Shadows Of Crimes
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Crimes leave behind a fear in those who hear about them. Those fears become shadows waiting to jump out at a new listener. They will emerge here into the tales that give you chills in the night.
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Myrtles Plantation
June 17, 2022 12:09 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBThis episode focuses on an inn in Louisianna with strange occurrences that is said to be haunted by victims of unsolved/unknown deaths.
The Beginnings
June 16, 2022 07:50 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBFor this special episode, I go over a few small details, facts, and people that started parts of America's legal system.
Giulia's Aqua Tofana
June 15, 2022 10:36 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBThis episode features a mass murderer... or does it? Giulia Tofana created a poison and sold it to women intent on killing their husbands.
The Paris Catacombs
June 14, 2022 17:03 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBSeason 2 of Shadows Of Crimes is here with the 2nd of 5 special episodes for the podcast's return. This episode gives a few details about a place where (at least) millions of corpses stay.
Season 2/ The Show's Return
June 14, 2022 05:23 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBShadows Of Crimes is back with a special episode consisting of recaps from the first season, thank yous to listeners, and the longest episode yet!
The Uncertain Death of Tom Thomson
December 22, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBTom Thomson was a Canadian outdoorsman and artist who enjoyed a quiet day in the park. His art career was short lived, but not without an impact. Some of the more famous nature works in Canada was done by none other than Tom Thomson. Did his uniquely vivid style upset another artist so much that they decided murder was the best solution? Did this seemingly content man decide to end his life in a way that honored another painter? Did his canoe fail him in a fatal way? Was an accident the caus...
Larry Eyler
December 04, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe Highway Killer whose obsession with knives went too far. Larry Eyler was a quiet and insecure man who liked to take control of by restraining and stabbing young men and boys. Getting caught before his first kill only seemed to fuel his murderous side.
Andrew Phillip Cunanan
November 24, 2021 14:47 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MBA serial killer who killer himself. Andrew Cunanan was a social guy who always wanted to impress those around him. His brain consisted of a genius IQ, constant lies, and unknown motives. Not many details are known about his crimes, but the ones that are make his case even more mysterious.
Thierry Paulin
November 13, 2021 08:53 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBThe serial killer who died before serving for his crimes. The Monster Of Montmarte killed elderly women in France during the 1980s with the motivation of drugs and money.
Carlton Michael Gary
November 09, 2021 05:47 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThe Stocking Strangler of Georgia and New York tortured, robbed, raped, and murdered elderly women. Their own stockings were often used in the killings to render them unconscious. Listen to the story here and the controversy of guilt/innocence on the man who escaped prison twice.
Rodney James Alcala
October 26, 2021 11:40 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Dating Game Killer was a single photographer who was always looking for a woman. He even participated in a game show to win a date, but not all of his female encounters were so mild. Rodney Alcala would also find women to rape and kill. His crime spree should teach everyone to be careful who you agree to go on a date with.
Robert Hansen
October 15, 2021 08:43 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBThe Butcher Baker, The Human Hunter, the serial killer of Anchorage, Robert Hansen is known by multiple different names, but his story stays the same. He was a lonely boy turned bipolar man who got a thrill out of hunting his victims.
Steven Brian Pennell
October 05, 2021 08:50 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe Route 40 serial killer with a job, wife, children, and blue Ford, who also seemed to have a torture kit, emotionless words, and fascination for murder.
Dennis Andrew Nilsen
September 23, 2021 06:21 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Muswell Hill Murderer was an intelligent gay Scottish man interested in necrophilia and murder. He would choose him victims, lure them to his home, kill them, preserve their bodies for a while, and eventually dissect them. You can here the chilling details of his story in this episode.
Eric Edgar Cooke
September 14, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe Night Caller of Western Australia was a serial killer who bragged about the crimes he committed, remembered details as specific as how many coins he stole, and stated he was insane. His chilling case can be heard here.
Thomas Dillon
September 13, 2021 09:29 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBThe man who seemed to just snap. The Ohio Outdoorsman Killer's life leaves much to the imagination, but on the surface he was a man with a wife and a child who one day decided to shoot someone. He then went on to kill again and again. Only 5 victims have been confirmed, though his name has been mentioned in many additional cases.
Karl Denke
August 28, 2021 09:53 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Forgotten Cannibal murdered and ate victims from the streets in the early 20th century, but many seem to have forgotten (or have never heard) his case. Karl Denke may have even been the hidden inspiration for many cannibalistic movies and the reason behind Joseph Metheny's flesh selling ways (featured in another episode).
Benjamin Atkins
August 16, 2021 11:11 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBA murderer rapist who was caught by the authorities hanging out in his favorite hideout. He ran away at seemingly the youngest age possible and died incredibly young as well. Details on his unique life can be heard here.
Tommy Lynn Sells
August 06, 2021 09:45 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBDid he murder 1, 22, over 70, under 70? The world may never know. Tommy Lynn Sells traveled America, particularly the Southern United States, to kill. At least, that's what people think. Despite being linked to 22 cases and admitting to 70+, only one landed him in prison. His life, mysteries, and death can be heard here.
Donald Henry Gaskins
July 27, 2021 02:56 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBA short man with an even shorter temper. "Pee Wee" was known for his small height and large victim count. He grew up in a small county being abused and ignored. Fueled by drugs, revenge, and a split personality, Donald Gaskins became the most known killer in South Carolina's history.
Episode 50
July 17, 2021 00:06 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThis episode follows the story of past serial killer cases I have covered with new information.
Robert Yale Shulman
July 12, 2021 07:31 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBA postal worker whose fate was sealed by a murder charge. His brother was originally the main suspect, although as more evidence was uncovered, it became clear that Robert Shulman was behind the New York killing spree.
Michael Bruce Ross
July 04, 2021 11:44 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBThe Roadside Strangler was a man with a college degree who grew up with three siblings and two parents on a chicken farm. His life seemed modest enough until you uncover the true details behind The Egg Man.
John J. Joubert
June 25, 2021 05:20 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBJohn Joubert grew up in a troubled household. Moved twice at an early age. Became a social outcast then bully. Eventually, he became a murderer who killed boys walking alone and died in the electric chair because of it.
Mark Edward Gardner
June 20, 2021 09:02 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBA man possessed by demons who killed in at least two states and robbed in at least two states (only one being the same). Finding many details of Mark Gardner's crimes was difficult, although this episode lists the facts I could uncover.
Carl Eugene Watts
June 12, 2021 07:27 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThe Sunday Morning Slasher tormented and murdered young women (and at least one teenager) in Texas, Michigan, and possibly Canada. Carl Watts had trials in two states, but only one sentenced him for murder. His victim count could be as high as 100, although only 14 known killings were needed to catch a death penalty.
Danny Rolling
June 06, 2021 09:51 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMultiple students of Florida universities were murdered by the Gainesville Ripper. Most of the victims were stabbed in the back and carefully posed before being left for unfortunate individuals to find.
Anthony Edward Sowell
May 29, 2021 09:18 - 11 minutes - 11 MBThe Cleveland Strangler kidnapped, raped, hit, tied up, gagged, and murdered multiple women. Anthony Sowell seemed to enjoy harming women, but his reliant charm could not appeal the death sentence. He died of an unnamed illness earlier this year (ten years after his trial).
Richard Chase
May 24, 2021 11:53 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBDo you lock your doors at night? What about while you're home during the day? The simple task of turning the lock would have saved multiple lives taken by The Vampire of Sacramento. Even a psychopath with schizophrenia and a craving for blood understood the meaning of a locked door.
Michel Fournirer
May 15, 2021 13:17 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBVirgin Hunter died in a prison hospital 5 days ago. You can listen to Michel Paul Fournirer's murder charges and other details of his life here.
Richard Ramirez
May 07, 2021 08:31 - 16 minutes - 15 MB"Richie" tormented, burglarized, raped, and murdered multiple people (mostly women) in 1984 and 1985. Night Stalker has been one of the most feared household names for decades, and once you hear his story, it is apparent why.
Lonnie David Franklin Jr.
April 30, 2021 22:30 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBLonnie Franklin Jr. murdered and raped women and teenage girls over the span of 17 years between 1985-2002 (roughly). During this time, it appears that he took a 14 year gap of criminal activity between 1988-2002, which earned him the title Grim Sleeper. An arrest was not made for around 31 years after the original killing and Lonnie died before even spending a full 4 years in jail for his conviction.
Henry Lee Lucas
April 21, 2021 10:24 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBDid you have a rough childhood? Henry did. He lost his eye, his mother was a prostitute who forced him into the line of work, his father died from alcoholism, he quit school, ran away from home, and turned to murder all before turning eighteen. This episode describes the struggles of the life of Henry Lucas and the crimes he died in prison for.
Paul Stephani
April 20, 2021 11:56 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBThe high-pitched voice behind the Weepy-Voiced Killer; Paul Michael Stephani abused and murdered women then called the authorities to torment them with the details of his crimes.
Gerard Schaefer
April 09, 2021 09:29 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBOne side of Schaefer seemed to be a respectable man. He was raised by Catholic parents, applied to priesthood at one point, married, briefly acted as a high school teacher, and filled the position of being a patrol officer. The other side of Gerard was not so pleasant. He murdered animals, had an obsession with women's clothing that led him to spy on teenagers, and ended up killing at least two youths. Fiction Killer even participated in a prison cell killing, although this time as the victi...
Paul Knowles
April 04, 2021 09:36 - 15 minutes - 14 MBA prison escapee who went on a serial-killing spree. Paul Knowles would rob, rape, and assassinate the young, the old, and everyone in between. The Casanova Killer broke into homes, robbed houses, picked up people on the streets, kidnapped for fun, and used everyone he could get his hands on. Listen to his terrifying tale here.
Edward Harper Jr.
March 22, 2021 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBHave your parents ever drove you to the point of wanting to figuratively kill them? Would you kill for money? Is execution better than being stuck somewhere for very long? If you related to any of these questions, maybe Edward Lee Harper Jr.'s case would interest you. Edward literally murdered the parents who cared for him in hopes of getting cash then wanted his own death to happen.
Ivan Milat
March 16, 2021 21:21 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe Backpack Murderer is titled the most notorious Australian serial killer, but was he actually guilty? Ivan Milat has been noted as a psychopathic killer who was a robber before he murdered seven and self-harmed after capture. He died in prison, although his case has been a well debated topic because he never admitted guilt. You can listen to his story here.
Roger Kibbe
March 05, 2021 09:33 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBThe strangler who was strangled. Roger Kibbe was a Serial Killer rapist who choked his victims to their deaths. Less than a week ago, Roger Kibbe was found dead in his cell. What was his cause of death? Strangulation, of course. You can hear the irony of his story by listening to this episode.
Rhonda Belle Martin
February 17, 2021 12:48 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBThe Black Widow Killer of Alabama. She murdered 2 of her husbands, 3 of her children, and her mother. Rhonda Martin may haven even murdered more. This episode includes who she killed, her favorite part of the murders, her poison of choice, and her final meal.
Dagmar Overbye
February 11, 2021 09:47 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBA child caretaker who changed Danish history; Dagmar Overbye was one of the only three women to be charged with a death sentence in the 20th century. She brutally murdered up to 25 children who were in her care. Her story is the type that makes people question the safety of letting others watch after their kids.
Jack The Ripper
January 28, 2021 09:36 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThe Whitechapel district in the East End of London was terrorized for years by a mysterious killer nicknamed Jack The Ripper. Jack The Ripper's real identity is one of the most well debated topics in Serial Killer History. This episode brings to light a few theories on what type of person could have committed the horrible homicides, what his reason may have been, and what crimes Jack The Ripper committed. Although his actual identity may never be discovered, his crimes are just as unlikely t...
Edward Rulloff
January 15, 2021 13:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBEdward Rulloff led, debatably, the most interesting double-life in history. Granted, he was such an interesting man that his brain is even displayed at a New York college. He was a lawyer, yet a criminal. A teacher, yet thief. A doctor, yet a serial killer. If you want to hear more about this complex man, check out this episode.
Wayne Nathan Nance
January 05, 2021 01:21 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBThe Serial Killer who was caught after death. It is assumed he murdered around 5 people, although until his coworker killed him, this evidence was undiscovered. Wayne Nance picked the wrong home to break into and paid with his life. His coworker was a hero and many unsolved murders and crimes now had a lead suspect.
Kieran Patrick Kelly
December 23, 2020 06:09 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBHas anyone ever irritated you to the point where you wanted to throw them in front of an oncoming train? Kieran knew this feeling all too well. He would push his victims on underground railway tracks. For a while, he was successful. It took three decades for people to catch on.
Gilbert Paul Jordan
December 14, 2020 05:37 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBEpisode 25 covers the arrest period and crimes committed by the Boozing Barber of Vancouver. Gilbert Jordan had a long history of criminal activity and drinking. One day, the humbled alcoholic barber found himself in a court room for a murder trial.
Amelia Dyer
December 04, 2020 09:56 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBA widowed woman living in England during the 1800s made her money by adoptions, but she hid a dark secret. She did not want to care for infants, she just wanted the income they came with. A body was found one day and it caused Amelia's life to come crashing down. She went from a woman leading a respectable life to one of the most heartless serial killers in history.
The Clutter Family Murder
November 26, 2020 11:36 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBOne morning in November of 1959, a family was startled to find thieves searching their home. The criminals put the Clutter family through torture just to walk away with little cash and four dead bodies. This is the story of how an innocent family was murdered over a story.
Paul Reid Jr.
November 18, 2020 02:24 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe Fast Food Killer wanted to be a country music star, but he ended up becoming a thieving serial killer. Paul Reid Jr. would go to fast food joints to steal money in the 1990's and he killed most of the employees on duty too. Find out the extent of his crimes and the additional theories by listening to this episode.
David Parker Ray
November 08, 2020 06:34 - 8 minutes - 8.28 MBMost people have owned a toy chest at some point, although the difference between most people and David Parker Ray is that most people don't use theirs to kidnap and assault others in. The exact number of The Toy-Box Killer's crimes is unknown, but his spree was cut short when one victim got away.