In 1970s Delhi, a charming French-speaking stranger lured a group of young travelers into his web with stories, drinks, and “medicine.” But the man they knew as “Daniel” was really Charles Sobhraj—The Serpent—a conman and killer whose final scheme was about to unravel.
Author: Mike Colucci
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Feb 2020
Charles Sobhraj Pt. 1: “The Bikini Killer”
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Charles Sobhraj was one of the most elusive con artists in the world. Though his cons were elaborate, he knew he would be able to prey on unsuspecting Western tourists traveling along the “Hippie Trail,” the road between Istanbul and Bangkok. Le ... Show More
54m 14s
Aug 2025
SERIAL KILLER: "The Bikini Killer" Pt. 1
The "Bikini Killer" Charles Sobhraj was a master of disguise and a predator in plain sight. In Part 1, we follow his rise from rebellious teen to international thief, exposing how he manipulated passports, people, and systems to build a deadly web of deception. His first kill wou ... Show More
44m 55s
Aug 2025
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
49m 38s
Dec 2024
The Costa Mesa Manhunt: The Man Who Thought He Could Get Away with Murder
A chilling tale of betrayal, deception, and tragedy in sunny Orange County. Explore the shocking double murder of Samuel Herr and Julie Kibuishi, revealing a mastermind’s dark web of lies and manipulation.
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