In Mexico City, elderly women were being murdered inside their own homes—quietly, methodically, and without witnesses. The killer moved freely through neighborhoods, often welcomed inside, hiding in plain sight. She would come to be known as La Mataviejitas—“The Little Old Lady Killer.” This is the story of Juana Barraza, and the trail of lives forever changed in her wake, on today's episode of Cold Blooded Serial.

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In 2005, beloved artist Edith “Pen” Meyer vanished after trying to help her friend escape a dangerous relationship with Kenneth Carpenter. What followed was a chilling investigation built on burned remains, disturbing handwritten notes, and a motive rooted in control and obsession. In this episode, we uncover how friendship, fear, and manipulation led to a brutal murder—and the shocking conviction that followed.

Previously, we uncovered Todd Kohlhepp’s troubled childhood, the violent crime he committed at just fifteen, and his rocky relationship with his parents. Now, welcome back to Cold Blooded Serial for part two of the Amazon Review Killer. Today, we follow Kohlhepp into adulthood, where his carefully crafted double life begins to take shape — and eventually shatters in the most chilling way.

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Before he became known as The Amazon Review Killer, Todd Kohlhepp was already showing signs of deep, disturbing rage. By the age of 15, he had committed a crime so horrific it would haunt everyone involved—and foreshadow the darkness still to come.

In this first part, we dive into Todd’s early years: a volatile childhood marked by violence, control, and obsession. From a broken home to escalating outbursts, we trace the red flags that everyone missed. Then, we walk through his shocking crime in Arizona—a brutal act that landed him behind bars as a teenager, but somehow didn’t stop the monster from growing.

How does a child become capable of such evil? And what happens when that evil gets another chance to walk free?

🩸This is The Amazon Review Killer: Todd Kohlhepp

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Hey friends, welcome back. Today we’re heading deep into the heart of Guanajuato, Mexico, where an old stone mansion still whispers the cries of the dead. They call it the House of Laments… a place tied to Tadeo Fulgencio Mejía, a man whose grief and obsession left behind something far darker than just broken walls and shadows. This isn’t just history—it’s horror etched into brick and blood.

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🎙️ In Part 2 of Cold Blooded Serial, the shocking deception of Frédéric Bourdin—The Chameleon—finally unravels. For months, he lived in the skin of missing teenager Nicholas Barclay, fooling authorities and even Nicholas’s own family. But the truth couldn’t stay buried forever.

When suspicions grow and the lies begin to crack, Bourdin’s twisted game collapses, leading to his arrest and exposure as one of the most infamous impostors in true crime history.

Join me as we uncover how Bourdin’s final act shattered a grieving family and revealed the chilling reality of how far one man would go to escape himself.

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🎙️ In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we dive into the twisted story of Frédéric Bourdin—better known as The Chameleon. A master of deception, Bourdin spent years slipping into stolen identities, posing as missing children, and weaving lies that fooled families, police, and even entire communities. But behind every mask was a dangerous game that left heartbreak and confusion in its wake.

Join me as we unravel how one man manipulated the world around him, the disturbing psychology behind his actions, and the devastating consequences of his endless impersonations.

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He stalked the streets of Perth under the cover of darkness, leaving terror in his wake. Known as The Night Crawler, Eric Edgar Cooke wasn’t just a criminal—he was a chilling enigma.

Join me on Cold Blooded Serial as we unravel the twisted mind and deadly deeds of one of Australia’s most notorious killers.

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June 17, 1981. A day soaked in violence and tragedy in Rochester, NY.

In this chilling episode, we explore the haunting events that unfolded in a single 24-hour period:

Coincidence… or curse?

Join me as we unravel the chaos, heartbreak, and unanswered questions that still linger decades later.

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💍 They looked like the perfect couple.

Sherri Rasmussen was newly married and full of promise… until her life was stolen in what looked like a botched burglary. But the truth hid in plain sight for over two decades.

A jealous ex. A love triangle.

🎧 Cold Blooded Serial exposes the chilling truth behind the murder of Sherri Rasmussen—and the cop who nearly got away with it.