Episodes

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale exposes the disturbing life and crimes of Stephen Griffiths, the self-proclaimed Crossbow Cannibal who terrorized the city of Bradford. A criminology student obsessed with serial killers, Griffiths carefully crafted a persona of darkness — one he would make real with the crossbow execution of 36-year-old Suzanne Blamires, caught on CCTV in haunting detail. As police dug deeper, they uncovered his connection to the disappearan...

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes listeners deep into the disturbing mind of Colin Ireland, a man who didn’t kill out of compulsion—but by calculated choice. Known as The Gay Slayer, Ireland made a chilling to-do list with one item: become a serial killer. Between March and June 1993, he lured five gay men from a London pub under the guise of bondage, only to brutally murder them in methodical fashion. Ireland left behind symbolic clues, manipulated cri...

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you inside the twisted mind of Joanna Dennehy, the rare female serial killer who shocked the UK with her brutality — and her grin. Between March and April 2013, Dennehy murdered three men, attempted to kill two more, and left behind a trail of chaos and bloodshed fueled by a desire for violence. She stabbed, laughed, and posed for selfies as her victims bled. With no remorse and full awareness, she declared herself a ps...

In this haunting 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unravels the chilling story of Anthony Hardy, the seemingly ordinary man who earned the nickname The Camden Ripper after dismembered body parts were found in black plastic bags behind a North London pub. Hardy, a soft-spoken engineer with a history of psychiatric problems and violence, used charm and manipulation to lure vulnerable women into his flat — where he carried out brutal killings followed by ritualistic dismembermen...

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the tragic and twisted story of Steven Grieveson, known as The Sunderland Strangler. Between 1990 and 1994, Grieveson murdered four teenage boys — Thomas Kelly, David Hanson, David Grieff, and Simon Martin — strangling them and attempting to burn their bodies to hide his crimes. His motive? Grieveson claimed he killed to prevent the discovery of his own sexuality. What began as a deeply personal conflict evolved into...

A young hard working 19 year old woman goes to work and faces a monster. While getting stabbed repeatedly she is able to escape the monster with her life but her struggle for life is just beggining. Asher Spitz, mental health and previous family mental health problems. Will the court make young victims relive their nightmare by releasing them because of insanity? This is that story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Athena is a 3 year old little girl who was pl;aced with her aunt and uncle to take care of her and her 5 year old sister. Her uncle Ivon Adams beat her on Christmas night a little before 12am. Ivon then placed her in his car and drove her to a family owned property where the Adams use to live and burried her body near a fence line in a wooded area. Ivon told his wife Alysia where he had burried her and then the wife went by her new boyfriend in the city and Ivon took his 4 kids and went to Arizo...

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, we tell the harrowing survival story of 10-yr-old Krystal Surles, who narrowly escaped the clutches of serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells. Despite enduring unimaginable trauma, Krystal's bravery and resillience played a crucial role in bringing her attacker to justice. Through detailed research and compelling story telling, we explore the events leading up to the attack, Krystal's miraculous survival, and the pursuit of justice against a notorious predator...

Delve into the dark and disturbing world of Tommy Lynn Sells, one of America's most notorious serial killers. In Among Monsters, we unravel the chilling details of his life, crimes, and the impact on his victims and their families. This documentary-style podcast combines meticulous research, expert analysis, and gripping story telling to explore the psychology behind Sells' reign of terror. Join us as we navigate the shadows to uncover the truth Among Monsters. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Step into the chilling world of Among Monsters as we unravel the haunting story of Austin Harrouff, the infamous "face eating killer." On a warm Florida night, what began as a family dinner spiraled into an unthinkable tragedy-brutal murders, bizarre behavior, and unanswered questions. Was it drugs, mental illness, or something more sinister? Join us as we explore the horrifying events, the psyche behind the monster, and the legacy of a night that shocked the nation. Don't miss another gripping ...

In this episode of Among Monsters, we uncover the heart-wrenching and horrifying story of Ambrosio Analco, a man who became a family annihilator, leaving a community shattered and lives destroyed. Through detailed research, expert analysis, and compassionate storytelling, we explore the motives, the aftermath, and the lingering questions surrounding this unimaginable tragedy. Join us as we delve deep into the darkness to shed light on a case that shook the world. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters Podcast, we dive into the dark and twisted story of Randall Woodfield, a former NFL draft pick who would later be known as one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. From his promising start as a wide receiver to his shocking transformation into a cold-blooded killer, we explore the details of Woodfield's life, his crimes, and the chilling connection between his athletic career and the sinister actions he later took. Join us as we unc...

Jackie was last seen at a convenience store in Nixa Missouri late on the night of June 17 1985. The next day, her abandoned car was found on rural road outside of town, with blood and signs of a struggle inside. Days later, her body was discovered in Lake Springfield, weighted down with cinder blocks. She has suffered severe head injuries, and had been sexually assaulted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the life and madness of Richard Trenton Chase — a serial killer whose crimes were so disturbing, he was dubbed "The Vampire of Sacramento." From a childhood marked by abuse and alarming psychological symptoms to a descent into full-blown madness and ritualistic murder, Chase's story is one of unrelenting horror. Damien walks you through the early warning signs, the institutional failures, the grisly murders, and the terrifying...

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale dives into the terrifying true story of Joe Ball — the infamous "Alligator Man" of Elmendorf, Texas. A war-hardened bar owner with a sinister secret, Joe Ball lured unsuspecting women into his orbit, only for them to vanish without a trace. With a backyard filled with live alligators and a trail of missing barmaids, Ball’s twisted tale is one of manipulation, cold-blooded murder, and a finale so shocking it stunned even hardened lawmen...

In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unpacks the case of Genene Jones, a pediatric nurse who turned hospital nurseries into her personal killing field. Operating across two Texas medical facilities during the late 1970s and early 1980s, Jones preyed on vulnerable infants, injecting them with paralyzing drugs like succinylcholine and heparin—not out of malice, but to create crises she could then “heroically” respond to. Dozens of babies died on her watch, and while hospita...

In this gripping 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the horrifying story of Robert Napper, the mentally ill and violently obsessive predator known as The Green Chain Rapist. Napper’s reign of terror began with a series of brutal sexual assaults in South London before escalating into murder — including the savage killing of 27-year-old Rachel Nickell, attacked in broad daylight with her child beside her, and the gruesome double murder of Samantha Bisset and her four-ye...

In this haunting 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale guides listeners through the gruesome true story of Fritz Haarmann, infamously known as The Butcher of Hanover. Between 1918 and 1924, Haarmann lured homeless boys and runaways from train stations into his attic flat — where he raped, murdered, and dismembered them, often biting through their throats and draining their blood. Working as a police informant by day and a predator by night, Haarmann eluded suspicion while disposi...

In this gripping 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the disturbing and deeply psychological case of Peter Kürten, known infamously as The Vampire of Düsseldorf. Through immersive storytelling and chilling first-person perspective, the episode follows Kürten’s evolution from a violently abused child in 1880s Germany to a soft-spoken sadist who stalked the gas-lit streets of Düsseldorf in 1929, brutally murdering his victims for the thrill of blood. With victims ranging...

In this blood-curdling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the unspeakable truth behind Robert Berdella—known infamously as the Kansas City Butcher. From a tormented childhood in Ohio to a life of torture and death hidden behind the walls of a quiet Victorian home, Berdella’s descent into sadism is one of the most horrific sagas in American true crime. This 24-minute deep dive exposes his calculated abductions, the unspeakable torment of his victims, and the terrifying level of ...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the terrifying story of Anatoly Slivko — one of the most depraved and methodical serial killers in Soviet history. Behind the mask of a respected youth group leader, Slivko lured young boys into his twisted world of staged “experiments,” death simulations, and real-life horror. From a childhood fascination with death to a calculated 21-year killing spree, this 28-minute narrative exposes how Slivko abused his position, manipul...

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the horrifying crimes of Francisco de Assis Pereira, a seemingly charming man who lured young women with promises of modeling careers—only to lead them into the woods of São Paulo’s Parque do Estado and brutally murder them. Known as The Park Maniac, Pereira used deceit, control, and sadistic violence to trap his victims, ultimately confessing to the rape and murder of at least eleven women. This episode explores ...

In this shocking 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale exposes the monstrous double life of András Pándy, a Belgian-Hungarian pastor who used his religious status to mask a series of horrific crimes. Behind the doors of his Brussels home, Pándy manipulated, raped, and murdered his own family members — including two wives, children, and stepchildren — before erasing their existence without a trace. For years, his victims simply “disappeared,” until his daughter Ágnes bravely came ...

In this bone-chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the horrific crimes of Anthony Sowell, the Cleveland serial killer infamously known as The Imperial Avenue Monster. Between 2007 and 2009, Sowell lured vulnerable women—many battling addiction—into his decaying home, where he strangled them, violated their bodies, and left them to rot in crawlspaces, closets, and shallow backyard graves. Despite years of complaints from neighbors about an unbearable stench, police failed ...