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Unlawful Acts
Every story has two sides — the version we hear, and the version buried beneath the surface. Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Susan Davis and Jocelyn Frankhuizen, delivering gripping, condensed storytelling that dives deep into some of history’s most fascinating criminal cases. From elusive serial killers and unsolved disappearances to organized crime, corruption, and decades-old mysteries, each episode peels back the layers to uncover truths often left untold. But this…
Episodes
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Bind, Torture, Kill - Dennis Rader (Part 1)
In this chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, we dive into the twisted mind of Dennis Rader, the man who terrorized Kansas for decades under the name “BTK”—short…
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The Meanest Man in America - Donald Henry Gaskins
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we confront the violent legacy of Donald Henry Gaskins, a man whose sadistic crimes earned him the title “The Meanest Man in…
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The Internet's First Serial Killer - John Edward Robinson
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we expose the twisted crimes of John Edward Robinson, a seemingly ordinary Kansas businessman who became known as “The…
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The Butcher Baker's Alaskan Hunting Games - Robert Hansen
In this chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, we step into the frozen wilderness of Alaska to uncover the horrifying crimes of Robert Hansen, the so-called…
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The Cross-Country Crimes of The Beauty Queen Killer - Christopher Wilder
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we follow the deadly trail of Christopher Wilder, a charming yet sadistic predator who earned the nickname “The Beauty Queen…
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Satanic Rituals & a City in Terror - The Chicago Ripper Crew
In this horrifying episode of Unlawful Acts, we revisit the reign of terror unleashed by the Chicago Ripper Crew—a sadistic group of men driven by satanic…
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America’s Deadliest Serial Killer - Samuel Little
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we confront the staggering crimes of Samuel Little, the man the FBI has called the most prolific serial killer in U.S…
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Charming Neighbor, Cold-Blooded Killer - Michael Gargiulo
In this gripping episode of Unlawful Acts, host Susan Davis unravels the chilling story of Michael Gargiulo, known as “The Boy Next Door Killer.” Outwardly…
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Cop By Day & Killer By Night - Gerard Schaefer
On this episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover the horrifying double life of Gerard Schaefer—a Florida law enforcement officer who used his badge to lure victims…
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The Twisted Secrets of the Toybox Killer - David Parker Ray
In this disturbing episode of Unlawful Acts, we delve into the dark world of David Parker Ray, a man suspected of torturing and killing dozens of women inside…