Best Darker With Daniel Podcasts (2025)

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178: The Ricin Physician - Part 01 29:12

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Listener, what happens when your home is destroyed in an accident and you lose everything? You have no home to go to, and are adrift without the people you love who you rely on to make difficult times easier to bear. You feel abandoned and alone. What happens if that ‘accident’ that destroyed your home and killed your loved ones wasn’t actually det…

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Thomas Neill Cream: The Doctor Who Couldn’t Keep His Mouth Shut 1:10:03

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After a chaotic catch-up involving friendship break-ups, ignored WhatsApp messages, and the glamour of eating Super Noodles in the bath, we take a sharp turn into the gas-lit streets of Victorian Lambeth. This week, we’re heading back to 1891 to meet Thomas Neill Cream – a doctor with a taste for power, poison, and blackmail. Known to history as Th…

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177: Inferno - Screams in the Night 17:42

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Listener, On a quiet May evening, a white stretch limousine glides across the San Mateo Bridge — nine women inside, celebrating a new chapter in life. But before the night can unfold, flames consume the vehicle, trapping five passengers inside as desperate 911 calls flood dispatch. What begins as confusion on the highway becomes a horrifying traged…

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Michael Hughes- Southside Slayer 44:10

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In this episode, we unpack the case of Michael Hubert Hughes, a convicted serial killer whose crimes in Southern California between the mid-1980s and early 1990s shocked the public. We explore his background, the victims, the investigations (including how cold case DNA tech played a pivotal role), his trials and convictions, and the larger context …

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The Beast of Bermondsey: The horrific crimes of Michael Roberts 1:19:57

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On Boxing Day 1988, a 57-year-old woman returned home to her Bermondsey flat after spending Christmas with family. Inside, someone was waiting. Over the next 18 months, four elderly women across Southwark and Rotherhithe would be brutally attacked in their own homes by the same man — Michael John Roberts. The press called him the Praying Rapist and…

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Daniel Siebert 37:15

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In this episode, we uncover the dark story of Daniel Lee Siebert, a drifter whose path of violence stretched across multiple states in the 1980s. Known for his transient lifestyle and charm that often hid his true nature, Siebert left behind a string of brutal murders that shocked communities nationwide. Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe, le…

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The devastating case of Daniel Evbuomwan 1:04:23

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In this week's episode, we cover the devastating case of three-year-old Daniel Evbuomwan, who was murdered in a house in Downham by his own uncle, Ben Igbinedion. It's a case that shocked the local community, not only because of Daniel's young age but because of the disturbing circumstances behind his death. We talk through who Daniel was, what hap…

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176: The Turbulent Life and Death of Kelsey Hildal - Part 02 20:03

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In the conclusion of this two-part series, Obscura turns from the formative years of Kelsey A. to her final, devastating night. On April 1st, 2025, calls began flooding into dispatch: a wrong-way driver on Interstate 275. Officers pursued a gray Ford Escape, ultimately forcing it to a stop. What unfolded in the following minutes was chaos, fear, an…

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175: The Turbulent Life and Death of Kelsey Hildal - Part 01 20:05

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In this first part of a two-part series, Obscura takes you inside the complicated and often tragic life of Kelsey A., a young woman whose story weaves together resilience, trauma, and the weight of circumstance. From her early struggles with brain surgery and a near-fatal car accident to her years in a bootcamp and boarding school, Kelsey’s life wa…

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Ray and Faye Copeland 38:32

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In this episode, we uncover the story of Ray and Faye Copeland, an elderly Missouri couple whose quiet farm life masked a dark and deadly secret. Behind the scenes, the Copelands lured vulnerable drifters with promises of work, only to use them in a sinister scheme that ended in cold-blooded murder. As the bodies piled up, the shocking truth came t…

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Bludgeoned in Bed: The West Norwood Lodging Murder of Donald MacPherson and Luciano Schiano 1:04:10

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In October 2009, two men were brutally murdered inside a flat in West Norwood, South London. Donald MacPherson, a Scottish chef and grandfather, and Luciano Schiano, a familiar face on Streatham High Street where he sold The Big Issue, were attacked with a level of violence detectives later said “beggared description.” Before we get into the grim d…

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Walter Ellis 47:52

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In this episode, we examine the chilling crimes of Walter E. Ellis, a serial killer who terrorized Milwaukee’s north side for nearly twenty years. Known as the “Milwaukee North Side Strangler,” Ellis preyed on vulnerable women—often those living on the margins of society—and left behind a legacy of fear and unanswered questions. Love the episode? M…

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174: The Peculiar Life and Death of Joe Winko - Part 02 31:42

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Today we cover a strange case. An unusual case. The case of Joe Winko. But who is Joe Winko? Well, pinning him down is a challenge in itself. I’ll try my best. I warn you this episode is going to be unlike any Obscura episode you’ve heard before. But I promise you it will be worth it. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/OBSCURA * Che…

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173: The Peculiar Life and Death of Joe Winko - Part 01 23:40

28d ago23:40

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Hello Listener. Today we cover a strange case. An unusual case. The case of Joe Winko. But who is Joe Winko? Well, pinning him down is a challenge in itself. I’ll try my best. I warn you this episode is going to be unlike any Obscura episode you’ve heard before. But I promise you it will be worth it. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chime: https://chime.c…

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Execution in Tulse Hill: The Killing of Avril ‘Miss Irie’ Johnson 1:05:41

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In the summer of 1998, 30-year-old mother and DJ Avril “Miss Irie” Johnson was brutally murdered in her own home in Tulse Hill. Armed men forced their way in, tied up her family, and executed Avril in front of her husband and two young daughters. Her death became part of a wider spree of violence that shook London and helped shape the launch of Ope…

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Sean Gillis 34:28

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In this chilling episode, we dive into the disturbing life and crimes of Sean Vincent Gillis, a Louisiana man whose outwardly quiet and unassuming demeanor masked a horrific obsession with murder. Known as the “Computer Geek Killer,” Gillis preyed on women in Baton Rouge between 1994 and 2004, leaving behind a trail of brutality that shocked the co…

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Boiled to Bones: The Gruesome Murder of Julia Martha Thomas 1:20:26

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We're back in Victorian South London with a case so grim it became known as the Barnes mystery. In March 1879, widow Julia Martha Thomas hired a new servant, Kate Webster - a decision that would prove fatal. Within weeks Julia was dead, dismembered in her own kitchen copper, and Kate was strutting around Richmond in her employer's clothes, even try…

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172 [Black Label]: A Discarded Man 20:19

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In December 1984, a man walked into a karate dojo in Dumfries, Virginia. Minutes later, he was dragged out the back door, leaving a trail of blood in his wake. Decades later, the grainy footage of his brutal beating would reemerge on YouTube, igniting a firestorm of outrage, speculation—and questions that remain unanswered to this day. In this Blac…

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Donald Evans 45:14

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In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Donald Leroy Evans, a drifter and self-proclaimed serial killer who haunted America’s highways. Evans was convicted for the brutal murder of a young girl in Mississippi, but he went on to claim responsibility for over 70 killings across multiple states. While many of his confessions were dismissed …

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The murder of Lee Rigby: Terror in Woolwich 1:43:41

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We're back! Season 3 is a go... what does season 3 do differently from season 2 you ask? Well... nothing really! HOWEVER... We're back with a big ol’ case – the brutal murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby in Woolwich in 2013. In this episode we cover the events of that shocking day, the life of Lee Rigby, and the aftermath that rippled far beyond South Lon…

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Gary Bowles - I95 Killer 40:20

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In this episode, we dive into the case of Gary Ray Bowles, a drifter turned serial killer who became known as The I-95 Killer. Bowles left a violent trail of murder along the East Coast in the 1990s, targeting vulnerable men he met in bars and on the streets. His story is one of abuse, rage, and manipulation, fueled by deep-seated hatred and a need…

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171: Hunted - The Butcher Baker Part 03 38:58

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Anchorage wakes to the knock that ends the hunt: October 27, 1983, troopers arrive at Hansen’s bakery, and an interrogation room papered with maps and faces waits for him. Search warrants turn his life inside out—an aerial map etched with 24 Xs, hidden firearms, and jewelry that speaks for the dead. Ballistics tell the rest: shell casings match the…

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Yang Xinhai - The Monster Killer 42:04

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In this episode, we dive into the harrowing case of Yang Xinhai — one of China’s most prolific serial killers, whose brutal spree of violence spanned multiple provinces between 1999 and 2003. Known as the “Monster Killer,” Yang left a trail of devastation, targeting rural families in their homes and leaving entire communities gripped with fear. Lov…

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170: Hunted - The Butcher Baker Part 02 46:04

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Anchorage’s pipeline boom promised prosperity, but under the neon and snow, someone was hunting. In this episode, we revisit the disappearances of young women—Megan Emerick, Mary Phil, Roxanne Eastland, and more—whose lives were too easily dismissed as the city looked the other way. Through survivor testimony, including Cindy Paulson’s harrowing es…

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Tommy Sells The Coast to Coast Killer 43:09

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In this episode, we examine the life and crimes of Tommy Lynn Sells, one of America’s most prolific and dangerous serial killers. Known as the “Coast-to-Coast Killer,” Sells claimed responsibility for dozens of murders spanning multiple states, though the true number of his victims remains unknown. From his troubled childhood and transient lifestyl…

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Lakanal House: The Fire We Should Have Learned From 1:15:27

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We start this week chatting about Hannah’s all-consuming new farming obsession (no, not in real life – in a mobile game) and Rachel’s daughter delivering the line of the year to a would-be eight-year-old suitor. But soon we turn to the devastating story of Lakanal House. In July 2009, a fire tore through the Camberwell tower block, claiming the liv…

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169: Hunted - The Butcher Baker Part 01 37:32

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Anchorage during the oil boom promised quick money and fresh starts—but the wilderness kept its own secrets. In this episode, we trace the disappearances of young women drawn north by opportunity, and the investigators who fought isolation, scarce resources, and a chilling pattern surfacing in the tundra. At the center stands Robert Hansen, the see…

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Luis Garavito - La Bestia 44:27

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In today’s episode, we dive into the case of Luis Garavito, Colombia’s most notorious serial killer, whose reign of terror in the 1990s left an indelible scar on the nation. Known as “La Bestia” (The Beast), Garavito confessed to the brutal torture, rape, and murder of over 140 young boys, though the true number is believed to be much higher. Love …

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The Man Who Never Was: Romance Scammer Fredrick Diji 1:15:01

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Camberwell, South London. A quiet flat just off the main road. Nothing about it stood out—least of all the man inside. But for over a decade, Frederick Diji was running a romance scam so insidious, one victim sent him money for 14 years. Using fake names, false promises, and a soft voice on the other end of the phone, Diji—and his accomplice Raquel…

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168: The Dragon Rise Murders Part 02 22:45

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Not long after 9 PM on that Sunday night, in the sleepy new-build development of Dragon Rise, the back door security light of Jennifer and Stephen Chapple’s home flicked on. Their two boys aged 5 and 6 years old had been put to bed hours before and were sleeping soundly upstairs. 36-year-old Stephen was a well-loved IT teacher at West Somerset Coll…

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Peter Woodcock 42:27

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In this episode, we dive into the life and crimes of Peter Woodcock, one of Canada's most infamous child murderers. From his deeply troubled childhood to his heinous acts of violence, we explore how a combination of neglect, psychological issues, and a failed mental health system culminated in a string of brutal murders. Love the episode? Make sure…

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Driven to Kill: The Murder of Levi Ernest-Morrison 1:04:39

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A teenage boy. A knock at the door. And a mother who made a devastating choice. In this episode, we tell the story of 17-year-old Levi Ernest-Morrison — a kind, funny, and thoughtful boy from Sydenham with a love of motorbikes, dreams of building a home in St Lucia, and a future ahead of him. Until the evening of 10th April 2021, when he was hunted…

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167: The Dragon Rise Murders Part 01 21:25

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Not long after 9 PM on that Sunday night, in the sleepy new-build development of Dragon Rise, the back door security light of Jennifer and Stephen Chapple’s home flicked on. Their two boys aged 5 and 6 years old had been put to bed hours before and were sleeping soundly upstairs. 36-year-old Stephen was a well-loved IT teacher at West Somerset Coll…

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166: Ritual - The Pensacola Massacre Part 03 40:23

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Listener, the story I am about to tell you is about greed, power and control exerted in the coldest way imaginable. On a normal day in July 2015 in Escambia County, Florida, three members of the same family got up in the morning and set about their daily routine. They didn’t know the brutality that was going to be rained on them, snatching away the…

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Ottis Toole 35:56

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In this we dive into the twisted life of Ottis Toole—an American drifter whose name became synonymous with fear, manipulation, and murder. Often overshadowed by his alleged accomplice, Henry Lee Lucas, Toole left behind a legacy of confusion, horror, and controversy. From his troubled childhood and nomadic lifestyle to his disturbing confessions—in…

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Five Litres of Petrol: The Murders of Nabiha and Maleha Masud 1:11:00

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On a quiet summer night in Tooting, five litres of petrol were poured through a family's letterbox and lit. By morning sisters Nabiha and Maleha Masud were dying in hospital. The attack came without warning, leaving detectives and the girls grieving mother, desperate to understand why. Join Hannah and Rachel as they unpick a case of shocking entitl…

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Henry Lee Lucas - The Confession Killer 46:56

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In this episode we dive into the chilling and confounding case of Henry Lee Lucas, a drifter whose name became synonymous with murder in the 1980s. Lucas claimed to have killed hundreds of people across the United States — confessions that earned him the title of “America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer.” But as investigators started digging deeper, …

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165: Ritual - The Pensacola Massacre Part 02 22:39

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Listener, the story I am about to tell you is about greed, power and control exerted in the coldest way imaginable. On a normal day in July 2015 in Escambia County, Florida, three members of the same family got up in the morning and set about their daily routine. They didn’t know the brutality that was going to be rained on them, snatching away the…

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Seven shots on the northern line: The killing of Jean Charles de Menezes 1:12:10

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In this week’s episode of Sinister South, we revisit one of the most harrowing chapters in modern British policing – the fatal shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. On 22nd July 2005, just two weeks after the 7/7 London bombings, Jean Charles, a 27-year-old Brazilian electrician, was followed, misidentified, and shot seven times in the head by armed…

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Pedro Rodrigues Filho - Killer Petey 42:49

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In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling and contradictory life of Pedro Rodrigues Filho — a man who claimed to kill only those he believed deserved to die. Nicknamed “Killer Petey,” Pedro is one of Brazil’s most infamous serial killers, with a body count that may exceed 100 victims. But what sets him apart from most serial murderers is that…

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The Murder of Lorraine Benson: DNA, Danger, and a System That Didn't Listen 1:03:39

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In the winter of 1988, 22-year-old Lorraine Benson left a work Christmas party in Clapham Junction and never made it home. Her murder shocked South London – not just because of its brutality, but because it exposed the serious failings in how violent offenders were being managed. In this episode, we look at the pioneering role of DNA in solving Lor…

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164: Ritual - The Pensacola Massacre Part 01 25:04

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Listener, the story I am about to tell you is about greed, power and control exerted in the coldest way imaginable. On a normal day in July 2015 in Escambia County, Florida, three members of the same family got up in the morning and set about their daily routine. They didn’t know the brutality that was going to be rained on them, snatching away the…

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Levi Bellfield - The Bus Stop Strangler 32:36

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In this episode, we uncover the life and crimes of Levi Bellfield — a British serial killer responsible for some of the most shocking murders in modern UK history. From his troubled past and violent behavior to the brutal killings of Milly Dowler, Marsha McDonnell, and Amélie Delagrange. Listen now to learn about the bus stop killer. Love the episo…

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Black Label: Khan Tusion - Mark Handel 31:38

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Since the late 90s Khan Tusion has held the crown as the boogie man of the adult industry. He showed up in 1999 and immediately made a stamp as being particularly cruel. It was the dot com boom and adult websites were created in the thousands. Khan specialized in pushing limits and avoiding consent. Women showed up to shoots only to leave crying an…

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The body in the boot: The horrific case of Gagandip Singh 1:13:16

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In February 2011, 21-year-old Gagandip Singh was found in the boot of his burning car on a residential road in Blackheath. At first, police thought it might’ve been a stolen vehicle, torched for the hell of it, but what they uncovered was a calculated, deeply personal murder. Gagandip was a rising star in the Sikh community, running his own TV chan…

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Case 001 - The Ape Canyon Siege 4:02

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In this inaugural case file, Jack Malone—grizzled investigator for the Bureau of Occult and Historical Investigations—digs deep into the shadows of American folklore. It’s 1924, and five miners claim they were attacked by a group of towering, hairy beasts in a remote Washington canyon. Gunfire. Boulders. A night of terror. Was it Bigfoot? Mass hyst…

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Lorenzo Gilyard - The Kansas City Strangler 43:54

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In this episode, we dive into the case of Lorenzo Gilyard, a seemingly average man who lived a double life as one of America’s most elusive serial killers. Known as The Kansas City Strangler, Gilyard was linked to the murders of at least 13 women between 1977 and 1993, but authorities believe the number could be even higher. His victims were primar…

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Murdered for what he knew: Bulic Forsythe 1:02:35

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In this episode, recorded amid cat flap dramas, church hall trauma, and a frankly terrifying inflatable dinosaur, we dive into one of the most disturbing and under-reported cases in South London’s history: the murder of Bulic Forsythe. In February 1993, Bulic a civil servant working in Lambeth Council’s social services department was found bludgeon…

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163: CarlH - Internet Monsters 21:24

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Reddit user CarlH is distinguished as Redditor of the day. A title reserved for quasi celebrity reddit users. CarlH enjoyed spending his free time teaching reddit users programming. Regarded as one of the most beloved users on the site. These days his name rarely, if ever comes up… Why is that? Our Sponsors: * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/OBS…

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Snowtown Murders 57:04

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In this episode, we take a journey into one of Australia’s most gruesome true crime cases — the Snowtown murders, also known as the "Bodies in the Barrels" case. Between 1992 and 1999, a group of killers led by John Bunting targeted individuals they believed to be pedophiles, homosexuals, or otherwise "unacceptable," resulting in the deaths of 12 p…