Serial Killers

Ep. 50: Niels Högel.

Niels Högel is a German former nurse and convicted serial killer who is believed to have murdered over 100 patients in two hospitals in Oldenburg and Delmenhorst, Germany, between 2003 and 2018. He is considered one of the deadliest serial killers in modern history. Högel was motivated by a desire to feel power over life and death, and he often injected his patients with lethal doses of drugs during their shifts. He was eventually caught and convicted in 2015 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In 2019, he was convicted again in a separate trial for an additional 85 murders.

Episode 49: Mikhail Popkov.

Mikhail Popkov is a Russian serial killer and rapist who is believed to have murdered at least 78 women and one man between 1992 and 2010. He was known as the "Angarsk Maniac" and the "Werewolf" because of the brutal nature of his crimes. Popkov was a police officer for much of his killing spree, and he used his position to gain the trust of his victims. He was eventually arrested in 2013 and confessed to his crimes. In 2015, he was convicted of 22 murders and sentenced to life in prison. In 2018, he was convicted of an additional 56 murders and was given a second life sentence.

Episode 48: Daniel Camargo Barbosa.

Daniel Camargo Barbosa, also known as "The Sadist of the Charquito" or "The Monster of the Mangroves," was a Colombian serial killer who is considered one of the most prolific in history. He is believed to have raped and murdered over 150 young girls in Colombia and Ecuador between the 1970s and 1980s. Barbosa's crimes were characterized by their extreme brutality, and he often tortured his victims before killing them. He was eventually captured and convicted in Ecuador, and was sentenced to 16 years in prison. However, he was killed by fellow inmates in 1994, before he could serve out his full sentence.

Episode 47: Pedro Rodrigues Filho

In the realm of Brazilian true crime, few figures stand as chilling and enigmatic as Pedro Rodrigues Filho, a drifter and serial killer who terrorized the city of Garanhuns and its surroundings between 1973 and 1992. Dubbed the "Killer of Garanhuns" and the "Brazilian Gravedigger," Filho's murderous rampage involved the murder of at least 71 people, though he confessed to over 100. His crimes, motivated by a twisted desire for power and control, left a trail of fear and despair in their wake.

Episode 46: Gary Ridgway.

In the annals of American serial killers, few figures stand as disturbing and enigmatic as Gary Ridgway, a Washington state truck painter who terrorized women in the 1980s and 1990s. Dubbed the "Green River Killer" after the first five victims were found in the Green River, Ridgway's murderous rampage involved the murder of at least 49 women, though he confessed to over 75. His crimes, motivated by a deep-seated hatred of women and a desire for power and control, left a trail of devastation and shattered lives in their wake.

Episode 45: Kampatimar Shankariya.

Kampatimar Shankariya, a name that strikes fear and bewilderment, is often remembered as one of 
India's most notorious serial killers. Operating during the 1970s, Shankariya's brutal killing spree left 
at least 70 victims dead, primarily in the state of Rajasthan. His choice of weapon, a hammer, added 
a horrifying layer to his crimes, which shook the country and highlighted the dark potential lurking 
within the human psyche. This episode delves into the life, crimes, and eventual capture of 
Kampatimar Shankariya, exploring the terror he inflicted and the legacy he left behind.

Episode 44: Yang Xinhai.

Yang Xinhai, known as the "Monster Killer," stands as one of China's most notorious serial killers. 
Between 1999 and 2003, Yang embarked on a terrifying spree of murder, rape, and robbery that 
claimed the lives of 67 individuals across multiple provinces. His calculated and brutal methods left an 
indelible mark on the collective psyche of a nation unaccustomed to such extreme violence. This 
article delves into the life, crimes, and eventual capture of Yang Xinhai, exploring how one man’s 
monstrous actions sent shockwaves through China.

Episode 43: Mohammed Bijeh.

Mohammed Bijeh, infamously known as the "Desert Vampire," is one of Iran's most notorious serial 
killers. His heinous crimes in the early 2000s shocked the nation and brought to light the dark 
underbelly of society where such atrocities could occur. This episode explores the life, criminal acts, 
and ultimate downfall of Mohammed Bijeh, providing a glimpse into the mind of a predator whose 
actions left an indelible mark on Iranian history.

Episode 42: Anatoly Onoprienko.

Anatoly Onoprienko, often referred to as "The Terminator" or "Citizen O," is one of the most infamous 
serial killers in the history of Ukraine and the world. His reign of terror during the 1990s left a trail of 
death and horror, making him one of the most prolific and cold-blooded murderers of the 20th 
century. This episode delves into the chilling life, crimes, and capture of Anatoly Onoprienko, 
shedding light on the disturbing psyche behind his brutal acts and the impact his crimes had on 
Ukraine.

Episode 41: Andrei Chikatilo.

Andrei Chikatilo, often referred to as the "Butcher of Rostov" or the "Rostov Ripper," stands out as 
one of the most heinous serial killers in history. Operating in the Soviet Union during the 1970s and 
1980s, Chikatilo's gruesome crimes shocked the nation and left a trail of devastation in his wake. This 
article explores the life, crimes, and ultimate capture of Andrei Chikatilo, delving into how a seemingly 
ordinary man became one of history's most notorious murderers.