In 2016, Jonathan Cruz went on a four day killing spree inspired by the movie "The Purge". In 1985, Mark Branch wanted to live out his fantasy of being Jason from Friday the 13th. What causes some people to be inspired by horror movies to commit horrible acts of violence?
TW: Suicide
We made it to episode 100!! Thank you guys so much for everything, here's ... Show More
Nov 25
153. Cold Cases Solved This Year
Cold cases can sit on shelves for years without answers, but this year we’ve seen some amazing advancements in cases that police thought would never get solved. I want to tell you about three of them today, with twists that no one saw coming. We'll cover the Yogurt Shop Murders, ... Show More
46m 48s
Nov 13
151. Mount Everest Horror: The Lost Climbers of the Death Zone
Last year, a group of adventurers with National Geographic were hiking Mount Everest when they saw a human foot sticking out of the ice. Now, it is not rare to see dead bodies on the mountain, there are at least 200 of them scattered around Everest, and many of them act as marker ... Show More
38m 10s
Jul 2025
MURDEROUS MINDS: The Two-Faced Killer Pt. 2
After murdering his entire family, John List vanished without a trace—beginning one of America’s most infamous manhunts. In Part 2, we follow the chilling aftermath: the gruesome discovery, the decades-long search, and the primetime TV show that finally caught the killer hiding i ... Show More
46m 54s
Aug 28
SERIAL KILLER: "The Bikini Killer" Pt. 2
Charles Sobhraj wasn’t just a serial killer, he was an international conman who used charm, fake passports, and tranquilizers to trap his victims. In Part 2, we follow the escalating brutality of the "Bikini Killer's" crimes, the captives who fought back, and the shocking way he ... Show More
53m 23s
Aug 29
EP. 214 - MINNESOTA: The Punk Rock Axe Murders
In today’s episode, we examine a disturbing story of family annihilation, punk rock and axe murder. This is the story of David Brom and his murderous rampage, and you’re listening to “MURDER IN AMERICA”! - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.s ... Show More
1h 35m
Sep 18
MURDEROUS MINDS: The Dexter Killer Pt. 2
Mark Twitchell called it a screenplay, but the police called it a confession. In Part 2, the investigation into “The Dexter Killer” heats up, as detectives uncover staged emails, a faked identity, and a journal detailing every move. What began as a slasher movie pitch became one ... Show More
49m 25s
Feb 2025
Candyman
<p>On October 16, 1992, one of the greatest horror films of the 1990s -- CANDYMAN -- opened across the country. But it’s the reality that the film is inspired by – racial terror, poverty, drugs, police indifference, and the disturbing murder of a Chicago woman – that is even more ... Show More
1h 21m