Bloodstained Backstories: A True Crime Podcast

In this episode of Bloodstained Backstories, we dive into the disturbing true crime case of Brenda Spencer — the 16-year-old girl responsible for the 1979 Cleveland Elementary School shooting in San Diego, California. Known for the infamous quote, “I don’t like Mondays,” Brenda Spencer became one of the first modern school shooters in American history after opening fire on children and staff outsi...

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In the early 1970s, Santa Cruz, California became the hunting ground for one of the most disturbing killers in American history — Herbert Mullin. Mullin believed human sacrifice could prevent catastrophic earthquakes. Driven by paranoid schizophrenia and delusions of divine command, he murdered 13 people in just four months — including a priest, a college student, a family with two young children,...

Luka Magnotta shocked the world in 2012 when a gruesome video surfaced online — and a global manhunt began. In this documentary-style breakdown, we explore who Luka Magnotta really was, what led to the murder of Jun Lin, and how internet sleuths helped track him down before police did. 🔍 What we cover: → Magnotta's early life and troubled background → The online community that first suspected him...

In this episode, we dive deep into the tragic true crime story of Dorothy Stratten, the Playboy Playmate of the Year whose rapid rise to fame ended in murder. We explore her early life, her discovery by Playboy, her growing independence, and the toxic relationship that ultimately led to one of Hollywood’s most shocking crimes. This episode examines obsession, control, domestic violence, and the da...

What happens when winning the lottery puts a target on your back? In this true crime episode of Bloodstained Backstories, we tell the tragic story of Abraham Shakespeare, a Florida man who won $30 million in the lottery—only to disappear under mysterious circumstances. As his fortune dwindled and trust was placed in the wrong person, Shakespeare’s life spiraled toward a shocking and heartbreaking...

In this true crime episode, we break down her traumatic childhood, her life as a professional wrestler, her shocking victimology, and the investigation that led to her 759-year sentence. Explore how she gained the trust of elderly women, the patterns behind each killing, and the failures that allowed her to strike again and again. A haunting look into one of Mexico City’s darkest chapters. Follow...

Step into one of the most shocking and bizarre true crime cases in American history. This episode unravels the disturbing story of Grady Stiles Jr., known worldwide as “Lobster Boy,” whose life in the carnival spotlight hid years of violence, fear, and family tragedy. We explore Stiles’ rare congenital condition, his rise as a sideshow performer, the turbulent relationships behind closed doors, an...

Joel Rifkin is one of the most notorious serial killers in New York history. Known as “The Long Island Butcher,” Rifkin preyed on vulnerable women throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, leaving behind a trail of victims and unanswered questions. In this video, we break down the chilling timeline of his crimes, his disturbing psychological profile, how investigators finally caught him, and the...

In this chilling episode, host Jace dives deep into the horrifying story of Dean Corll, also known as The Candyman — a seemingly ordinary man who lured, tortured, and murdered at least 29 young boys between 1970 and 1973 in Houston and Pasadena, Texas. With the help of two teenage accomplices, Elmer Wayne Henley and David Owen Brooks, Corll’s sadistic crimes became one of the most shocking cases i...

Deep in the vast forests of the American Southeast, hikers began to vanish without a trace. What investigators uncovered was a chilling pattern that spanned multiple states — a drifter who used national forests as his personal hunting ground. In this episode of Bloodstained Backstories, Jace unravels the disturbing story of Gary Michael Hilton, the man known as The National Forest Killer. From the...

Dive into the chilling story of Ed Gein, the infamous “Butcher of Plainfield,” whose gruesome crimes shocked America and inspired some of the most iconic horror films, including Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. In this episode of Bloodstained Backstories, Jace uncovers the twisted life of Ed Gein, exploring his disturbing upbringing, his macabre fascination with death, and the horrifying di...

Rodney Alcala, known as The Dating Game Killer, lived a terrifying double life. By day, he appeared on national TV as a charming contestant on The Dating Game. By night, he was a manipulative predator and serial killer responsible for the brutal murders of women and girls across California and New York. In this episode, hosts Jace and Summer uncover Alcala’s shocking story — from his early crimes...

On August 1, 1966, the University of Texas at Austin became the site of one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history. Perched atop the campus clock tower, Charles Whitman — the “Texas Tower Sniper” — opened fire on unsuspecting students and faculty, killing 16 people (including his wife and mother) and wounding more than 30 others. In this episode of [Podcast Name], we uncover the story...

Poison, power, and deception — dive into the chilling story of Anjette Lyles, a Southern restaurateur turned cold-blooded killer. Known as The Black Widow of Macon, Lyles shocked 1950s Georgia with a string of mysterious deaths surrounding her family. Was she a misunderstood woman… or a calculating murderer hiding behind charm and Southern hospitality? In this episode of Bloodstained Backstories,...

On April 19, 1995, a massive explosion rocked the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more. It was the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. In this gripping episode, we explore the chilling life and radical motivations of Timothy McVeigh, the man behind the Oklahoma City bombing. From his time as a decorated Gulf War veteran...

On a seemingly ordinary summer afternoon in 1981, 6-year-old Adam Walsh vanished from a Sears department store in Hollywood, Florida. What followed was a nationwide manhunt, a heartbreaking discovery, and a legacy that would forever change how America protects its children. In this gripping episode, we uncover the details of Adam's disappearance, the investigation that shocked the nation, and the...

In this gripping episode of Bloodstained Backstories, we explore the life and untimely death of Abigail Folger — coffee heiress, social activist, and one of the tragic victims of the infamous Manson Family murders. Discover how Abigail’s privileged upbringing collided with one of the most horrifying crimes of the 20th century. We delve into her relationship with Sharon Tate, the chilling events of...

In this chilling episode of our true crime podcast, we unravel the shocking story of Chris Watts — the Colorado husband and father who murdered his pregnant wife Shanann Watts and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, in 2018. What drove this seemingly perfect family man to commit one of the most heartless crimes in recent history? We dive deep into the timeline of the murders, the hidden...

On a sweltering summer day in Cobb County Georgia, a routine morning drop-off turned into a national nightmare. When 22-month-old Cooper Harris was found dead in the back seat of his father’s SUV, the nation was stunned. But was it a tragic accident—or something far more sinister? In this episode, we delve deep into the chilling case of Justin Ross Harris, the father at the center of one of the mo...

In this chilling episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing world of Billy Mansfield—a convicted serial killer whose crimes shook Florida and California in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Known for his terrifying double life, Mansfield was the kind of monster who hid in plain sight, all while committing unspeakable acts. As bodies began turning up in shallow graves behind his family home, inve...

Step into the chilling world of one of America's most notorious serial killers—Albert Fish. Known as "The Gray Man", Fish’s gruesome crimes and twisted letters shocked the nation. In this episode, we unravel his disturbing past, examine his psychological profile, and uncover the terrifying details of his reign of terror in the early 20th century. Was he truly a product of his time, or a monster un...

In this gripping episode of Bloodstained Backstories, we dive deep into the disturbing case of Paul Michael Stefani, infamously known as the Weepy-Voiced Killer. Known for his haunting, high-pitched phone calls to police—pleading for help after committing brutal attacks—Stefani’s twisted duality as a seemingly ordinary man and cold-blooded murderer left investigators shaken and the public horrifie...

In this chilling episode, we unravel the tragic case of George Stinney, a 14-year-old boy wrongly convicted and executed in 1944. Discover the flaws in the justice system that led to this devastating miscarriage of justice, explore the racial prejudices that fueled the case, and learn how his story resonates with current conversations about equity and reform. Join us as we uncover the truth behind...