Cold Blooded Serial, a true crime podcast

Inside Apartment 357, loud rock music blasted through the walls day and night, drowning out the screams coming from inside. Behind that door lived Alexander Spesivtsev, one of Russia’s most horrifying killers—and he wasn’t acting alone. Investigators say his own mother helped lure victims into the apartment and cover up the nightmare happening inside. The unassuming, innocent victims walked in bel...

Most people know Jeepers Creepers as a terrifying horror movie from the early 2000s. But what many don’t realize is that part of the film’s opening was inspired by a real crime. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, your host, Tika dives into the disturbing case of Dennis DePue and the tragic murder of his wife Marilynn DePue — a case involving a bitter divorce, a chilling roadside encounter, an...

🩸They thought she was looking for love… but her suitors learned the truth once they never made it out alive. Belle Gunness placed lonely hearts ads promising romance, marriage, and a quiet life on her Indiana farm. What the men found instead was deception, greed—and a shallow grave. As bodies piled up and fortunes disappeared, one question terrified an entire town: How many men did Belle Gunness...

He promised love, devotion, and a future built on companionship. Women believed him—because he knew exactly what to say. But behind the letters and lies stood Martha Beck, whose jealousy and desperation would turn deadly. Together, Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck used romance as a trap, leaving devastation in their wake. This is their story, on Cold Blooded Serial.

In Mexico City, elderly women were being murdered inside their own homes—quietly, methodically, and without witnesses. The killer moved freely through neighborhoods, often welcomed inside, hiding in plain sight. She would come to be known as La Mataviejitas—“The Little Old Lady Killer.” This is the story of Juana Barraza, and the trail of lives forever changed in her wake, on today's episode of Co...

In 2005, beloved artist Edith “Pen” Meyer vanished after trying to help her friend escape a dangerous relationship with Kenneth Carpenter. What followed was a chilling investigation built on burned remains, disturbing handwritten notes, and a motive rooted in control and obsession. In this episode, we uncover how friendship, fear, and manipulation led to a brutal murder—and the shocking conviction...

Previously, we uncovered Todd Kohlhepp’s troubled childhood, the violent crime he committed at just fifteen, and his rocky relationship with his parents. Now, welcome back to Cold Blooded Serial for part two of the Amazon Review Killer. Today, we follow Kohlhepp into adulthood, where his carefully crafted double life begins to take shape — and eventually shatters in the most chilling way. dailymai...

Before he became known as The Amazon Review Killer, Todd Kohlhepp was already showing signs of deep, disturbing rage. By the age of 15, he had committed a crime so horrific it would haunt everyone involved—and foreshadow the darkness still to come. In this first part, we dive into Todd’s early years: a volatile childhood marked by violence, control, and obsession. From a broken home to escalating...

Hey friends, welcome back. Today we’re heading deep into the heart of Guanajuato, Mexico, where an old stone mansion still whispers the cries of the dead. They call it the House of Laments… a place tied to Tadeo Fulgencio Mejía, a man whose grief and obsession left behind something far darker than just broken walls and shadows. This isn’t just history—it’s horror etched into brick and blood.     M...

🎙️ In Part 2 of Cold Blooded Serial, the shocking deception of Frédéric Bourdin—The Chameleon—finally unravels. For months, he lived in the skin of missing teenager Nicholas Barclay, fooling authorities and even Nicholas’s own family. But the truth couldn’t stay buried forever. When suspicions grow and the lies begin to crack, Bourdin’s twisted game collapses, leading to his arrest and exposure as...

🎙️ In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we dive into the twisted story of Frédéric Bourdin—better known as The Chameleon. A master of deception, Bourdin spent years slipping into stolen identities, posing as missing children, and weaving lies that fooled families, police, and even entire communities. But behind every mask was a dangerous game that left heartbreak and confusion in its wake. Join...

He stalked the streets of Perth under the cover of darkness, leaving terror in his wake. Known as The Night Crawler, Eric Edgar Cooke wasn’t just a criminal—he was a chilling enigma. Join me on Cold Blooded Serial as we unravel the twisted mind and deadly deeds of one of Australia’s most notorious killers. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this story with your fellow true crime fans.

June 17, 1981. A day soaked in violence and tragedy in Rochester, NY. In this chilling episode, we explore the haunting events that unfolded in a single 24-hour period: 🔴 A violent bank takeover on Thurston Road by William Griffin that ended in bloodshed and fear… 🔥 Firefighters ambushed in Webster, NY, responding to what they thought was a routine call… 🏀 And the brutal shooting of a group of...

💍 They looked like the perfect couple. 💔 Until she turned up dead—and the real killer was someone no one suspected. Sherri Rasmussen was newly married and full of promise… until her life was stolen in what looked like a botched burglary. But the truth hid in plain sight for over two decades. A jealous ex. A love triangle. And a detective hiding behind the badge. 🎧 Cold Blooded Serial exposes th...

When a young mother and her baby are found brutally murdered in their Utah home, the horror sends shockwaves through the community. But the real terror lies in the motive—rooted not in greed or jealousy, but in a warped vision of divine command. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we unravel the disturbing story of Ron and Dan Lafferty, two brothers who claimed they were doing God’s will… and...

Three little girls. Three matching initials. And one city haunted by a killer who was never caught. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we’re heading to Rochester, New York, to talk about the Alphabet Murders or Double Initial Murders. These cases aren’t just cold—they’re chilling. The victims were three young girls, all from the same area, all with double initials... and all found murdered in...

What if the place that was supposed to protect you… became your prison? In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we're diving into the chilling true story of Brothers Home — a so-called welfare center in South Korea that operated more like a forced labor camp. Thousands of children, homeless people, and so-called “undesirables” were taken off the streets and locked away behind its gates. But what w...

It started like any other Monday—until a teenage girl pointed a rifle out her window and opened fire on an elementary school across the street. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, I’m telling the story of Brenda Spencer, the 16-year-old behind the first modern school shooting. From her troubled home life to the moment she pulled the trigger, this case is as disturbing as it is unforgettable.  

She was a nun devoted to silence, prayer... and murder. Behind the walls of a remote Greek monastery, Mariam Soulakiotis ran a cult-like order that demanded obedience—and punished those who disobeyed with torture and death. With over 20 victims and decades of deception, In this episode, we’re diving into the chilling story of Mariam Soulakiotis—better known as The Nun of Death. She was a nun devot...

When a woman’s desperate 911 call led police to an abandoned house in Ohio, they uncovered a nightmarish scene—and a serial killer hiding in plain sight. Shawn Grate had been preying on vulnerable women for years, leaving a trail of terror across multiple counties. But how did he go undetected for so long? And what shocking details did his only surviving victim reveal? This episode dives deep into...

In this episode, we’re diving into the chilling case of Henry Louis Wallace, who is still alive today in 2025, also known as the “Charlotte Strangler.” Between 1992 and 1994, Wallace terrorized Charlotte, North Carolina, claiming the lives of eleven young women—many of whom he knew personally. We’ll explore how he managed to evade capture for so long, the shocking details of his crimes, and the in...

This is the final episode of the horrifying case of Richard Chase. In this episode we discuss his brutal attack on Evelyn Miroth, her six-year-old son Jason, her 20 month old nephew David Ferreira, and her boyfriend. The blood-soaked crime scene shocked investigators. His obsession with blood and paranoia about his own deteriorating health fueled his gruesome acts.   His arrest brought an end to h...

In this episode, we uncover the twisted crimes of Richard Chase, the "Vampire of Sacramento." Known for his disturbing obsession with blood, Chase’s descent into madness began with mutilating animals—drinking the blood of rabbits and believing it would prevent his body from deteriorating. His delusions soon escalated to murder. We’ll focus on the brutal slaying of 22-year-old Teresa Wallin, a crim...

In the 1st episode of this chilling series, we dive into the horrifying case of Richard Chase, infamously known as "The Sacramento Vampire." This true crime tale follows the twisted mind of a man whose heinous acts of violence terrorized California in the late 1970s. We’ll explore Richard’s troubled past, his descent into delusion, and the gruesome murders that earned him his bloodthirsty nickname...

This week, we dive into the chilling case of a predator who terrorized California for decades. With an uncanny ability to evade justice, his crimes haunted investigators and communities alike. Who was this elusive figure, and how was he finally brought to justice? Join me as I unravel the story of one of the most infamous criminals in history, whose name still sends shivers down spines. 👉 Tune in...