Serial Killers
Podcast about serial killers and real-life criminals.
Episodes
March 29, 2024 • 6 mins
Ted Bundy is one of the most infamous and fascinating serial killers in the criminal history of the United States. With his seemingly harmless charm and sharp intelligence, Bundy lured his victims into his deadly trap, spreading terror throughout the 1970s. In this article, we will delve into the life, crimes, and legacy of Ted Bundy, unraveling the mysteries surrounding this human monster and examining why his story continues to c...
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April 1, 2024 • 5 mins
Jeffrey Dahmer, known as the "Milwaukee Cannibal," stands as one of the most disturbing and notorious serial killers in the criminal history of the United States. Throughout the 1980s, Dahmer committed a series of heinous crimes that left the world horrified and perplexed. In this article, we delve into the life, crimes, and legacy of Jeffrey Dahmer, peering into the twisted mind of this human monster and examining how his actions ...
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April 8, 2024 • 5 mins
John Wayne Gacy, known as the "Killer Clown," is one of the most infamous serial killers in the criminal history of the United States. During the 1970s, Gacy committed a series of atrocious crimes that shocked the nation and left the Chicago community horrified. In this episode, we will explore the life, crimes, and legacy of John Wayne Gacy, delving into the twisted mind of this predator and examining how his actions continue to i...
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April 15, 2024 • 4 mins
Elizabeth Báthory, also known as the Blood Countess, is one of the darkest and most sinister figures in European history. During the 16th century, this Hungarian noblewoman carried out a series of atrocious crimes that made her one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. In this episode, we will explore the life, crimes, and legacy of Elizabeth Báthory, delving into the horrors of her reign and examining how her actions co...
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April 22, 2024 • 4 mins
Episode 5: Albert Fish.
In the dark pantheon of serial killers, there are names that resonate with a macabre echo through the decades. One of those names is Albert Fish, an individual whose horrifying crimes left an indelible mark on the criminal history of the United States. Known by his nicknames "The Vampire of Brooklyn" and "The Gray Man," Fish is a figure who embodies the most twisted and disturbing extremes of the human condit...
In the dark pantheon of serial killers, there are names that resonate with a macabre echo through the decades. One of those names is Albert Fish, an individual whose horrifying crimes left an indelible mark on the criminal history of the United States. Known by his nicknames "The Vampire of Brooklyn" and "The Gray Man," Fish is a figure who embodies the most twisted and disturbing extremes of the human condit...
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April 29, 2024 • 4 mins
Episode 6: Zodiac Killer.
Among the most baffling and chilling enigmas in the criminal history of the United States lies the case of the "Zodiac Killer." This mysterious serial killer terrorized the San Francisco Bay area during the 1960s and 1970s, defying authorities and sending cryptic messages that still confound investigators and enthusiasts alike to this day.
Among the most baffling and chilling enigmas in the criminal history of the United States lies the case of the "Zodiac Killer." This mysterious serial killer terrorized the San Francisco Bay area during the 1960s and 1970s, defying authorities and sending cryptic messages that still confound investigators and enthusiasts alike to this day.
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May 2, 2024 • 4 mins
Episode 7: Ottis Toole.
In the annals of criminal history, few names evoke as much terror and fascination as Ottis Toole. Known as a drifter, arsonist, and serial killer, Toole's depraved acts shocked the nation and left a trail of horror in his wake. His crimes spanned decades, and his methods were as varied as they were disturbing.
In the annals of criminal history, few names evoke as much terror and fascination as Ottis Toole. Known as a drifter, arsonist, and serial killer, Toole's depraved acts shocked the nation and left a trail of horror in his wake. His crimes spanned decades, and his methods were as varied as they were disturbing.
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May 6, 2024 • 4 mins
Episode 8: Earle Nelson.
In the annals of U.S. criminal history, few names evoke as much terror and fascination as Earle Nelson, also known as the "Gorilla Killer." During the 1920s, Nelson spread panic across the country, leaving a trail of innocent victims in his wake. His brutal methods and his ability to evade capture for so long make him one of the most unsettling serial killers in American history.
In the annals of U.S. criminal history, few names evoke as much terror and fascination as Earle Nelson, also known as the "Gorilla Killer." During the 1920s, Nelson spread panic across the country, leaving a trail of innocent victims in his wake. His brutal methods and his ability to evade capture for so long make him one of the most unsettling serial killers in American history.
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May 9, 2024 • 4 mins
Episode 9: Aileen Wuornos.
In the shadowy landscape of American serial killers, few names evoke as much interest and controversy as Aileen Wuornos. Known as the "Damsel of Death," Wuornos unleashed a wave of crimes that shook the nation and left an indelible mark on the criminal history of the United States.
In the shadowy landscape of American serial killers, few names evoke as much interest and controversy as Aileen Wuornos. Known as the "Damsel of Death," Wuornos unleashed a wave of crimes that shook the nation and left an indelible mark on the criminal history of the United States.
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May 13, 2024 • 4 mins
Episode 10: Peter Kürten.
In the annals of serial killers, few names evoke as much terror and revulsion as Peter Kürten, the infamous "Vampire of Düsseldorf." Kürten's reign of terror in 1920s Germany left a trail of bloodshed and horror that shocked the world and earned him a place in the darkest chapters of criminal history. In this episode, we will delve into the life, crimes, and legacy of Peter Kürten, exploring the depths of h...
In the annals of serial killers, few names evoke as much terror and revulsion as Peter Kürten, the infamous "Vampire of Düsseldorf." Kürten's reign of terror in 1920s Germany left a trail of bloodshed and horror that shocked the world and earned him a place in the darkest chapters of criminal history. In this episode, we will delve into the life, crimes, and legacy of Peter Kürten, exploring the depths of h...
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May 16, 2024 • 4 mins
Episode 11: Edmund Kemper.
In the annals of true crime history, few names elicit as much fascination and dread as Edmund Kemper, also known as the "Co-ed Killer." With his towering stature and chilling intellect, Kemper cast a long shadow over the 1970s, leaving behind a trail of violence and terror that shocked the nation. In this article, we will delve into the life, crimes, and legacy of Edmund Kemper, exploring the complex psych...
In the annals of true crime history, few names elicit as much fascination and dread as Edmund Kemper, also known as the "Co-ed Killer." With his towering stature and chilling intellect, Kemper cast a long shadow over the 1970s, leaving behind a trail of violence and terror that shocked the nation. In this article, we will delve into the life, crimes, and legacy of Edmund Kemper, exploring the complex psych...
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May 20, 2024 • 3 mins
Episode 12: Ed Gein.
In the annals of true crime, few figures loom as large or evoke as much morbid fascination as Ed Gein, the notorious "Butcher of Plainfield." Born on August 27, 1906, in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, Gein's name has become synonymous with horror and depravity. Over the years, his gruesome crimes have inspired countless works of fiction and served as a chilling reminder of the darkness that lurks within the human ...
In the annals of true crime, few figures loom as large or evoke as much morbid fascination as Ed Gein, the notorious "Butcher of Plainfield." Born on August 27, 1906, in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, Gein's name has become synonymous with horror and depravity. Over the years, his gruesome crimes have inspired countless works of fiction and served as a chilling reminder of the darkness that lurks within the human ...
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May 23, 2024 • 3 mins
Episode 13: Arthur Shawcross.
Arthur Shawcross, infamously known as the "Genesee River Killer," occupies a dark corner in the annals of serial killers. Born on June 6, 1945, in Kittery, Maine, Shawcross's life was marked by a series of disturbing events that ultimately culminated in a reign of terror that terrorized the Rochester, New York, area during the 1980s. In this article, we will delve into the life, crimes, and psychologica...
Arthur Shawcross, infamously known as the "Genesee River Killer," occupies a dark corner in the annals of serial killers. Born on June 6, 1945, in Kittery, Maine, Shawcross's life was marked by a series of disturbing events that ultimately culminated in a reign of terror that terrorized the Rochester, New York, area during the 1980s. In this article, we will delve into the life, crimes, and psychologica...
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May 27, 2024 • 3 mins
Episode 14: Richard Ramirez.
Richard Ramirez, famously known as the "Night Stalker," stands as one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. Born on February 29, 1960, in El Paso, Texas, Ramirez's reign of terror during the mid-1980s plunged Southern California into a state of fear and panic. In this episode, we will delve into the chilling tale of Richard Ramirez, exploring his dark past, the heinous crimes he commi...
Richard Ramirez, famously known as the "Night Stalker," stands as one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. Born on February 29, 1960, in El Paso, Texas, Ramirez's reign of terror during the mid-1980s plunged Southern California into a state of fear and panic. In this episode, we will delve into the chilling tale of Richard Ramirez, exploring his dark past, the heinous crimes he commi...
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May 30, 2024 • 3 mins
Episode 15: Belle Gunness.
Belle Gunness, often dubbed as "The Black Widow," is a figure shrouded in mystery and horror, whose crimes captivated the imagination of the public during the early 20th century. Born in Norway in 1859, Gunness immigrated to the United States and settled in Indiana, where she perpetrated a series of gruesome murders that would go down in infamy. In this episode, we will delve into the chilling tale of Bell...
Belle Gunness, often dubbed as "The Black Widow," is a figure shrouded in mystery and horror, whose crimes captivated the imagination of the public during the early 20th century. Born in Norway in 1859, Gunness immigrated to the United States and settled in Indiana, where she perpetrated a series of gruesome murders that would go down in infamy. In this episode, we will delve into the chilling tale of Bell...
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June 10, 2024 • 5 mins
Episode 16: Carroll Cole.
Carroll Cole, a name synonymous with the darker depths of the human psyche, stands out as
one of the most unsettling figures in the annals of American serial killers. His life, marked by
extreme violence and an insatiable urge to kill, spanned several states and left a trail of
devastation in its wake. This episode aims to explore the complex and terrifying story of
Carroll Cole, delving into his early life, th...
Carroll Cole, a name synonymous with the darker depths of the human psyche, stands out as
one of the most unsettling figures in the annals of American serial killers. His life, marked by
extreme violence and an insatiable urge to kill, spanned several states and left a trail of
devastation in its wake. This episode aims to explore the complex and terrifying story of
Carroll Cole, delving into his early life, th...
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June 13, 2024 • 6 mins
Episode 17: Robert Hansen.
Robert Hansen, also known as the "Butcher Baker," is one of the most chilling figures in the
history of American serial killers. Operating in the remote and rugged landscape of Alaska,
Hansen's gruesome crimes spanned over a decade, leaving a legacy of terror and sorrow.
This episode delves into the life, crimes, and ultimate downfall of Robert Hansen, examining
how he managed to evade capture for so long and ...
Robert Hansen, also known as the "Butcher Baker," is one of the most chilling figures in the
history of American serial killers. Operating in the remote and rugged landscape of Alaska,
Hansen's gruesome crimes spanned over a decade, leaving a legacy of terror and sorrow.
This episode delves into the life, crimes, and ultimate downfall of Robert Hansen, examining
how he managed to evade capture for so long and ...
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June 17, 2024 • 3 mins
Episode 18: Carl Panzram.
Carl Panzram, a name that sends shivers down the spines of even the most hardened
criminologists, was a German-born American serial killer who confessed to over 1,000
crimes, including murder, rape, arson, and burglary. His reign of terror spanned across the
United States and Mexico, leaving a trail of death and destruction in his wake.
Carl Panzram, a name that sends shivers down the spines of even the most hardened
criminologists, was a German-born American serial killer who confessed to over 1,000
crimes, including murder, rape, arson, and burglary. His reign of terror spanned across the
United States and Mexico, leaving a trail of death and destruction in his wake.
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June 20, 2024 • 3 mins
Episode 19: William Bonin.
William Bonin, also known as the "Freeway Killer" and the "Monarch of the Freeway," was an
American serial killer who terrorized Southern California in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
He was responsible for the murders of at least 21 young men and boys, whom he lured,
tortured, and killed along the region's freeways. Bonin's crimes were characterized by their
brutality and sadism, and he became one of the most...
William Bonin, also known as the "Freeway Killer" and the "Monarch of the Freeway," was an
American serial killer who terrorized Southern California in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
He was responsible for the murders of at least 21 young men and boys, whom he lured,
tortured, and killed along the region's freeways. Bonin's crimes were characterized by their
brutality and sadism, and he became one of the most...
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June 21, 2024 • 3 mins
Episode 20: Tommy Lynn Sells.
Tommy Lynn Sells, also known as the "West Coast Drifter" and the "Cornfield Killer," was an
American serial killer who confessed to over 70 murders, though he was only convicted of
one. His crimes spanned across the United States, leaving a trail of death and destruction in
his wake.
Tommy Lynn Sells, also known as the "West Coast Drifter" and the "Cornfield Killer," was an
American serial killer who confessed to over 70 murders, though he was only convicted of
one. His crimes spanned across the United States, leaving a trail of death and destruction in
his wake.
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