
Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson
Welcome to Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words, Kate Winkler Dawson's true crime talk show. On each new episode of Wicked Words, Kate interviews journalists, podcasters and authors about their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their investigations in the world of true crime, many of which have never been shared before.
Kate interviews Patricia Cornwell, the prolific true crime author about her book Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper – Case Closed, she heads to Texas with veteran journalist Rena Pederson to discuss her coverage of an uncatchable jewel thief during the swinging sixties, chats with podcaster and journalist Mandy Matney from the Murdaugh Murders Podcast and so much more. These are the stories behind the stories.
Also in this feed is host Kate Winkler Dawson’s true crime limited series, Tenfold More Wicked.
Season 12 - A Blessing and a Curse
Season 11 - Fire and Brimstone
Season 10 - Entitled
Season 9 - The Wolf Among Us
Season 8 - The Morphine Murderess
Season 7 - The Annihilator
Season 6 - The Echo of Murder
Season 5 - Blood Feud
Season 4 - Tiger Woman
Season 3 - Murder in the Court
Season 2 - The Body Snatcher
Season 1 - All That is Wicked
Wicked Words is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Latest episodes

Feb 6, 2023 • 40min
Tenfold More Wicked - The Annihilator: Falling Apart
Eugene Burt’s life seems to be falling apart in the summer of 1896. He’s under stress because his beloved brothers—his financial backers—begin to turn on him. His wife, Annie, is having frightening dreams. And Eugene Burt is about to make a terrible decision. Who would become his victims? Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, particularly in your own family, email info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2023 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jan 30, 2023 • 41min
Tenfold More Wicked - The Annihilator: The Midnight Assassin
In 1884 and 1885, a series of terrible murders all points to one serial killer, dubbed the Servant Girl Annihilator. Eugene Burt, then a teenager, accompanies his father, the city physician, to one of the crime scenes—and he makes a terrible discovery. Twelve years later, Burt is beginning to act erratically after his father dies. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, particularly in your own family, email info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2023 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jan 23, 2023 • 41min
Tenfold More Wicked - The Annihilator: The Burts
Eugene Burt is a family man, the father of two little girls and the husband of a lovely woman, Anna Powers. But Burt has a past peppered with violence, some that he caused, some that he witnessed when, as a teen, his father took him to crime scenes. Would his past affect his future actions? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling, Alexis Amorosi, and Natalie Rinn/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, particularly in your own family, email info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2023 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 2023 • 3min
Introducing: Tenfold More Wicked, Season Seven
A historical true crime story set in late 1800s Austin, Texas. Investigating Eugene Burt, a troubled man who may have been inspired by a notorious serial killer. Delve into the chilling actions and influences that led to tragic events and four deaths in this gripping narrative.

Jan 9, 2023 • 45min
Wicked Words - Mark Pinsky: Drifting into Darkness
Author Mark Pinsky details the complicated story of a double murder...the killing of a philanthropic couple in Montgomery, Alabama. Their son was the main suspect, but was he being controlled by someone else? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2023 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2023 • 42min
Wicked Words - Blaine Pardoe + Victoria Hester: Tantamount
Father and daughter writers Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester investigated the unsolved murders of women in the early 1970s in the nation’s capital. Who was the main suspect? Blaine and Victoria have someone in mind... Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2022 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2022 • 48min
Wicked Words - Susan Jonusas: Hell’s Half-Acre
The Bloody Benders were a family of serial killers in the 1800s that murdered people who visited their home in rural Kansas. Author Susan Jonusas offers us a compelling profile of four mysterious killers who terrified America in the 19th century. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2022 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2022 • 38min
Wicked Words - Vivian Ho: Those Who Wander
Award-winning journalist Vivian Ho exposes a shattering true-crime story, shedding light on America's new lost generation and investigating two murders that are connected to a troubled trio. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2022 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2022 • 42min
Wicked Words - Patricia Pearson: Wish You Were Here
Author Patricia Pearson reunited with her high school boyfriend to investigate the murder of his sister, Theresa Allore, in Canada thirty years earlier. And what they discovered about her likely killer was disturbing. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2022 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 2022 • 41min
Wicked Words - Mike Vance: The Most Dangerous Attorney in America
Author Mike Vance makes his second appearance on our show, this time to talk about notorious defense attorney James Brockman and his most controversial cases...including Brockman’s own murder. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2022 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.