Dark History

Every great civilization has its secrets — and its sins.

Hosted by Ben Carter, Dark History uncovers the hidden crimes, conspiracies, and human tragedies that shaped the world. From royal cover-ups and cults to political corruption and unsolved murders, these are the stories history books left behind.

Told with depth, integrity, and a warning:

🩸 Listener discretion is advised.

🎧 Follow The Dark History Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

He lured them in with promises of safety — and buried their remains in a nightmare no one could imagine.

In this shocking episode of True Crime Files, we investigate the twisted crimes of Robert Pickton, the pig farmer from British Columbia who became one of Canada’s most prolific serial killers. With dozens of women vanishing over years, law enforcement ignored early warnings — until it was too late.

We uncover the horrifying details of the case: the missing women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the gruesome discoveries on Pickton’s farm, and the terrifying possibility that the full extent of his crimes may never be known.

Subscribe Today and support the show!

#RobertPickton, #TrueCrimeFiles, #SerialKiller, #VancouverMurders, #JusticeForTheVictims

Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L10xTT3hKrwbaoAZv5DNG,

Michel Fourniret was one of Europe’s most chilling serial killers—known as “The Ogre of the Ardennes.” Behind the quiet facade of a retired Frenchman was a man responsible for a decade-spanning spree of abductions, sexual violence, and murder. In this episode of True Crime Files, we unravel the disturbing life and crimes of Fourniret, his twisted relationship with his wife and accomplice Monique Olivier, and the horrifying clues that led investigators to uncover one of France’s darkest secrets.

🎧Unreleased episodes—too controversial for the main podcast

🎙️Members-only bonus episodes

🎬Extended director’s cuts of your favorite episodes

⏰Early episode releases

…and much more!

Get exclusive bonus material you won’t find anywhere else.

🔒 Subscribe today and support the show!

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimefiles/subscribe

#TrueCrimeFiles, #MichelFourniret, #SerialKillers, #TrueCrimePodcast, #CrimeDocumentary

Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L10xTT3hKrwbaoAZv5DNG,

The Soviet Union claimed it had no serial killers. But Gennady Mikhasevich exposed that lie with a trail of death that spanned over a decade. Operating under the radar of the KGB, this seemingly average man slaughtered 36 women—while the authorities wrongly imprisoned others for his crimes. In this chilling episode of True Crime Files, we uncover how Mikhasevich manipulated a corrupt system, exploited police incompetence, and nearly got away with mass murder.

🎧Unreleased episodes—too controversial for the main podcast

🎙️Members-only bonus episodes

🎬Extended director’s cuts of your favorite episodes

⏰Early episode releases

…and much more!

Get exclusive bonus material you won’t find anywhere else.

🔒 Subscribe today and support the show!

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimefiles/subscribe

#TrueCrimeFiles, #SerialKiller, #SovietUnion, #TrueCrimePodcast, #GennadyMikhasevich

Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L10xTT3hKrwbaoAZv5DNG,

He was quiet, unassuming, and largely invisible to the world—but behind closed doors, Anthony Joyner was hiding a monstrous secret. In this gripping episode of True Crime Files, we investigate the chilling story of a hospital orderly who used his position of trust to prey on women in the most horrifying ways. Who was he really—and how did he go undetected for so long?

🎧Unreleased episodes—too controversial for the main podcast

🎙️Members-only bonus episodes

🎬Extended director’s cuts of your favorite episodes

⏰Early episode releases

…and much more!

Get exclusive bonus material you won’t find anywhere else.

🔒 Subscribe today and support the show!

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimefiles/subscribe

#truecrimefiles, #anthonyjoyner, #serialkillers, #truecrimepodcast, #crimeinvestigation

Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L10xTT3hKrwbaoAZv5DNG,

She was trusted with saving lives—but instead, she used her nursing license to take them. Jane Toppan, known as "Jolly Jane," confessed to murdering at least 31 patients with poison, claiming it gave her a thrill. In this chilling episode of True Crime Files, we dive into the twisted psychology of America’s most terrifying caregiver and how she deceived everyone around her for years.

🎧Unreleased episodes—too controversial for the main podcast

🎙️Members-only bonus episodes

🎬Extended director’s cuts of your favorite episodes

⏰Early episode releases

…and much more!

Get exclusive bonus material you won’t find anywhere else.

🔒 Subscribe today and support the show!

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimefiles/subscribe

#truecrime,#janetoppan,#serialkillers,#femalecriminals,#murderpodcast

Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L10xTT3hKrwbaoAZv5DNG,

Charming on the outside. Sadistic underneath. Paul Bernardo, along with Karla Homolka, became one of Canada’s most infamous killers—leaving a trail of horror in the early 1990s. Known as the “Ken and Barbie Killers,” the couple’s crimes stunned the world with their shocking brutality and disturbing deception. In this episode of True Crime Files, we delve deep into Bernardo’s dark past, the twisted relationship with Homolka, and the controversial plea deal that outraged a nation. What really happened behind closed doors—and how did one of Canada’s most brutal killers escape the death penalty?Want even more from True Crime Files?

🎧Unreleased episodes—too controversial for the main podcast

🎙️Members-only bonus episodes

🎬Extended director’s cuts of your favorite episodes

⏰Early episode releases

…and much more!

Get exclusive bonus material you won’t find anywhere else.

🔒 Subscribe today and support the show!

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimefiles/subscribe

#TrueCrimeFiles, #PaulBernardo, #KenAndBarbieKillers, #TrueCrimePodcast, #KarlaHomolka

Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L10xTT3hKrwbaoAZv5DNG,

He was brilliant, polite, and terrifying. Standing 6'9", Edmund Kemper didn’t just commit unthinkable crimes—he outsmarted police, manipulated psychologists, and became one of the most chilling figures in true crime history. Known as the "Co-Ed Killer," Kemper murdered his grandparents, his mother, and six college students—but it’s what he said and how he said it that still haunts investigators to this day. In this gripping episode of True Crime Files, we unravel the twisted psychology, shocking confessions, and eerie interviews of a man who turned murder into a methodical operation. Was Kemper born evil—or made by a broken system?

Want even more from True Crime Files?

🎧Unreleased episodes—too controversial for the main podcast

🎙️Members-only bonus episodes

🎬Extended director’s cuts of your favorite episodes

⏰Early episode releases

…and much more!

Get exclusive bonus material you won’t find anywhere else.

🔒 Subscribe today and support the show!

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimefiles/subscribe

#EdmundKemper, #TrueCrimeFiles, #SerialKillers, #CoEdKiller, #CriminalMind

Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L10xTT3hKrwbaoAZv5DNG,

In this gripping episode of True Crime Files, host Ben Carter dives deep into the chilling story of Aileen Wuornos, one of America’s most infamous female serial killers. Was she a ruthless murderer who preyed on innocent men, or a damaged soul acting in self-defense after a lifetime of trauma, abuse, and survival on society's margins? From her troubled upbringing and violent encounters to her explosive trial and haunting final words, we explore the blurred line between justice and vengeance. Don’t miss this raw, revealing look at a case that still divides true crime experts and fans alike.

Want even more from True Crime Files?

🎧Unreleased episodes—too controversial for the main podcast

🎙️Members-only bonus episodes

🎬Extended director’s cuts of your favorite episodes

⏰Early episode releases

…and much more!

Get exclusive bonus material you won’t find anywhere else.

🔒 Subscribe today and support the show!

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimefiles/subscribe

#AileenWuornos, #TrueCrimeFiles, #FemaleSerialKiller, #TrueCrimePodcast, #JusticeOrRevenge

Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L10xTT3hKrwbaoAZv5DNG,

For decades, Samuel Little drifted across America, leaving a trail of death that no one connected—until it was far too late. With 93 confessed murders, Little is now considered the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. How did he manage to stay invisible for so long? Why were his victims ignored? And what chilling details did he reveal before his death? In this gripping episode of True Crime Files, we unravel the twisted life, dark psychology, and shocking legacy of a killer who hid in plain sight. Don't miss the story that changed the face of true crime forever.

Subscribe for more deep dives into the world’s most disturbing true crime cases.

Want even more from True Crime Files?

🎧Unreleased episodes—too controversial for the main podcast

🎙️Members-only bonus episodes

🎬Extended director’s cuts of your favorite episodes

⏰Early episode releases

…and much more!

Get exclusive bonus material you won’t find anywhere else.

🔒 Subscribe today and support the show!

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimefiles/subscribe

#truecrime, #serialkiller, #samuelittle, #truecrimepodcast, #unsolvedmysteries