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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Yesterday
The (Faked?) Death of an Argentine Tycoon
“Power is having impunity.” In January 1997, a photojournalist is found murdered on the side of the road in General Madariaga, Argentina. The investigation into his death becomes a cultural flashpoint, exposing a sprawling conspiracy with ties to some of the most powerful forces ... Show More
45m 57s
Jul 2
Who Shot Vincent Van Gogh?
For over a century, common belief was that Vincent Van Gogh died by suicide. But in 2011, two Pulitzer Prize-winning biographers suggested the art world had it all wrong, and Vincent covered up his own homicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42m 43s
Jun 25
Untraceable Poison? The Bogle-Chandler Mystery
On New Year’s Day in Sydney, Australia, two dead bodies are discovered near a river. Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Margaret Chandler are married – but not to each other. And both of their spouses have strong alibis.They’re found just hours after dying, and yet experts can’t determine wha ... Show More
37m 6s
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