Serial Defense

Serial Defense

By Joey WalkerTrue Crime
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Serial Defense episodes

  • The South Side Slayer: The Crimes of Chester Turner

    For years, a serial killer hunted women in South Los Angeles undetected.

    This episode examines the Chester Turner case, detailing how he sexually assaulted and murdered at least 14 women, and how one survivor’s attack ultimately led to his capture. A chilling true-crime breakdown of the South Side Slayer and the investigation that finally stopped him.

    30 min
  • Serial Short: Dating App Safety

    Dating apps make it easier than ever to meet new people, but they also carry real risks.

    In this short episode, we cover dating app safety basics, common red flags to watch for, and simple precautions that can help reduce danger when meeting someone from an app or website. A quick, practical listen for anyone navigating online dating.

    7 min
  • The Ken and Barbie Killers: The Bernardo and Homolka Case

    Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka became known as Canada’s “Ken and Barbie Killers” after committing a series of violent crimes driven by control and sexual obsession.

    This episode examines the Bernardo and Homolka case, how their partnership functioned, why one ultimately turned on the other, and the lasting controversy surrounding their sentences. A disturbing true-crime case that continues to raise questions about justice, accountability, and release.

    43 min
  • Serial Short: Public Restroom Safety

    Public restrooms are shared spaces that often require heightened awareness.

    In this short episode, we cover public restroom safety for adults, including situational awareness, boundary awareness, and simple habits that can help reduce risk. A quick, practical listen for everyday personal safety.

    5 min
  • Serial Short: Elevator Safety

    Elevators are confined spaces where situations can escalate quickly.

    In this short episode, we cover elevator safety basics, including how to respond if someone is acting strangely, when to trust your instincts, and simple tactics to reduce risk. A quick, practical listen focused on everyday situational awareness.

    3 min
  • Arthur Bomar: Inside the Crimes of a Carjacker, Rapist, and Killer

    Arthur Bomar’s crimes began early and escalated quickly.

    This episode examines the Arthur Bomar case, tracing a pattern of carjacking, sexual assault, and murder, and how repeated violence continued until the criminal justice system finally connected the dots. A stark true-crime look at escalation, patterns, and the offender behind the headlines.

    32 min
  • Charm as a Weapon: The Casanova Killer, Part 2

    Glen Edward Rogers used charm, good looks, and trust to get close to his victims...then he killed them.

    In Part 2 of this episode, we examine the Casanova Killer’s coast-to-coast crime spree, how his tactics repeated across multiple states, and the behavioral patterns that allowed him to continue until capture. A gripping true-crime continuation that shows how manipulation and violence escalated over time.

    30 min
  • Charm as a Weapon: The Casanova Killer, Part 1

    Glen Edward Rogers used charm and good looks to gain trust...then turned lethal.

    In Part 1, this episode explores how the Casanova Killer began his crime spree, tracing Glen Edward Rogers’ use of manipulation, his early murders, and how the violence spread across the country. A true-crime case that shows how charisma can become a weapon.

    31 min
  • The Cannibal Killers, Part 2: Tyree Smith & Vince Li

    What happens after cannibal killers are found not guilty by reason of insanity?

    In Part 2, this episode examines the Tyree Smith and Vince Li cases, focusing on their court outcomes, confinement in mental health facilities, and how the justice and treatment systems handled these crimes. A deeper true-crime look at post-verdict decisions, institutional control, and long-term risk.

    21 min
  • The Cannibal Killers, Part 1: Tyree Smith & Vince Li

    Two killers. Two countries. One disturbing pattern.

    In Part 1, this episode examines the Tyree Smith and Vince Li cases, exploring their backgrounds, the crimes that shocked the public, and how both were ultimately ruled not guilty by reason of insanity. A factual true-crime breakdown that sets the foundation for what happens next in Part 2.

    33 min

About Serial Defense

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Retired Police Lieutenant, Karate World Champion and renowned Safety Expert, Joey Walker, reviews cases of sex crimes, stalking and homicides cases from a law enforcement perspective. Each episode,…

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