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Serial Killers & Murderous Minds
Serial Killers & Murderous Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history's most chilling murderers, from infamous serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert analysis to uncover what drives people to kill. What fuels their darkness? How do their minds work? And…
Episodes
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SERIAL KILLER: Adolfo Constanzo Pt. 1
Ever since he was a child, Adolfo Constanzo was raised to believe he was special. And by his twenties, he'd built a cult in Mexico City fueled by black magic…
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The Killing Curse: Hex Hollow Pt. 2
John Blymire set out to break a curse... but what happened inside Nelson Rehmeyer's farmhouse went far beyond anything he or his young accomplices had planned…
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The Killing Curse: Hex Hollow Pt. 1
In 1920s Pennsylvania, folk magic and Christian faith existed side by side. And for John Blymire, a man tormented by mysterious illness since childhood, the…
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SERIAL KILLER: H. H. Holmes Pt. 2
After faking his best friend's death for an insurance payout, H.H. Holmes spun an elaborate web of lies. But as Holmes's stories unraveled, the true scope of…
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SERIAL KILLER: H. H. Holmes Pt. 1
H.H. Holmes is one of America's most notorious serial killers. But before the murders, there were the scams. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace…
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Justice Delayed: Stephen Lawrence Pt. 2
After the suspects in Stephen Lawrence's murder walked free on a technicality, his mother Doreen refused to let the fight end there. Her relentless campaign…
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Justice Delayed: Stephen Lawrence Pt. 1
When 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence was stabbed to death at a London bus stop in 1993, it set off one of the most explosive fights for justice in British…
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SERIAL KILLER: Jeff Davis 8 Pt. 2
In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels conclude their investigation into the Jeff Davis 8, the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, and the…
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SERIAL KILLER: Jeff Davis 8 Pt. 1
Vanessa and Dr. Engels dive into the chilling true story of the Jeff Davis 8, the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, and the corruption…
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Elizabeth Short "The Black Dahlia" Pt. 2
Join Vanessa and Dr. Engels as they unravel the shocking aftermath of Elizabeth Short’s 1947 murder, exploring how the "Black Dahlia" case became one of the…
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Elizabeth Short "The Black Dahlia" Pt. 1
In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels explore the tragic life and unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, the aspiring actress who the press labeled as the…
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The Unabomber Pt. 2
In this gripping conclusion to our deep dive on Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace his escalation from calculated bombings to deadly…
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The Unabomber Pt. 1
Explore the origins of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, in this deep dive into the psychology behind one of America’s most infamous domestic terrorists. From his…
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Heaven's Gate Pt. 2 with Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek
In March 1997, as the Hale-Bopp comet passed Earth, 39 members of Heaven’s Gate were found dead in a California mansion, having participated in one of the…
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Heaven's Gate Pt. 1 with Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek
In the 1970s, Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles emerged with a radical message: they were celestial beings sent to guide humanity to the “Next Level.”…
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Harold Shipman: Britain’s Deadliest Doctor Pt. 2
For years, Dr. Harold Shipman operated as a respected physician in Hyde, England, signing death certificates and comforting grieving families. But soon…
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Harold Shipman: Britain’s Deadliest Doctor Pt. 1
He was a respected family doctor. A pillar of the community. A man patients trusted with their lives. But behind the calm voice and medical authority, Dr…
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Blood in the Basement: The Chohan Family Case Pt. 2
In the early 2000s, a brutal crime shocked the United Kingdom. Prosecutors argued that Kenneth Regan and his associates murdered Anil Chohan and members of his…
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Blood in the Basement: The Chohan Family Case Pt. 1
In the 1990s, Kenneth Regan was deeply embedded in the British criminal underworld, orchestrating scams, fraud schemes, and elaborate cons across the UK. But…
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Jack the Ripper Pt. 2
More than 135 years later, the identity of Jack the Ripper remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in true crime In Part 2, Vanessa and Dr. Engels…
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Jack the Ripper Pt. 1
Jack the Ripper remains one of the most infamous unsolved serial killers in history. His brutal crimes shocked Victorian London and continue to grip the true…
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The Black Widow of Idaho Pt. 2
In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels continue the chilling story of Lyda Southard as her confidence…
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The Black Widow of Idaho Pt. 1
In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, Vanessa Richardson and forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels are joined by Sarah Turney and Kourtney…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsCyberstalking to Contract Killing Pt. 2 with Annie Elise
In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, true crime creator Annie Elise returns to frame the conclusion of the Brenda Delgado case, examining the…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsIntroducing: 10 to Life with Annie Elise
With over 500 million downloads, 10 to Life is one of the leading true crime podcasts and YouTube channels covering the cases everyone is talking about — and…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsCyberstalking to Contract Killing Pt. 1 with Annie Elise
In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, true crime creator Annie Elise brings a case that has stayed with her—the murder-for-hire of Kendra…
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The FBI Affair Murder Pt. 2
Behind the badge, Mark Putnam was hiding a devastating secret. When an affair threatened his career and family, desperation took over—with fatal consequences…
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The FBI Affair Murder Pt. 1
From childhood, Mark Putnam dreamed of becoming an FBI agent—and he achieved it through relentless ambition and fierce competitiveness. But when pressure…
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The American Bluebeard Pt. 2
As suspicions around Helmuth Schmidt grow, neighbors, loved ones, and authorities begin to notice the cracks in his carefully constructed lies. Multiple…
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The American Bluebeard Pt. 1
In the early 1900s, a charming German immigrant used lies, fake identities, and newspaper marriage ads to lure women into his web. What began as romance…
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MURDEROUS MINDS: The Mysterious Romanov Family Assassination Pt. 2
In the early hours of July 17, 1918, the Romanov family was led into a basement—and history was forever changed. In the gripping conclusion, Killer Minds…
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MURDEROUS MINDS: The Mysterious Romanov Family Assassination Pt. 1
For nearly 300 years, the Romanov family ruled Russia under the belief that their power was divinely ordained. But as war, poverty, and political unrest…
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SERIAL KILLER: Sante Kimes Pt. 2
What happens when loyalty becomes a weapon? In Part 2, Killer Minds reveals how Sante Kimes pulled her son Kenny into an escalating series of…
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SERIAL KILLER: Sante Kimes Pt. 1
Sante Kimes spent her entire life reinventing herself—using charm, deception, and manipulation to get whatever she wanted. In Part 1, Killer Minds follows…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: Jimmy Hoffa Pt. 2
Jimmy Hoffa’s bid to reclaim his power ended the moment he climbed into a car outside Detroit’s Machus Red Fox restaurant — and vanished forever. In the…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: Jimmy Hoffa Pt. 1
Before he became the center of one of America’s greatest unsolved mysteries, Jimmy Hoffa was a tough kid from the Midwest who learned early that respect had to…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSERIAL KILLER: The Death House Landlady Pt. 2
In the shocking conclusion to the Dorothea Puente story, Killer Minds uncovers how a seemingly warm, grandmotherly caretaker manipulated an entire community…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSERIAL KILLER: The Death House Landlady Pt. 1
Before she became one of America’s most notorious female serial killers, Dorothea Puente was a master of reinvention — a woman who survived a traumatic…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsBEST OF 2025: The Night Stalker Pt. 2
Happy New Year! As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to bring you even more fascinating cases and gripping investigations. More importantly, we'd like to…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsBEST OF 2025: The Night Stalker Pt. 1
Happy New Year! As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to bring you even more fascinating cases and gripping investigations. More importantly, we'd like to…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: Jim Jones Pt. 2
The conclusion of the Jim Jones story follows his unraveling as defections, scandals, and mounting scrutiny push the cult leader to flee the U.S. and establish…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsThe Smiley Face Killers with Dr. Tristin Engels | Crime House Crossover | From Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
Dr. Engels joins Vanessa in this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes for a Crime House crossover! Dozens of young men, all found drowned. A…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: Jim Jones Pt. 1
In the first part of this two-episode deep dive, Killer Minds traces the rise of Jim Jones—from a lonely, attention-seeking child in Indiana to a charismatic…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsHOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Santa Claus Massacre Pt. 2
On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family gathered at their home in Covina, California, for their annual holiday celebration. Laughter, food, and music filled…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsHOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Santa Claus Massacre Pt. 1
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for Bruce Pardo, the holidays brought something far darker. After losing his marriage…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSERIAL KILLER: John Wayne Gacy Pt. 2
By the late 1970s, John Wayne Gacy seemed untouchable — a pillar of his community who charmed neighbors and entertained children. But when police began closing…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSERIAL KILLER: John Wayne Gacy Pt. 1
Before he became one of America’s most notorious serial killers, John Wayne Gacy was a respected businessman, community volunteer, and beloved party clown in…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: Kaitlin Armstrong Pt. 2
After shooting cyclist Mo Wilson in cold blood, Kaitlin Armstrong vanished. Using her sister’s passport, she fled the U.S. for Costa Rica — changing her name…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: Kaitlin Armstrong Pt. 1
When Austin-based yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong met elite cyclist Colin Strickland, their relationship seemed passionate and driven by shared ambition. But…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsHOLIDAY SPECIAL: Thanksgiving Murders Pt. 2 with Carter Roy
The holiday of gratitude turns to horror once again. In this second installment, Killer Minds explores two shocking cases: a deadly family feud in Oakland that…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsHOLIDAY SPECIAL: Thanksgiving Murders Pt. 1 with Carter Roy
Thanksgiving is meant for gratitude — but sometimes, it brings out the darkest parts of the human mind. In this chilling special, the Killer Minds team, joined…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSERIAL KILLER: "BTK" Pt. 2
For more than 30 years, Dennis Rader terrorized Wichita, Kansas — living a double life as a devoted husband, church leader, and Scoutmaster by day, and a…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSERIAL KILLER: "BTK" Pt. 1
Before he was known as the BTK Killer, Dennis Rader was a quiet Midwestern boy with a dark imagination. Behind his polite smile and churchgoing charm, Dennis…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: The Bodybuilder Love Triangle Pt. 2
After Melissa James’s body is found, Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan insist they’re innocent — until the lies start to crumble. As detectives chase the couple…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: The Bodybuilder Love Triangle Pt. 1
At the height of their fame, bodybuilding power couple Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan were unstoppable — sculpted bodies, magazine covers, and a fitness empire…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSERIAL KILLER: The Killer Nurse Pt. 2
For years, Charles Cullen slipped through the cracks — fired, rehired, and free to kill again. Hospitals ignored the warning signs. Administrators covered…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSERIAL KILLER: The Killer Nurse Pt. 1
He was trusted to save lives — but used his nursing uniform to hide pure evil. When Charles Cullen entered the medical field, he wasn’t looking to heal…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: The Sleepwalker Murder Pt. 2
Scott Falater claimed he was asleep when he killed his wife, but the court wasn't so sure. In Part 2, we follow the high-stakes trial that pitted science…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsMURDEROUS MINDS: The Sleepwalker Murder Pt. 1
Scott Falater went to bed next to his wife. Hours later, she was found stabbed and drowned...and all signs pointed to him. In Part 1, Killer Minds investigates…
Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSERIAL 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…