Episodes

  • Ep. 95: Paul John Knowles - Serial Killers.

    Ep. 95: Paul John Knowles - Serial Killers.
    Dec 19 2024
    Episode 95: Paul John Knowles - Serial Killers.

    Paul John Knowles, often referred to as "The Casanova Killer," is one of the most infamous serial killers in American history, whose charm and good looks allowed him to commit a series of gruesome murders across the United States in 1974. Born in Florida in 1946, Knowles' life was one marked by early neglect, a troubled childhood, and a pattern of criminal behavior that escalated over time. His killing spree, which lasted for several months, left at least 18 confirmed victims, though some estimates suggest the number could be as high as 35. Knowles’ case is particularly terrifying because of his unpredictability; his victims came from all walks of life, including men, women, and children, making his motives appear to be driven purely by a desire for control and chaos.
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    6 mins
  • Ep. 94: Jane Toppan - Serial Killers.

    Ep. 94: Jane Toppan - Serial Killers.
    Dec 12 2024
    Episode 94: Jane Toppan - Serial Killers.

    Jane Toppan, also known as "Jolly Jane," stands out as one of the most chilling figures in the grim history of serial killers. Born Honora Kelley in 1854, her story is a disturbing journey from a troubled childhood to a deadly career as a nurse, leaving a trail of death in her wake. However, Toppan's case is particularly disturbing because she wielded a profession associated with care and compassion; beneath her seemingly jovial and trustworthy exterior, lay a deep-seated need for power and control, which she gratified by ending the lives of those in her care. Her life and crimes reveal the unsettling capacity for cruelty in individuals who appear outwardly benign.
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    6 mins
  • Ep. 93: Maria Swanenburg - Serial Killers.

    Ep. 93: Maria Swanenburg - Serial Killers.
    Dec 5 2024
    Episode 93: Maria Swanenburg - Serial Killers.

    Maria Swanenburg, a name that sends chills down the spines of many, was a Dutch serial killer who operated in the late 19th century. Known by the chilling moniker "Goeie Mie," which translates to "Good Mie," this unassuming woman was responsible for the deaths of at least 27 people, primarily children, whom she poisoned with arsenic. Swanenburg's case is a chilling tale of a seemingly ordinary woman who harbored a dark secret, and her story continues to fascinate and horrify to this day.
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    3 mins
  • Ep. 92: Thug Behram - Serial Killers.

    Ep. 92: Thug Behram - Serial Killers.
    Nov 28 2024
    Episode 92: Thug Behram - Serial Killers.

    Thug Behram, a name synonymous with terror and brutality, was the leader of the Thuggee cult in India during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This secret society was dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, and its members committed ritualistic murders, primarily strangulations, while traveling along trade routes. Behram, often referred to as the "King of the Thugs," was a particularly prolific killer, orchestrating a reign of terror that spanned decades. His story is a chilling tale of religious fanaticism, violence, and the lengths to which humans can go in the name of their beliefs.
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    3 mins
  • Ep. 91: Gilles de Rais - Serial Killers.

    Ep. 91: Gilles de Rais - Serial Killers.
    Nov 21 2024
    Episode 91: Gilles de Rais - Serial Killers.

    Gilles de Rais, a name synonymous with medieval horror, was a French nobleman who rose to prominence as a war hero alongside Joan of Arc. Yet, beneath his noble facade lurked a sinister secret. After the war, De Rais descended into a world of dark rituals, sexual perversion, and mass murder, transforming from a celebrated knight into one of history's most infamous serial killers.
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    3 mins
  • Ep. 90: Abdullah Shah - Serial Killers

    Ep. 90: Abdullah Shah - Serial Killers
    Nov 14 2024
    Episode 90: Abdullah Shah - Serial Killers.

    Abdullah Shah was an Afghan serial killer who terrorized travelers along the Silk Road between 1970 and 1980. Known as "The Zardad's Dog" for his past association with a notorious warlord, Shah was a brutal and cunning murderer who left a trail of bodies in his wake.
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    3 mins
  • Ep. 89: Surinder Koli - Serial Killers

    Ep. 89: Surinder Koli - Serial Killers
    Nov 11 2024
    Episode 89: Surinder Koli - Serial Killers.

    Surinder Koli was an Indian serial killer and rapist who murdered at least 16 children and young women between 2005 and 2006. He was known as the "Butcher of Nithari" because he committed his crimes in the Nithari village on the outskirts of Noida, India. Koli was eventually caught and sentenced to death, but his conviction was overturned in 2023. He is currently awaiting a retrial.
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    4 mins
  • Ep. 88: Francisco Guerrero Pérez - Serial Killers

    Ep. 88: Francisco Guerrero Pérez - Serial Killers
    Nov 9 2024
    Episode 88: Francisco Guerrero Pérez - Serial Killers.

    Francisco Guerrero Pérez was a Mexican serial killer who murdered at least 21 women between 1880 and 1888. He was known as "El Chalequero" (The Straw Hat Man) because he often wore a straw hat when he committed his crimes. Guerrero Pérez was eventually caught and sentenced to death, but he died in prison in 1910 before his execution could be carried out.
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    4 mins