Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

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The Killing Curse: Hex Hollow Pt. 2 May 07, 2026

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John Blymire set out to break a curse... but what happened inside Nelson Rehmeyer's farmhouse went far beyond anything he or his young accomplices had planned. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels unpack how a mission to steal a lock of hair spiraled into a brutal murder that shocked 1920s Pennsylvania and made international headlines. As guilt consumed the killers and a trial put folk magic itself in the spotlight, the Hex Hollow case forced a community to confront the deadly consequences of belief taken to its extreme.

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The Killing Curse: Hex Hollow Pt. 1 May 04, 2026

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In 1920s Pennsylvania, folk magic and Christian faith existed side by side. And for John Blymire, a man tormented by mysterious illness since childhood, the line between healing and darkness was about to disappear. In this first installment, Vanessa and Dr. Engels explore the world of Braucherei folk magic, the psychology of curses and belief, and how one man's desperation for answers led him to recruit a deadly team with a dangerous plan.

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SERIAL KILLER: H. H. Holmes Pt. 2 Apr 30, 2026

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After faking his best friend's death for an insurance payout, H.H. Holmes spun an elaborate web of lies. But as Holmes's stories unraveled, the true scope of his betrayal revealed a man who saw everyone around him as expendable. Even the people who loved him most.

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SERIAL KILLER: H. H. Holmes Pt. 1 Apr 27, 2026

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H.H. Holmes is one of America's most notorious serial killers. But before the murders, there were the scams. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace Holmes's dark path from a childhood fascination with death to medical school grave robbing, a mysterious building full of trapdoors, and a dangerous partnership with fellow conman Benjamin Pitezel. As the two hatch an elaborate life insurance fraud scheme, the line between crime and something far more sinister begins to blur.

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Justice Delayed: Stephen Lawrence Pt. 2 Apr 23, 2026

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After the suspects in Stephen Lawrence's murder walked free on a technicality, his mother Doreen refused to let the fight end there. Her relentless campaign for justice exposed deep-rooted institutional racism within London's police force, sparked a landmark public inquiry, and ultimately helped rewrite British law itself.

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Justice Delayed: Stephen Lawrence Pt. 1 Apr 20, 2026

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When 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence was stabbed to death at a London bus stop in 1993, it set off one of the most explosive fights for justice in British history. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace Stephen's life, the brutal attack that took it, and the mounting failures that turned a grieving mother into a force for change.

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SERIAL KILLER: Jeff Davis 8 Pt. 2 Apr 16, 2026

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In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels conclude their investigation into the Jeff Davis 8, the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, and the corruption allegations that shattered public trust. As more victims are found, suspicions of a serial killer, police cover-up, and law enforcement corruption deepen, leaving families desperate for answers.

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SERIAL KILLER: Jeff Davis 8 Pt. 1 Apr 13, 2026

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Vanessa and Dr. Engels dive into the chilling true story of the Jeff Davis 8, the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, and the corruption that may have helped their killer stay hidden. As vulnerable women tied to drugs, sex work, and police informant networks begin turning up dead, this true crime deep dive explores the dark links between law enforcement corruption, sex trafficking, and serial murder in Jefferson Davis Parish.

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Elizabeth Short "The Black Dahlia" Pt. 2 Apr 09, 2026

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Join Vanessa and Dr. Engels as they unravel the shocking aftermath of Elizabeth Short’s 1947 murder, exploring how the "Black Dahlia" case became one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in Los Angeles history. From the media frenzy and investigative failures to the disturbing suspects and later revelations tied to Dr. George Hodel, this true crime deep dive examines why the murder of Elizabeth Short still haunts America decades later. Discover the mystery, corruption, and dark Hollywood secrets behind one of the most chilling cold cases of all time.

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Elizabeth Short "The Black Dahlia" Pt. 1 Apr 06, 2026

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In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels explore the tragic life and unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, the aspiring actress who the press labeled as the "Black Dahlia." From her difficult childhood and Hollywood dreams to the final days before her 1947 killing, this true crime deep dive examines the mystery, media frenzy, and chilling unanswered questions behind one of Los Angeles’ most infamous murder cases. Find out how the murder of Elizabeth Short became one of the most haunting unsolved cases in all of true crime.

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