After a merciful but brief hiatus, the Axeman returned to New Orleans. In a move that would be repeated by serial killers for years to come, he sent a letter to the newspaper that announced his presence. The murders began again, and no one knew when they would stop.
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Aug 2022
NEW ORLEANS Ep. 6 | “The Trunk Murders”
There was no place like New Orleans in the Roaring 20s. The money, the booze, and the passions flowed freely. But all was not well in an apartment near the French Quarter. Two couples had serious marital problems, and a few days before Halloween in 1927, the home became the site ... Show More
30m 55s
Sep 2022
Introducing "American Scandal" from Wondery
The terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 took a large toll on America’s sense of security. In the dawn of this new era, Congress moved to take swift action by creating the Patriot Act. The stated goal was to identify and strike back against terrorists, but in practice, the l ... Show More
8m 10s
Sep 2022
OSAGE MURDERS Ep. 1 | “A Body In The Dirt”
In 1921, two murder victims were discovered on the same day in Osage County in northeastern Oklahoma. It was shocking news, but members of the Osage tribe already knew they were in danger. They were some of the richest people on Earth, thanks to the oil under their land, and they ... Show More
31m 34s
Apr 2025
Meet The Chicago Outfit's Most Infamous Hitman
Kurt Calabrese grew up in the Chicago mafia known as The Outfit. His father, Frank Calabrese Sr, was the premier hitman, known for strangling his victims with his bare hands. But Frank didn't just leave the violence at work. He trained his sons Kurt and Frank Jr in the mob enforc ... Show More
42m 8s
Oct 2022
The Chicago Tylenol Murders Pt. 2
If you enjoyed part 1 last week, we’re back with part 2: If Roger Arnold wasn’t behind the murders, who was? Police turn their focus to a new suspect: a disgruntled accountant named James Lewis. But the more police dig into Lewis’s life, the more questions they have. The road ahe ... Show More
39m 57s
Mar 2025
EP. 194: TEXAS - The BROOMSTICK MURDERS: Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff’s Dark Beginning
In 1966, a brutal, disturbing crime rocked the state of Texas and sent shockwaves through the nation. Three local teenagers had been slaughtered in a small Texan town, in an unfathomably brutal manner. But what would end up happening AFTER the killer was caught, and the revelatio ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2024
EP. 172 : MISSOURI - The KANSAS City Butcher: The Most Disturbing Serial Killer Story In American History (PT. 1)
In today's episode, we explore the disturbing story of Bob Berdella, "the Kansas City Butcher", who was responsible for the torture and murder of multiple men in the Kansas City area in the 1980's/1990's. This story is incredibly graphic and deeply disturbing, so listener discret ... Show More
1h 13m
Oct 2022
The Chicago Tylenol Murders Pt. 2
If you enjoyed part 1 last week, we’re back with part 2: If Roger Arnold wasn’t behind the murders, who was? Police turn their focus to a new suspect: a disgruntled accountant named James Lewis. But the more police dig into Lewis’s life, the more questions they have. The road ahe ... Show More
39m 57s
Jul 2024
EP. 162: GEORGIA - The Chris Benoit Story: WWE Superstar Turned Family Annihilator (Pt. 2)
In today's episode, we wrap up the tale of the tragic murder/suicide that rocked the wrestling world, carried out by world famous ringmaster Chris Benoit. This is a twisted and disturbing case, and listener discretion is heavily advised.
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1h 16m