Devils in the Dark

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard travel back to 90’s America to visit a boarding house for people down on their luck, run by sweet little old lady Dorothea Puente… but is Dorothea all that she seems? After discovering a body in her front garden, detective John Cabrera has a hunch that this kindly caretaker might not be all that she seemed to be… Expect grisly discoveries, missing teeth, and an OAP on the run. 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 11:25 - Where Dorothea’s story begins 16:26 - The murder of Ruth Monroe 20:29 - Dorothea’s first stint in prison 22:54 - The disappearance of Alvaro ‘Bert’ Montoya 24:18 - Dorothea gets a visit from the police 25:55 - Danni has thoughts about Lin Manuel Miranda 27:15 - John Cabrera digs in Dorothea’s garden 31:49 - Dorothea goes on the run 38:38 - Dorothea gets found 39:58 - Identifying the bodies 41:25 - How did Dorothea do it? 43:03 - The murder of Everson Gillmouth 44:17 - The trial of Dorothea Puente 49:00 - Cooking with a Serial Killer 53:39 - 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 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard take a look into the horrible crimes of Stephen Port, The Grindr Killer. After masquerading as a graduate from Oxford University, a member of the armed forces, and even a special needs teacher on online dating site Grindr, Stephen Port evaded police for months, going on a sick killing spree that spread fear and shock throughout the LGBTQ+ community. Expect ridiculous police failings, harrowing tales from the victims' families and the incredible story of how one family's determination to see justice solved the case. 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 05:01 - Where Stephen’s story begins 06:20 - Stephen moves into his first flat and meets Ryan Edwards 08:08 - Stephen starts online dating 19:40 - The murder of Anthony Walgate 29:10 - The murder of Gabriel Kovari 32:11 - The murder of Daniel Whitworth 36:32 - Stephen fakes a suicide note 39:40 - Stephen goes to prison 41:61 - The murder of Jack Taylor 43:46 - The Taylor family go to the police 51:22 - The trial of Stephen Port 53:57 - Outro This episode is sponsored by… 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. 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: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 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) Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Switchboard LGBTQ+ Helpline: 0300 330 0630 (help is also available at live chat at https://switchboard.lgbt/ *times apply)

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard travel back to just before the millennium to delve into the mind of Tracie Andrews, the femme fatale killer who tricked the nation. After murdering her partner Lee Harvey in a vicious and frenzied attack, she used her charm to lay blame on a ‘fat man with staring eyes’, promoting the police to launch a search for a man who never even existed. Expect arguments of volcanic proportion, enough charm to fool a press conference (almost), and an attack that could never be forgotten. 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 05:31 - Where Tracie’s story begins 09:43 - Tracie the model 11:04 - Tracie Andrews meets Lee Harvey 15:10 - The murder of Lee Harvey 24:33 - The press conference 33:03 - Witness statements 38:46 - Tracie overdoses on pills 41:00 - The trial of Tracie Andrews 48:27 - 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 travel to 1970s Illinois, America to explore the twisted world of the sinister Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy. Once a strong pillar of his community, John Wanye Gacy or “Pogo” the clown to the local children, his kind reputation was shattered after a search warrant for his home uncovered unspeakable horrors. Expect harrowing details from police on the scene, an incredible story from the only survivor and of course, the most sinister clown makeup to ever have existed. 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 05:11 - Where John’s story begins 08:28 - John gets a job in a mortuary 09:27 - John starts a new life in Springfield, Illinois 14:54 - John’s first known assault 16:56 - John is sent to Anamosa State Penitentiary 19:40 - John’s second new life in Chicago 20:55 - Pogo The Clown 24:48 - The abduction of Rob Piest 26:31 - Police search John’s house 29:06 - Catching John Wayne Gacy 36:09 - The confession 40:50 - The boy who survived, Tony Antonucci 43:28 - The trial of John Wayne Gacy 47:44 - Outro This episode is sponsored by... Beer 52. Head to www.beer52.com/DARK to claim your free case of beer now.  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 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 to 1970s Austria to dive into the world of famous writer and not so reformed murderer Jack Unterweger. After serving time in prison for one horrendous murder, Jack’s writing hobby spiralled into an illustrious career… so illustrious that he was let out of prison early… triggering one of the worst killing sprees modern Europe and America have ever seen. Expect eerie radio plays for children, an infamous stay at the Los Angeles Cecil Hotel, and one of the biggest blunders of the prison reform system 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 06:00 - Where Jack’s story begins 08:23 - The murder of Margret Schäfer  12:52 - Jack goes to prison 13:50 - Jack gets a book deal 19:08 - Celebrity writer Jack Unterweger gets released 29:30 - The murder of Blanka Bockova 31:22 - The murders of Brunhilde Masser, Heide Hammerer and Elfriede Schrempf  35:04 - The one surviving victim 36:00 - Jack moonlights as a news reporter 39:20 - Jack goes to the USA 40:49 - The murders of Shannon Exley, Irene Rodriguez, Sherri Ann Long 44:32 - Jack Unterweger is on the run 46:21 - The trial of Jack Unterweger 55:18 - Outro  This episode is sponsored by:  BetterHelp. Go to www.betterhelp.com/DITD for 10% off your first month. StitchFix. Head to www.stitchfix.co.uk/DEVILS20 to get 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 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 delve into the life and crimes of England’s most dangerous woman, Joanna Dennehy. With the help of criminologists, forensic psychologists and journalists from the scene, they’ll learn how Joanna Dennehy became one of Britain's most frenzied and dangerous murderers. Expect sad wannabe Bonnie and Clyde vibes, deranged behaviour, the story of the worst burglar in history, and a VERY annoying key suspect. 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 03:08 - Where Joanna’s story begins 06:45 - Joanna’s erratic and violent past 10:41 - Joanna Dennehy vs John Chapman 12:33 - Joanna seduces landlord Kevin Lee 16:19 - The murder of Lukazs Slaboszewski 19:54 - Introducing Gary Stretch, the world’s crappest burglar  21:40 - The murder of John Chapman 23:32 - The murder of Kevin Lee 30:27 - Joanna Dennehy and Gary Stretch are on the run 36:12 - The arrest 39:58 - The trial of Joanna Dennehy 46:36 - 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. 

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard travel back in time to rural 1950s America to uncover the horrific crimes of Ed Gein, The Butcher of Plainfield. The infamous inspiration behind all your favourite horror movies, Ed Gein's horrendous crimes against humanity have gone down in infamy. After growing up in rural New Jersey with a puritanical and overbearing mother, Ed took his love for his mother to a whole new level after her death, using the skin from corpses to make his very own mummy... Expect grisly discoveries, ghastly arts and crafts projects, and a whole lot of gore. 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 07:22 - Where Ed’s story begins 13:55 - Ed’s murderous impulses begin 22:09 - Ed loses his family 26:02 - The killing of Bernice Warden 29:52 - The house of horrors 37:54 - The murder of Mary Hogan 40:12 - Ed Gein’s Interrogation 45:46 - The trial of Ed Gein 54:20 - Very special soup bowls 54:47 - Outro  This episode is sponsored by... Beer 52. Head to www.beer52.com/DARK to claim your free case of beer now.  Better Help. 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. 

Coming soon... your new favourite true crime podcast, Devils in the Dark! From Audioboom Studios, join Helen Anderson and her hilarious best friend Danni Howard as they turn back the clock to explore some of the wildest, most gruesome and totally shocking true crime cases in history.  With the help of expert criminologists, pathologists and journalists who were on the scene at the time, they’ll learn about the killer's origins, darkest secrets, and horrific desires... Can they handle it? Can you handle it? First episode out 28th of February, with new episodes every Monday. Hit follow now so you never miss an episode!