Serial Killers

Sante Kimes' insatiable desire for wealth and her troubled childhood are discussed. Her manipulative tactics and the warning signs are explored, along with her criminal activities and relentless pursuit of financial security.

Vanessa examines the twisted logic of Rudy Bladel, a railroad worker turned murderer who claimed revenge as his motive. She explores his troubled mental health, his targeting of rail workers, and his ongoing spree of murders. Bladel's recanted confession, psychological aspects of revenge, and the impact of a rail company merger on his transformation are also discussed.

Delve into the disturbing life of Harvey Miguel Robinson, America’s youngest serial killer. Explore his troubled background and the influences that shaped his violent path. Follow the investigators as they face challenges in solving the crimes, and witness the fear and terror experienced by the victims and the community. Learn about Robinson’s trial and his unique sentencing.

In 1969, a 23-year-old law student at the University of Michigan was found murdered in a cemetery outside of Ann Arbor. Jane Mixer’s death was considered part of a string of violent killings known as the Michigan murders, thought to be the work of a serial killer. That changed when new evidence came to light. But more than 50 years later, doubt remains. Was the right person sent to prison? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eliot Ness went to the grave in 1957 without ever convicting the Cleveland Torso Murderer. Decades later, his family would reveal a secret suspect hidden within his notes, that was too well-connected to be accused publicly. This episode originally aired in April 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exploring the Cleveland Torso Murders, the podcast discusses the impact of the killings, the dismemberment of victims, and the investigation into an unidentified serial killer. Law enforcement interviews suspects and explores leads, including a possible religious cult. The chapter also explores the suspicious suicide of a potential suspect and the unsolved mysteries of the case.

Dayton Leroy Rogers, a serial killer who murdered women and left their bodies in the Molalla forest in Oregon. Exploring Dayton's violent tendencies, encounters with victims, flaws in the legal system, and his descent into violence. Discussing the outcome of his trial, current status in prison, and the hope to end his toxic influence.

Dayton Leroy Rogers, a rage-filled young man with a repressive religious upbringing and abusive father, explores his troubled childhood, rebellious actions, and encounters with victims, including a shocking incident with 15-year-old Denise Raymond. Driven by a search for new victims, Dayton's violent tendencies are examined in-depth.

After a 7-month hiatus between 1918 and 1919, the Axeman jumped back into his killing spree. City officials tried to track down the mysterious killer, but their hunt led to nothing but dead ends and wrongful convictions. To this day, the Axeman's true identity remains unknown. This episode originally aired April 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the U.S. was wrapped up in the final days of World War I, New Orleans was facing an enemy right in their own backyard. In the early 20th century, a wave of fear rolled through Crescent City as a mysterious man began axing people in the dead of night while they were fast asleep. This episode originally aired March 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices