True Urban Legends: Candyman, with Ashley Flowers

True Urban Legends: Candyman, with Ashley Flowers

Say Candyman’s name five times in a mirror and you’ll summon his vengeful spirit, then he’ll slaughter you with his hook. That’s how the urban legend goes anyway. It was directly inspired by a short story, a series of Hollywood films, and some suspect…a real-life crime. Don’t believe a killer can come through your bathroom mirror? Tell that to Ruthie Mae McCoy. Ashley Flowers — creator of hit podcasts like Crime Junkie and The Deck Investigates, and author of #1 New York Times bestseller All Good People Here — takes over as guest host for this Halloween special. For more gripping true crime stories, listen to Crime Junkie, and follow Crime Junkie on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast for even more exclusive content. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Thrill Killer: Richard Biegenwald

Thrill Killer: Richard Biegenwald

Richard Biegenwald didn’t have a consistent method or a clear motive. He killed out of impulse—sometimes for attention, sometimes for no reason at all. His crimes were scattered, senseless, and terrif...

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Lust Killer: Jeffrey Dahmer

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Jeffrey Dahmer seemed quiet, even unassuming. But beneath the surface was a man consumed by violent desire. He didn’t kill out of anger—he killed to satisfy a fantasy. Every detail was deliberate, fro...

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Mission Killer: "Real Life Dexter" Manny Pardo

Mission Killer: "Real Life Dexter" Manny Pardo

This Florida cop dedicated his life to fighting crime. But in his mind, the only way to truly clean up the streets, was to become a killer himself. So Manuel “Manny” Pardo killed nine people. And even...

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Visionary Killer: Joe Kallinger

Visionary Killer: Joe Kallinger

The visionary killer blames their crimes on an external force – an apparition who commands them to kill. In Joseph Kallinger’s case, multiple entities urging him to commit arson… and then, to kill eve...

18 Aug 202530min

Power and Control Killer: Ted Bundy

Power and Control Killer: Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy was calculated, composed, even charming. But behind the polished exterior was a predator obsessed with control. He used manipulation, deceit, and dominance to gain total power over his victi...

11 Aug 202541min

The Idaho Four Pt. 2 (with Kayna Whitworth)

The Idaho Four Pt. 2 (with Kayna Whitworth)

In 2022, Six weeks after the murders of the Idaho Four, Bryan Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania. Fast forward to July of 2025, when just weeks before his trial was set to begin, he pleaded guilty...

4 Aug 202544min

The Idaho Four Pt. 1 (with J. Reuben Appelman)

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In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, four students at the University of Idaho were murdered in their off-campus home. The shocking brutality of the murders garnered media attention while p...

28 Jul 202534min

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