolk Strangler." As police closed in, Wright’s calm façade began to crack… revealing a killer who never showed remorse, even as the final verdict came down. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free ...
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September 8, 2025 44 mins
Before he earned the name “The Suffolk Strangler,” Steve Wright was just another face in the crowd. In Part 1, we trace Wright’s path from abused child to serial predator, uncovering the psychological scars, violent impulses, and hidden obsession that led to the murders of multiple sex workers in one of England’s most chilling serial killer cases. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wh...
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The FBI launched a manhunt for a serial bomber...and Roy Moody was hiding in plain sight. In Part 2, we follow the chilling fallout of his 1989 mail bombing spree: threats to civil rights leaders, courtroom lies, and the psychological unraveling of a killer who saw himself as the victim. Paranoia, vengeance, and delusion led him here. Now, justice closes in. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios...
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Before he terrorized Georgia with a string of mail bombings, Roy Moody was a troubled child with a violent streak and a twisted sense of justice. In Part 1, we uncover the psychological roots of one of America’s most dangerous domestic terrorists and examine how childhood trauma, delusional thinking, and extremist beliefs set the stage for a decades-long vendetta. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE S...
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August 28, 2025 53 mins
Charles Sobhraj wasn’t just a serial killer, he was an international conman who used charm, fake passports, and tranquilizers to trap his victims. In Part 2, we follow the escalating brutality of the "Bikini Killer's" crimes, the captives who fought back, and the shocking way he dodged the death penalty...not once, but twice. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podc...
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August 25, 2025 48 mins
The "Bikini Killer" Charles Sobhraj was a master of disguise and a predator in plain sight. In Part 1, we follow his rise from rebellious teen to international thief, exposing how he manipulated passports, people, and systems to build a deadly web of deception. His first kill wouldn’t be his last.Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and...
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Nathan Matthews murdered his 16-year-old stepsister Becky Watts—then helped her family search for her. In Part 2, we break down the failed cover-up, the forensic clues that exposed him, and how the truth about one of Britain’s most disturbing family murders finally came to light. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to...
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