A lust killer who dreamed to be known as an outlaw, Paul John Knowles sought infamy. He was so desperate to be remembered; he recorded his own confession to multiple murders while still a free man, and shared the tapes with his lawyer. Knowles killed indiscriminately, occasionally allowing writers to live—so they could chronicle his story. This week, Greg an ... Show More
Yesterday
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
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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
Apr 2021
The Story of Paul John Knowles : The Casanova Killer
Paul John Knowles is an American serial killer who traveled through multiple states, stealing, raping, and killing along the way. He would kill at least 20 people from the age of seven-years-old to 65-years-old. He killed men and women and even a police officer, only being stoppe ... Show More
13m 39s
Oct 2025
SERIAL KILLER: The Scream Killer Pt. 2
Five students were brutally murdered. Their killer wanted fame...and he got it. In Part 2, Killer Minds unpacks Danny Rolling’s disturbing mental state, the forensic evidence that sealed his fate, and the trial that turned a killer into a twisted horror icon. Killer Minds is a Cr ... Show More
44m 40s
Jul 2025
SERIAL KILLER: "Doctor Death" Pt. 2
Michael Swango faked his medical credentials, charmed his way into hospitals, and left a trail of bodies in his wake. In Part 2, we expose his years-long killing spree, the fiancée whose death raised suspicions—and the global manhunt that finally stopped him. This is how one of A ... Show More
43m 10s
Jan 2023
The Bizarre Case of Paul Warner Powell: The Man Who Sent Himself to the Electric Chair
Listen to the story of Paul Warner Powell, a man sentenced to death for the murder of Stacie Lynn Reed and the attempted rape, murder, and abduction of her sister Kristie. Follow the journey of Kristie Reed's bravery, the trial and appeal process, and the controversial relationsh ... Show More
53m 43s
May 2025
MURDEROUS MINDS: An Oscar-Worthy Murder Pt. 1
He was a struggling actor with big dreams—and even bigger secrets. Dan Wozniak couldn’t afford the life he wanted, so he lied, manipulated, and schemed to get it. In this episode, we trace his troubled past, toxic romance, and twisted friendships that set the stage for a double h ... Show More
34m 40s
Jul 2021
"Felony at the Firing Range" Theora Hix Pt. 2
Dr. James Snook was a respected veterinarian, family man, and former Olympian. But by the time his trial was over, he was a condemned murderer. Revealing details about his affair with Theora that were too salacious to print, Snook confessed to the gruesome events that ended his y ... Show More
38m 48s