Serial Killers

E104: "The Spokane Serial Killer" - Robert Lee Yates Jr.

He lived a seemingly normal life. A father of five children and army veteran, Robert Lee Yates, was well regarded in the Spokane, Washington community. All of that changed when he went on a murder spree, killing 17 women between 1975 and 1998 in the back of his van.Parcasters - If you haven’t heard we have a new podcast coming out! We know you like the mystery and murder of Serial Killers, so you’ll love the deadly trysts we discuss in CRIMES OF PASSION. Listen now at parcast.com/passionSponsors!Torrid - Go to Torrid.com and use Promo Code SERIAL15 for $15 off every $50 you spend! That means you can get up to $150 off a $500 order!

E102: “The Butcher of Hanover” - Fritz Haarmann

He didn't just love to kill his victims; Fritz Haarmann liked to bite into their Adam's apples and tear out their throats. His "love bites" earned him the nickname The Werewolf of Hanover, Germany. From 1918-1924, Fritz murdered as many as 50 children before police finally realized that the Werewolf was one of their own.Sponsors!Proven Innocent - Proven Innocent Premieres Friday, February 15th at 9/8c, only on Fox.

E100: “Lady Rotten” - Mary Ann Cotton

She was determined to pull herself out of poverty, but the path towards financial freedom meant murdering her three husbands, 13 children, and family friends, who dared to stand in her way. This 19th century killer became known as Britain's Black Widow Killer, and the first female serial killer in England.Sponsors!Ring - Get a special offer on a Ring Starter Kit by going to Ring.com/SerialKillers.

E98: “Phoenix Serial Shooters” - Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman

In an instant, Dale Hauser's family was gone. He was left broken, isolated, and enraged. In 2005, his anger would boil over. He would begin stalking the streets of Phoenix, looking to create random chaos, and steal the lives of others as quickly as his own children had been taken.Parcast News - Be sure to check out Parcast’s first fictional crime show MIND’S EYE at Parcast.com/MindsEye!Sponsors!Calming Comfort - Go to CalmingComfortBlanket.com and use Promo Code “KILLERS” at checkout to receive 15% off the displayed price.Torrid - Go to Torrid.com and use Promo Code SERIAL15 for $15 off every $50 you spend! That means you can get up to $150 off a $500 order!

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E95: “The Craigslist Ripper” Pt. 2 - The Long Island Serial Killer

Many of the details surrounding the murder of 16 women in Long Island remain a mystery, the only connection is that the women all used Craigslist. Investigations have yielded no concrete suspects. Only 35 miles from Manhattan, a serial killer remains at large. If you enjoyed this episode, give us a nice review, it really helps new listeners find the podcast!Sponsors!Calming Comfort - Go to CalmingComfortBlanket.com and use promo code KILLERS at checkout to receive 15% off the displayed price.Ring - Save up to $150 off a Ring of Security Kit when you go to Ring.com/SERIALKILLERS.SimpliSafe - You can save hundreds of dollars if you go to SimpliSafe.com/KILLERS..

E93: “The Co-Ed Killer” Pt. 2 - Edmund Kemper

Edmund Kemper despised his mother so much, he tried to destroy everything she had ever loved. As Edmund began to express his hatred, the trail of bodies he left in his wake between 1964 and 1973 would earn him the name of the Co-Ed Killer.ASSASSINATIONS - Check out Parcast's new show Assassinations. Search and subscribe to Assassinations now!Sponsors!Upstart - Hurry to Upstart.com/SERIALKILLERS to find out how low your Upstart rate is!Zola - To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry go to Zola.com/KILLERS.

E92: “The Co-Ed Killer” - Edmund Kemper

Verbally abused and psychologically tortured by his mother, young Edmund Kemper's mind turned towards vicious daydreams and perverted nightmares. Before he even reached adulthood in California, Kemper showed the world how truly violent he could be. The Co-Ed Killer went on to murder ten people between 1964 and 1973. Sponsors!Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals free at BlueApron.com/KILLERS.Caffé Monster - Available in Mocha, Vanilla, and Salted Caramel! Caffé Monster: Chill it down, Shake it up, Enjoy!Robinhood - Robinhood is giving listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at SerialKillers.Robinhood.com.SimpliSafe - Go to SimpliSafe.com/KILLERS and save 25% off your SimpliSafe system.

E90: “Killer Caregiver” - Beverley Allitt

A sweet and loving pediatric nurse was secretly torturing and murdering children at a England hospital in in the early 1990s. We’ll explore Beverley Allitt’s turbulent childhood, mental illness and what caused her turn into such a violent monster. Sponsors!Caffé Monster - Available in Mocha, Vanilla, and Salted Caramel. Chill it down, Shake it up, Enjoy!Upstart - Hurry to Upstart.com/SERIALKILLERS to find out how low your Upstart rate is! Checking your rate only takes 2 minutes—and won’t affect your credit!

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He killed over a hundred people before the police had even heard his name. So when the Mafia needed a body to drop without getting their hands dirty, there was only one man to call. Richard Kuklinski was quick, vicious, and utterly invisible. Hello Serial Killers listeners! As a thank you for supporting Parcast, we wanted to offer this AD-FREE bonus episode of our new podcast, Kingpins. Listen to the next part of this story now by subscribing to Kingpins wherever you listen to podcasts! 

E87: “The Beast of British Columbia” Pt. 2 - Clifford Robert Olson Jr.

A chance meeting with child killer Gary Marcoux inspired Olson Jr. to commit his own string of murders. What measures would law enforcement have to take to identify and locate the victims of his crimes?Subscribe to Parcast's new Podcasts HOSTAGE now!Sponsors!Caffé Monster - Available in Vanilla, Mocha, and Salted Caramel.Pretty Litter - Head to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code SERIALKILLERS for 20% off your first order.Upstart - Go to Upstart.com/SERIALKILLERS to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is!

E85: “BTK Killer” Pt. 2 - Dennis Rader

What if you picked out a book at the library and found a taunting note to police from a serial killer? As the BTK Killer, he loved when the media gave him attention. But his need for attention would also be his downfall and eventually lead to his capture. Sponsors!Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals free at BlueApron.com/KILLERSCaffé Monster - Available in Vanilla, Mocha, and Salted Caramel.Handy - Get your first 3-hour cleaning for $39 when you sign up for a plan at Handy.com/SERIAL and use promo code SERIAL during checkout!Pretty Litter - Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code SERIALKILLERS for 20% off your first order.

E83: “House of Horrors” Pt. 2 - Fred and Rose West

Fred and Rose each came from abusive homes and each showed signs of being abusive as they became adults. But together, they would start a new life and collectively be responsible for nine murders over a span of decades.

E81: “The Yorkshire Ripper” Pt. 2 - Peter Sutcliffe

From the years 1969 to 1981, a serial killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper freely roamed the streets of Yorkshire, England. Police were so determined to find him, they interviewed over 250,000 people. Sutcliffe had been brought in for questioning on nine separate occasions and each time he walked out a free man. How would they eventually catch him?

E79: “The Death House Landlady” - Dorothea Puente

This is a crossover special with the hosts of Serial Killers and Female Criminals. Listen to part 2 after this episode on the Female Criminals feed right now! Dorothea Puente didn’t set out to become Sacramento, California’s most notorious female serial killer. But she did have a criminal streak that grew more sinister, culminating in the deaths of almost a dozen residents of the boarding house she ran. How was she able to evade detection from family members and social workers? And how did she get away with her first murder? Listen to part 2 now on the Female Criminals feed. Part 2 will not be on the Serial Killers feed. Thanks! 

E77: “Son of Sam” - David Berkowitz

Plagued by the voices of monsters and demons since adolescence, serial killer David Berkowitz set over a thousand small fires throughout his youth and early adulthood. But his later involvement in devil worship and the occult, paired with his deep hatred for women, ultimately led him down the gruesome path to murder. 

E75: “The Video Strangler” - Maury Travis

There was no evidence in Maury Travis’ childhood of arson or animal abuse, often seen as early warning signs for serial killers. And he didn’t appear to have been a victim of abuse from either of his parents. So what made this seemingly normal kid turn into a man who would rape, torture and murder as many as twenty women? 

E73: “The Murder Factory” - Amy Archer-Gilligan

Amy Archer-Gilligan opened a nursing home in Connecticut in 1907. By portraying herself as a kind and religious woman, she was able to recruit new residents. She was beloved in her neighborhood which is exactly why nobody suspected that she was a cold, calculated killer. 

E71: “The Sunset Strip Killer” - Carol Bundy

After years of abuse as a child at the hands of her parents, Carol Bundy suffered through the same fate as an adult at the hands of various boyfriends. When she met Douglas Clark, she thought things would be different. But he had dark sexual fantasies and she would do anything to stay with him. Even kill. 

E69: “The Beast” - Luis Garavito

Luis Garavito was born in Colombia in 1957 to an abusive, alcoholic father and a time of civil unrest. At the age of sixteen, Garavito was kicked out of the house. This sparked a transient lifestyle and murder spree during which Garavito raped, tortured, and murdered over one hundred victims. 

E67: “The Smotherer ” - Kathleen Folbigg

Kathleen Folbigg was born in Australia on June 14, 1967. As a child, she grew up in a foster home and only discovered as a teenager that her birth mother was murdered by her father. We examine the relationship between Kathleen's difficult childhood, her early marriage to Craig Folbigg, and the mysterious deaths of her first three children. 

E65: “The Confession Killer” - Henry Lee Lucas

Henry Lee Lucas, is one of history’s greatest liars. After his arrest in the 1980s, Lucas claimed to have murdered over 3,000 people across the U.S. His numerous confessions lead to his moniker, the “Confession Killer.” So what led Lucas to confess to so many different murders? And how many of these supposed crimes did he actually commit? 

E63: Carl Panzram

Even as a child, Carl Panzram often found himself in trouble. He spent his teenage years either homeless, on the run, or imprisoned. From robbing former president Taft to setting churches and jails on fire, Panzram was always on the hunt for trouble. But what made the mischievous teenager turn into a serial killer? 

Early Access: “D.B. Cooper” - GONE, a new Parcast podcast!

Serial Killers will be back on Monday, however we have exciting news to share! Parcast has a new podcast out called Gone! Every other Monday, our friends Richard and Molly search for everything lost, from ancient civilizations to hidden treasures to missing people. In this episode, we explore the enigmatic D.B. Cooper, who orchestrated one of the most daring hijackings of all time, when he successfully held his fellow passengers ransom for $200,000 in 1971, before parachuting to an unknown fate. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to Gone and listen to the episode on the Amber Room now and an episode on Oliver Cromwell's missing head on Monday after Serial Killers! Just search “Gone” in your favorite podcast directory.

E60: “The Boston Strangler” - Albert DeSalvo

There’s a special sense of security within our own homes. But from 1962 to 1964, Albert DeSalvo took advantage of this trust. He swayed women into letting him through the front door, only to leave them as victims of “The Boston Strangler.”