“The Happy Face Killer” Keith Jesperson Pt. 2

One FBI agent called it the most bizarre kidnapping case ever investigated by the Bureau: In 1968, an escaped convict and his new girlfriend bury their hostage alive in an underground chamber. Sources for this episode include: 83 Hours Till Dawn written by Gene Miller, in collabo ...  Show more

A seemingly heartbroken newlywed becomes the face of a shocking murder-for-hire plot—caught on tape before the crime can even happen. But as the trial unfolds, the real mystery isn’t what she planned, it’s how far reality can bend when everyone knows the cameras are watching. Sou ...  Show more

After killing three people, Engleman was confident he could continue to outsmart the law — so he plotted a three-victim homicide that would earn him his biggest fortune yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

After his abduction on July 7th, 1960, Graeme Thorne's body was discovered in a vacant lot in Sydney, Australia. The entire country longed to see his killer brought to justice, and the identity of his killer would surprise everyone who followed the case. Learn more about your ad ...  Show more

After sending a message with the destruction of the Protestant Caesar, Blackbeard knew he needed to make a bigger name for himself. So, he decided to do the unthinkable: hold an entire city hostage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

After the death of Sam Giancana, investigators found that he had plenty of enemies, and lots of reasons to look over his shoulder. Neither the Chicago Outfit nor the CIA were pleased that he agreed to testify about his criminal activity. But authorities had little to go on becaus ...  Show more