Fred and Rose each came from abusive homes and each showed signs of being abusive as they became adults. But together, they would start a new life and collectively be responsible for nine murders over a span of decades.
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Aug 31
The Young Hippies Who Hijacked a Plane
In 1972, two young hippies hijack a commercial airplane in a wild attempt to free a famous political activist from jail, setting off one of the strangest, most idealistic crimes of a radical era. Sources for this episode include: The Skies Belong to Us: Love and Terror in the Gol ... Show More
38m 31s
Aug 24
The Greek Robin Hood Who Kidnapped Billionaires and Escaped Prison in a Helicopter
In the craggy peaks of Greece, a modern outlaw proves that you can rob a bank, kidnap a billionaire, and still be the most beloved man in the mountains. This is the story of Vassilis Paleokostas: the 'Robin Hood' who treats his hostages like guests and uses a helicopter as his pr ... Show More
40m 36s
Aug 17
Stanley Alpert, the Kidnapping Victim Who Outsmarted his Captors
Kidnapped on his 38th birthday by criminals who think every federal prosecutor is secretly wealthy, a calm-under-pressure lawyer survives a chaotic 25-hour ordeal—part hostage crisis, part absurd comedy—by befriending his captors. Sources for this episode include: The Birthday Pa ... Show More
30m 57s
Nov 2018
Fred and Rosemary West Part2
Fred and Rose West, one of England's most notorious serial killer couples, murdered at least 9 together during the 1970s and 1980s. But, they also killed separately. When Fred, who was already a murderer, met Rose, the union brought out the worst in each of them. Their house at 2 ... Show More
1h 23m
Nov 2018
Fred and Rosemary West Part1
Fred and Rose West, one of England's most notorious serial killer couples, murdered at least 9 together during the 1970s and 1980s. But, they also killed separately. When Fred, who was already a murderer, met Rose, the union brought out the worst in each of them. Their house at 2 ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2021
The Story of Fred & Rosemary West
Fred and Rosemary West kidnapped, tortured and raped multiple women, some being their own children, between 1971 and 1987.For more stories of the worst people on earth, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/thisisMONSTERSYou can check out our new merch on TeeSpring ... Show More
17m 17s
Dec 2019
S1 Ep7: Fred and Rosemary West
For 20 years, Fred and Rosemary West satisfied their appetite for sex and murder inside their home on 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester – which became known as “The House of Horrors.”This episode is sponsored by: Embr Original music by Ben Krejci, Kai Engel and Daniel Birch.Licensed ... Show More
47m 21s
Apr 2023
The Bathhouse Murder Pt. 1
Joe West and Oscar Lee Morris were childhood friends. They grew up together in South LA, came of age together, and soon followed one another into a life of petty crime. But in 1979, those crimes became more serious. Deadly serious. Suddenly, their friendship is tested to breaking ... Show More
40m 20s
Apr 2022
S1 Ep9: Fred and Rose West, the killer couple that shocked the world
After deep diving into Dorothea Puente’s cookery book from last week’s episode, Helen Anderson and Danni Howard explore the horrific world of the most infamous killer couple in history, Fred and Rose West. Meeting in a perfect storm, twisted Fred and Rose West would go on to murd ... Show More
52m 10s
Sep 2022
Episode 507: Fred and Rose West Part II - Mum & Dad's Room
<p>Strap in because this week the boys close out the story of Fred and Rose West, diving deep into gold star territory, recapping the list of numerous brutal atrocities that took place within the walls at 25 Cromwell Street.</p>
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1h 40m
Sep 2022
Episode 506: Fred and Rose West Part I - A Match Made in Hell
<p>This week the boys revisit a subject covered many years ago, this time with a much more in-depth analysis, as we embark on the story of one of Britain's most infamous couples, Fred and Rose West.</p>
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1h 30m
Feb 2023
Case 235: House of Horrors (Part 2/3)
[Part 2 of 3]By 1992, Fred and Rose West were raising their children at their Cromwell Street home. At first glance, the Wests appeared to be a model family. Neighbours viewed Fred as a modest, kind and soft-spoken man. Rose was a dedicated mother and housewife... ---Narration – ... Show More
1h 30m