Malicious

Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 281. On a fall evening in 1996, a young detective sped through the streets of Tucson, Arizona towards an upscale country club. All he knew was that someone had reported an explosion in the area, but he didn’ ...  Show more

Today’s story has a very surprising ending, and I do sort of tip off what actually happens early-ish on in the story, but I’d be very surprised if people actually pick up on it and put it together before I reveal what actually happened. Story names, previews & links to original Y ...  Show more

You know their names: the Unabomber and Son of Sam. Two of the most recognizable killers in history, both using the press to amplify fear. In 1995, Ted Kaczynski’s manifesto hits the Washington Post, and in 1977, David Berkowitz’s letter rattles the New York Post. We trace how th ...  Show more

In the 1870s, a wave of brutal attacks rocked Boston. The shocking culprit? A 12-year-old boy named Jesse Pomeroy. In Part 1, we examine the origins of his violent behavior—from childhood trauma to disturbing fantasies—and the warning signs that signaled a killer was emerging. Ki ...  Show more

Stories in this episode: - Scary Texas Chainsaw Massacre Guy, by Leah (0:49)- He Grabbed Her By The Face, Olivia (8:08) - Lock Your Doors, by Lindsay (14:35) - Unusual Victim, by Amy (22:22) - That Old Guy, by Nikki (30:50) - Man with a Shotgun, by Minna (35:10) - I Watched Someb ...  Show more

Stories in this episode: - The Fake Security Guard, by Anonymous (0:39)- He Hid in Our Salon for 3 Hours, by Rachel (9:56)- The Woman on the Plane, by Anoop (20:34)- Karma, by Yoga Warrior (27:22)- Our Creepy Third Wheel, by Anonymous (34:37)- After Hours at the Park, by Michael ...  Show more