Among Monsters Podcast | Chilling True Crime

On Among Monsters, Damien Vale unravels the chilling story of Douglas Taylor, a man who built a silent prison of fear and control, leading to the tragic death of Crystal Justice in Evansville, Indiana.

Tonight, dive into a haunting narrative of hidden abuse and psychological domination that reveals the dark side of a seemingly ordinary suburban life. Douglas Taylor, to the outside world, was a quiet family man. But behind closed do...

On Among Monsters, Damien Vale unearths the chilling story of Randall Coffland, whose desperate need for control culminated in the brutal murder of his twin daughters, Brittany and Tiffany, in St. Charles, Illinois.

Tonight, step into a narrative woven with haunting poetry and stark reality, as we dissect the suburban tragedy of March 10, 2017. Randall Coffland, seemingly an ordinary father, masked a terrifying obsession with contr...

Among Monsters delves into the chilling true story of Marcus Wesson, the self-proclaimed "Vampire Father" who orchestrated one of America's most horrific family massacres in Fresno, California.

In this harrowing episode, host Damien Vale unearths the twisted life and dark legacy of Marcus Wesson, a man who transformed his own family into a captive cult. Discover how Wesson, a drifter from Kansas, meticulously groomed, abused, and c...

Uncover the deeply unsettling, unsolved deaths of Ira Briscoe and Limon Little in Sikeston, Missouri, in 1953, in this Among Monsters episode. Explore how these two Black men met their violent ends within months of each other, during the harsh era of Jim Crow segregation. This podcast meticulously details the official, yet highly contested, narratives: Briscoe's alleged suicide by hanging in police custody at the Sikeston ci...

Uncover the heartbreaking truth behind the murder of Hailey Owens in this Among Monsters episode. Explore the tragic 2014 abduction of the 10-year-old girl in Springfield, Missouri, and the swift, brutal crime committed by Craig Michael Wood, a seemingly ordinary and trusted neighborhood cable technician. This podcast details the immediate Amber Alert, the frantic community search, and the horrific discovery of Hailey's body at Woo...

Explore the perplexing and unresolved death of Lauren Cho in this Among Monsters episode. Delve into the mysterious disappearance of the 30-year-old former music teacher from Hunterdon County, New Jersey, in June 2021, from an Airbnb property between Yucca Valley and Morongo Valley, California. This podcast details the argument with her friend and former boyfriend, Cody Orell, her departure without a phone or essentials, and the in...

Explore the shocking and iconic performance art piece Marina Abramović's Rhythm 0 in this Among Monsters episode. Delve into the 1974 performance in Naples, Italy, where Abramović stood passive for six hours, allowing the audience to use 72 objects, ranging from a rose to a loaded gun, on her body. This podcast meticulously details the chilling escalation from gentle interactions to acts of extreme depravity, including cutting her ...

Uncover the chilling reality of the Zebra Murders, a racially motivated serial killing spree that terrorized San Francisco, California, from 1973-1974, in this Among Monsters episode. Learn about the vicious group of four Black serial killers – J.C.X. Simon, Manuel Moore, Larry Green, and Jesse Lee Cooks – who, driven by anti-white racism and an extremist ideology often linked to splinter groups of the Nation of Islam, targeted whi...

Dive deep into the chilling true story of Jeffrey Dahmer, the notorious Milwaukee Cannibal, in this harrowing episode of Among Monsters. Explore the disturbing life and heinous crimes of one of America's most infamous serial killers, who murdered 17 young men between 1978 and 1991. This podcast meticulously details Dahmer's horrific acts of necrophilia, cannibalism, and dismemberment, and his systematic methods of luring victims fr...

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the twisted, tragic case of Wayne Garrison—a calculating predator whose cold cruelty forever scarred the streets of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born into a world of instability, abuse, and neglect, Garrison’s early years were marked by escalating violence and disturbing behavior.

As he grew older, his twisted desires turned toward the most vulnerable: young boys....

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the terrifying life of Ivan Hill, infamously known as the "60 Freeway Killer," who stalked California’s highways in search of vulnerable women. Born in Los Angeles in 1961, Hill’s path from a childhood steeped in violence and neglect to his evolution into a merciless predator is a harrowing tale of darkness set loose.

Through Damien’s vivid storytelling, listener...

Bible John: Glasgow's Unidentified Serial Killer

Delve into one of Scotland's most haunting unsolved mysteries on "Among Monsters Podcast." Join Damien Vale as he uncovers the chilling story of Bible John, the elusive serial killer who murdered three young women—Patricia Docker, Jemima McDonald, and Helen Puttock—after they left Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom in the late 1960s. Explore the intense police investigation, the iconic co...

The Perpetual Shadow of Paradise: Natalee Holloway in Aruba

On May 30, 2005, American teenager Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba, a mystery that captivated the world. This episode of "Among Monsters Podcast" delves into the baffling disappearance, the role of primary suspect Joran van der Sloot, his web of lies, and the long road to his confession of murder. Discover the relentless pursuit of justice by Natalee's family and the ch...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you into the twisted world of Thomas Bunday—a seemingly mild-mannered man whose quiet exterior concealed a storm of darkness and violence. Operating in the isolated expanse of the Alaskan wilderness, Bunday’s horrific crimes shook the region as young women vanished mysteriously, later found brutally murdered in remote, unforgiving terrain.

Born into a life marked by...

The Servant Girl Annihilator: Austin's Unsolved Serial Murders

Join Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" to uncover the chilling true story of the Servant Girl Annihilator, a mysterious serial killer who terrorized Austin, Texas, between 1884 and 1885. Explore the brutal murders of at least eight women, the panicked city's response, and the baffled 19th-century police investigation that couldn't identify the elusive perpetrator....

The Doodler: San Francisco's Unsolved Gay Murders of the 1970s

Join Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" as he investigates the chilling cold case of The Doodler, a serial killer suspected of murdering up to 14 gay men in San Francisco between 1974 and 1975. Explore the brutal stabbings, the unique detail that gave the killer his name, and how societal homophobia and victim vulnerability hampered the police investigation. This e...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unravels the terrifying story of Danny Figueroa—a calculating predator who turned the streets of Southern California into his personal hunting ground. Raised in the shadows of a violent, neglectful childhood, Figueroa developed into a cold-blooded killer, targeting vulnerable women with manipulative charm and ruthless precision.

Some victims vanished without a trace, whil...

The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer: A Bloomington Mystery

On June 3rd, 2011, Indiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out, leaving behind a chilling cold case that continues to haunt her family and the Bloomington community. Join Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" as we delve into the baffling details, the relentless search, and the enduring questions surrounding Lauren's unexplained disappearance. Exp...

In this bone-chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the shadowed alleys of Vancouver to reveal the horrifying tale of Gilbert Paul Jordan—infamously known as the “Boozing Barber.” Behind the disarming smile of this local barber was a calculated killer who weaponized alcohol to prey on the most vulnerable.

From the 1960s through the 1980s, Jordan lured Indigenous women and those struggling with addi...