Terrified

In the remote desert of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, police uncovered what would later be called “the Toy Box” — a soundproofed trailer filled with instruments of torture, videotapes, and nightmares made real. Inside, David Parker Ray recorded his victims, narrating their suffering in chilling, clinical detail. For years, he operated undetected, hiding in plain sight while dozens disappeared...

In July 2010, former doorman and tree-surgeon Raoul Moat fired a shotgun at his former partner and her new boyfriend, then shot an unarmed police officer, triggering one of the largest manhunts in UK history. This episode of “Terrified” takes you inside that week of fear, the victims’ voices, the police response, and the broader questions it left behind.

He prowled the streets of West London, waiting at bus stops for young women who would never make it home. Levi Bellfield – charming on the surface, monstrous underneath – became one of Britain’s most cold-blooded predators. From the murders of Milly Dowler, Marsha McDonnell and Amélie Delagrange to the shocking manipulations that continued long after his arrest, Bellfield’s story is a chilling por...

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a quiet computer technician named Sean Vincent Gillis lived a double life. By day, he was polite, soft-spoken, and devoted to his long-time girlfriend. By night, he stalked the streets — hunting, killing, and mutilating women for nearly a decade. How did an ordinary man become one of Louisiana’s most depraved serial killers? In this episode of Terrified , we explore the...

Chris Halliwell seemed like an ordinary taxi driver, but behind the wheel he was leading a double life as a meticulous and calculating killer. When police finally closed in, Halliwell went to disturbing lengths to mislead investigators, using deception and manipulation to cover his tracks. In this episode, we uncover how he lured his victims, the chilling methods he used to hide his crimes, and th...

In the 1990s, sex workers across Britain were being hunted. Their bodies were turning up in remote fields, their murders seemingly unconnected. But behind the wheel of a car criss-crossing the Midlands was a predator hiding in plain sight: Alun Kyte. Nicknamed The Midlands Ripper, Kyte was eventually convicted of two brutal killings—yet detectives believe his trail of violence stretches far wider,...

In the quiet farmland of Plainfield, Wisconsin, the world’s most notorious grave robber lived in plain sight. Ed Gein’s twisted crimes—stealing corpses, crafting human trophies, and ultimately committing murder—shocked America and inspired some of horror’s most chilling villains, from Norman Bates to Leatherface. In this episode of Terrified , we peel back the layers of Gein’s gruesome legacy: his...

Mackenzie Lueck was just 23 years old and starting her life while attending the University of Utah in 2019. Then, one day, everything changed when she was reported missing. Police and investigators worked tirelessly to locate Lueck. #truecrime #realcrimepodcast

On October 1st, 1993, twelve-year-old Polly Klaas was kidnapped at knifepoint from her own bedroom during a slumber party in Petaluma, California. The case sparked a nationwide search, with thousands of volunteers joining the effort to bring her home. Tragically, the search ended in heartbreak when Polly’s body was discovered months later. Her murder not only devastated her family and community bu...

In the late 1970s, America’s most charming monster was hiding in plain sight. Rodney Alcala was handsome, intelligent, and even appeared on national television as the winning contestant on The Dating Game . But behind the smile was a sadistic serial killer who lured victims with promises of photography, then subjected them to unimaginable cruelty. From courtroom battles to hundreds of mysterious p...

In June 2008, successful salesman Travis Alexander was found brutally murdered in his Mesa, Arizona home. The investigation would uncover a dark and obsessive relationship with Jodi Arias, whose shifting stories and shocking courtroom behavior gripped the world. In this episode, we unravel the chilling details of their toxic romance, the evidence that led to Arias’ conviction, and why the case bec...

An Auckland academic who disappeared in 1974 An inquest by Coroner Deborah Marshall in Auckland today heard that 40-year-old father-of-two Peter Chaffe was last seen in July 1974 when he stopped for an after-work drink and something to eat at a friend's house in Avondale. The friend reported Chaffe was seeing double and feeling unwell.

In this chilling episode, we uncover the devastating story of the Chohan family—an entire household who vanished under mysterious circumstances in 2003. What began as a missing persons case soon unraveled into one of the most cold-blooded and calculated family annihilations in modern British history. We explore the dark world of organized crime, greed, and a meticulously planned cover-up that shoc...

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most disturbing true crime stories of the internet age — the case of Luka Magnotta. From viral videos to international manhunts, Magnotta’s crimes horrified and captivated the world. We explore how a troubled model turned into a global fugitive, the dark corners of internet fame, and the meticulous investigation that led to his capture. Tune in as we u...

Welsh schoolboy 'killed former girlfriend for free breakfast'

Chilling look into the mind of one of Australia’s most disturbing serial killers. We unpack the crimes, the trial, and the lingering impact of Paul Denyer’s reign of terror on Frankston in 1993. Listener discretion is advised.

Albert Walker was once Canada’s most wanted man. More than 30 years later, his name may have faded from the public eye, but he remains one of the country’s most prolific swindlers. His tale is one of audacious deception involving multiple stolen identities, millions of dollars in fraud and even a murder in the U.K. But it’s also a story defined by a streak of luck.

On the 12th January 1993, Gabe Meyer is dropped off at a gymnasium in Innisfail, Queensland by his father, little knowing it would be the last time he would see him alive. His disappearance would take police detectives into crocodile infested waters, the depths of cane fields and rainforests, and a world of distorted reality and deadly lies in their search for clues that would help them bring his...

In this week’s episode, we dive into one of the most chilling and unthinkable cases in American true crime history — the story of Megan Huntsman, a Utah mother who kept an unimaginable secret hidden behind the walls of her suburban home. Pleasant Grove, Utah was the kind of town you wouldn’t look twice at — quiet streets, friendly neighbors, and rows of tidy houses. But in 2014, a horrifying disco...

Grace Emmie Rose Millane was a British tourist who was murdered in Auckland, New Zealand, in December 2018. A 26-year-old man, Jesse Shane Kempson, was charged with her murder on 8 December 2018. Millane's body was found in the Waitākere Ranges to the west of Auckland on 9 December 2018.

Who Are The Toolbox Killers? These Sadistic Serial Murderers Preyed On Young Women In California A sadistic duo, Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, used everyday items for torture and murder.

It’s the morning of February 6, 1986.  Australia as a nation, but more specifically New South Wales, is in a state of shock. Two days prior, the body of 26 year old nurse Anita Cobby had been found in a paddock in Prospect, 32 kilometres west of Sydney’s CBD. The news had broken that Anita had been murdered. But on the 6th of February, a morning radio host named John Laws obtained a leaked copy of...

In the early hours of New Years' Day 1998, Olivia Hope and Ben Smart boarded a yacht. They were never seen again. Doubt re-examines the case from a fresh perspective. What if Watson didn't do it?

On January 3, 2022, 911 reported that 66-year-old Sheila Fletcher and her husband, Clay Fletcher, had found their 36-year-old daughter Lacey Ellen Fletcher dead on their couch. #Truecrime #laceyfletcher

True Crime Podcast 18-year-old Hannah Elizabeth Graham was in her second-year of college at the University of Virginia. Out for the evening at Charlottesville's downtown pedestrian mall, meeting friends, and having drinks. A night any college student looked forward to. But Hannah ended up heavily intoxicated and all alone. That is, until she met a man. The last words overheard by a passer-by o...