Fatal Blend

In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Juana Barraza, one of Mexico’s most notorious serial killers. Known as “La Mataviejitas”—The Little Old Lady Killer—Barraza preyed on elderly women across Mexico City for years, blending in as a nurse, social worker, or caregiver. Her crimes shocked the nation and exposed deep systemic failures in law enforcement, profiling, and the protection o...

Carl Panzram is remembered as one of the most remorseless criminals in American history. A drifter, arsonist, burglar, and serial killer, Panzram claimed responsibility for dozens of murders and assaults across the United States—and possibly beyond. Unlike many criminals, he expressed no regret, instead documenting his hatred for humanity in brutal detail. Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe,...

Richard Evonitz appeared to be an ordinary man living a quiet life in Virginia—but behind closed doors, he was responsible for some of the most disturbing crimes of the early 2000s. In this episode, we examine the abduction and murders of young girls, the warning signs that went unnoticed, and how Evonitz’s crimes ultimately ended in a dramatic confrontation with police. This case is a reminder of...

In this episode, we explore the life and crimes of Paul John Knowles, a serial killer whose charm and intelligence earned him the nickname “The Casanova Killer.” Operating primarily in the mid-1970s, Knowles used manipulation, deception, and violence to commit a series of brutal murders across multiple states. We examine his background, his transient lifestyle and the dramatic events that led to h...

In this episode, we dive into the unsettling life and crimes of Gilbert Paul Jordan, a Canadian serial killer whose weapon of choice was one of the most deceptively ordinary substances imaginable,  alcohol. Known in the media as “The Boozing Barber,” Jordan spent decades exploiting vulnerable women across Vancouver, coercing them into lethal levels of intoxication while he remained just beyond leg...

In this episode, we explore the life, crimes, and eventual capture of Lonnie Franklin Jr., infamously known as The Grim Sleeper. For decades, Los Angeles authorities hunted a predator responsible for a series of murders that spanned more than 20 years. We break down the investigation, the survivor who changed everything, and how DNA technology finally unmasked one of California’s most elusive seri...

In this episode, we dive into the crime spree carried out by the Briley Brothers—Linwood, James (J.B.), and Anthony—along with their teenage accomplice, Duncan Meekins. In 1979, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was terrorized by a series of brutal, senseless murders that left investigators puzzled and the community paralyzed with fear.  We explore their the spree that shocked the nation, and the dr...

In this episode, we explore the case of Harold Shipman, one of history’s most prolific serial killers. A trusted general practitioner in England, Shipman used his position and medical authority to murder an estimated 215+ patients over decades. We walk through his early life, medical career, how he concealed his crimes, the investigation that finally exposed him, and the lasting impact his case ha...

In this episode, we explore the chilling case of Rory Conde, a Miami-based serial killer whose crimes in the mid-1990s terrorized the city. Known as The Tamiami Strangler, Conde targeted vulnerable individuals, leaving a trail of victims along the Tamiami Trail. We break down his background, the timeline of his murders and his eventual capture, Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a rev...

In this episode, we travel to 1980s Paris to uncover the horrifying crimes of Thierry Paulin, a charismatic nightclub performer who became one of France’s most notorious killers. Behind his glamorous persona lurked a cold-blooded predator who targeted the city’s most vulnerable residents — elderly women living alone. Join us as we explore The Monster of Montmartre. Love the episode? Make sure to s...

In this episode, we dive into the disturbing crimes of Joseph Edward Duncan III, a convicted serial killer, rapist, and child molester whose horrific acts spanned decades and left a trail of devastation across multiple states. We explore his early life and the shocking series of events that culminated in one of the most haunting cases in modern American criminal history. From his troubled childhoo...

This week is a special one. Join Jay and Sierra as they talk about serial killers and what intrigues them. 

In this episode, we explore one of Arizona’s most terrifying true crime stories — the serial shootings that gripped Phoenix in fear during the mid-2000s. Between 2005 and 2006, two men, Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman, embarked on a violent spree of random shootings targeting people and animals alike. What started as thrill-seeking turned into one of the most chilling examples of partnership in c...

In this chilling episode, we explore the disturbing life and crimes of Dennis Nilsen — one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. Known as “The Kindly Killer,” Nilsen’s outwardly quiet and polite demeanor masked a dark obsession with control, companionship, and death. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen lured at least 12 young men to his London flats, where he murdered them before hiding or dismemb...

In this episode, we unpack the case of Michael Hubert Hughes, a convicted serial killer whose crimes in Southern California between the mid-1980s and early 1990s shocked the public. We explore his background, the victims, the investigations (including how cold case DNA tech played a pivotal role), his trials and convictions, and the larger context of violence and justice during that era in Los Ang...

In this episode, we uncover the dark story of Daniel Lee Siebert, a drifter whose path of violence stretched across multiple states in the 1980s. Known for his transient lifestyle and charm that often hid his true nature, Siebert left behind a string of brutal murders that shocked communities nationwide. Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow true crime...

In this episode, we uncover the story of Ray and Faye Copeland, an elderly Missouri couple whose quiet farm life masked a dark and deadly secret. Behind the scenes, the Copelands lured vulnerable drifters with promises of work, only to use them in a sinister scheme that ended in cold-blooded murder.  As the bodies piled up, the shocking truth came to light: Ray and Faye Copeland became the oldest...

In this episode, we examine the chilling crimes of Walter E. Ellis, a serial killer who terrorized Milwaukee’s north side for nearly twenty years. Known as the “Milwaukee North Side Strangler,” Ellis preyed on vulnerable women—often those living on the margins of society—and left behind a legacy of fear and unanswered questions. Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share i...

In this chilling episode, we dive into the disturbing life and crimes of Sean Vincent Gillis, a Louisiana man whose outwardly quiet and unassuming demeanor masked a horrific obsession with murder. Known as the “Computer Geek Killer,” Gillis preyed on women in Baton Rouge between 1994 and 2004, leaving behind a trail of brutality that shocked the community. Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe,...

In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Donald Leroy Evans, a drifter and self-proclaimed serial killer who haunted America’s highways. Evans was convicted for the brutal murder of a young girl in Mississippi, but he went on to claim responsibility for over 70 killings across multiple states. While many of his confessions were dismissed as fabrications, investigators confirmed that at l...

In this episode, we dive into the case of Gary Ray Bowles, a drifter turned serial killer who became known as The I-95 Killer. Bowles left a violent trail of murder along the East Coast in the 1990s, targeting vulnerable men he met in bars and on the streets. His story is one of abuse, rage, and manipulation, fueled by deep-seated hatred and a need for control. Love the episode? Make sure to subsc...

In this episode, we dive into the harrowing case of Yang Xinhai — one of China’s most prolific serial killers, whose brutal spree of violence spanned multiple provinces between 1999 and 2003. Known as the “Monster Killer,” Yang left a trail of devastation, targeting rural families in their homes and leaving entire communities gripped with fear. Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a rev...

In this episode, we examine the life and crimes of Tommy Lynn Sells, one of America’s most prolific and dangerous serial killers. Known as the “Coast-to-Coast Killer,” Sells claimed responsibility for dozens of murders spanning multiple states, though the true number of his victims remains unknown. From his troubled childhood and transient lifestyle to the gruesome details of his crimes, we uncove...

In today’s episode, we dive into the case of Luis Garavito, Colombia’s most notorious serial killer, whose reign of terror in the 1990s left an indelible scar on the nation. Known as “La Bestia” (The Beast), Garavito confessed to the brutal torture, rape, and murder of over 140 young boys, though the true number is believed to be much higher. Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a revie...

In this episode, we dive into the life and crimes of Peter Woodcock, one of Canada's most infamous child murderers. From his deeply troubled childhood to his heinous acts of violence, we explore how a combination of neglect, psychological issues, and a failed mental health system culminated in a string of brutal murders. Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with f...