It's Heavy Hitter time once again with one of the most monstrous killers we'll ever cover: Peter Kürten, aka the Vampire of Dusseldorf. Join us as we discuss the early life and career of one of the early twentieth century's most brutal serial killers, including his dogcatcher-influenced adolescence and his first few horrific murders plus a quick overview of ... Show More
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Episode 686: John Brinkley Part I - New Glands, New Man
This week the boys kick off a two-part series on John R. Brinkley, the notorious medical con man who made millions convincing desperate men that goat testicles were the cure for impotence. The Boys dive into the bizarre history of boner medicine, the golden age of snake oil sales ... Show More
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Oct 21
Side Stories: Kiss from a Rose
Henry & Eddie are back with this week’s weirdest stories and wildest news as a woman named Metallica Rose is accused of murdering her family, Gypsy Rose gets into a fender bender, and a priest is killed by a falling crucifix during his livestreamed sermon. PLUS, Casey Anthony bec ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 16
Episode 685: Clifford Olson Part IV - Cash for Corpses
The Clifford Olson series comes to a close as the boys cover the final murders, Olson's long-overdue arrest, and the outrageous deal that saw Canadian authorities pay a serial killer $100,000 for the locations of his victims' bodies. For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.Las ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 2020
“The Vampire of Düsseldorf” Peter Kürten Pt. 1
Unfulfilled by bestiality, a young Peter Kürten turned to murder — and discovered his body’s reaction to the sight of blood. As his dark desires festered, he embraced sadism in all its forms. And in 1929, a gruesome killing spree earned him a chilling moniker. Learn more about yo ... Show More
42m 41s
Oct 2022
Peter Kürten: The Vampire of Düsseldorf
The Vampire of Düsseldorf is perhaps one of the most demented, sadistic, monstrous, depraved, and literally bloodthirsty individuals we’ve ever covered on this show - yes, even worse than Pedro Lopez. So fair warning - here be monsters.
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1h 5m
Oct 2025
140. The Vampire: Peter Kurten, the Blood Sucking German Serial Killer // MONSTERS SERIES
Heart Starts Pounding is a Signal Awards Finalist! Go to https://vote.signalaward.com/ by October 9th to cast your vote for the Listener's Choice Award. In 1929, bodies were turning up all over Dusseldorf, Germany with one horrifying thing in common. It looked like someone ha ... Show More
40m 37s
Oct 2019
S1 Ep1: Joachim Kroll, The Man-Eater of Duisburg
Pedophile, rapist, murderer, and cannibal, Joachim Kroll is considered to be one of the most twisted serial killers in Europe in the twentieth century. Between the mid 1950s and the late 1970s, Kroll targeted women and children across West Germany, evading the authorities for yea ... Show More
36m 47s
Jun 2022
Edmund Kemper | The Coed Killer - Part 1
<p>In this episode we find ourselves in familiar territory, if you are a classic serial killer aficionado. The United States of America. A killer with a brilliant mind. Young beautiful victims. Necrophilia. A serial killer superstar. Yes, dear listener, it is time for a true TSK ... Show More
32m 17s
Jun 2023
S3 Ep4: The Butcher of Hanover, Fritz Haarmann
Is he a vampire, a slayer, or a butcher? This is a gruesome one. Helen and Danni uncover the HORRIFYING tale of The Butcher of Hanover, Fitz Haarmann. This mass killer haunted the streets of Hanover in the 20th century, but simply murdering his many MANY victims wasn't enough for ... Show More
1h 13m