Step into the minds of the world’s most notorious killers. Each episode, we unravel the life stories, crimes, and psychological depths of history’s most dangerous figures—from their early years to their darkest acts. Through meticulous research and chilling detail, we explore the twisted motives, mental states, and environments that shaped them. This is true crime without shortcuts—an unflinching deep dive into the darkness behind the headlines.
Criminologist James Whitaker and true crime narrator Emily Carter unravel the intricacies of Ted Bundy's psychological makeup, exploring the traits, experiences, and choices that shaped one of history's most notorious serial killers. This e…
Belle Gunness, the “Black Widow of La Porte,” lured victims to her Indiana farm with promises of love and prosperity—only for them to vanish without a trace. In this episode, we trace her journey from a poor Norwegian immigrant to one of Am…
Richard Kuklinski, known as “The Iceman,” lived a double life—devoted family man on one side, ruthless contract killer on the other. In this chilling episode, we unravel his troubled childhood, his rise through the criminal underworld, and …
Explore the chilling psyche and life of H.H. Holmes, America's notorious serial killer, from his New Hampshire childhood to the infamous Murder Castle—and beyond. James and Emily dissect Holmes's psychological makeup, crimes, and the legacy…
Delving into the infamous life of John Wayne Gacy, this episode explores the criminal’s upbringing, personality, and the psychological theories that shaped his monstrous actions. Margaret, Charles, and William dissect how Gacy’s childhood a…
This podcast explores the chilling story of John Wayne Gacy, the infamous serial killer who led a double life as a beloved community figure while committing heinous crimes in the 1970s. We delve into Gacy's troubled childhood, his rise in l…