Thriller Vault
Thriller writers tell their favorite stories.
Episodes
Phil M. Williams tells the revolting true story of the Rotenburg Cannibal, and his aching desire to possess another human being by eating them.
Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Sources:
Rosewood, Jack, The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told (LAK Publishing, 2023)
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Phil M. Williams tells the terrifying and tragic true story of the Grabbe family--a wealthy midwestern family destroyed by infidelity, abuse, arson, multiple murders, desecration, and jailhouse retribution.
If you'd like to hear more stories from Phil M. Williams, his books can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Sources:
Neal, Jason, True Crime Case Histories Volumes 1-2-3 (IDigital Group, 2019)
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Phil M. Williams tells the horrific true story of Eric Smith, the thirteen-year-old killer of a young boy. This is the most disturbing story I've ever covered. This one is not for the faint of heart. You've been warned.
Phil M. Williams also writes thriller novels. They can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Sources:
McMaster, Kathryn, Kids Who Kill (Case 2: Eric Smith) (True Crime Press, 2018)
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Phil M. Williams tells the terrifying and tragic true story about the Paynes and the Potters, two families destroyed by internet deception. This bizarre story features the CIA, thirty-year old virgins hiding their love, a shut in, a Vietnam Vet, hacking, and catfishing for murder.
Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Sources:
Brooks, Dennis, Too Pretty to Live (Diversion Books, 2016)
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June 22, 2024
Phil M. Williams tells the scary and viral true story of Tay'lor Smith and Jordan Holgerson. Several friends go to Moulton Falls for some fun in the sun. The boys jump off a sixty-foot bridge into the river below, but Jordan hesitates on the ledge until ...
Quick disclaimer: Some minor details may be speculation and/or fiction, especially regarding Tay'lor's motivations and inner thoughts, but the main details are true according...
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June 15, 2024
This is the harrowing true story of US Army Nurse and Vietnam veteran, Irene Vaughn Green. This story is one of many told to William F. Brown in his book, Our Vietnam Wars. Phil M. Williams narrates.
You can find Our Vietnam Wars here: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vietnam-Wars-veterans-served-ebook/dp/B079P35BT5/
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June 8, 2024
In 2006, OJ Simpson wrote a book hypothetically confessing to the murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. But many felt the book was a chilling confession. Judge for yourself. Phil M. Williams narrates.
Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Sources: Simpson, O.J. If I Did It (Beaufort Books, 2007)
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Phil M. Williams tells the terrifying true story about Principal Perfect, a beloved family man and high school principal. The community wept when he was incarcerated for defending his family from a burglar, but there was much more to the story.
Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Sources:
Stout, M. 2005. The Sociopath Next Door. New York, NY: Broadway Books.
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Phil M. Williams tells a terrifying true story about Dr. Doreen Littlefield, a covetous psychopath. She's not a murderer or a convicted felon. In many ways, Doreen is far scarier than those monsters. Most people have someone like Doreen in their life right now.
Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Sources:
Stout, M. 2005. The Sociopath Next Door. New York, NY: Broadway Books.
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May 18, 2024
Phil M. Williams tells a terrifying true story about Super Skip, a certified sociopath. He's not a murderer or a convicted felon. In many ways, Skip is far scarier than those monsters. Most people have someone like Skip in their life right now.
Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Sources:
Stout, M. 2005. The Sociopath Next Door. New York, NY: Broadway Books.
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May 11, 2024
This is the harrowing true story of POW, Jessica Lynch. It all started with a wrong turn by an Army captain. It had been a disastrous week for the American military with a rash of friendly fire casualties. The US government needed a win. They needed some positive PR propaganda. Enter PFC Jessica Lynch.
This story is narrated by Phil M. Williams, and sourced from Jon Krakauer's book, Where Men Win Glory.
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May 4, 2024
This is the harrowing true story of Army Ranger and Vietnam veteran, Thomas "Trey" Sayes. This story is one of many told to William F. Brown in his book, Our Vietnam Wars. Phil M. Williams narrates.
You can find Our Vietnam Wars here: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vietnam-Wars-veterans-served-ebook/dp/B079P35BT5/
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April 27, 2024
Phil M. Williams tells a terrifying true story about William Miller, a successful businessman in Scottsdale, Arizona. He lived the high life until his employee grew a conscience. But William had to protect his way of life at all costs.
Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Sources:
“Fatal Fraud,” The Killer Beside Me (October, 2020).
Enea, Joe. “Old Time Crime: Scottsdale man shoots, kills Mesa fam...
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April 20, 2024
What would you do if you had nothing? What if you were forced to beg for money and food? What if you couldn't even keep the money you received, but instead had to give it all to an evil man who kept you as his slave? This is one little boy's existence in the crazy and chaotic city of Mumbai. Until one woman decided to do something about it.
To find out more about the authors and storyteller go to: https://www.lukerichardsonautho...
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April 13, 2024
Phil M. Williams tells a creepy thriller about two middle-school best friends who clash with their mean teacher. An attempt at revenge leads them to a startling discovery--one of them isn't quite right.
This story is from my thriller novel, The Interview: https://www.amazon.com/Interview-Phil-M-Williams-ebook/dp/B0B7GBQ3LW/
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April 6, 2024
A man servant takes on the most powerful cartel the world has ever known. Phil M. Williams tells a story of corruption, greed, and world domination. Is it true?
A free novel by thriller author Phil M. Williams can be found here: PhilWBooks.com
Source:
Griffin, G. Edward. The Creature from Jekyll Island (Westlake Village, California: American Media, 2010)
Williams, Phil M. The Propaganda Project (Phil W. Books, 2016)
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March 30, 2024 • 28 mins
Phil M. Williams tells a creepy true crime thriller about two-time widower, Harold Henthorn. Can anyone be that unlucky?
Sources:
Fleeman, Michael. The Black Widower (St. Martin’s Press, 2017)
CBS News Colorado. (May, 2022), https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/harold-henthorn-toni-wife-murder-conviction/
Chesanek, Carissa. All That is Interesting (October, 2022), https://allthatsinteresting.com/harold-henthorn
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March 16, 2024
Phil M. Williams tells a true story of media propaganda, racial tensions, and cancel culture. It’s the story of two New Yorkers who have a seemingly petty argument, but their altercation would have national implications, and they themselves would never be the same again. Quick disclaimer: The personal thoughts, dialogue, and scenes were mostly reenacted, and are therefore not exact or may be fictional, but the basic facts of the st...
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March 9, 2024
This hilarious satire tells the truth about human nature. Shipwrecked islanders devise a social safety net, but incentives create a calamity that leads to starvation and revolution. Phil M. Williams narrates this absurd and thought-provoking story from his book, The Propaganda Project.
A free novel by thriller author Phil M. Williams can be found here: PhilWBooks.com
Source:
Williams, Phil M. The Propaganda Project (Phil W...
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March 2, 2024
A twentysomething trolls the internet for child predators. His goal: confrontation and humiliation IRL. Kyle Summers mows lawns by day and hunts child predators by night. Troy, his friend and cameraman, is a mall security guard by day and watches Kyle’s back by night. Together the wannabe heroes hope to be someone more than they are. But being a hero comes with a price.
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