Episodes

Melissa Trumpy vanished after leaving work on October 26, 2021, and has never been seen again. In this episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the haunting timeline, troubled relationships, abandoned vehicle, and ongoing homicide investigation surrounding one of Wisconsin's most unsettling unsolved disappearances.

In this heartbreaking episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the 2007 Delavan, Wisconsin family massacre committed by Ambrosio Analco Ramirez. Through a factual, victim-centered investigation, we explore the warning signs of domestic violence, the tragic events that unfolded inside a quiet family home, and the lasting impact on a community forever changed.

At just 15 years old, Aubrey Wyatt's life came to a heartbreaking end, leaving behind a grieving family and a story that sparked a nationwide conversation. In this episode of Among Monsters, we carefully examine the documented facts surrounding Aubrey's story, the growing concerns about bullying and cyberbullying, and how social media transformed a personal tragedy into a viral national debate. Rather than repeating rumors, we focus on compassion, accountability, and the lasting impact that word...

In April 2019, 69-year-old Betty Alexander disappeared from her senior apartment in Sullivan, Missouri, leaving behind her purse, glasses, medication, and every sign of her daily routine. Despite extensive searches and years of investigation, no trace of Betty has ever been found. In this episode of Among Monsters, we examine the documented facts, the unanswered questions, and the family still searching for the truth.

A young man with a dream future, a SpaceX job, and a promising college career seemed to have it all. But behind the image was a web of lies that would end in one of Wisconsin's most shocking family murder cases. In this episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the chilling story of Chandler Halderson.

In this episode of Among Monsters, we examine the case of Joshua Julius Anderson, a Tulsa, Oklahoma killer who was convicted in the murders of four people during a violent three-month spree between late 2006 and early 2007. Through verified facts, court records, and investigative details, we explore how a series of seemingly unrelated killings were ultimately connected to one young man whose actions left a lasting impact on an entire community

For years, women disappeared from the streets of Kansas City, many living lives society often overlooked. Behind those disappearances was Terry Blair—a serial killer who preyed upon vulnerable women and believed nobody would notice. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the crimes, victims, investigation, and eventual capture of one of America's lesser-known but deeply disturbing serial killers.

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Phillip Friend becomes the center of a horrifying murder-for-hire conspiracy that shattered the quiet town of Willard. What began as an ordinary winter night ended in betrayal, greed, and the brutal execution-style murders of Larry and Claudia Hammer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Step into the darkness with Among Monsters as Myia Vale explores the terrifying case of Richard Ramirez — the infamous Night Stalker. In 1985, Southern California was gripped by fear as a ruthless killer stalked homes at night, leaving chaos, trauma, and unanswered questions behind. This is the story of one of America's most unpredictable and chilling serial killers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In one of the darkest cases in American true crime history, Among Monsters examines the horrifying story of David Parker Ray — the man known as the Toy Box Killer. Behind an ordinary trailer in the New Mexico desert, Ray built a chamber designed for terror, secrecy, and control. But when survivor Cynthia Vigil escaped in 1999, she exposed a nightmare that shocked investigators and raised chilling questions that still remain unanswered today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

A hidden cistern buried deep in the Ozark hills held a horrifying secret for nearly four years. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale investigates the disappearances and murders of Ira Briscoe and Limon Little — two men who vanished from rural Missouri in 2020 and were finally discovered wrapped in silver tarps beneath the earth. From cartel rumors and violent threats to relentless searches through caves, ponds, and forgotten backroads, this is a haunting story of loss, silence, ...

A young man walks outside in broad daylight… and vanishes without a trace. In this chilling episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Branson Perry in Skidmore, Missouri—where timelines don’t add up, evidence appears after the fact, and silence has lasted over two decades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quiet Midwestern afternoon turns into a high-stakes search when 15-year-old Glenn Brown disappears without a trace. What unfolds is a gripping story of survival, coordination, and hope as authorities and a determined community race to find him before time runs out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quiet afternoon in Paradise, Texas turns into every parent’s worst nightmare when six-year-old Athena Strand disappears just steps from her home. What unfolds is a chilling story of how quickly normal can turn into tragedy—and how evil can hide in plain sight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quiet Springfield neighborhood. A child walking home. And in a matter of seconds, everything changed. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale tells the heartbreaking story of Hailey Owens—an abduction that happened in broad daylight and shattered a community forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quiet man. A hidden darkness. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale uncovers the story of Floyd William Parrott—a man who blended into everyday life while hiding something far more sinister beneath the surface. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A young woman vanishes in broad daylight, leaving behind no trace—except a haunting piece of surveillance footage. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale dives into the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, a case filled with eerie clues, unanswered questions, and a suspect hiding in plain sight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For decades, women vanished across America—and almost no one noticed. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale tells the story of Samuel Little, the most prolific confirmed serial killer in U.S. history, who confessed to 93 murders. From overlooked victims to haunting prison portraits, this is a story of silence, failure, and the fight to finally bring names back to the forgotten. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

On a warm summer evening in La Crosse, Wisconsin, fifteen-year-old Madeline Edman left a laundromat and began the short walk home. It was a routine moment—one that should have taken only minutes. But somewhere between that laundromat door and the house where she should have been safe, Madeline vanished without a trace. Nearly two decades later, the questions remain. Was it a crime of opportunity? Did someone see her walking alone and seize the moment? Or did something far more complex unfold in...

For nearly two decades, fear stalked the Pacific Northwest. In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale descends into the chilling story of Gary Ridgway, the man known as the Green River Killer — one of the most prolific serial murderers in American history. From the banks of the Green River in Washington state to the forgotten highways where vulnerable women vanished, Ridgway operated in plain sight. A quiet truck painter. A neighbor. A husband. A man who blended seamlessly i...

On April 25, 2021, Dee Warner vanished from her rural Lenawee County, Michigan life with no goodbye, no digital trail, and no sign she left willingly. Her car remained. Her phone went quiet. And the people who loved her were forced into a nightmare that stretched for years—searches, vigils, billboards, and the exhausting limbo of not knowing. This episode follows the case from the early warning signs and mounting suspicion to the devastating discovery that finally confirmed what her family fear...

In this twisted episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the haunting tale of Donald Leroy Evans, a self-proclaimed drifter who claimed to have murdered over 70 people across the United States. Known as The Rest Stop Killer, Evans lured vulnerable women and children into remote areas—parks, highways, and public restrooms—before unleashing unspeakable brutality. But as investigators peeled back the layers of his confessions, they were left with one burning question: how much of it wa...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unveils the dark and deadly tale of Paul John Knowles, the seductive serial killer known as The Casanova Killer. With charm as his weapon and narcissism as his compass, Knowles swept through the American South in 1974—leaving behind a trail of brutal murders that defied logic, pattern, or conscience. From elderly couples and children to police officers and strangers, no one was safe from his deadly path. He didn’t just kill—he broadcas...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the disturbing life and crimes of Keith Jesperson, the long-haul trucker turned serial killer known as The Happy Face Killer. Jesperson murdered women across the United States between 1990 and 1995, using his job as a cover and the open road as his hunting ground. His victims—often sex workers and hitchhikers—were brutally strangled, dumped in remote areas, and left to rot unnoticed. Frustrated by a lack of attention, Jespe...