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When Killers Get Caught: A True Crime Podcast

What makes someone take another life? That’s the question Brittany Ransom and her guests aim to answer every week. Now in its 3rd year When Killers Get Caught digs deep into killers big and small, obscure supernatural stories and modern true crime mysteries.
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Episodes

A VERY Short history of the killer of killers: Pedro Rodrigues Filho

This week Brittany is podcasting alone because life kicks us all in the butt sometimes. First on the docket is a woman who got arrested for pretending to be her daughter at school and then a small history of the Serial Killer who killed other serial killers. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the podca...

Jun 10, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Andrea Yates: Strangely Sympathetic and Local Legends

This week we discuss an update about Fred and Rosemary West and a millennial who tried too hard to get followers. Brittany tells us a tale about Andrea Yates which may leave you a little conflicted. Brian regals us with some local legends and haunts. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the podcast by sh...

May 20, 20212 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Amy Bishop, the murderous academic

This week in true crime we discuss a Very proud Florida man and Romania found a new use for Dracula’s Castle . Then Brittany leads us down the storied past of the writer and academic Amy Bishop and the life that lead her to a school shooting. Brian spends the last part of the podcast telling us about creepy video game murders (both real and fake) and for the first time Brittany offers up a theory about a case! You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your ki...

May 13, 20211 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 18

The Murder of Ken Rex McElroy and the Cold Case no one could solve

This week in true crime we discuss a very surprising heist and women who cope with spouses in prison. Then Brittany introduces Brian to the most infuriating awful man who has probably ever lived in Missouri, and Brian spooks us with a demon house. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the podcast by shopp...

May 06, 20211 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Harold Shipman: Don't Let Him Near Your Parents

Brittany is back and better than ever! This week we discuss some goofy crime news. Brittany gives us another reason to stay far far away from the doctors office or to keep them far away from us. Brian questions your memory this week and talks about Dragon Ball Z. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the ...

Apr 29, 20212 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Brian Tries His Best

This week is a little different. Time constraints and life happen which led us to this episode. Brian talks about crazy Uber passengers and takes us on another trip to West Virginia to talk more about cryptids. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the podcast by shopping for some cute and creepy jewelry ...

Apr 22, 202134 min

Jesse Pomeroy, a teenage nightmare for South Boston

This weeks podcast comes with a content warning for graphic discussion of violence against children, committed by another child. This week in true crime we discuss a mad cat shaver and a woman who didn't commit to a life of crime. Brittany discusses the youngest person to ever be convicted of 1st degree murder in Massachusetts history and then Brian discusses a famous magician with a vendetta. The content warning in the episode begins at timestamp 25:11 - 35:42 detailing the initial non-lethal a...

Apr 15, 20212 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 15

The Beast of the Ukraine is no match for a worried dad

This week in true crime we discuss a real live jail bird and then Brittany introduces us to Beast of the Ukraine, Anatoly Onoprienko. Then Brian introduces us to his favorite Cryptid. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the podcast by shopping for some cute and creepy jewelry at www.themagicclasp.com (U...

Apr 08, 20211 hr 53 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Herbert Mullin: How many People Did You Need To Sacrifice?

At the top of the show, Brittany and Brian discuss some weird crime news. Then Brittany talks about the visionary serial killer, Herbert Mullin and exactly what was going on in his mind. Brian, on the other hand, talks about ancient Greek ghost hunters. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the podcast by...

Apr 01, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 13

The Narcosatanicos try to conjure demons and the Warrens send them away (Pt 2)

This week Brittany & Brian test out a new true crime segment trying to find the weirdest true crime story of the week, Brittany dips her toe into the wild world of "satanic" cults and Brian discusses one of The Warrens weirdest cases. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the podcast by shopping for s...

Mar 25, 20212 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Phoolan Devi, The Bandit Queen & America’s Favorite Demonologists Part 1

This week we definitely take you on a trip. Kendrick Johnson's case is reopened and Brittany and Brian give you their insights on what's going on. Brittany then discusses Phoolan Devi an amazing woman who just blew Brian away. Then Brian, not to be outdone, brings in some heavy hitters from the paranormal community. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrain...

Mar 18, 20212 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Yoo Yeong-Chul ; one man and his hammer

This week we discuss the most hated woman in Australia, Katherine Fulbigg, and the chance that she may not have killed anyone. Then Brittany leads us on a 10 month journey where Yoo Yeong-Chul terrorized the women and elderly of Seoul. Then Brian discusses a different but equally infuriating kind of trial. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays www.twitch.tv/foxytrainer for som...

Mar 11, 20211 hr 59 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ivan Milat, The Backpack Killer and Death By Snu Snu

This week we'll be diving into the minds of serial killers as we discuss how some serial killers are fanboys for other serial killers. For the month of March, Brittany will be going international and she starts off by discussing Ivan Milat aka The Backpack Killer from Australia. It's also Women's History Month, so Brian honors some lovely urban legends that feature women of horror! You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You...

Mar 04, 20211 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Moors Murders and Some Spooky Spaghetti

In this weeks episode we discuss the Cecil Hotel one more time and how the documentary is changing it for the better? Brittany tells us all about Ian Brady and Myra Hindley and the infamous Moors Murders. Brian, of course, is a secret squirrel and wont tell anybody his topic, but it does have something to do with a type of pasta! You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays twitch.tv...

Feb 25, 20212 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ray and Faye Copeland, Leave The Cattle Alone Dude

This week we talk about the new Netflix documentary about the Cecil Hotel, Brittany continues with criminal couples by discussing Ray and Faye Copeland, and Brian tells a story about a darling childhood toy. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays twitch.tv/foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the podcast by shopping for some cute and creepy jewelry at www....

Feb 18, 20211 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Lonely Hearts Killers, Spreading Love The Wrong Way

This is our Valentines Day episode! So in order to spread the love Brittany discusses The Lonely Hearts Killers and Brian talks about some ghostly encounters of the romantic kind. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can also follow Brian on twitch on Sundays @foxytrainer for some spooky gaming. You can always support the podcast by shopping for some cute and creepy jewelry at www.themagicclasp.com (Use Code:CAUGHT fo...

Feb 11, 20211 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 6

A match made in hell: Paul Bernardo and Karla Hamolka

This week's episode comes with a trigger warning: Today's episode contains discussion about sexual assault and sexual abuse of minors. If you'd like to avoid this section of the podcast it begins at 15:00 and ends 51:00, Brian's story starts at 54:00. We discuss a new elderly serial killer in NY, Brittany covers the notorious Ken and Barbie Killers, and Brian talks and some men in black suits that don't want you to remember. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian...

Feb 04, 20211 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Belle Gunness, Life Insurance Collector and The Mystery of the Mothman

This week we talk about The Ripper documentary and how we didn't really like it, Brittany teaches you about a nifty way you can earn $6.3 million just like Belle Gunness and Brian aims to scare more listeners with the legend of the Mothman. You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can always support the podcast by shopping for some cute and creepy jewelry at www.themagicclasp.com (Use Code:CAUGHT for 15% off!). You can ev...

Jan 28, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 4

H. H. Holmes, Lying, Dying, and somehow had three wives

This week we talk about the new Ramirez documentary, Brittany takes us on the wild ride called H. H. Holmes, and Brian talks more about creepy children that you should watch out for! You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can always support the podcast by shopping for some cute and creepy jewelry at www.themagicclasp.com (Use Code:CAUGHT for 15% off!). You can even leave a message or support us directly on anchor.fm/whe...

Jan 21, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Madame Delphine LaLaurie Sadly No Voodoo Queen

This week we talk about attraction to killers, Brittany discusses Madame Delphine LaLaurie and her house of horrors, and Brian reflects on a lovely piece of artwork! You can get extra content on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian to get your killer fix during the week. You can always support the podcast by shopping for some cute and creepy jewelry at www.themagicclasp.com (Use Code:CAUGHT for 15% off!). You can even leave a message or support us directly on anchor.fm/whenkillersgetcaught...

Jan 14, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Dr.Marcel Petiot , The fake nazi killer of World War II

Welcome to our very first episode of When Killers Get Caught! For our first podcast we did a deep dive on a serial killer from France and we talk about a cursed car! You can also find us on TikTok @caughtpodcast and @creepswithbrian. Help us out by supporting the sponsors mentioned in this episode as well! Special thanks to Myuu for the music you heard on todays episode. You can find him at www.youtube.com/c/myuuji Sources on Dr. Petiot The Unspeakable Crimes of Dr. Petiot by Thomas Maeder The G...

Jan 07, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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