For almost two decades, a gruesome serial killer preyed on young lovers in the hills of Florence. And he wasn’t just out for blood — he wanted body parts. After a 40-year manhunt, hundreds have been accused of being the Monster, many have been jailed, but the real killer has never been caught.


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ITALY: Monster of Florence

15 countries. 15 true crimes. Ashley Flowers takes you on a wicked world tour, exploring notoriously high-profile cases and the cultural details that make them unique. International Infamy is a Spotify Original from Parcast. New episodes every Tuesday. Listen free on Spotify!

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We’re dropping into the feed today to share incredibly exciting news AND an invitation for you. Ashley Flowers and Max Cutler are holding a special event to celebrate the release of their books! It’s happening July 13th, and you can join them virtually or in-person. Listen to this message from Max to hear all about it, then go to parcast.com/cults to register!
And a huge bonus: Max is matching all ticket sales up to $125,000 in a donation to Season of Justice, the nonprofit dedicated to helping law enforcement and families solve cold cases. Go to parcast.com/cults to register now!
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On March 10th, 1928, 9-year-old Walter Collins vanished. Months later, police found the lost boy and reunited him with his mother Christine. But she protested that the rescued boy wasn't her son at all, and went on to sue the police officers who pressured her to take in the child.
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UNITED STATES: Christine Collins

This is a story of murder, manipulation, and a confession that unraveled an entire community in the small town of Knutby. In the early 2000s, what seemed like an open-and-shut case revealed layers of gut-wrenching secrets — and it all starts with text messages from God.
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SWEDEN: The Knutby Incident

A mother, her teenage daughter, and her daughter’s friend went on a hike on a warm summer day in 1954. One of them never returned. As police investigated the site of her so-called accident, they came to a harrowing conclusion. 
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NEW ZEALAND: The Parker-Hulme Murder

A small-time crook made global headlines after kidnapping Freddy Heineken, the billionaire beer heir, then spent the next decades building an empire of his own. Wim Holleeder is the Netherlands’ most notorious crime boss — an untouchable gangster whose downfall came at the hands of his own family. 
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ITALY: Monster of Florence

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