Devils in the Dark

For the series finale... Helen and Danni explore the story of Issei Sagawa, he had a craving for human flesh and walked the streets of Paris in the late 1970's looking for victim's to satisfy his cannibalism urges.  Devils in The Dark contains details of graphic violence, murder and suicide. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. For updates on Devils in The...

A real vampire from Transylvania? She was a noblewomen and an alleged blood-bathing serial killer, born in the 16th century. In this episode Helen and Danni dive into the notorious tale of Elizabeth Báthory, and find out all about her vampiric tendencies... Devils in The Dark contains details of graphic violence, murder and suicide. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is stro...

This one is particularly HARROWING. In this episode Helen and Danni dive into the John List murders... find out how this man killed his entire family, one by one, and then escaped on the run for eighteen years, until his new identity was discovered.  Devils in The Dark contains details of graphic violence, murder and suicide. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly ad...

This episode really will send a shiver down your spine. Helen and Dannie dive into the life of Nannie Doss. They find out how this seemingly innocent and sweet lady with such a comforting nickname turned out to be a monstrous murder, killing her grandchildren, children and her many husbands whom she found on the lonely hearts column. Helen and Danni learn how Nannie's vicious killings went unsuspe...

She was known as The Cocaine Godmother - notorious for her prominent role in Miami's Cocaine Cowboy Wars. Griselda terrified anyone who knew her name, ordering assassinations for everyone that crossed her path - loved ones or not. Helen and Danni dive into her life and learn how her reign of terror and success crumbled. Devils in The Dark contains details of graphic violence, murder and suicide. I...

What would you do if you were sat next to a convicted serial killer on a plane? Known as The Serpent, for his snake like ability to avoid detection from the authorities and escape from prison... The infamous Charles Sobhraj - fraudster, thief, and murderer - slithered around South East Asia during the 1970's, praying on western tourists, covering up his crimes by dressing his victims in bikini's t...

A nightclub hostess turned convicted murderer. This week Helen and Danni dive into the story of Ruth Ellis, the last women to be hanged in Britain. They learn all about her horrific child-hood, many toxic relationships and how her jealousy and obsession with one man in particular lead to her committing a vicious crime...    Devils in The Dark contains details of graphic violence, murder and suicid...

The story which caused a media frenzy, and sparked debate and controversy all over the world... Helen and Danni learn about the marriage of John and Lorena Bobbitt, and how Lorena was driven to cutting off her husbands penis, leading to a trial which grabbed America's attention and became a pop culture staple.  Devils in The Dark contains details of graphic violence, murder and suicide. It is not...

When you're part of one of the richest family's in the USA, money can cover up a lot! In this episode, Helen and Danni uncover the life of Robert Durst... including chopped up body parts, multiple change's of identity and a Hollywood film inspired by him and his dynasty family. After getting away with his brutal crimes for more than thirty years, Robert gets a bit too confident, with one pivotal m...

It's a brutal one. The episode we've all been waiting for, it's one of the worlds most infamous serial killers... Ted Bundy! Helen and Danni learn how he went from a respected law student - with charismatic charm and a delightful smile - to captivating America by brutally murdering at least thirty victims. There's a lot to unpack in this episode, including Ted's multiple prison escapes (HOW THOUGH...

Is he a vampire, a slayer, or a butcher? This is a gruesome one. Helen and Danni uncover the HORRIFYING tale of The Butcher of Hanover, Fitz Haarmann. This mass killer haunted the streets of Hanover in the 20th century, but simply murdering his many MANY victims wasn't enough for Fitz... find out how he got his name, and what happened when locals started to find skulls and other body parts around...

He seemed like an ordinary family man...  until he was discovered to be the local serial killer, with a DISTURBING obsession. Jerry Brudos's story will send shivers down your spine - Join Helen and Danni as they uncover the dark tale of the 'Lust Killer'. In the late 1960s, Jerry Brudos prowled the streets of Oregon, driven by his sinister desires and a fetish for women's shoes. Uncover the horrif...

BACK WITH A BANG! This is probably the most bone-chilling episode yet. Helen and Danni dive into David Parker Ray's reign of terror - unmasking the sinister secrets of The Toy Box Killer! The sadistic kidnapper and torturer transformed a sound-proof trailer into his chamber of horrors, equipped with machines and devices for his twisted acts. Helen and Danni find out why David's haunted legacy rema...

From stardom to slayer... you may recognise her from her infamous smile. Helen and Danni plunge deep into the CREEPY story of the fame-hungry murderer, Mona Fandey! Once a Malaysian singer, adored by many, as her singing career went up in flames, Mona's thirst for fame and fortune took a dark turn. She discovered another way to bring in the money, people from all over the country visited the newly...

It's been a hot minute but the girls are back with season 3! We're bringing you big crime energy with murder, mystery and even a little bit of black magic... See you on Monday 22 May with not one but TWO new episodes, with a new episode released weekly. In the meantime follow @devilsinthedark on Instagram for more updates.  We can't wait to get back in your ears!

In the Devils in the Dark season 2 finale, Helen and Danni explore the wild lives of the most infamous killer couple in history, Bonnie and Clyde. After both experiencing hardship and loss at a young age, these two star crossed lovers seemed to find each other like calm in a storm… but soon, their criminal pasts would catch up with them, triggering 2 deadly years, gunfights beyond belief, and a sh...

Helen and Danni turn the clock waaaay back to learn about the bloody piratess Jeanne De Clisson. After a classic middle ages life of marriage at 12 and babies at 14, Jeanne had to go through a few suitors before she found the one. A love story like we’ve never heard before commenced… that was until the Hundred Years War and King Phillip of France got in the way. After the untimely death of her swe...

Helen and Danni dive into the world of the Iceman, the most notorious hitman in American history. Having killed AT LEAST 200 people in his lifetime, Richard Kuklinski was the iceman not only professionally, but also in nature. Expect a Jekyll and Hyde personality, horrible slow deaths, and chilling words straight from the mouth of one of the most prolific killers in modern history. Devils in The D...

Helen and Danni head to high society London to learn about the mysterious and murderous Richard John Bingham, the 7th Earl of Lucan. After growing up in the lap of luxury in New York during the Second World War, Richard entered the upper class with some seriously expensive taste. Attending Eton and turning into the worst kind of person, Richard wanted his way and he would get it at any expense… Ex...

Helen and Danni visit Bournemouth to learn about the horrific murder of Heather Barnett. After seemingly getting away with murder at the age of 21, Danilo Restivo fled Potenza in Italy to live a quiet life in Bournemouth. Little did the residents of Richmond Park know that he was about to brutally murder and mutilate one of their own. Expect truly terrible excuses, chilling haircuts from hell, and...

Helen and Danni go where they’ve never gone before… to the world of The Praise the Lord Network and the biggest television scandal in history. Starting from humble beginnings Jim Baker and Tammy Faye LaValley were just two people passionate about spreading the word of the Lord… that was, until dollar signs started springing up left right and centre. Expect a con of HUGE proportions, a religious th...

Helen and Danni head to Scotland and beyond this week to learn all about The Monster Butler…Archibald Hall. Growing up, young Archibald (or Roy, as he liked to call himself) became obsessed with the glitz and glamour of the silver screen. He fell in love with it’s debonair leading men, and all the wealth they enjoyed… and so, he thought, why not me? Thus ensued a lifetime of crime, lies and ultima...

Helen and Danni head to London to learn about the horrific murder of PC Gordon Semple. Born and raised in the conservative Italian town of San Marcello de Pistoiese, Stefano knew he was different from a young age, but his troubles didn’t start to rear it’s ugly head until he moved to London. Just a few years later, living on his own, addicted to crystal meth and obsessed with the TV show Breaking...

This week, Helen and Danni go waaaay back to the 1800s to learn about the horrible crimes of slave owner and murderer Madame La Laurie. Despite being the centre of New Orleans folklore, and one of the key characters of American Horror Story’s Coven season, the real life of Delphine La Laurie is shrouded in mystery. After a string of unhappy marriages, Delphine was living the high life at her New O...

Helen and Danni take a look at The Hungerford Massacre, a day of death and destruction that rocked the nation. The country went into a state of shock when, one morning, a lonely young man named Michael Ryan woke up and, seemingly on a whim, decided to murder as many people in the quaint English village of Hungerford as possible. It was a day that led to huge gun reform in the United Kingdom, but t...