Crime, Conspiracy, Cults and Murder

Rodney Alcala, often called the “Dating Game Killer,” lived a double life—appearing charming and intelligent in public while hiding a far darker reality. Behind his charisma was a calculating predator whose trail of victims stretched for years before the full scope of his crimes came to light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox Hollow Farm, a quiet Indiana estate, held secrets far darker than its serene façade suggested. When missing men began to connect back to the property, investigators uncovered eerie clues that hinted the home itself might be hiding a predator’s legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rise and fall of Jeffrey Epstein — the wealthy financier whose high-profile connections, private island, and trafficking charges exposed a sprawling web of abuse, corruption, and unanswered questions. We trace the trail from his mysterious fortune to his suspicious death in 2019, and the powerful names entangled in his story... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

In 1964, nine-year-old Marise Chiverella vanished on her walk to school in Hazleton, Pennsylvania — her body found hours later in a coal-mining patch. For decades, the brutal murder baffled investigators, until in 2020, teenage genealogist Eric Schubert used cutting-edge DNA sleuthing to help unmask her killer nearly 60 years later. This is the story of a cold case that refused to stay buried... L...

In 1922, six people were brutally murdered on a remote German farm—and the killer may have stayed in the house afterward. With bizarre clues and no clear suspects, the Hinterkaifeck case remains one of the creepiest unsolved crimes in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we discover how a doomsday cult led by a self-proclaimed messiah carried out Japan’s worst terrorist attack. From twisted beliefs to deadly gas on the Tokyo subway, this is the shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo — and how close they came to even greater devastation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He roamed the highways with a charming smile and a backpack full of deadly secrets. In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of the so-called "Backpack Killer," whose reign of terror in the Australian bush shocked the world. What began as missing person reports from carefree travelers turned into a gruesome trail of horror. Tune in as we unravel how he was finally caught - and the disturbin...

One pill. That’s all it took. In 1982, a wave of sudden deaths in Chicago stunned the nation - healthy people dropped dead after taking Tylenol. What seemed like a medical mystery quickly unraveled into a chilling case of product tampering, fear, and mass hysteria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Christine Collins' 9-year-old son vanished in 1928, she never gave up hope. But months later, the LAPD claimed to have found him - except Christine knew the boy wasn’t hers. In this episode, we follow along her fight for the truth against a system determined to silence her, and try to find out what happened to Walter... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Genealogy student Christina Skates never expected her school project to crack a 40-year-old murder case. In this episode, we follow how her passion for family history and DNA sleuthing led to a breakthrough that stunned investigators and brought long-overdue justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we go over cases that are unravelling as we speak. What do you think about all these cases? Comment below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we explore the dark secrets of Project MK-Ultra, the CIA’s covert mind control program. From LSD experiments to psychological manipulation, discover how the U.S. government tested on unwitting citizens during the Cold War—and the lasting impact of these shocking revelations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For 24 years, Josef Fritzl held his daughter Elisabeth captive in a hidden basement beneath their family home. In that time, he subjected her to unimaginable abuse and fathered seven children with her—all while maintaining a facade of normalcy. This episode unpacks one of the most disturbing and shocking true crime cases in modern history. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad c...

This episode dives into the dark story of the Manson Family—how a failed musician named Charles Manson turned a group of free-spirited youth into a deadly cult. From mind control to murder, we unravel how his twisted ideology led to one of the most shocking crime sprees in American history. You’ve heard the name—but do you really know the story? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

In today's episode, we dive in on a chilling case. Back in 1947, 22-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found brutally murdered in Los Angeles. Dubbed “The Black Dahlia” by the press, her gruesome, unsolved killing became one of the most infamous cold cases in American history—and continues to haunt Hollywood to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

In today's episode, we look into cases where stalking becomes a little more than anticipated, or was that their plan the entire time? Let's dive in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we explore the case of Amanda Knox. Amanda Knox was a 20-year-old American student in Italy when her roommate was found murdered. What followed was a chaotic investigation, a sensational trial, and years of headlines that blurred the line between truth and fiction. This episode breaks down the case that gripped the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

In this chilling episode, we unravel the disturbing life and crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer—one of America’s most notorious serial killers. From his troubled childhood and early warning signs to the gruesome murders that shocked the nation, we explore how Dahmer evaded capture for over a decade. Hear firsthand accounts, chilling police reports, and the psychology behind the man known as the Milwaukee Ca...

In today's episode, we are diving deep into 3 terrifying true crime cases that you will never guess how they end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabby Petito and her fiancé set off on a dreamy van-life road trip—but only one of them came home. As social media painted a picture of adventure, a darker reality was unfolding. In this episode, we dig into the disappearance that shocked the nation, the manhunt that followed, and the chilling truth behind the Instagram-perfect facade. Gabby Petito Foundation: https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/ Le...

In today's episode, we dive in the case of the “Dexter” killer, killing over 100 victims… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A string of young men found dead in water, smiley face graffiti nearby—accident or a hidden network of killers? In today's episode, we dive in to this chilling mystery of the Smiley Face Killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we look into the cases of celebrities getting killed by their unsuspecting, “loving” fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we are diving into people who got murdered by the most unsuspecting people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He was brilliant, brutal, and disturbingly self-aware. This deep dive explores the twisted mind of Ed Kemper — the Co-Ed Killer who murdered, confessed, and shocked the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices