This episode first aired on April 14, 2025. The sordid story of Chad and Lori Daybell hit national news in 2020: missing children, suspicious deaths, and a trail of fringe religious beliefs. We’re diving in with author and former criminal defense attorney Lori Hellis, whose book Children of Darkness and Light unpacks the twists of this case.
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Sep 22
Jolly Jane Toppan (And an Announcement!)
This episode first aired on January 15, 2018. On the outside, Jane Toppan seemed like a loving nurse who cared deeply for her patients. But for years, she used her nursing skills to experiment with medicines…and kill the people who trusted her the most. Stay up to date with chang ... Show More
49m 20s
Sep 15
Profit Killer: Dorothea Puente
She dressed like a grandmother, lied about her age, and acted like a guardian angel… while secretly killing the very people she claimed to help. At her Sacramento boarding house, Dorothea Puente took in elderly, sick and disabled tenants. But once their social security checks arr ... Show More
37m 34s
Mar 2025
Albert Fish, The Real-Life Boogeyman: A Conversation with True Crime Author Harold Schechter
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Albert Fish. Though he appeared harmless, Fish was anything but; his crimes were fueled by a disturbing blend of sadism, cruelty, and unimaginable depravity. Candice unpacks the disturbing psychology behi ... Show More
46m 47s
Nov 2023
Luis Garavito: The Most Prolific Serial Killer in History
Uncover the horrifying true story of Luis Garavito, Colombia's prolific serial killer, in this chilling account. From childhood trauma to his gruesome crimes, explore the darkness that led to "The Beast's" reign of terror. Will justice prevail?
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1h 54m
Jul 2024
RLRC Original | Fish
In this episode of Real Life, Real Crime, Woody delves into the chilling case of Albert Fish, a notorious American serial killer, rapist, child molester, and cannibal. Fish's horrific crimes, spanning from child murders to acts of cannibalism, earned him nicknames like the Gr ... Show More
51m 26s
Jan 2021
EP. 4 SOUTH DAKOTA - The Torture & Murder of Chester Poage
In the year 2000, a single, brutal murder would change South Dakota forever.
Stories of serial killers oftentimes pique the interest of the public. However, sometimes it only takes a single crime to strike fear into the hearts of a population, and the brutality and depravity just ... Show More
29m 33s