War veterans, wolf-hunters, and the king’s own men hunted the bloodthirsty beast for three years before it was caught. Some called the beast a “werewolf”. Others, a “serial killer in disguise”. But an autopsy of the monster points to a royal conspiracy…
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Aug 13
Was the “Pirate King” also the King’s Spy?
In 1695, “The Pirate King” Henry Every pulled off a heist, evaded a global manhunt, and vanished with his newfound treasure. He was never found…or was he? A new theory suggests the King of England not only knew what happened to Henry – he hired the “missing” pirate as a spy. Keep ... Show More
43m 16s
Aug 6
Japan’s Evaporated People
Imagine you wake up tomorrow and the person you depend upon most in this world is gone. No trace, no goodbyes, just vanished. Then, you find out they planned their disappearance — and have no intention of returning. In Japan, this phenomenon has a name: Johatsu, or “evaporated pe ... Show More
44m 36s
Aug 2024
Albert Fish and the Electric Chair [500th Episode Special!]
We’re celebrating 500 episodes over at @serialkillerspodcast - come share your favorite episodes and memories from the show, and enjoy some special behind-the-scenes bonus content!
He’s been called many names: the Boogeyman, the Thrill Vulture, the Moon Maniac, the Ogre of Murder ... Show More
38m 18s
Sep 2024
EYELESS JACK – The Organ Harvester
Eyeless Jack - is a terrifying supernatural entity from creepy pasta lore, known for stalking and harvesting organs from his victims. Recognizable by his blue mask with empty, weeping eye sockets, Jack is an immortal being driven by an insatiable hunger for human organs, leaving ... Show More
36m 17s
Jun 2015
3B-Vikings: All that Hate’s Gonna Burn You Up
The Saga of the Volsungs continues, with a princess held captive by the man who killed her father, and her brother roaming the forest waging a covert guerrilla war...or just robbing people for the fun of it? There are berserker werewolves, magic swords, and a battle of really stu ... Show More
25m 40s
Aug 2024
BLACK ANNIS – The Blue-Faced Terror of Leicestershire
Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh, especially that of children. The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining best ... Show More
38m 24s