Episode 498: Joel Rifkin Part I - Addicted to...

Henry & Eddie bring you this week's weirdest stories and true crime news, starting with more listener tales from the dark side of bar trivia, an update on the would-be penis arsonist, a clown-faced attacker accused of stabbing two employees at an Austin coffee shop, a Halloween p ...  Show more

This week, it's getting spooky on the show as Henry takes the reins and leads the story of the "Father of the Paranormal", the Austrian-born American parapsychologist, author, and investigator who allegedly coined the term "Ghost Hunter": Hans Holzer. For Live Shows, Merch, and M ...  Show more

Hey guys! Today we're going to be heading to New York and talking about the most prolific serial killer in New York's History - Joel Rifkin. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider visiting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: ...  Show more

During the 1990s, serial killer Joel Rifkin stalked the streets of New York City. Operating in the shadows, Rifkin targeted vulnerable sex workers and disposed of his victims' bodies with disturbing precision. But his addiction to killing soon spiraled out of control... making hi ...  Show more

Joel Rifkin is a serial killer believed to be responsible for the deaths of 17 women in New York in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Rifkin became obsessed with sex workers and would engage their services sometimes as often as twice a day. These are the individuals that he would u ...  Show more