Devils in the Dark

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard are back for a whole new season of Devils in The Dark! In this episode, the girls travel back to 1970s America to learn about the vile serial killer duo, Leonard Lake and Charles Ng. After several stints in jail, Charles Ng manages to escape military detention in Hawaii to join pen pal Leonard Lake in California to enact his horrific “Miranda Plan”. Inspired by the novel The Collector by John Fowles, Leonard and Charles commit the kinds of heinous crimes seen only in horror movies. Expect dark beginnings at the hands of a grandmother, a kleptomaniac who seriously cannot keep his hands to himself, and two of the worst killers Devils in The Dark has ever seen. Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence, including violence against children, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   00:00 - Introduction 08:32 - Where Leonard’s story begins 14:27 - Leonard’s stint in the Vietnam war and doomed first marriage 19:09 - Where Charles’ story begins 19:32 - The problem with Charles (he just can’t stop nicking stuff) 21:50 - Charles gets kicked out of the Marine Corps 22:26 - Leonard Lake and Charles Ng become unlikely pen pals 24:23 - Charles escapes Military Detention in Hawaii 28:36 - Leonard’s bunker 29:27 - The “Miranda Plan” 32:14 - The murder of Harvey and Sean Dubs 35:59 - The murder of Deborah Dubs 36:56 - The murder of Randy Jacobsen 38:04 - The murder of Brenda O’Connor, Lonnie Bond and Lonnie Junior 40:49 - Leonard Lake commits suicide 42:57 - Police search the bunker in California 51:17 - Charles is on the run 51:43 - The can of salmon incident (Charles is caught) 56:36 - The sentencing of Charles Ng 59:09 - Outro This episode is sponsored by… Skin+Me: Head to www.skinandme.com to get your first month for just £3.50 pharmacy fee with code DEVILS3 Better Help: Visit www.betterhelp.com/DITD today to get 10% off your first month. StitchFix: Go to www.stitchfix.co.uk/devils20 and get 20% off when you keep all five items. For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.  Special thanks to Woodcut Media.  Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply) Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply) Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498  Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

We’re back baby!!! Devils in the Dark is back for Season 2 with a whole new season of wild crimes to get stuck into. Oh how we’ve missed you!  From sinister hidden bunkers to iconic undercover cops, we’ve got stories you will not believe. AND this season we’ll be travelling even further, looking into the most horrific cases in history, like the serial killer and torturer Madame La Laurie and the vengeful murdering piratess Jeanne Di Clisson. New episodes every Monday. We can’t WAIT to see you! 

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard finish the series with a killer of enormous proportions… literally. At a staggering height of 6”7, ‘Big Ed’ is one of the most violent and messed up killers of the century. After murdering his grandparents aged just 15 years old, Edmund went on to kill dozens of University students before exacting revenge on his estranged mother in one of the worst ways imaginable. Expect sinister beginnings, another tale of reformation gone seriously wrong, and one of the most gruesome ends Helen and Danni have ever seen. Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   00:00 - Introduction 07:13 - Where Edmund’s story begins 13:04 - Edmund vs. the family cats 16:01 - Edmund is sent away to his grandparents 16:32 - Edmund murders his grandparents 17:40 - The sealing of Edmund’s criminal record 21:12 - Edmund gets in a motorbike accident 22:54 - The murders of Mary Anne Pesce and Anita Lechessa 28:45 - The murder of Aiko Koo 35:55 - Forest Schall speaks about the murder of his sister, Cindy Schall 38:40 - The murders of Rosalind Heather Thorpe and Allison Liu 40:36 - Edmund frequents The Jury Room bar to get the inside track 42:05 - A diligent gun clerk raises the alarm 45:24 - Edmund murders his mother 48:46 - The murder of Sara Taylor Hallet 49:24- Edmund goes on the run, but it doesn’t quite go to plan 52:32 - The trial of Edmund Kemper 54:48 - Outro This episode is sponsored by… Skin+Me. Head to www.skinandme.com to get your first month free with code DEVILS2. CalmUK. Go to www.calm.com/devils to claim 40% a Calm Premium Subscription. Follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. Special thanks to Woodcut Media. See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply) Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Devils in The Dark will return...

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard travel back to 1990s America to learn about the horrific and infamous Milwaukee Cannibal, Jeffrey Dahmer. After his childhood obsession with animals took a very dark turn, Jeffrey channeled his love of gore and need for control to whole new levels in his one bedroom apartment on North 25th Street in Milwaukee. Expect serious grisly discoveries, a macabre shrine to his victims, and the kind of crimes you would only expect to hear in an actual horror movie. Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault, torture, and violence, including violence against animals, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   00:00 - Introduction 09:33 - Where Jeffrey's story first begins 12:50 - Jeffrey takes on some dark hobbies 18:02 - Danni's fascination with mechaphiles 21:26 - Jeffrey starts drinking at school 23:33 - The murder of Steven Hicks 25:31 - Jeffrey joins the army 26:25 - Jeffrey gets a new start with his grandmother in Milwaukee 31:00 - Jeffrey kicks off his killing spree 32:33 - How Jeffrey hid the evidence 38:04 - Jeffrey tries to make zombies out of his victims 39:32 - The murder of Konerak Sinthasomphone 44:26 - Tracy Edwards escapes 48:46 - The trial of Jeffrey Dahmer 00:00 - Outro This episode is sponsored by… Skin+Me. Head to www.skinandme.com to get your first month free with code DEVILS2. Wine52. Head to www.wine52.co.uk/dark and cover the £5.95 postage costs and you’ll receive a case of 3 carefully selected wines from beautiful Puglia, Southern Italy. Follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. Special thanks to Woodcut Media. See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply) Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard turn back the clock to look into one of the most disgusting killers so far, the Bus Stop Killer, Levi Bellfield. After growing up into a woman hating thug, Levi took the lives of two women, one 13 year old girl and attempted to murder another woman in a violent attack involving a people carrier. Expect harrowing accounts from ex-partner Jo Collings, first hand accounts from police investigators on the scene at the time, and a very angry Danni. Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   00:00 - Introduction 07:42 - Where Levi’s story first begins 11:06 - Levi proves quite the ladies man 14:54 - Levi meets Jo Collings 17:36 - Jo reports Levi to the police 18:28 - The disappearance of Milly Dowler 22:04 - The murder of Marsha McDonnell 24:48 - The attempted murder of Kate Sheedy 31:00 - The murder of Amelie Delgrange 32:26 - Met Detective Colin Sutton is on the case 34:49 - Levi’s white van 43:13 - Levi is arrested at his home in West Drayton 36:48 - The trial of Levi Bellfield 49:20 - The murder of Milly Dowler 55:00 - Levi’s new identity, Yusef Rahim 58:00 - Helen and Danni react to the news that Levi Bellfield has applied to get married in prison 1:00:25 - Coming up on next week’s episode… Jeffery Dahmer This episode is sponsored by… CalmUK. Go to www.calm.com/devils to claim 40% a Calm Premium Subscription. Wine52. Head to www.wine52.co.uk/devils and cover the £5.95 postage costs and you’ll receive a case of 3 carefully selected wines from beautiful Southern Italy. Follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. Special thanks to Woodcut Media. See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply) Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard travel back to 1980s America to learn about the horrific crimes of The Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez. After growing up under the care of a convicted murderer, Richard Ramirez would go on to take at least 13 lives over the course of a terrifying 14 month killing spree that held the state of California in a constant panic. Expect details of a satan worshiping psychopath, some of the most grisly crime scenes in history, and Danni’s night terror tales.  Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   00:00 - Introduction 05:15 - Where Richard’s story first begins 09:38 - 14 year old Richard witnesses a murder 14:26 - Richard’s first assault  16:37 - The murder of Jennie Vincow 19:08 - The murders of Vincent and Maxine Zazzara 23:23 - Richard goes on a murderous spree 25:57 - The Valley Intruder 33:36 - The murders of Peter and Barbara Pan 37:11 - Richard steals from the wrong house 39:55 - Detective Frank Falzon is on the case in Lompoc 42:56 - A stunning citizens arrest 45:27 - FBI Special Agent Bobby Chacon interrogates Richard Ramirez 46:29 - The preliminary hearing  49:09 - The trial of Richard Ramirez 42:33 - The wedding of Richard Ramirez and Doreen Loy 55:32 - Outro This episode is sponsored by... Wine52. Head to www.wine52.co.uk/devils and cover the £5.95 postage costs and you’ll receive a case of 3 carefully selected wines from the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain Follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. Special thanks to Woodcut Media. See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply) Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard take a look at the case of Raoul Moat, the murderer on the run that had the UK glued to their TV screens. After getting out of prison, Raoul took his hatred of the police to a whole new level, murdering two innocent men and seriously injuring his ex-girlfriend before turning the gun on himself. Expect a terrifying meat head of a man, a vendetta against the police, serious ‘roid rage, and football star Gazza turning up to save the day with a fishing rod and a chicken dinner… Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   00:00 - Introduction 06:06 - Where Raoul’s story begins 11:35 - Raoul’s girlfriend, Samantha 14:29 - Raoul goes to prison 16:55 - Samantha’s new boyfriend, Christopher Brown 21:40 - Raoul’s Plan 22:28 - Raoul gets out of prison 23:35 - The murder of Christopher Brown 27:01 - Raoul’s letters 31:00 - Raoul calls 999 32:35 - The shooting of PC David Rathband 33:59 - Raoul goes on the run 42:18 - Gazza to the rescue 42:22 - The last ditch attempt to catch Raoul alive 45:37 - Raoul commits suicide 49:13 - Outro Follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. Special thanks to Woodcut Media. See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply) Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498  Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard take a look at one of the worst killers in history, the Dating Game killer, Rodney Alcala. After ‘reforming’ twice, Rodney was free to roam The United States, studying under Roman Polanski, and killing an unimaginable number of young girls and women… oh, and he had time to star on American reality TV dating show The Dating Game too. Expect the worst self defence since Ted Bundy and the creepiest game show contestant you’ve ever heard.  Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence, including against children, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   00:00 - Introduction 09:19 - Where Rodney’s story begins 13:43 - Rodney’s first known assault  18:47 - Rodney’s first stint in jail 19:40 - The ‘reformed’ Rodney 22:05 - The murder of Ellen Hover 24:43 - The murder of Jill Parenteau 25:41- The murder of Robin Samsoe 30:19 - The Dating Game 35:25 - Rodney is arrested 35:59 - The discovery of the storage locker 38:57 - A shocking conviction U-Turn 41:24 - DA Matt Murphy steps up to the plate 44:41 - Rodney Alcala decided to represent himself at trial 49:07 - Brand new evidence 50:22 - The final verdict 52:45 - Outro This episode is sponsored by… Typology. To claim your free 9-ingredient lip balm when you order a tinted serum or any other product, go to www.typology.com, add the 9-ingredient lip balm to your cart and add the code DEVILS at checkout. Skin+Me. Head to www.skinandme.com to get your first month free with code DEVILS. CalmUK. Go to www.calm.com/devils to claim 40% a Calm Premium Subscription. Follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. Special thanks to Woodcut Media. See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply) Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard dive into the world of Britain’s most hated father, Mick Philpott. After serving only three years in prison after being found guilty for a grisly grievous bodily harm attack in his early twenties, famous ‘benefits scrounger’ Mick is living the high life in the noughties in England. Finding fame through touting his government funded lifestyle on daytime TV shows like This Morning and The Jeremy Kyle Show, narcissist Mick thought he had the world in his hands… that was until one of his many long suffering partners decided to leave, triggering him to concoct one of the worst plans of revenge in history. Expect unbelievably arrogant behaviour, tales of dogging in Allestree Park and the story of one very heroic neighbour.  Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence, including violence against children, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   00:00 - Introduction 06:25 - Where Mick’s story begins 07:16 - Mick’s first assault  09:06 - Mick leaves prison to start a new life 10:22 - Mick meets Mairead Duffy and Lisa Willis 15:05 - Mick goes to his local newspaper 16:27 - Mick’s stint on daytime TV 20:29 - Mick sends Mairead and Lisa to work 21:29 - Mick introduces Paul Mosely to Mairead and Lisa 22:01 - Mick goes dogging in Allestree Park 23:52 - Lisa Willis gets out 24:57 - The Plan 27:04 - Brave neighbour, Daniel Stevenson tries to save the children on Victory Road 33:32 - The aftermath of the incident 35:30 - Forensic scientist, Daniel Matthews, arrives to investigate 38:53 - Mick and Mairead hold a press conference 41:05 - Mick’s sick behaviour at the mortuary 42:43 - Mick Philpott and Mairead Duffy are arrested 44:49 - The arrest of Paul Mosely 48:00 - The trial of Mick Philpott, Mairead Duffy and Paul Mosely 53:55 - Outro This episode is sponsored by… Skin+Me. Head to www.skinandme.com to get your first month free with code DEVILS. StitchFix. Head to www.stitchfix.co.uk/devils20 to try StitchFix’s personal styling service for free! And save 20% when you keep all 5 items in your fix. Follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. Special thanks to Woodcut Media. See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply) Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498  Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

After deep diving into Dorothea Puente’s cookery book from last week’s episode, Helen Anderson and Danni Howard explore the horrific world of the most infamous killer couple in history, Fred and Rose West. Meeting in a perfect storm, twisted Fred and Rose West would go on to murder at least 12 girls and women, two of whom were their own daughters. Expect grim discoveries, anger over missing women, and a seriously sinister and sick family ‘in’ joke.  Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence, including details about violence about children, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Helen and Danni review Dorothea Puente’s ‘Cooking with a Serial Killer’ 09:37 - Where Fred and Rose West’s story begins 15:35 - The disappearance of Heather West 18:30 - The Wests get a visit from the police 20:20 - Fred West is arrested  23:05 - The discovery of Alison Chambers 27:23 - The disappearances of Lucy Partington and Lynda Gough 31:25 - The case of Caroline Roberts 35:35 - Pathologists make a grim discovery 37:38 - The murder of Rena West and Anne McFall 38:35 - The discovery of Juanita Mott and Carole Cooper 42:13 - The murder of Charmaine West 44:28 - Fred West commits suicide  46:34 - Forensic odontology brings new evidence to the case 49:05 - The trial of Rose West 53:17 - Outro This episode is sponsored by… BetterHelp. Go to www.betterhelp.com/DITD for 10% off your first month. Follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. Special thanks to Woodcut Media. See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources: Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply) Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply) Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498  Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200