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The Dexter Killer: When Fiction Inspires Fatal Reality Mark Twitchell had dreams of becoming a celebrated filmmaker, but his obsession with Dexter and a penchant for plastic sheeting turned those dreams into a nightmare. In this episode, we unravel the chilling tale of a man who blurred the lines between reality and fiction with deadly precision. From crafting fake online dating profiles to luring...

The Murder Factory: A True Crime Tale of Arsenic and Greed In this episode, we dive headfirst into the chilling tale of Amy Archer-Gilligan, Connecticut’s pint-sized purveyor of arsenic and faux philanthropy. She didn’t just run a nursing home; she ran what the Hartford Courant dubbed “The Murder Factory.” Residents checked in with their wallets, and many checked out in caskets—after signing over...

George Russell Jr.: The Class Clown Who Became a Serial Killer In 1958 Florida, George Russell Jr. seemed destined for an ordinary life—or at least as ordinary as it could be with his mother, Joyce, leaving him behind to start college. Fast-forward, and George’s life takes more turns than a soap opera on fast-forward. His charm and humor kept people entertained, but underneath the jokes was a kid...

Silent Night, Sinister Night: The Mystery of Joanna Yeates Welcome to Clifton, Bristol—a neighborhood with postcard-perfect streets, historic homes, and, in 2010, a mystery darker than a holiday fruitcake. Joanna Yeates, a bright and beloved young landscape architect, had just settled into a new flat with her boyfriend. Life was supposed to be sweet, filled with cider, Christmas lights, and maybe...

The Sunset Strip Killers: Los Angeles’ Forgotten Nightmare Step into the twisted underworld of 1980s Los Angeles in an episode that unravels the chilling saga of Doug Clark and Carol Bundy—two predators whose gruesome crimes haunted the Sunset Strip for years. In a city captivated by glamour, these killers lurked in the shadows, preying on vulnerable women, fueled by sadistic desires and a mutual...

A Quiet Town’s Darkest Day: The Disappearance of Molly Bish In the early summer of 2000, sixteen-year-old Molly Bish took her lifeguard post at Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts, expecting a day of sunscreen and lifeguard duty. What followed instead was a nightmare. Hours later, she was gone—her belongings eerily untouched, as if she’d simply vanished into thin air. Her mother, haunted by a sus...

Room 311: The Murder That Haunts Chattanooga On this week’s episode, we’re checking into Chattanooga’s famous Read House Hotel for a night that’s as spine-tingling as it is downright glamorous. Sure, the hotel’s 152-year-old history is filled with jazz-era charm and a few familiar ghosts from American history—but one room, Room 311, takes “haunted” to a whole new level. Between Civil War soldiers,...

Billy the Kid Unmasked: The Real Story Behind the Wild West's Most Notorious Outlaw In this episode of 10 Minute Murder, we're turning our spotlight to Billy the Kid, the legend who was part gunslinger, part escape artist, and 100% outlaw. From the crowded tenements of New York to the dusty streets of Lincoln County, Billy's story is a whirlwind of tragedy, survival, and gutsy jailbreaks that read...

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell: Inside the Doomsday Cult That Shocked the World The story today is getting really apocalyptic. We're diving into the mind-boggling, brain-bending saga of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, a duo that started with doomsday prophecies and ended in tragic deaths. Lori, a devout mother who would’ve been more at home leading a PTA bake sale, suddenly found herself elbow-deep in...

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax… But Did She Really? The True Story Lizzie Borden: America's most infamous ax-wielding boogeyman or an innocent woman caught in a sinister web of suspicion? In this episode of 10 Minute Murder, we slice into the notorious 1892 double homicide of Andrew and Abby Borden, a case that shocked the town of Fall River and left everyone wondering who really swung the ax. Was it Li...

The Witch Hunt That Broke Salem: The Final Chapter of the Trials In part two of our journey through the Salem witch trials, we find ourselves face-to-face with one of the most brutal and heartbreaking moments of this dark chapter: the torture and death of 81-year-old Giles Corey. This well-liked yet rough-around-the-edges settler had seen his fair share of trouble in Salem, but nothing could prepa...

The Rise of Witch Hysteria: Inside Salem’s Darkest Days Alright, folks. Grab your broomsticks and buckle up—because we’re heading straight into one of the most paranoid, bonkers times in history: Salem, 1692. Imagine this: two young girls, Betty and Abigail, start doing their best impression of The Exorcist at a Puritan town hall meeting. But instead of a “maybe they’re just weird” diagnosis, the...

The Cartel, the Mistress, and the Mastermind: The Gruesome Truth Behind Four Murders In this episode of 10 Minute Murder, we untangle the jaw-dropping saga of Ermalinda Palomo, Nathaniel Huey Jr., and a plot so bizarre it could only belong in the darkest corners of true crime. What started as an elaborate charade, with Ermalinda masquerading as a cartel puppet master, spiraled into a deadly love t...

Halloween Horror: The Liske Family Murders In this episode, we unravel the chilling events that shook the small town of Martin, Ohio, on Halloween night in 2010. What started as a seemingly ordinary day of tricks and treats turned into a nightmare for the Liske family. William and Susan Liske, along with their son Derek, were brutally murdered in their home, and the prime suspect was someone they...

How A Man Became A Monster: The Gainesville Ripper In this episode, we dive into the twisted life of Daniel Rolling, the Gainesville Ripper. What started with a troubled childhood marked by abuse at the hands of his father spiraled into one of the most chilling killing sprees in modern history. From his brutal upbringing in Shreveport to his monstrous crimes in Gainesville, we explore how a man be...

Caught On Camera: The Secret Inside Carly's Room In today’s episode, we’re unraveling a disturbing story that starts in a seemingly ordinary suburban home but quickly spirals into chaos. Picture this: a high school teacher receives a shocking tip from her daughter’s friend, leading her to a discovery that no parent ever wants to make. What followed was a series of events so dark and unpredictable...

The Horrors of Cromwell Street: Fred and Rose West What happens when one of the most notorious killer couples in history turns on each other? In this episode, we’re diving into the shocking, twisted world of Fred and Rose West. From Fred’s dark childhood to the horrifying crimes they committed together on Cromwell Street, we’re unpacking all the gruesome details. We’ll take you through their distu...

Murder by Mail: The Deadly Scams of the Lonely Hearts Killers Get ready for a wild and twisted dive into the lives of Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez, also known as the "Lonely Hearts Killers." In this episode, we unravel Martha's difficult childhood, her struggle to find love, and her fateful connection to Raymond—a conman with a dark history and dangerous charm. Together, they scammed and murd...

William Pierce Jr.: The Serial Killer Who Killed for a Dollar A kind gesture to a stranger—just a pack of cigarettes and a dollar—turned into a nightmare for one man when William Pierce Jr. came back to collect his debt. Pierce, a troubled man from a broken home, spiraled into a life of crime and murder after a traumatic head injury. From robbing stores to the horrific killing of a babysitter and...

The Keddie Murders: Secrets, Suspects, and Missing Pieces In this episode, we dive into the twisted and unsettling case of Cabin 28, where a mother and her children were just settling into a new life—until one night turned their quiet world into a nightmare. Join us as we break down the mysterious murders at the Sharp family cabin, the bizarre investigation, and the chilling discovery of young Tin...

The Dark Secrets of Lovers’ Lane: Colonial Parkway Killings Imagine taking a scenic drive on Virginia’s Colonial Parkway, just looking for a peaceful spot to hang out. For some young couples in the late '80s, it became the last place they'd ever visit. In this episode, we're diving into the chilling murders that haunted this stretch of road, from the tragic deaths of Cathy and Becky to the shockin...

The Mystery of JonBenet: Inside the Coldest Case of the ’90s In 1996, six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found dead in her family’s home after her mother, Patsy Ramsey, reported her missing on Christmas morning. The case quickly took a bizarre turn when a lengthy ransom note was discovered, asking for the exact amount of her father's Christmas bonus. In this episode, we break down the details of thi...

Philando Castile: The Man, The Legacy, The Injustice This is the heartbreaking story of Philando Castile, a beloved school nutrition worker whose life was tragically cut short during a traffic stop in 2016. Philando, known for his kindness and quiet generosity, was shot and killed by Officer Jeronimo Yanez, who claimed he feared for his life. The dashcam footage and live-streamed aftermath sparked...

Sex, Fame, and Murder: The Bob Crane Story Ever heard of Hogan’s Heroes? A lighthearted sitcom about POWs outsmarting the Nazis sounds odd now, but in the 1960s, it was a hit. And no one benefited more than its star, Bob Crane. He skyrocketed to fame as the charming Colonel Hogan, but behind the scenes, things were far from picture-perfect. Bob’s obsession with women, his descent into homemade por...

The Dark History of 10 Rillington Place: John Christie's Reign of Terror In this episode, we dive into the eerie and unsettling history of 10 Rillington Place, home to one of the most disturbing serial killers in British history—John Reginald Christie. From the desolate post-war streets of Notting Hill to the dark secrets buried beneath the garden, Christie’s reign of terror is one for the books....