Tales From the Underworld
Tales From the Underworld is your gateway into the shadows of true crime history. In each episode, we travel across time and continents to unearth the most disturbing cases you’ve never heard—and the infamous ones you’ll never forget. From medieval murderers to modern-day monsters, unsolved disappearances to state-sanctioned atrocities, we explore the darkest corners of the human story. These are not just crimes—they’re echoes from the underworld that still haunt us today. www.talesfromtheunderworld.com
Episodes
Halloween Horror: The Murder of Doreen Erbert
On a chilly Halloween night in 1984, San Jose was celebrating like any other year—until one home became the scene of unspeakable horror. Pregnant mother Doreen Erbert answered her door expecting a trick-or-treater, but what greeted her inst…
Silent Graves: The Refrigerator Murders and the Walker County Jane Doe
In this chilling episode, we dive into two haunting cases that continue to baffle investigators decades later.First, we revisit the Oklahoma Refrigerator Murders, where two young girls were found brutally murdered and hidden inside an aband…
Killer on the Run: Bradford Bishop’s Family Massacre and Jason Derek Brown’s Deadly Heist
Two men. Two brutal crimes. Both vanished into thin air.In this episode, we dive into the chilling story of Bradford Bishop, a respected State Department official who, in 1976, murdered his wife, mother, and children before disappearing wit…
Deadly Escapes: A Hijacked Flight and a Murdered Family
Two fugitives. Two disappearances. And decades of unanswered questions.In this episode, we dive into the astonishing story of Catherine Marie Kerkow, a young woman who hijacked a plane in 1972 with her partner in crime—and then vanished int…
Dark Legacies: BTK’s Haunting Trail and the Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom
In this episode, we dive into two cases that continue to grip the true crime world decades after they first made headlines.First, new evidence has emerged that may tie Dennis Rader—the notorious BTK Killer—to the 1976 disappearance of a tee…
Betrayal and Justice: The Crystal Rogers Murder and the Detective Turned Killer
In this episode, we dive into two chilling cases where the pursuit of justice took unexpected turns.First, we look at the long-awaited verdict in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, a young mother from Bardstown, Kentucky, whose case haunt…
Lost Trails: The Breckenridge Killings and Australia’s Backpacker Butcher
In this gripping episode, we dive into two chilling cases that shocked two continents.First, we head to the snowy town of Breckenridge, Colorado, where in 1982, two young women vanished on the same day—only to be found murdered days later i…
Highway Horrors: The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders and the Monster of the M1
Two countries. Two highways. Two chillingly similar mysteries.In this episode of Tales from the Underworld, we delve into the shadowy corners of 1970s true crime with two haunting cases of women who vanished while hitchhiking—only to be fou…
Predators in Plain Sight: The Freeway Killer’s Trail of Death and the Dating Game Predator
In this episode, we dive into two of California’s most disturbing true crime cases—each marked by deception, manipulation, and unimaginable brutality.First, we uncover the dark legacy of William Bonin, the so-called "Freeway Killer." Behind…
Small Town Horrors: The Truth Behind The Town That Dreaded Sundown and In Cold Blood
In this episode, we uncover the chilling true crimes that inspired two of the most haunting films in American history. First, we head to 1940s Texarkana, where a masked assailant known only as the Phantom Killer stalked lovers’ lanes and le…
Convicted and Condemned: Australia’s Most Hated Mother and a Desert Nightmare in Las Vegas
In this episode, we delve into two hauntingly controversial cases that captured headlines and ignited fierce debate. First, we explore the story of Kathleen Folbigg, once dubbed “Australia’s Most Hated Woman,” who was convicted of killing h…
Justice Denied: A Wrongful Conviction in Missouri and a Fatal Fire in Texas
In this episode, we dive into two haunting cases that expose deep cracks in the American justice system.First, we revisit the troubling story of Ryan Ferguson, a Missouri teenager convicted of a murder he didn’t commit—based on shaky eyewit…
Cold Trails: The Dyatlov Enigma and the Smiley Face Drownings
In today’s episode we dive into two of the most perplexing and controversial mysteries of the modern age. First, we revisit the Dyatlov Pass Incident—a 1959 tragedy in the Ural Mountains where nine experienced hikers died under bizarre and …
Dead Ends: Unsolved Murders in Bardstown and a Bizarre Death in the Wilderness
In our thirteenth episode, we delve into two enduring mysteries that blend history, intrigue, and conspiracy. First, we explore the enigmatic Bardstown Conspiracy in Kentucky, a modern web of unsolved murders and potential corruption that h…
Betrayed by Blood: The Essex Tomb Murders and the Girl in the Basement
In this episode, we explore two shocking cases—one from the UK and one from Austria—both tied to dark secrets and horrifying crimes behind closed doors.The story of Virginia McCullough, who brutally murdered her elderly parents and conceale…
Bitter Betrayals: The Crystal Rogers Conspiracy and the Stanford Hammer Murder
In this episode, we dive into two chilling cases that gripped the nation.First, we examine the 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers, a mother of five who vanished from Bardstown, Kentucky. With her boyfriend, Brooks Houck, as the prime susp…
Impossible Escapes: The Alcatraz Breakout and the Sarah Chandler Who Defied Death
In this gripping episode, we dive into two of history’s most daring jailbreaks. First, the legendary escape from Alcatraz—five men, an impenetrable prison, and a mystery that still haunts investigators today. Who were they? How did they man…
Daring Escapes: John Dillinger and the Mountjoy Prison Helicopter Breakout
In this thrilling episode, we dive into two of the most audacious jailbreaks in history. First, we recount the legendary escape of John Dillinger, the infamous Depression-era bank robber who broke out of an Indiana jail. His bold getaway ce…
Horrors of War: The Bloody Legacy of Prince Johnson and the Kandahar Massacre
In this episode, we explore the legacies of two men whose actions left deep scars—Liberian warlord Prince Johnson and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales.Prince Johnson, once a rebel leader in Liberia’s brutal civil war, became infamous f…
Clouds of War: The Nazis’ Art Heist & the Rise of a Serbian Warlord
Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of war crimes, violent acts, and disturbing historical events. Discretion is strongly advised.In this gripping episode, we explore two dark chapters in history - the Nazi looting of pricel…
Darkside of Fame: The Crimes of Gary Glitter & the Redemption of Tony Sirico
Warning: This episode contains explicit descriptions of child sexual abuse, criminal violence, and disturbing historical events. Listener discretion is strongly advised.In this gripping episode, we delve into the tumultuous lives of two inf…
Hollywood Underbelly: Frank Sinatra’s Mob Ties and the Bling Ring’s Hollywood Heists
Warning: This episode contains mature themes including organized crime, violent threats, and celebrity home invasions. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode of Tales From the Underworld, we look at two stories where crime and celeb…
Midwest Massacre: The Midwest Axeman & The Rise of the Shelton Gang
Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violent crimes, including mass murder and postmortem sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode of Tales From the Underworld, we dig into two chilling tales from Ame…
Chasing Ghosts: Texas Killing Fields & Villisca Axe Murders
Warning: This episode contains graphic content and descriptions of violent crimes. Listener discretion is advised.In this chilling double feature, Tales From the Underworld explores two of the most haunting unsolved cases in American true c…
Medieval Malice: Hungary's "Blood Countess" Elizabeth Bathory & France's Serial Killer Knight Gilles de Rais
In this episode, we explore the dark legacies of Elizabeth Bathory, the "Blood Countess," and Gilles de Rais, a knight turned murderer. Bathory is said to have killed hundreds of young girls in pursuit of eternal youth, while de Rais allege…