Shadows Of Crimes

Have you ever wonder who inspired classic horror movies such as Psycho or Silence of the Lambs? Ed Gein was the inspiration for both, along with many other stories of psychopathic killers. The Butcher of Plainfield/The Plainfield Ghoul is also recognized as one of the worst psychopaths ever. This episode explains his crimes. and how he's likely the creepiest person to come from Wisconsin. 

Do you ever feel like you're going to go crazy? Lydia did. She couldn't take it any longer and that caused her to poison her family - more than once. The classic tale of the Derby Poisoner is about Lydia Danbury (Sherman, Hurlburt, Struck). You can listen to her humbling childhood that became the life of a notorious serial killer in this episode. 

Have you heard of The Boogey Man? Everyone I know has, but if you haven't, perhaps you will be familiar with the 'Brooklynn Vampire.' Albert Fish is recognized by these titles as well as many others due to his horrendous crimes. This episode explores the childhood, lifestyle, psychopathy, death, and crimes of Albert Fish. 

Do you want to meet The Candy Man? You might not after hearing what he did... or didn't do. Most people believe he killed his own child for cash, but maybe he should've just told his kids "no" to trick-or-treating that year. Either way, being with The Candy Man on Halloween cost Timothy his life. 

The Triple Killer; an Idaho murderer who has been debated on whether he is a serial killer or someone who committed a few homicides. This case is controversial and still fresh in the mind's of many, considering his execution occurred less than ten years ago. Paul was considered a cold-blooded killer, but used his final words to offer (mainly) kind words. Check out his crimes here. 

Auntie Carrie, a welcoming old woman, seems like the type of person you would want to have a cup of tea with. Although, her victims might warn you otherwise. This short, grandmotherly woman had a few skeletons in her closet... or should I say living room? Caroline Grills is the perfect example of looks can be deceiving and those closest to you should be feared the most. if you would like to know why, check out this episode. 

A man who is a great athlete, comes from a Christian upbringing, and is a doctor seems to be a hard-working and likeable man, right? In this case, probably not. Harold Frederick Shipman is assumed to be one of the worst English killers, although he never confessed. If you listen to this episode, you can hear the controversial case about the Doctor Of Death. 

Have you ever wondered who the first German Serial Killer to be convicted from a fingerprint is? Maybe you've wondered if there has been a killer who was convicted for the exact number of victims he was accused. Perhaps you'll wonder how someone tied to five different types of crimes was originally overlooked for murder. 

A wealthy man living in New York city had the dream life, but that came crashing down when someone decided they wanted Joseph Elwell dead. The case of The Locked Room Murder shocked America when this charming businessman was found dead in a room with no suspects and no exits. 

Was Donald Harvey an Angel Of Death who eased patient's pain or a cold-blooded killer? How many did he kill? Where were his crimes committed? How long was his murder spree? When did he die? If any of these questions caught your attention, perhaps you should listen to find out.