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Serial Killing : A Podcast

Elissa Kerrillpodcasters.spotify.com
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-killing/subscribe Serial killers are both terrifying and fascinating. Here, we will explore their life stories and get a glimpse into whether they were born evil...or conditioned to be. We will also tackle other true crime stories from time to time.
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The True Story Behind "Primeval"

The story behind the 2007 film, "Primeval", is based on the true story of Gustav, the giant, man-eating Nile crocodile of eastern Africa; and how he kills for fun, not food. Website: https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing **Want to Sponsor?** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing Anchor: https://anchor.fm/serial-killing Thumbnail: Primeval (2007) Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Dew...

Nov 21, 201915 minEp. 9

Arnfinn Nesset

Born to an unmarried, single mother and shamed by society for circumstances that were beyond his control, he began killing to reclaim control. **Want to Support?** https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing **Website** https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ **Daily Posts** https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ **Merch** https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Lightless Dawn" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.or...

Nov 17, 201925 minEp. 42

The True Story Behind "3096 Days"

The story behind the 2013 film, "3096 Days", is based on the true story of Natascha Kampusch and how she was kidnapped at just 10-years-old and held for over 8 years by a mentally ill man. Website: https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing **Want to Sponsor?** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing Anchor: https://anchor.fm/serial-killing Thumbnail: 3096 Days (2013) Music from https://fi...

Nov 14, 201938 minEp. 8

Glen Rogers

Born into violence and abuse, trained by older siblings and even the police, Glen Rogers led the life that anyone would have been able to predict. **Want to Support?** https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing **Website** https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ **Daily Posts** https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ **Merch** https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing Music from https://filmmusic.io "Circuits" by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/) License: CC BY (http://cre...

Nov 10, 201937 minEp. 41

The True Story Behind "The Albino Farm"

The story behind the 2009 film, "The Albino Farm", is based on the true story of the Sheedy family and the beautiful farm and estate they owned and worked...until after the family members began to pass on and the property fell into disrepair. Website: https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing **Want to Sponsor?** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing Anchor: https://anchor.fm/serial-kil...

Nov 07, 201923 minEp. 7

H. H. Holmes

Most people are unaware of the childhood experiences of the man labeled as "America's First Serial Killer". Did the cruelty he experienced add fuel to a fire already brewing within? **Want to Support?** https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing **Website** https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ **Daily Posts** https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ **Merch** https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Revival" "Virtutes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com...

Nov 03, 201938 minEp. 40

The True Story Behind "The Entity"

The story behind the 1982 film, "The Entity", is based on the true story of Doris Blither and the spectral rape and attacks she experienced that lead to the book and subsequent film. Website: https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing **Want to Sponsor?** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing Anchor: https://anchor.fm/serial-killing Thumbnail: The Entity (1982) Music from https://filmmus...

Oct 31, 201922 minEp. 6

John Wayne Gacy

It is no secret that the "Killer Clown", John Wayne Gacy was guilty of the murder of over 30 young men. But did his extremely troubled childhood contribute to his violence? **Want to Support?** https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing **Website** https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ **Daily Posts** https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ **Merch** https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Revival" "Virtutes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence...

Oct 27, 201956 minEp. 39

The True Story Behind "The Amityville Horror"

The story behind the 1979 film, "The Amityville Horror", is based on the true story (according to George and Kathy Lutz) of their nightmare ordeal after purchasing a house that had, only a year before, been the site of the brutal murder of an entire family. Website: https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing **Want to Sponsor?** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing Anchor: https://ancho...

Oct 24, 201928 minEp. 5

Ottis Toole

Ottis Toole is a pretty famous serial killer. But considering what he endured in his very early life, it's no wonder he became as dangerous and callous as he did. **Want to Support?** https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing **Website** https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ **Daily Posts** https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ **Merch** https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Revival" "Virtutes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (h...

Oct 20, 201937 minEp. 38

The True Story Behind "Borderland"

The true story behind the 2007 film, "Borderland", is based on the true story of Adolfo Constanzo, El Padrino of Matamoros, whose black magic practices involved human sacrifice. Website: https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/serial-killing **Want to Sponsor?** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing Anchor: https://anchor.fm/serial-killing Thumbnail: Borderland (2007) Music from https://filmmusic.io...

Oct 16, 201919 minEp. 4

Samuel Little

Samuel Little has been all over the news lately and is proving himself to be THE most prolific serial killer in American history, even surpassing Gary Ridgway that held that title until now. Here is what info we have so far... **Want to Support?** https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing **Website** https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ **Daily Posts** https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Revival" "Virtutes" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence...

Oct 13, 201924 minEp. 37

The True Story Behind "The Exorcism of Emily Rose"

The true story behind the 2005 film, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose", based on the true story of Anneliese Michel, who believed she was possessed by demons. Website: https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ **Want to Sponsor?** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing Anchor: https://anchor.fm/serial-killing Thumbnail: The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Peace of Mind" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com...

Oct 09, 201917 minEp. 3

Ian Brady & Myra Hindley

Ian Brady and Myra Hindley came from two different worlds, but together, they tore children from their families and did the unthinkable. **Want to Support the Podcast?** https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Peace of Mind" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...

Oct 06, 201948 minEp. 36

The True Story Behind "The Girl Next Door"

The true story behind the 2007 film, "The Girl Next Door", based on a novel by Jack Ketchum about the horrific abuse of 16-year-old Sylvia Likens. Website: https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ **Want to Sponsor?** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing Anchor: https://anchor.fm/serial-killing Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Lost in the Forest" "Quinn's Song" "Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (...

Oct 01, 201931 minEp. 2

The True Story Behind "The Hills Have Eyes"

This is a new series I'm starting that doesn't have an official name yet and I'm opening it up for anyone to suggest some names! Leave me a comment on Instagram @serial_killing or on YouTube under "Serial Killing : A Podcast" and let me know your ideas. Enjoy! The true story behind the movie "The Hills Have Eyes"; an old Scottish tale of Sawney Bean, the cannibal. Website: https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ **Want to Sponsor?** Patreon: ht...

Sep 25, 201916 minEp. 1

Wayne Williams

Wayne's parents were honest, good, hard-working people with admirable teaching jobs. They cherished their only child and he was given every available opportunity to follow his dreams. But, were his dreams leaning toward murder? Use code "ELISSA" for 20% off "Hunt a Killer". https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Unseen Horrors" "Malt Shop Bop" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.c...

Sep 23, 201940 minEp. 34

Ed Gein

He did what mother said, because mother was the 'be all, end all'; until his brother, father and then his saintly mother died and left him all alone. I mean, idle hands are the devil's play thing, are they not? Use code "ELISSA" for 20% off "Hunt a Killer". https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Dark Walk" "Mister Exposition" "Lightless Dawn" "Leaving Home" by Kevin MacLeod (https:/...

Sep 13, 201946 minEp. 33

Jerry Brudos

Growing up with hateful parents, especially a mother who detested all things sexual, Jerry had to find other outlets to satisfy his urges. Use code "ELISSA" for 20% off "Hunt a Killer". https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Peace of Mind" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...

Sep 09, 201935 minEp. 32

Daisy DeMelker

Daisy came from a modest but good family. She went to a great school and had every opportunity to have a quiet and great life. So...why the poison? Use code "ELISSA" for 20% off "Hunt a Killer". https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Lost in the Forest" "Sincerely" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...

Sep 02, 201933 minEp. 31

Edmund Kemper

From the moment Edmund was born, he just had no chance... Use code "ELISSA" for 20% off "Hunt a Killer". https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Leaving Home" "Hitman" "Virtues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Aug 26, 201958 minEp. 30

Amelia Dyer

Amelia, born in the 19th century, had all the makings of an upper middle class childhood, but suffered loss after loss. Use code "ELISSA" for 20% off "Hunt a Killer". https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Leaving Home" "Hitman" "Virtues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...

Aug 19, 201940 minEp. 29

Arthur Shawcross

From the beginning, Arthur was trouble and everyone around him could sense it... Use code "ELISSA" for 20% off "Hunt a Killer". https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Stay the Course" "Crusade Heavy Industry" "Leaving Home" "Hitman" "Virtues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...

Aug 12, 201952 minEp. 28

Peter Sutcliffe

Children who witness domestic abuse are going to be negatively affected. If that same child is also bullied by their peers, it could lead to disastrous and violent results in adulthood. Use code "ELISSA" for 20% Hunt a Killer. https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Hitman" " "Whiskey on the Mississippi" "Virtues" "Dark Walk" "Day of Chaos" "Stay the Course" by Kevin MacLeod (https:/...

Jul 21, 201946 minEp. 25

Dennis Rader

Here, we have another serial killer who's childhood was nearly idyllic and yet he seemed dark and empty inside from the beginning. He grew into a sexual sadist...and no one had a clue.

Jul 15, 20191 hr 10 min

Gordon Northcott

Parents that do not hold their children accountable or discipline accordingly, and especially when they already have issues, will lead to disastrous ends.

Jul 08, 201941 minEp. 23

John Christie

A cruel and uncaring father and a wholesome, doting mother, mixed with teenage impotence that he was teased about. What could possibly go wrong? https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing https://serialkilling.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serial_killing/ Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Dark Standoff" " "Immersed" "Leaving Home" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...

Jul 01, 201939 minEp. 22

David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz seemed to be troubled from a very young age. Then, after finding out he had been adopted, the loss of his adoptive mother and finding out the details of his birth, something in him snapped. Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Dark Standoff" " "Immersed" "Leaving Home" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Jun 24, 201945 minEp. 21

Belle Gunness

Leaving her homeland of Norway to settle in the United States, Belle Gunness had big dreams of finding her fortune...only it seemed to be slow-going. So, she took matters into her own hands.

Jun 17, 201949 minEp. 20
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