Perfect Stranglers: A True Crime Podcast

We're back for one more episode! In this bonus episode, we talk about what the holidays are all about: family and crime. Kylie will tell the tale of America's first serial killer family, The Bloody Benders. Then, Bri will present a top 10 list, Letterman style, featuring some pretty hilarious holiday mishaps bound to give you a jolly laugh! We are also excited to welcome a very special gue...

We're BaaAAAAAaaaack! (well.... kinda). Nicole has put together a short Making of Perfect Stranglers mini-episode for all our loyal Stranglers. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Stranglers, it's time for the final episode! A case that is a pillar of the genre. Our odious opus of true crime. We're roughin' it in the pacific northwest and venturing to the scenic mountain vistas of Colorado and Idaho as we hike through the life and crimes of Ted Bundy.  We'll spare no detail and leave no stone unturned in this 2-hour farewell episode. Trust us, you do not miss the spine...

Albert Fish is one of America's most deranged serial killers yet rarely brought up when we talk about Heavy Hitters. Albert's reign of terror took place between 1924–1932 and his victims were primarily children which makes this case that much more chilling. Known as "Gray Man, the Werewolf of Wysteria, the Brooklyn Vampire, the Moon Maniac, and The Boogey Man" Fish has a love of self-harm and tort...

This week we get to the meat of the Jeffrey Dahmer case. Bri tells us all about the indications going back to childhood that lead to Jeffrey Dahmer eventually torturing and murdering many unsuspecting young men. And in this case, Dahmer isn't the only villain. The police force responsible for finally catching him fumbles big time. Listen to all the details this week on Perfect Stranglers. Visit ww...

This week we're joined by the podcast True Crime Cat Lawyer as we break The Hillside Strangler(s). The murders began in the fall of 1977 when three sex workers were found strangled and dumped naked on hillsides northeast of Los Angeles. At time, the police let it be known they were looking for 1 individual, however internally, they knew they were searching for 2 individuals, who in the press, were...

In our final Cryptid episode of Perfect Stranglers, Bri breaks down all the lesser-known cryptids who deserve just as much spotlight as our beloved Big Foot, Nessy, and Mothman! Listen in as we learn all the tips and trips to track down these not-so-ferocious beasts as we count down the last 6 episodes of Perfect Stranglers! Visit www.perfectstranglers.com or email contact@perfectstranglers.com to...

This week we take a break from the heavy episodes to give you some much-needed laughs. Kylie spills the tea on some of the best lighthearted crime stories and police blotter articles found over the last few years.  Visit www.perfectstranglers.com or email contact@perfectstranglers.com to submit your listener stories! Please Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts and hit that Subscribe button! F...

As the final episodes tick down, you know we had to fit some heavy hitters in there! This week is Ed Gein, who inspired many a horror movie character from Norman Bates (Psycho) to Leatherface (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) to Buffalo Bill (The Silence of the Lambs).  The case of Ed Gein is so bizarre and gruesome, that it's become infamous among those who are both true crime fanatics and thos...

This week's special guest host, Chelsey, tells us about a fairly recent case out of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This story has all the summer drama you'll ever want; a love triangle complete with S&M and a duplicitous hipster who plays the "damsel in distress" routine. Tune in for this tragic and bonkers hometown case coming in hot on Perfect Stranglers! Visit www.perfectstranglers.com or email con...

It's the final countdown! We're wrapping up Perfect Stranglers by coming in hot with some intense cases and this one is no exception.  This week Bri tells us about the Amazon Review killer. He received his name due to his sick and twisted reviews left on Amazon for tools he used to trap, kill and bury people. One of his victims was able to escape and tell their story. Tune in to hear what the...

We mentioned it in season 1, episode 1 and here we are... IT'S MERMAID TIME! In this episode of Perfect Stranglers Kylie will give you all the details you need to know to answer the question we've been asking for nearly 100 episodes: are mermaids real.  Visit www.perfectstranglers.com or email contact@perfectstranglers.com to submit your listener stories! Please Rate and Review us on Apple Po...

This week Bri gives you all the information you need to know in order to hunt your own Bigfoot! We'll look at lore, possible sightings, and how credible current evidence is pointing towards the reality of Bigfoot being real. Bri also asks a few hard-hitting questions on why we've never actually seen a baby bigfoot.  Visit www.perfectstranglers.com or email contact@perfectstranglers.com to sub...

Do you love cruises? Do you want cruises ruined for you? Well, that's what this episode will do! Kylie took a deep dive into the dark side of cruise ships and the mysteries surrounding what happens in international waters. From murder to robbery. From sexual assault to suicide, we look at a few crimes that have happened and what is done to solve these crimes (hint: it's not much). We also hear a l...

This week the Perfect Strangers highlight the unsolved and tragic murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German out of Delphi, Indiana. This case shook the citizens of the small town of Delphi just as much as it did the rest of the true crime community. If you have any information regarding the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German please call the number below.  Tip Line: (765) 822-...

This week we read some requested stories and listener stories!  Visit www.perfectstranglers.com or email contact@perfectstranglers.com to submit your listener stories! Please Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts and hit that Subscribe button! Follow us on Facebook: Perfect Stranglers: A True Crime Podcast Instagram: @perfect_stranglers Twitter: @perfstranglers Cover art: https://www.instagram...

This week's case is the first true dive into a well-publicized cult. You saw it on the news in the 90s and now hear about the Heaven's Gate cult on Perfect Stranglers. We'll discuss the odd life and tragic and senseless deaths of members of the Heaven's Gate cult and their leader Marshall Applewhite. You'll wonder how so many intelligent and educated folks bought into an organization that ended wi...

This week we wrap up our 2-parter on Richard Ramirez. The ladies will discuss how the investigation wrapped up with all signs pointing to some guy named "Rick" and how a community gathered together to catch the monster stalking their streets at night. We'll also touch on the trial, the circus that was the courtroom, and the infamous groupies fawning over The Night Stalker. Ew. We know.   Visi...

This week it's Kylie's turn to talk about her favorite serial killer. Richard Ramirez was born and raised in an environment most people couldn't fathom. From an early age, he witnessed violence and drug use, had multiple head injuries, and had family members train him on the art of stealth, killing, and being a peeping tom. On top of that, he re-wrote the book on serial murders. The Night Stalker...

This week The Stranglers are traveling back to the 90s Norwegian black metal scene. If you didn't know about the chaos and bad juju that some of these guys put into the world, well you 'gon learn today! We're wondering how they had time to maim, murder, and commit arson while still working on their creative and unique musical stylings... Join us this week on Perfect Stranglers as we get a little b...

Grandma's are supposed to be wholesome, nurturing, lovable people in our lives. Apparently, Dorothea Puente didn't get that memo. In the 1980s, Dorothea ran a boarding house in Sacramento, California, and took in the people in our society who need help the most. Little did they know, she had a very different idea of "help". When police were called to her house to investigate a report of a missing...

This week Bri gives us all the details on the Cryptid The Flatwoods Monster. But is it a cryptid or something a bit more out of this world? On September 12, 1952, a family in Flatwoods said they were visited by an alien spacecraft. From there, all hell breaks loose as a small town in West Virginia tries to uncover what exactly is happening as more and more sitings are happening of what is now...

In this week's episode, Kylie tells us the eerie history of one of the most haunted items in the world: Annabelle The Doll. Annabelle was originally purchased as a gift for a nursing student for her 28th birthday however the excitement quickly wore off when Annabelle began exhibiting strange behavior. From moving from room to room to showing up with blood on her hands, Annabelle quickly became nig...

THIS IS IT! IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING! This week we hear the infamous case that got Bri interested in true crime! That's right... Charles Manson. She'll talk us through his unfortunate upbringing and into the swinging 60s where peace and love take a dark turn into the world of cults and homicide. Join the Perfect Stranglers on the streets of 60s San Francisco, and don't forget to wear some flowers in...

In this long-awaited episode, Kylie dives into the mysterious Skinwalker Ranch. Known as the most thoroughly researched paranormal area in the world, Skinwalker Ranch is a hotbed for alien, cryptid, and demonic activity. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! We'll break down the history of the property, go over the experiences of the past owners, and touch on the curse that may be plaguing this...