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Murder Phone

Tony Ciagliamurderphone.com

In Season One Tony will cover his life with a brain injury and how it eventually led him to corresponding with some of the world's most notorious serial killers. The first season will describe Tony's 6 year relationship with David Gore. Through Gore’s letters you will get to know this monster’s most intimate thoughts. How he hunted, what were his trophies, personal detailed descriptions of killings, his Death Row relationship with Ted Bundy and how he literally talked his way into the execution chamber. You will hear interviews with women who survived to tell of their horrifying experience with David Gore and Fred Waterfield The Killing Cousins. Tony will cover a story that not many know and no one ever talks about. We guarantee that this season will get you as close to a Serial Killer as you ever want to be. 


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Episodes

Slipping Through The Cracks of Justice John Wayne Gacy Part 7 “Employees, Accomplices and JUSTICE”

John Wayne Gacy was more than just a twisted killer in clown makeup—he was a predator hiding in plain sight. In this gut-wrenching episode of Murder Phone, Tony and Al go beyond the crawl space to shine a light on the survivors—the ones who got away, and the scars they carry. From attempted assaults to full-blown horrors, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of teenagers lured in by promises of cash, opportunity, and safety—only to meet a monster in the dark. John Wayne Gacy was more than just a twist...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 7Ep. 7

Slipping Through The Cracks of Justice John Wayne Gacy Part 6 “Echos From The Crawl Space”

Tony and Al break down the Gacy arrest in Murder Phone style. How does a man diagnosed as a dangerous sociopath in 1968, sentenced to ten years for sodomizing a teenage boy, walk free after just 18 months… and then go on to torture, rape, and murder over 30 young men and boys? In this explosive episode, Tony and Al rip the mask off the system that protected John Wayne Gacy. We’re talking about arrests that vanished, parole violations that were flat-out ignored, and a criminal record sealed tight...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 7Ep. 6

Season 7 Slipping Through The Cracks of Justice John Wayne Gacy Part 5 “The Horror Unfolds”

In this harrowing episode, Tony Ciaglia and his father Al peel back the bloodstained layers of John Wayne Gacy’s final killing spree—when the bodies no longer fit beneath the floorboards and the monster behind the clown makeup grew more careless, arrogant, and vicious. From the chilling murder of 15-year-old Robert Piest to the river-dumped remains of Gacy’s forgotten victims, this episode tracks the unraveling of one of America’s most sadistic predators. With raw emotion, brutal honesty, and th...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 7Ep. 5

Season 7 Slipping Through The Cracks Of Justice John Wayne Gacy Part 4 “Handcuffs and Horror”

Step inside the twisted world of John Wayne Gacy—a suburban home that looked ordinary on the outside but hid unimaginable horrors within. In this episode, Tony and Al dive into Gacy’s chilling methods: his Tiki Bar of terror, the “magic trick” handcuffs that became instruments of torture, and his monstrous transformation from jovial host to sadistic predator. You’ll hear survivor accounts that expose the darkness behind his grinning clown mask, and we’ll reveal how his young employee, David Cram...

May 19, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Season 7 Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice,John Wayne Gacy Part 3 “Screams on Summerdale”

In this harrowing third installment of the Gacy series, Tony Ciaglia and his no-bullshit co-host and dad Al—take listeners deep into the heart of darkness at 8213 West Summerdale Avenue. With chilling precision and raw emotion, Screams on Summerdale exposes how John Wayne Gacy’s monstrous acts escalated under the noses of neighbors, law enforcement, and even his own wife. As the bodies begin to pile up in the crawl space—the cracks in the justice system widen into chasms. Tony and Al explore the...

May 05, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Season 7, Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice – Part 2: The Deadly Charade of John Wayne Gacy

In this chilling second installment, host Tony Ciaglia—The Serial Killer Whisperer—is joined by his father Al and brother Joey as they plunge even deeper into the twisted descent of John Wayne Gacy. After serving a laughable eighteen months in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage boy, Gacy slithers his way back into society… and right under the radar. He moves in with his mother, launches his construction business, and begins building what would become a house of horrors—brick by brick, lie ...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Season 7 Slipping Through The Cracks of Justice John Wayne Gacy: Part 1 - "Gacy’s Dark Beginnings"

Murder Phone is back, and this season, we’re exposing killers who slipped through the cracks of justice. These monsters walked free when they should have been stopped !! And who better to start with than John Wayne Gacy—the monster who hid in plain sight. Gacy was more than a murderer—he was a grinning demon with an insatiable hunger for control. A respected businessman, a community leader, even a KFC manager—behind it all lurked a predator. With an abusive father and a talent for deception, Gac...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Christmas Message From Your Host Tony Ciaglia

Tony sends a special Christmas Message and talks about his Near Death Experience Tony shares one of his writings titled "Standing Before God" He discusses his unwavering faith in God and talks of life with a T.B.I. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Production...

Dec 24, 202416 minSeason 6Ep. 12

Season 6 Episode 11 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler “Who The Hell Is Tony D’Amato ”

This Episode is Titled The Wrap Up, “Who The Hell Is Tony D’Amato” Tony, Al and Joey are hosting this exciting Season Finale. Together they will explain the bombshell news about who Tony D’Amato is. The case against Ken Bianchi will be wrapped up today as you will hear details about Tony’s visit with Ken’s mom Frances back in 2010. Tony has never revealed the shocking detail of this visit until now. Once again Bianchi will reveal his true character as his psychopathy will show through in his con...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Season 6 Episode 10 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler “Serial Killer Show And Tell”

This episode is titled “Serial Killer Show And Tell” This is truly an episode to watch on the Murder Phone You Tube Channel. Tony and Al are going to have a little fun and share a few of the items and artwork that Tony received from Bianchi over the years. I think by now you are very aware of what a whack job Bianchi is, but Tony will show you through some of their conversations just how weird this dude can be. It’s comical to a point. These are some of the pieces that they will share during thi...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Season 6 Episode 9 " Bianchi The Hillside Strangler “I Never Killed Anyone, It’s All Fiction"

In this episode Tony and Al are going to let Captain Kenneth Bianchi take the stand and present his case. Kenny has faked being an MPD, has confessed, pleaded guilty and asked for a plea deal so he wouldn’t get executed. But all we’ve heard this season is how innocent he is! Bianchi said if he could get the information out to the world he could prove his innocence, so Captain Bianchi here is your chance. Ken says that serial killer Bill Suff is really the Hillside Strangler, however the Hillside...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Season 6 Episode 8 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler “Infidelity, Hypnosis and Alibis”

Tony’s story starts with a taped conversation where Bianchi describes how his wife was unfaithful to while he was in jail. He found out much later that a psychologist that worked for the defense team was sleeping with Kelli. This certainly is karma at its best. In another taped conversation Ken went to great lengths to describe how he was framed and never committed any of the crimes. Tony shares part of a tape recording of one of Bianchi’s supposed multiple personalities. This is Steve describin...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Season 6 Episode 7 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler AKA The Bellingham Strangler”

Bianchi continues to fake his innocence and on various phone calls you will hear him talk how it pisses him off that killers can’t be honest with victims families so they can have closure. This coming from someone who has murdered 12 girls and still feigns innocence. Tony and Al will cover the murders of Kimberly Martin the 9th victim and Cindy Hudspeth the 10th and final victim of the Hillside Stranglers. These stories both have several twist and turns that make you wonder how these killers wer...

Sep 02, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Season 6 Episode 6 “November Nightmare”

This is November 1977 and it would become one of the most terrifying months in L,A history. The Hillside Stranglers, Angelo Buono and Kennith Bianchi were about to embark on a killing spree that would have the women of Los Angeles in a panic. As Ken Bianchi talks on recorded phone conversations about what a nice romantic guy he is, and professes his innocence. Tony and Al will describe how The Hillside Stranglers killed 6 more innocent beautiful girls. Two of them children just 12 and 14 years o...

Aug 26, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 6

Season 6 Special Edition Episode 4 “Solving The I-70 Killings Part 2”

Guests: Bob Cyphers, Adam Murray and Aaron Murray Bob Cyphers knows this case better than most and Adam and Aaron Murray know the alleged killer better than anyone. Tony and Al thought it would be great to get them all back on the show, and give them a chance to ask each other questions relating to the crimes and the alleged killer. It’s been 32 years since Tony was hit in the head by that jet ski, and It’s been 32 years since this maniac known only as the I-70 killer committed his first murder....

Aug 19, 20241 hrSeason 6Ep. 4

Season 6 Special Episode 5 "We Found The Root Cellar" From The Best Of Murder Phone

This episode is from our "The Best Of Murder Phone" list ! Tony, Al and Joey were very disappointed after the first trip to Cape Cod in December of 2016. They found the general area of the root cellar so they knew it was there, but they needed a new plan of attack. We began to investigate Ground Penetrating Radar and after much investigation and some disappointments we finally are able to rent a GPR device (Noggin 500) and return to Cape Cod in November of 2018. We retrace our earlier steps and ...

Aug 12, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Season 6 Special Episode 3 Solving The I-70 Killings: with Guests Adam and Aaron Murray

Tony and Al are trying to solve the identity of the I-70 killer. The case is 32 years old, but the detectives have never given up. With the help of todays guests we hope to give them the pieces of the puzzle that they need to finally close this case. These two men first became fans of Murder Phone and since then we have become friends. One day they contacted Tony and said they thought they had an interesting story, and they wanted to become Serial Killer Whisperers. You see folks this is all des...

Aug 05, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Season 6 Special Edition Episode 2 with Guest Bob Cyphers

Bob Cyphers spent his career as a news reporter and producer for CBS affiliate KMOV in St Louis. In 1992 he covered an unusual murder in nearby St Charles, Mo. that turned out to be the 1st of the I-70 Killings At the time he had no idea this would become part of his life. He joined a cold case task force in 2021 and has recently authored a book titled Dead End: Inside the Hunt for the I-70 Killer Tony and Al interview Bob as they try to help identify the serial killer know as the I-70 Killer. T...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Season 6 Special Edition Episode 1 The I-70 Killings, History and Investigations

It's been over 32 years since these killings happened and they are still unsolved. This cowardly killer would shoot defenseless victims in the back of the head for no apparent reason, and he has never been Identified. Tony and his dad will cover the series of murders, then they will follow information that was presented through the years as authorities tried to put the pieces together and identify this monster killer that’s going up and down Interstate 70 and shooting victims in the head with no...

Jul 22, 202448 min

Season 6 Episode 5 The Hillside Stranglers “L.A. Women”

The year is 1976 and Kenny is 25 years old and moving away from mommy with a whole bunch of problems. Tony shares many phone conversations with Bianchi covering his move to L.A. and his feelings about woman. These are all lies of course because Ken Bianchi has never revealed the real truth about the ruthless killer he is. As an adult Bianchi’s behavior had gotten worse. He has grown into a polished con man, a compulsive liar and a skilled manipulator. Bianchi’s Anger and hatred of women stemmed ...

Jul 15, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Season 6 Episode 4 Ken Bianchi: “The Demon Teeth of The Hillside Strangler”

Tony shares a phone clip with Bianchi’s mom that has never been revealed before. When Kenny was 4 or 5 he got 3 sets of front teeth. She asked the dentist if he would be a demon, and if he would go crazy later in life. Talk about foreshadowing isn’t it ironic that this guy truly is a demon. Bianchi’s adopted father Nick Bianchi died suddenly in 1965. It has been said that Frances made him wear his dads shoes to his funeral to symbolize that now he has to fill his father’s shoes. Tony shares a co...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Season 6 Episode 3 Ken Bianchi: The Trial of the Hillside Strangler “Nature or Nurtured”

Last week Tony covered the terrible effects of ABS Abandoned Baby Syndrome. We know how bad Ken’s first 3 months were and now we will hear some of what the rest of his childhood was like. Tony will quote comments from some of the Medical reports that go back as far as the 1950s. Here are a few examples: “The relationship between Ken and his adoptive mother was not normal” Ken Bianchi was a bed wetter and when he was taken to the hospital the first time a quote from the attending doctor read “Mot...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Season 6 Episode 2 Francis Bianchi “Loving Mother or Evil Step Mom”

This episode we are going back to Ken’s early years and we’ll see some of the reasons he turned out the way he did. Frances Bianchi and Tony became good friends so you will hear a lot of conversation from her during this season. As we get into the story we’ll see that it was a really complicated relationship between mother and son. A true Oedipus complex. Tony and Al think that this, along with his other childhood issues really messed little Kenny up during his early years. Kenny’s birth mother ...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Season 6 Episode 1 The Trial of Ken Bianchi “The Hillside Strangler”

Ken Bianchi’s life long wish was that his story could be told to the world to prove his innocence. This season we will grant his wish and present his case. Ken through old phone calls and letters will act as his defense lawyer and try to lie over and over again to prove he is an innocent victim. Tony and his dad will be the prosecutors and present the case that proves he is a lying, psychopathic serial killer that ruthlessly killed 12 innocent girls and he is right where he belongs. The Murderph...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Season 5 Episode 12 “The Wrap Up”

Tony, his brother Joey and his Dad help him wrap up the entire season. Given all the information that Metheny has shared it is quite a task. This Episode is a must watch on You Tube. Tony shares some new videos of Joe Metheny’s neighbor, and where Joe lived before he was arrested. In order to help tell Metheny’s story and prove he was telling the truth Tony also shares all the seasons videos in an order that will help clarify everything. Metheny talks about his truck driving days and how the roa...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 44 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Episode 11 “Visit With a Monster” Part 2

Tony takes you back to July 2010 when he visits Joe Roy Metheny in prison. Tony and Al share videos of their trip that have never been seen before and they will make you feel like you were there with them. You will go under the bridge with us where he murdered 5 people and tasted human meat for the first time You will see The Border Line Bar and Grill where he hung out and hired prostitutes You will see The McDonalds where he picked up his last victim You will visit Joe Stein’s Pallet Company wh...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Episode 10 “Visit With a Monster”

Tony takes you back to July 2010 on one of his investigative trips to meet with the Monster Joe Roy Metheny Tony and Al actually visit Joe Metheny in prison. They are the only visitors this monster ever had other than detectives During the two days of visits Tony recounts the many stories that Metheny shared with them. He spoke openly of killings he was never charged with, his fascination with having sex with corpses, prison life and how he loved being a truck driver. At one point Tony and Al de...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Season 5 Special Edition "Madness"

Tony and Al announce when Season 5 Episode 10 will resume. Tony shares scenes from his screenplay “Madness”. It’s a fictional story based on the many serial killers that Tony has corresponded with over the last 15 years. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Prod...

Dec 11, 202323 min0

Season #5 A Special Message From Your Host Tony Ciaglia

Tony and Al are going to take a short holiday break. Tony describes a little bit about the final 3 episodes of Season 5 Tony talks about depression and how it's tough during the holiday season. Tony shares one of his writings titled "Pull The Plug", which covers a low point in his life with a Traumatic Brain Injury. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Po...

Dec 04, 202314 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Season 5 Episode 9 “Child Killer”

J oe Metheny admits to brutally murdering 6 year old Robin and her mother Kelly. The blood chilling details are not for the faint hearted. Just when you think Metheny is done talking about his First Kill he comes with more details about what he did on the anniversary of her murder. Once again Joe aka Tiny toys with the idea of giving Tony the locations of his many victims. He continues to ask for money for this information, and when he realizes Tony will not pay he becomes angry and the true Ser...

Nov 27, 20231 hrSeason 5Ep. 9
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