Elliot Rodger seems to grow up in a typical, happy family. Quiet and reserved, he appears to have a stable upbringing. But beneath the surface, a darker side is slowly emerging. Were there early signs of the person he would become? What pivotal moments during these years set him on the path to the Isla Vista tragedy?

This documentary features insights from author Brian Whitney, who wrote The 'Supreme Gentleman' Killer: The True Story of an Incel Mass Murderer, exploring Elliot Rodger and the 2014 Isla Vista massacre. Follow 'Crime by PodLit' to get notified when new episodes drop.

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Elliot Rodger is an isolated young man trying to navigate his place in the world. But behind his seemingly normal exterior, a dark and destructive force quietly grows, unnoticed by those around him. In five gripping episodes, we explore his journey from a shy boy to a man driven by intense hatred – towards society, and especially women – ultimately leading him to commit unthinkable acts.

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Just two months after her wedding, Heather Strong disappears without a trace. According to her ex-husband Josh, she simply ran away and left the kids with him. But something about Josh's story doesn't add up. And what does he want to show the police in Emilia's mother's backyard?

This documentary series features author M. William Phelps, who wrote the book 'To Love and to Kill' about this frightening case. The podcast also includes accounts from Heather's family, friends, as well as police officers and perpetrators. Follow the podcast to know when new episodes are released.

Producer: Tove Friman Leffler, PodLit.

Technician: Kristoffer Kronander

This is the last of three episodes in the series "The Deadly Love Triangle," which is part of the podcast "Crime by PodLit." In this podcast, you'll hear thrilling documentary series created in collaboration with some of the world's best true crime authors and journalists. If you enjoy what you hear, please follow, share, and tell your friends about the podcast. The more listeners we have, the more documentaries we can release.

If you want to get in touch with us at PodLit or suggest cases we should cover, email us at [email protected] or visit podlit.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Heather's and Josh's relationship is getting worse and worse. Time and again, Heather tries to leave her abusive husband, but she always returns. Eventually, she meets a new man who is older and more stable. Will this finally help her and the children move on? And what role will Emilia play in her life? Is she her friend or her enemy?

This documentary series features author M. William Phelps, who wrote the book 'To Love and to Kill' about this frightening case. The podcast also includes accounts from Heather's family, friends, as well as police officers and perpetrators. Follow the podcast to know when new episodes are released.

Producer: Tove Friman Leffler, PodLit.

Technician: Kristoffer Kronander

This is the second of three episodes in the series "The Deadly Love Triangle," which is part of the podcast "Crime by PodLit." In this podcast, you'll hear thrilling documentary series created in collaboration with some of the world's best true crime authors and journalists. If you enjoy what you hear, please follow, share, and tell your friends about the podcast. The more listeners we have, the more documentaries we can release.

If you want to get in touch with us at PodLit or suggest cases we should cover, email us at [email protected] or visit podlit.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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One morning, 26-year-old Heather Strong doesn't show up at work. Heather has little money and usually doesn't miss work unnecessarily, so her colleagues soon become worried. It turns out that the last person seen with Heather was her ex-husband Josh. But soon it becomes clear that there is another person in this story: Josh's lover Emilia.

The documentary series features author M. William Phelps, who wrote the book 'To Love and to Kill' about this frightening case. The podcast also includes accounts from Heather's family, friends, as well as police officers and perpetrators. Follow the podcast to know when new episodes are released.

Producer: Tove Friman Leffler, PodLit.

Technician: Kristoffer Kronander

This is the first of three episodes in the series "The Deadly Love Triangle," which is part of the podcast "Crime by PodLit." In the podcast, you'll hear exciting documentary series created in collaboration with some of the world's best true crime authors and journalists.

If you like what you hear, follow, share, and tell your friends about the podcast. The more people listen, the more documentaries we can release.

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One morning, 26-year-old Heather Strong doesn't show up for work. Heather has little money and rarely misses work without a good reason, so her colleagues soon become worried. It turns out that the last person seen with Heather was her ex-husband Josh. But soon, it becomes clear that there's another person involved in this story: Josh's lover Emilia.

The documentary series features author M. William Phelps, who wrote the book 'To Love and to Kill' about this frightening case. The podcast also includes accounts from Heather's family, friends, as well as police officers and perpetrators. Follow the podcast to know when new episodes are released.

This is the first of three episodes in the series "The Deadly Love Triangle", which is part of the podcast "Crime by PodLit." In the podcast, you'll hear exciting documentary series created in collaboration with some of the world's best true crime authors and journalists.

If you like what you hear, follow, share, and tell your friends about the podcast. The more people listen, the more documentaries we can release.

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Every Wednesday, Crime by PodLit releases gripping documentaries in collaboration with the world’s leading true crime authors and journalists. Follow the podcast – so you won’t miss a single episode.

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