

Serial Killers
Spotify Studios
Get a rare glimpse into the minds and methods of sadistic murderers. From notorious names like Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy to lesser-known killers like “Death House Landlady” Dorothea Puente, what turns a regular person into a predator? Serial Killers is a Spotify Original. New episodes Mondays.
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Aug 12, 2024 • 51min
“The Iceman” Richard Kuklinski Pt. 2
After 13 years as a Mafia hit man, he found himself in the crosshairs of the New Jersey Police. There was only one thing left to do: slaughter every last one of his friends before they got the chance to turn on him.Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2024 • 50min
“The Iceman” Richard Kuklinski Pt. 1
He killed over a hundred people before the police had even heard his name. So when the Mafia needed a body to drop without getting their hands dirty, there was only one man to call. Richard Kuklinski was quick, vicious, and utterly invisible.Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024 • 38min
The Watts Family Murders Pt. 2
In a chilling account, the investigation into Shanann Watts and her daughters' disappearance reveals unsettling behaviors by Chris Watts during the wellness check. The podcast delves into the mounting tension in Chris's marriage, filled with complex emotions. The shocking details of that fateful morning on August 13, 2018, highlight a father's horrific betrayal. The narrative uncovers the disturbing truths behind the tragic events and the investigation process that led to his confession.

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Jul 22, 2024 • 43min
The Watts Family Murders Pt. 1
A couple seems to embody the dream family, but deep beneath lies infidelity and financial chaos. Their journey showcases Shanann's vibrant personality and the strain of marital discord. As love turns to power struggles, the facade of a perfect life crumbles tragically. The podcast reveals the shocking realities contrasted with their social media portrayal, highlighting an emotional disconnect that paves the way for a devastating crime.

Jul 15, 2024 • 40min
The Nurse Behind the FBI’s Mindhunters (with Dr. Ann Burgess)
In 1978, Ann Wolbert Burgess was a psychiatric nurse, researcher, and professor at Boston College’s Connell School of Nursing. She and her colleague, Lynda Holmstrom, had recently published their findings on the emotional and psychological effects of sexual assault on survivors. That fall, her work was interrupted by a phone call. The FBI wanted to speak with her. They needed her help.Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2024 • 41min
The Honolulu Strangler
Honolulu, on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu, is a quintessential paradise. In 1986, it was also the hunting grounds of a serial killer who was never caught: The Honolulu Strangler. Investigators believe he claimed as many as five victims before seemingly disappearing into thin air. Now, cold case detectives believe they may have some answers in the as-yet-unsolved case.Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2024 • 42min
“The Brides in the Bath Killer” George Joseph Smith
George Joseph Smith, the “London Bluebeard,” was said to have hypnotizing eyes that lured women into marriage – and on to their untimely deaths. But it was his strange method of killing them that would eventually lead to his downfall…after his third wife died in the bathtub during their honeymoon.Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024 • 49min
“The Lethal In-Law” Dr. Bennett Clark Hyde
When a Missouri real estate tycoon fell sick in 1909, he promised his family a large inheritance. But one in-law was after far more than a piece of the pie. Dr. Bennett Clark Hyde wanted the whole fortune, even if it meant using his medical knowledge for murder.Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2024 • 42min
The Bolber-Petrillo Murder Ring Pt. 2
By 1938, Philadelphia’s Bolber-Petrillo Murder Ring had collected an estimated $100,000 in insurance payouts. But like many criminals on a lucky streak, they got sloppy. As investigators unraveled the threads of the ring’s vast conspiracy, Dr. Morris Bolber put on one last show. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2024 • 40min
The Bolber-Petrillo Murder Ring Pt. 1
In 1930s Philadelphia, self-styled “doctor” Morris Bolber claimed he could fix any ailment – even a broken marriage. His poisonous prescriptions for unhappy housewives killed dozens of men. When the prescriptions didn’t work, Bolber called a pair of conman brothers who were guaranteed to get the job done – as long as they got a chunk of the life insurance money.Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices