Episodes

The Video-Tape Killer: Maury Troy Travis’s Documented Depravity In the early 2000s, the streets of St. Louis, Missouri, harbored a chilling secret, a meticulous predator operating in the shadows of ordinary life. Maury Troy Travis, an unassuming hotel waiter with a past conviction for armed robbery, unleashed a horrifying reign of terror, specifically targeting vulnerable Black women struggling with addiction or involved in sex work. Between 2000 and 2002, Travis was responsible for the confirme...

The Poisoned Pill: America's Tylenol Terror In the autumn of 1982, a chilling and unprecedented act of terror gripped the United States, shattering the everyday trust Americans placed in their most common consumer products. Across the Chicago metropolitan area, a horrifying pattern emerged: seemingly healthy individuals were dying suddenly, mysteriously, after taking a ubiquitous pain reliever. The terrifying truth soon surfaced—Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules had been meticulously laced with le...

The Villisca Axeman's Echo: A Century of Terror In the quiet, unassuming town of Villisca, Iowa, a horrifying and unsolved crime shattered its rural tranquility in 1912, leaving an indelible stain of malevolence that echoes through time. Eight innocent souls—the entire Moore family and two young guests—were brutally murdered with an axe as they slept, their killer never found. Over a century later, the house where this unspeakable act occurred stands as a chilling monument, a vortex of paranorma...

The Coal Pile Riddle: The Death of Zigmund Adamski In the quiet, industrial valley of Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England, a bewildering and utterly inexplicable mystery unfolded in 1980 that continues to baffle authorities and ignite theories of the otherworldly. Zigmund Adamski, a 56-year-old coal miner, vanished without a trace from his home on June 6th. Five agonizing days later, his body was discovered in a scene of chilling strangeness: perched atop a massive coal pile in a secure colliery ...

The Vanishing Frame: The Enigma of the "Kimi Wa Shiranai" Man In the relentless, synchronized pulse of a Japanese metropolis in 1997, where millions commute daily under the unblinking gaze of surveillance cameras, a chilling anomaly was captured that would baffle investigators and ignite a global fascination. A seemingly ordinary man, recorded by a train station camera, began to inexplicably repeat the haunting phrase, "kimi wa shiranai" (which translates to "you don’t know"), his voice a chilli...

In the heart of devout Catholic Italy, where ancient faith intertwines with modern life, a terrifying spiritual battle gripped a young woman in 2004. Christina, a seemingly ordinary individual, plunged into a horrifying ordeal of alleged demonic possession. Her affliction manifested in chilling displays: she began speaking in unknown tongues, uttering archaic phrases and guttural curses; she horrifically vomited strange objects, defying physiological possibility; and she exhibited a violent, vis...

The Dybbuk Box: A Cursed Vessel of Ancient Evil In the quiet corners of the internet in 2001, a seemingly innocuous antique wine cabinet appeared for sale, unwittingly unleashing a chilling, pervasive nightmare that would torment multiple owners. This simple wooden box, reportedly once owned by a Holocaust survivor, was believed to contain a dybbuk—a malevolent Jewish demon. What followed its purchase was a relentless cascade of misfortune: its owners suffered inexplicable illnesses, terrifying ...

The Silent One of Eltz: Shadow in the StonePerched majestically on a rock spur amidst the ancient forests of Medieval Germany, the formidable Eltz Castle has stood unconquered for over eight centuries, its stone walls echoing with untold histories. Yet, within its labyrinthine corridors and shadowed chambers, a chilling and malevolent presence has reportedly lurked for centuries: a tall, black-robed figure that moves in absolute silence, launching terrifying physical attacks on the castle's serv...

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the twisted, tragic case of Wayne Garrison—a calculating predator whose cold cruelty forever scarred the streets of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born into a world of instability, abuse, and neglect, Garrison’s early years were marked by escalating violence and disturbing behavior. As he grew older, his twisted desires turned toward the most vulnerable: young boys. Families were shattered, lives were lost, and a community was l...

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the terrifying life of Ivan Hill, infamously known as the "60 Freeway Killer," who stalked California’s highways in search of vulnerable women. Born in Los Angeles in 1961, Hill’s path from a childhood steeped in violence and neglect to his evolution into a merciless predator is a harrowing tale of darkness set loose. Through Damien’s vivid storytelling, listeners are taken on a chilling journey as Hill's reign of terror unfo...

Bible John: Glasgow's Unidentified Serial Killer Delve into one of Scotland's most haunting unsolved mysteries on "Among Monsters Podcast." Join Damien Vale as he uncovers the chilling story of Bible John, the elusive serial killer who murdered three young women—Patricia Docker, Jemima McDonald, and Helen Puttock—after they left Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom in the late 1960s. Explore the intense police investigation, the iconic composite sketch, the compelling witness testimony that gave him h...

The Perpetual Shadow of Paradise: Natalee Holloway in Aruba On May 30, 2005, American teenager Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba, a mystery that captivated the world. This episode of "Among Monsters Podcast" delves into the baffling disappearance, the role of primary suspect Joran van der Sloot, his web of lies, and the long road to his confession of murder. Discover the relentless pursuit of justice by Natalee's family and the chilling reality of a crime that haunted a paradise for nearly two...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you into the twisted world of Thomas Bunday—a seemingly mild-mannered man whose quiet exterior concealed a storm of darkness and violence. Operating in the isolated expanse of the Alaskan wilderness, Bunday’s horrific crimes shook the region as young women vanished mysteriously, later found brutally murdered in remote, unforgiving terrain. Born into a life marked by strict discipline, emotional suppression, and psychological tor...

The Servant Girl Annihilator: Austin's Unsolved Serial Murders Join Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" to uncover the chilling true story of the Servant Girl Annihilator, a mysterious serial killer who terrorized Austin, Texas, between 1884 and 1885. Explore the brutal murders of at least eight women, the panicked city's response, and the baffled 19th-century police investigation that couldn't identify the elusive perpetrator. Learn about the victims, the harrowing details, and the endurin...

The Doodler: San Francisco's Unsolved Gay Murders of the 1970s Join Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" as he investigates the chilling cold case of The Doodler, a serial killer suspected of murdering up to 14 gay men in San Francisco between 1974 and 1975. Explore the brutal stabbings, the unique detail that gave the killer his name, and how societal homophobia and victim vulnerability hampered the police investigation. This episode delves into the enduring mystery, the impact on the LGBTQ...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unravels the terrifying story of Danny Figueroa—a calculating predator who turned the streets of Southern California into his personal hunting ground. Raised in the shadows of a violent, neglectful childhood, Figueroa developed into a cold-blooded killer, targeting vulnerable women with manipulative charm and ruthless precision. Some victims vanished without a trace, while others were discovered in gruesome scenes that echoed his deep...

The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer: A Bloomington Mystery On June 3rd, 2011, Indiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out, leaving behind a chilling cold case that continues to haunt her family and the Bloomington community. Join Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" as we delve into the baffling details, the relentless search, and the enduring questions surrounding Lauren's unexplained disappearance. Explore the unsettling vulnerability of young lives, the impact of ...

In this bone-chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the shadowed alleys of Vancouver to reveal the horrifying tale of Gilbert Paul Jordan—infamously known as the “Boozing Barber.” Behind the disarming smile of this local barber was a calculated killer who weaponized alcohol to prey on the most vulnerable. From the 1960s through the 1980s, Jordan lured Indigenous women and those struggling with addiction into a deadly trap. His method was as sinister as it was d...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the haunting case of Charles Davis Jr.—a man whose charismatic facade concealed a deeply predatory nature. From his early days in Chicago to his manipulative reign of terror throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Davis targeted vulnerable women with a sinister mix of charm, gaslighting, and psychological cruelty. Survivors recount horrifying encounters with a man who seemed trustworthy—until the mask slipped. When law enforcement...

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, true crime host Damien Vale exposes the horrifying story of Ivan Hill — the notorious "60 Freeway Killer" — whose brutal murders haunted California during the late 20th century. Born in Los Angeles in 1961, Hill grew up in a world of violence, neglect, and emotional chaos. These early traumas helped shape the mind of a future predator, one who would stalk the highways of Southern California and claim the lives of vulnerable women. Through vivid and di...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the disturbing case of Vickie Dawn Jackson—a nurse trusted by her community who became one of America's most chilling medical murderers. In the quiet rural town of Nocona, Texas, hospital patients began dying at an alarming rate. What was once considered natural loss soon took on a sinister pattern. Behind the hospital scrubs and reassuring smile was a woman hiding lethal intentions. Jackson, a nurse sworn to protect and care...

In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you back to 19th century America, where Lydia Sherman—the infamous “Connecticut Borgia”—left a trail of death masked by domestic tranquility. With a soft smile and motherly warmth, Sherman lived a life that appeared ordinary. But behind her calm exterior was a methodical poisoner who turned her home into a house of horrors. Using arsenic, Lydia murdered not one, but multiple husbands, children, and stepchildren—claiming their li...

The Honolulu Strangler: Unsolved Murders in Paradise Join Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" as he delves into the terrifying case of the Honolulu Strangler, an unidentified serial killer who stalked Hawaii's capital in the mid-1980s. Discover the chilling pattern of five women raped and murdered, their bodies found in lagoons and streams, their hands bound. Explore the intense police investigation, the profile of the opportunistic predator, and the frustrating dead ends, including a prima...

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the horrifying life of John Crutchley, a man who hid his monstrous nature behind the facade of a successful engineer and family man. Known as the 'Vampire Rapist,' Crutchley lured young women to his Florida home, where he subjected them to unimaginable torment, draining their blood in grotesque rituals. But his reign of terror unraveled when one brave victim escaped, exposing his crimes and leading to a chilling investigati...