Serial Killers

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.” 

E58: “The Trash Bag Killer” - Patrick Wayne Kearney

Patrick Wayne Kearney was born in Los Angeles, California in 1939. As a child, he was tormented relentlessly by schoolmates, and found happiness in slaughtering animals. We examine how he transitioned from a bullied child to a violent killer who left dozens of men in garbage bags alongside California freeways. 

E56: “The Sorcerer” - Ahmad Suradji

In 1986, Ahmad Suradji had dreamed of becoming a mystic healer in his community. But this dream also led him to believe he could become invincible… by murdering young women and slurping their saliva. We dive deep into the life of Ahmad Suradji, and examine how he pursued his gruesome dreams to become the Sorcerer from Hell. 

“Birth of a Beast” - Vanessa’s new Podcast Tales!

Enjoy early access to Vanessa’s new Parcast podcast, “Tales”! This is the first of two prequel episodes to Beauty and the Beast. Tales presents the traditional stories, not the popular, watered-down versions you are familiar with today. In this episode we take you on the journey of how a boy became a beast... Listen to the second episode right now by subscribing to Tales in your favorite podcast directory! Just search “Tales” Sponsors! Haunted Places - Search for HAUNTED PLACES wherever you listen to podcasts. Or visit parcast.com/HAUNTED to start listening now. Midroll Survey - Visit podsurvey.com/TALES to take a quick anonymous survey, and enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

E51: “The Butcher of Plainfield” Pt. 2 - Ed Gein

After murdering two women, robbing graves, and decorating his home with human body parts, Ed Gein found himself arrested and in the media’s spotlight. We look into his trial, institutionalization, and the public’s fascination with him… a fascination that still lives on today. 

E46: “The Moors Murderers” Pt. 2 - Ian Brady & Myra Hindley

Ian Brady & Myra Hindley shared a deep, dark passion for murder that led to the death of multiple children in England from 1963 to 1965. Their horrific actions made them two of the most infamous serial killers in modern history. In part two of the Moors Murders, Greg and Vanessa explore the couple’s crimes and their ultimate demise. 

Jack the Ripper Special - Pt. 3

He was never caught. So why did Jack the Ripper stop killing? In the finale, Greg, Vanessa, Carter, and Wenndy follow the years-long search for Jack the Ripper, ranging from bloodhound trials to DNA testing. Then our hosts discuss Jack’s last victims, his pop culture influence, and a few major suspects; finally pinpointing the person they believe was Jack the Ripper. 

E40: “The Lethal Lovers” Pt .2 - Gwen Graham & Cathy Wood

In the case of the Lethal Lovers, Gwen Graham was charged with five murders, and Cathy Wood charged as her accomplice. But was that truly their relationship, or was Cathy blackmailing Gwen to use her as a scapegoat? Greg and Vanessa piece through the lies to discover who was really culpable in the Alpine Manor killings- Gwen Graham, Cathy Wood, or both women? 

Friday the 13th Special – Haunted Places

As a thank you for supporting Parcast shows, we wanted to give you a surprise! AD FREE access to episode 1 of Parcast’s new Podcast, Haunted Places hosted by Greg! Episode one tells you the haunted stories of the Cecil Hotel. Built in the 1920’s as a destination for the living, the Cecil Hotel fell victim to the Great Depression, and soon became a destination for the dead. With sixteen unnatural deaths inside the hotel and even more connected to it, this high-rise in the heart of downtown Los Angeles is widely believed to be haunted. Subscribe to Haunted Places now on your Favorite Podcast directory by searching Haunted Places. Episode two comes out on Thursday!

“The Manson Family” Pt.1 - Charles Manson - Early Access to our new Podcast CULTS

Greg and Vanessa have a new podcast called CULTS! In the first episode of “Cults” Greg and Vanessa explore the life of Charles Manson: how he turned from a troubled “callous and unemotional” child into an infamous cult leader, where Manson got his inspiration, and what psychological factors molded a murderer so charismatic and manipulative that his murder weapon of choice was not guns, knives, or axes, but other human beings. Subscribe now to cults by searching “Cults” in your favorite Podcast directory. SPONSORS! Hunt a killer - To help support our show, Hunt A Killer is offering our listeners 10% off when you go to www.huntakiller.com and use the code CULTS ! Stamps.com - Use code CULTS to get a 4 week trial that includes postage and a digital Scale. Click on the Radio Microphone at the top of the Homepage and type CULTS.

E30: “The Giggling Granny” Pt. 2 - Nannie Doss

Behind the cheerful demeanor of a sweet southern grandma, lurked a vicious killer. Nannie Doss poisoned her husbands, killed her children, and even went after her own mother. This week, Greg explores Nannie’s use of the lonely hearts columns to find victims, and Vanessa examines how social conformity and societal norms helped this killer fly under the radar for so long.