Among Monsters

In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the chilling dual life of Paul Michael Stephani—The Weepy-Voiced Killer. From 1981 to 1982, Stephani left Minnesota authorities baffled and horrified as he brutally attacked women, only to call police minutes later sobbing, panicked, and begging for forgiveness. His eerie voice became infamous, filled with guilt, yet followed by...

In this unnerving episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the terrifyingly calculated world of Israel Keyes, one of the most elusive and methodical serial killers in American history. Keyes didn't kill for fame or recognition—he killed for control. With no clear victim profile, no consistent location, and no obvious motive, Keyes buried "kill kits" across the country years in advance,...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unpacks the haunting crimes of William Suff, a serial killer who preyed on vulnerable women in Riverside County, California — all while working as a government employee. Known as The Riverside Ripper, Suff used his county-issued vehicle to stalk, abduct, and brutally murder at least 13 women, with some estimates placing his victim count...

In this bone-chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale dives into the twisted story of Joseph Naso, the so-called Alphabet Killer who preyed on vulnerable women across California for nearly two decades. With victims whose first and last names began with the same letter, Naso left behind more than just bodies—he kept a handwritten journal cataloging his murders, complete with names, code...

In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the disturbing life and crimes of Jerry Brudos, the twisted killer whose obsession with women’s shoes, lingerie, and control led to a brutal string of murders in late 1960s Oregon. Known as The Lust Killer, Brudos lured young women to his suburban home, where he photographed, strangled, posed, and mutilated their bodies — often...

In this harrowing episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the horrifying crimes of Robert Joe Long, the so-called Classified Ad Rapist and Tampa Bay Serial Killer. Responsible for over 50 rapes and at least 10 murders during the 1980s, Long used newspaper ads to find his victims — luring women under the guise of buying items and then turning their trust into terror. With a chilling...

In this bone-chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the dark double life of John Edward Robinson, the charming businessman turned serial killer who used early internet chatrooms and BDSM forums to lure women to their deaths. Known as The Internet’s First Serial Killer, Robinson promised his victims jobs, romance, and adventure—only to manipulate, control, and ultimately murd...