127: The Rostov Ripper, Andrei Chikatilo | Russia (Part 1)

In 1940, a body surfaced in Washington’s Lake Crescent, perfectly preserved by its icy depths. The discovery revealed a tale of love, betrayal, and murder. Who was Hallie Illingworth, and what led to ...

29 Dec 202422min

This week we uncover the peculiar and fiery tale of the Gävle Goat, a Swedish Christmas tradition turned international spectacle. For decades, this towering straw goat has captivated the world as it f...

22 Dec 202415min

In 1932 a local newspaper editor wanted to bring joy to the town of Mesa. He arranged for a man dressed as Santa to parachute from a plane to join the Christmas parade. But everything did not go accor...

15 Dec 202419min

In 1959, nine experienced Russian hikers died mysteriously in the Ural Mountains' Dyatlov Pass. This week, we investigate their final days through recovered diaries, photographs, and official reports....

8 Dec 202431min

Discover the horrifying story of Katherine Knight, the first Australian woman sentenced to life in prison without parole. This episode delves into the brutal murder of John Price in Aberdeen, New Sout...

24 Nov 202426min

June 3rd, 1995, the Oslo Plaza Hotel witnessed a chilling incident that remains one of Norway's greatest unsolved mysteries. Security guard Espen Nass discovered the lifeless body of a woman, identifi...

10 Nov 202426min

In 1974, the quiet suburban town of Amityville, New York, was rocked by a horrifying crime. Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family – his parents and four younger siblings – as they slept...

26 Okt 202429min

The Freeway Killer was a collective epithet given by the media and the police to what the media initially believed was a single serial killer claiming young male victims, predominantly in California d...

13 Okt 202432min