Henry Lee Lucas, is one of history’s greatest liars. After his arrest in the 1980s, Lucas claimed to have murdered over 3,000 people across the U.S. His numerous confessions lead to his moniker, the “Confession Killer.” So what led Lucas to confess to so many different murders? And how many of these supposed crimes did he actually commit?
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Jun 15
The Oesterreich Murder: Secrets in the Attic
When a lonely Milwaukee housewife lives a double life, her secret world spirals into a decade of deception — culminating in a deadly confrontation, a staged burglary, and one of the strangest true-crime scandals in American history. Sources for this episode include:“‘Bat Man’ Cas ... Show More
28m 26s
Jun 8
The Molly Watson Case: Bride-to-Be Murdered Right Before Her Wedding
Molly Watson had waited seven long years for her happily-ever-after wedding with her boyfriend, Jim. Then, less than 48 hours before they were supposed to walk down the aisle, Molly was murdered. And Jim either had the wildest, unluckiest story ever... or he'd fabricated a strang ... Show More
32m 41s
Jul 2023
Gary Ridgway - The Green River Killer
Discover the chilling life of Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, who terrorized America. Explore his childhood, elusive tactics, and shocking confession to 48 murders. Uncover the flaws in criminal profiling and the importance of forensic science in catching such criminals.
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1h 3m
Nov 2025
Was the Lindbergh Kidnapping an Inside Job?
Several murders have been dubbed “the crime of the century," but the Lindbergh kidnapping case of 1932 might actually deserve the title. According to some, it shaped the culture of conspiracy theories in America. Was Bruno Richard Hauptmann really guilty, or was he framed? Did he ... Show More
44m 50s
Mar 2023
Mississippi Murder: Emmet Till
In 1955, the brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till sparked a wave of social unrest that gripped America. But while the story of Till became infamous, the truth of how he'd died remained a mystery. Although two men were suspected of killing the teenager, some believed it was th ... Show More
57m 1s
Nov 2017
Jack the Ripper Special - Pt. 3
He was never caught. So why did Jack the Ripper stop killing? In the finale, Greg, Vanessa, Carter, and Wenndy follow the years-long search for Jack the Ripper, ranging from bloodhound trials to DNA testing. Then our hosts discuss Jack’s last victims, his pop culture influence, a ... Show More
54m 59s