In Pt. 1 of our two part series exploring the gruesome life and crimes of notorious serial killer Israel Keyes, we explore the murder that got him caught, the upbringing that birthed a killer and the life and death of Samantha Koenig. This one is quite the ride.
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EP. 266 - The DEVIL MADE ME DO IT Case: Murder, Ed & Lorraine Warren And Alleged Demons
It started with a possession. An 11-year-old boy, left gasping for breath and writhing on the floor as a demon took control of his body. That story, in and of itself, had people all around the world entranced. But then… the story somehow got worse. There were pleas to the Catholi ... Show More
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Oct 23
EP. 265 - OHIO: THE HALLOWEEN FAMILY MURDERS
At first, 16-year-old Devon Griffin was sure he was looking at a Halloween prank. As he stood over his parents' bed, where two bodies lay, drenched in blood, it was the only thing that made sense. The reality was too horrible to comprehend: That his mother and stepdad had been ki ... Show More
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Oct 16
EP. 264 - PENNSYLVANIA: THE SHOPPING SPREE MURDERS
Two lives. A brutal double murder. And a story far more disturbing than anyone could have imagined. On September 10, 1995, a routine shopping trip turned into an unimaginable nightmare. Twenty-nine-year-old Lisa Marie Manderach and her 18-month-old daughter, Devon, stopped at a c ... Show More
1h 23m
Aug 2022
Israel Keyes Part I: 'Pure Evil Acting At Random'
On February 1st, 2012, Samantha Koenig arrived at a roadside espresso shop to begin her evening shift. Around 8:00PM, Samantha began to close shop, tidying up the place when a man walked up to the window. That man was Israel Keyes, and he was about to commit his last murder. Keye ... Show More
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Jul 2025
SERIAL KILLER: The Happy Face Killer Pt. 1
Before he became the Happy Face Killer, Keith Jesperson was a bullied kid, an animal abuser, and a man spiraling out of control. In Part 1, we unpack the warning signs—from his violent fantasies to the moment he crossed the line and committed his first brutal murder. Killer Minds ... Show More
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Apr 2025
SERIAL KILLER: The Golden State Killer Pt. 1
Burglary. Stalking. Rape. Murder. Before the world knew him as the Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo instilled fear across California. In Part 1, we explore his dark past, twisted relationships, and how his obsession with control escalated into cold-blooded murder.Killer ... Show More
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Aug 2020
Episode 419: Jodi Arias Part I - WAP
<p>On the first of a two part series, we cover one of the most notorious murders of this century thus far: the killing of Travis Alexander at the hands of Jodi Arias. On this episode, we cover the lives of both, the relationship that led to the slaying, and the murder itself. </p ... Show More
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SERIAL KILLER: "The Alaskan Attacker" Pt. 1
Joshua Wade survived a violent, unstable childhood—but instead of breaking the cycle, he became the monster he once feared. In this episode, we uncover how years of trauma and unchecked rage culminated in murder—and launched one of Alaska’s most chilling true crime stories. Kille ... Show More
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Dec 2024
Best of 2024: Israel Keyes Pt. 1
As our Best of 2024 selection, we're featuring our three-part series on notorious serial killer Israel Keyes. In 2012, Israel Keyes is arrested and charged with kidnapping and killing an 18-year-old barista. Prior to that, he’d had just one blemish on his criminal record: a DUI. ... Show More
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