EP128: R*pe Fantasy Control Killer

Abbess Mariam, better known as “Mother Rasputin,” has been described as one of the most prolific female serial killers in modern history. She cloaked herself in the authority of a Greek Old Calendarist Orthodox abbess while running something far darker than a monastery. Between 1 ...  Show more

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of suicide and may be distressing to hear. Please listen with caution. In the tragic and recent case of Sonia Exelby, a vulnerable woman in the UK went online to arrange for her own death. Sadly, she connected with a sadistic man ...  Show more

Known for his hulking frame and olive complexion, Earle Leonard Nelson was known as the Dark Strangler. In the early 20th century, this terrifying serial killer targeted older women in San Francisco. He charmed his way into their homes... then murdered them with his bare hands. ...  Show more

Every Monday and Thursday, dive into the twisted minds of the world’s most chilling murderers — from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. "Serial Killers & Murderous Minds" combines gripping true crime storytelling with expe ...  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

Serial killers are natural deceivers, but hearing them describe their crimes in their own words has big value. It can help us understand how their minds work, and gives investigators the tools to catch future killers. In this episode, DEVIANT host Dan Szematowicz revisits some of ...  Show more