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For decades, women vanished across America—and almost no one noticed. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale tells the story of Samuel Little, the most prolific confirmed serial killer in U.S. history, who confessed to 93 murders. From overlooked victims to haunting prison portraits, this is a story of silence, failure, and the fight to finally bring names back to the forgotten.

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On a warm summer evening in La Crosse, Wisconsin, fifteen-year-old Madeline Edman left a laundromat and began the short walk home. It was a routine moment—one that should have taken only minutes. But somewhere between that laundromat door and the house where she should have been safe, Madeline vanished without a trace.

Nearly two decades later, the questions remain. Was it a crime of opportunity? Did someone see her walking alone and seize the moment? Or did something far more complex unfold in the quiet streets of this Mississippi River city?

In this episode of Among Monsters, host Myia Vale explores the mysterious disappearance of Madeline Edman—examining the timeline of that summer night, the haunting lack of witnesses, and the theories investigators have considered over the years.

Because sometimes the most chilling mysteries are not the ones hidden deep in the wilderness…

They are the ones that happen on an ordinary walk home.

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For nearly two decades, fear stalked the Pacific Northwest.

In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale descends into the chilling story of Gary Ridgway, the man known as the Green River Killer — one of the most prolific serial murderers in American history.

From the banks of the Green River in Washington state to the forgotten highways where vulnerable women vanished, Ridgway operated in plain sight. A quiet truck painter. A neighbor. A husband. A man who blended seamlessly into everyday life while hiding a darkness that claimed dozens of victims.

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On April 25, 2021, Dee Warner vanished from her rural Lenawee County, Michigan life with no goodbye, no digital trail, and no sign she left willingly. Her car remained. Her phone went quiet. And the people who loved her were forced into a nightmare that stretched for years—searches, vigils, billboards, and the exhausting limbo of not knowing.

This episode follows the case from the early warning signs and mounting suspicion to the devastating discovery that finally confirmed what her family feared. Myia explores the psychology behind intimate partner homicide—how control can hide behind normalcy, why separation is often the most dangerous moment, and how concealment can be an extension of power long after a life is taken. It’s also a story about rural isolation, the cost of silence, and a family that refused to let Dee become just another forgotten name.

This is not sensational true crime. This is testimony—about a mother, a community, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

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In this haunting 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale guides listeners through the gruesome true story of Fritz Haarmann, infamously known as The Butcher of Hanover. Between 1918 and 1924, Haarmann lured homeless boys and runaways from train stations into his attic flat — where he raped, murdered, and dismembered them, often biting through their throats and draining their blood. Working as a police informant by day and a predator by night, Haarmann eluded suspicion while disposing of his victims' remains in the Leine River — and possibly selling their flesh on the black market. With eerie detail and immersive storytelling, this episode explores how a broken post-war Germany allowed one of its most sadistic monsters to flourish unnoticed… until the bones began to surface.

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In this haunting 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unravels the chilling story of Anthony Hardy, the seemingly ordinary man who earned the nickname The Camden Ripper after dismembered body parts were found in black plastic bags behind a North London pub. Hardy, a soft-spoken engineer with a history of psychiatric problems and violence, used charm and manipulation to lure vulnerable women into his flat — where he carried out brutal killings followed by ritualistic dismemberment. This episode explores how the system failed to recognize Hardy's escalating danger, how one murder was wrongly dismissed as natural, and how his crimes exposed deep flaws in mental health and policing. With a quiet smirk and a deadly agenda, Hardy left behind a legacy of unanswered questions, horror, and silence.

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In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the tragic and twisted story of Steven Grieveson, known as The Sunderland Strangler. Between 1990 and 1994, Grieveson murdered four teenage boys — Thomas Kelly, David Hanson, David Grieff, and Simon Martin — strangling them and attempting to burn their bodies to hide his crimes. His motive? Grieveson claimed he killed to prevent the discovery of his own sexuality. What began as a deeply personal conflict evolved into a brutal string of murders, shocking the UK and exposing the devastating cost of fear, repression, and untreated mental illness. This episode dissects the psychology, the investigation, and the legacy of one of Britain’s most disturbing cases — a predator who turned shame into slaughter.

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Step into the chilling world of Among Monsters as we unravel the haunting story of Austin Harrouff, the infamous "face eating killer." On a warm Florida night, what began as a family dinner spiraled into an unthinkable tragedy-brutal murders, bizarre behavior, and unanswered questions. Was it drugs, mental illness, or something more sinister? Join us as we explore the horrifying events, the psyche behind the monster, and the legacy of a night that shocked the nation. Don't miss another gripping episode of Among Monsters.

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Athena is a 3 year old little girl who was pl;aced with her aunt and uncle to take care of her and her 5 year old sister. Her uncle Ivon Adams beat her on Christmas night a little before 12am. Ivon then placed her in his car and drove her to a family owned property where the Adams use to live and burried her body near a fence line in a wooded area. Ivon told his wife Alysia where he had burried her and then the wife went by her new boyfriend in the city and Ivon took his 4 kids and went to Arizona leaving behind Athenas 5 year old sister Adina. A postal worker was out delivering mail and Adina the 5 year old that was left behind went up to her and told her that she was hungry and sick of being alone. The postal worker went to the home and looked inside to find no adult. The postal worker then contacted police. The police made contact with Alysia Adams who stated that she had left the kids with Ivon Adams. The police made contact with Ivon Adams who stated that he took and dropped the 2 Brownfield girls off with their grandparents. Needless to say Alysia Adams was arressted and taken into custody while the search for Athena continued. Alysia was charged with Child Neglet and started talking telling the police her Husband Ivon lkilled Athena. Ivon Adams was later arressted in Az for Murder charges and Child Neglet. Police went to where Alysia told them Ivon had burried Athena. A childs body was found. Ivon is still waiting to be extradited to Oklahoma.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unveils the dark and deadly tale of Paul John Knowles, the seductive serial killer known as The Casanova Killer. With charm as his weapon and narcissism as his compass, Knowles swept through the American South in 1974—leaving behind a trail of brutal murders that defied logic, pattern, or conscience. From elderly couples and children to police officers and strangers, no one was safe from his deadly path. He didn’t just kill—he broadcasted his darkness. Knowles recorded confessions, taunted the media, and sought infamy as America’s most captivating killer. This episode takes listeners into the twisted mind of a man who blurred seduction with slaughter, and used his reflection as the only thing he truly loved.

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In this episode of Among Monsters, we uncover the heart-wrenching and horrifying story of Ambrosio Analco, a man who became a family annihilator, leaving a community shattered and lives destroyed. Through detailed research, expert analysis, and compassionate storytelling, we explore the motives, the aftermath, and the lingering questions surrounding this unimaginable tragedy. Join us as we delve deep into the darkness to shed light on a case that shook the world.

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In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes listeners deep into the disturbing mind of Colin Ireland, a man who didn’t kill out of compulsion—but by calculated choice. Known as The Gay Slayer, Ireland made a chilling to-do list with one item: become a serial killer. Between March and June 1993, he lured five gay men from a London pub under the guise of bondage, only to brutally murder them in methodical fashion. Ireland left behind symbolic clues, manipulated crime scenes, and even killed his victims' pets — all to send a message. This episode explores how one man’s desire for fame and control turned into one of the most cold-blooded killing sprees in British history, and how his own ego ultimately led to his capture.

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In this gripping 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the disturbing and deeply psychological case of Peter Kürten, known infamously as The Vampire of Düsseldorf. Through immersive storytelling and chilling first-person perspective, the episode follows Kürten’s evolution from a violently abused child in 1880s Germany to a soft-spoken sadist who stalked the gas-lit streets of Düsseldorf in 1929, brutally murdering his victims for the thrill of blood. With victims ranging from toddlers to adults, Kürten confessed to nine murders and dozens of assaults — often describing his crimes with grotesque detail and sexual satisfaction. From his monstrous confessions to his haunting final words before the guillotine, this episode explores the twisted psychology of a killer who found ecstasy in death and walked freely among those who feared him most.

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In this shocking 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale exposes the monstrous double life of András Pándy, a Belgian-Hungarian pastor who used his religious status to mask a series of horrific crimes. Behind the doors of his Brussels home, Pándy manipulated, raped, and murdered his own family members — including two wives, children, and stepchildren — before erasing their existence without a trace. For years, his victims simply “disappeared,” until his daughter Ágnes bravely came forward to reveal the unimaginable truth. Through her chilling testimony, authorities uncovered one of Europe’s most disturbing criminal cases. This episode unpacks the darkness behind the pulpit, the psychology of coercion, and how one man’s desire for absolute control led to unspeakable evil.

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In this gripping 24-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale reveals the chilling life and crimes of Peter Tobin, one of the most deceptive and dangerous serial killers in British history. Known for using over 40 aliases, Tobin was a violent predator who blended into communities while hiding his brutal secrets beneath gardens and church floors. From the murder of 23-year-old Angelika Kluk under the altar of a Glasgow church, to the discovery of teenage victims Vicky Hamilton and Dinah McNicol buried in his backyard, this episode exposes how Tobin evaded justice for decades. We dive deep into his manipulative personality, the nationwide Operation Anagram investigation, and the haunting belief that he may have killed many more. If you’re drawn to real-life monsters and hidden horrors, this story will stay with you long after the episode ends.

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In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, we tell the harrowing survival story of 10-yr-old Krystal Surles, who narrowly escaped the clutches of serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells. Despite enduring unimaginable trauma, Krystal's bravery and resillience played a crucial role in bringing her attacker to justice. Through detailed research and compelling story telling, we explore the events leading up to the attack, Krystal's miraculous survival, and the pursuit of justice against a notorious predator!

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Delve into the dark and disturbing world of Tommy Lynn Sells, one of America's most notorious serial killers. In Among Monsters, we unravel the chilling details of his life, crimes, and the impact on his victims and their families. This documentary-style podcast combines meticulous research, expert analysis, and gripping story telling to explore the psychology behind Sells' reign of terror. Join us as we navigate the shadows to uncover the truth Among Monsters.

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In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale dives into the terrifying true story of Joe Ball — the infamous "Alligator Man" of Elmendorf, Texas. A war-hardened bar owner with a sinister secret, Joe Ball lured unsuspecting women into his orbit, only for them to vanish without a trace. With a backyard filled with live alligators and a trail of missing barmaids, Ball’s twisted tale is one of manipulation, cold-blooded murder, and a finale so shocking it stunned even hardened lawmen. Was he a serial killer who fed his victims to gators? How many lives did he really take? And why has his legend haunted Texas for nearly a century? Find out in one of the most bone-chilling episodes yet of Among Monsters.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the terrifying story of Anatoly Slivko — one of the most depraved and methodical serial killers in Soviet history. Behind the mask of a respected youth group leader, Slivko lured young boys into his twisted world of staged “experiments,” death simulations, and real-life horror. From a childhood fascination with death to a calculated 21-year killing spree, this 28-minute narrative exposes how Slivko abused his position, manipulated trust, and built a private world of terror — all while the Soviet state turned a blind eye. With vivid detail and disturbing clarity, this episode takes you through the haunting psychology, crimes, and quiet execution of the monster known as The Soviet Sadist.

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In this twisted episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the haunting tale of Donald Leroy Evans, a self-proclaimed drifter who claimed to have murdered over 70 people across the United States. Known as The Rest Stop Killer, Evans lured vulnerable women and children into remote areas—parks, highways, and public restrooms—before unleashing unspeakable brutality.

But as investigators peeled back the layers of his confessions, they were left with one burning question: how much of it was real? From the verified murders of Beatrice Routh and Ira Jean Smith, to a laundry list of dubious claims, Evans blurred the line between truth and twisted fantasy. This episode explores a killer who thrived on chaos, fed on attention, and died without ever revealing the full scope of his darkness.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the life and madness of Richard Trenton Chase — a serial killer whose crimes were so disturbing, he was dubbed "The Vampire of Sacramento." From a childhood marked by abuse and alarming psychological symptoms to a descent into full-blown madness and ritualistic murder, Chase's story is one of unrelenting horror. Damien walks you through the early warning signs, the institutional failures, the grisly murders, and the terrifying beliefs that led Chase to consume blood and body parts to "stay alive." With six innocent victims and countless near-misses, this case serves as a horrifying reminder of how monsters are sometimes overlooked until it's far too late. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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Jackie was last seen at a convenience store in Nixa Missouri late on the night of June 17 1985. The next day, her abandoned car was found on rural road outside of town, with blood and signs of a struggle inside. Days later, her body was discovered in Lake Springfield, weighted down with cinder blocks. She has suffered severe head injuries, and had been sexually assaulted. 

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In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unpacks the case of Genene Jones, a pediatric nurse who turned hospital nurseries into her personal killing field. Operating across two Texas medical facilities during the late 1970s and early 1980s, Jones preyed on vulnerable infants, injecting them with paralyzing drugs like succinylcholine and heparin—not out of malice, but to create crises she could then “heroically” respond to. Dozens of babies died on her watch, and while hospitals looked the other way to avoid liability, the death toll quietly grew. She was finally arrested after the death of 15-month-old Chelsea McClellan, and is now suspected in the deaths of up to 60 children. This is not just the story of a killer in scrubs—it’s a horrifying portrait of ego, negligence, and systemic failure. Damien Vale guides listeners through the disturbing rise, trial, and shocking aftermath of one of America’s most chilling medical murderers—revealing the true cost of unchecked power in the hands of those we trust most.

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In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the horrifying crimes of Francisco de Assis Pereira, a seemingly charming man who lured young women with promises of modeling careers—only to lead them into the woods of São Paulo’s Parque do Estado and brutally murder them. Known as The Park Maniac, Pereira used deceit, control, and sadistic violence to trap his victims, ultimately confessing to the rape and murder of at least eleven women. This episode explores how ambition and trust became tools of a predator, the chilling investigation that uncovered a serial killer’s graveyard, and how his manipulative persona masked a calculating sadist. A haunting look at how one man weaponized fantasy… and left only silence behind.

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Step inside the chilling world of John Reginald Christie, the soft-spoken serial killer who turned a modest London flat into a house of horrors. In this gripping 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the disturbing true story behind 10 Rillington Place, where Christie methodically murdered women — including his own wife — using gas, deception, and a chilling sense of control. From his troubled childhood and disturbing fascination with death to the wrongful execution of Timothy Evans, this historical deep-dive explores how Christie’s polite demeanor masked unimaginable evil. Discover how his crimes shocked post-war Britain, helped abolish the death penalty, and left a permanent scar on the nation’s justice system. If you’re drawn to true crime storytelling, this haunting episode is a must-lis

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the disturbing life and crimes of Keith Jesperson, the long-haul trucker turned serial killer known as The Happy Face Killer. Jesperson murdered women across the United States between 1990 and 1995, using his job as a cover and the open road as his hunting ground. His victims—often sex workers and hitchhikers—were brutally strangled, dumped in remote areas, and left to rot unnoticed. Frustrated by a lack of attention, Jesperson began writing anonymous confession letters to newspapers—each signed with a smiley face. This episode uncovers how a man with a truck and a grin turned highways into graveyards, and how his craving for recognition ultimately led to his downfall.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale exposes the dark and vicious crimes of Trevor Hardy, the British serial killer who stalked Manchester in the mid-1970s. Known as The Beast of Manchester, Hardy targeted teenage girls, murdering them in acts of savage violence and burying their bodies beneath construction sites, patios, and sheds—sometimes places he helped build himself. From forging dental records to deceiving investigators and manipulating girlfriends to cover his tracks, Hardy operated in plain sight, evading justice for far too long. This episode uncovers the brutal truth behind the smile, the arrogance, and the horror that lay beneath the bricks of a sleeping city.

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In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you inside the twisted mind of Joanna Dennehy, the rare female serial killer who shocked the UK with her brutality — and her grin. Between March and April 2013, Dennehy murdered three men, attempted to kill two more, and left behind a trail of chaos and bloodshed fueled by a desire for violence. She stabbed, laughed, and posed for selfies as her victims bled. With no remorse and full awareness, she declared herself a psychopath and embraced infamy. This episode unpacks her life, her manipulative control over accomplices, and the disturbing thrill that drove her to kill not for gain… but for pleasure.

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In this blood-curdling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the unspeakable truth behind Robert Berdella—known infamously as the Kansas City Butcher. From a tormented childhood in Ohio to a life of torture and death hidden behind the walls of a quiet Victorian home, Berdella’s descent into sadism is one of the most horrific sagas in American true crime. This 24-minute deep dive exposes his calculated abductions, the unspeakable torment of his victims, and the terrifying level of control he craved. When his final victim escaped and blew the lid off his grisly crimes, the world recoiled. Join Damien as he details the rise, reign, and fall of a monster whose evil left a permanent scar on Kansas City.

This is not just a story—it’s a warning: sometimes the most monstrous faces wear the kindest smiles.

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In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale exposes the disturbing life and crimes of Stephen Griffiths, the self-proclaimed Crossbow Cannibal who terrorized the city of Bradford. A criminology student obsessed with serial killers, Griffiths carefully crafted a persona of darkness — one he would make real with the crossbow execution of 36-year-old Suzanne Blamires, caught on CCTV in haunting detail. As police dug deeper, they uncovered his connection to the disappearances and murders of Susan Rushworth and Shelley Armitage, both sex workers, both betrayed by his cold manipulation. With elements of cannibalism, delusion, and calculated evil, this episode unpacks how a man who studied killers became one — and how he reveled in the spotlight his victims never got.

Prepare for one of the darkest chapters in British true crime history

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A young hard working 19 year old woman goes to work and faces a monster. While getting stabbed repeatedly she is able to escape the monster with her life but her struggle for life is just beggining. Asher Spitz, mental health and previous family mental health problems. Will the court make young victims relive their nightmare by releasing them because of insanity? This is that story.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the shadows of 1986 London, where a silent predator known as Kenneth Erskine, the Stockwell Strangler, terrorized the city’s elderly population. Over just a few weeks, Erskine brutally murdered at least seven vulnerable victims, targeting the forgotten and defenseless in their homes. This 26-minute immersive narrative traces Erskine’s troubled childhood, psychological decline, and his horrifying spree that gripped the city in fear. We explore how he slipped through the cracks of a broken system, why his crimes went undetected for so long, and how his trial reshaped public views on mental health and elder protection. Blending true crime storytelling and historical context, this episode confronts the horror of a killer who hunted not for money — but for dominance over life itself.

A gripping tale of madness, murder, and justice.

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In this bone-chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the horrific crimes of Anthony Sowell, the Cleveland serial killer infamously known as The Imperial Avenue Monster. Between 2007 and 2009, Sowell lured vulnerable women—many battling addiction—into his decaying home, where he strangled them, violated their bodies, and left them to rot in crawlspaces, closets, and shallow backyard graves. Despite years of complaints from neighbors about an unbearable stench, police failed to uncover the horrors inside the house… until it was too late. Eleven women were discovered in various stages of decomposition, and the neighborhood was forever changed. This episode dives into Sowell’s dark history, the system’s failures, and the chilling aftermath of one of Ohio’s most disturbing serial killings.

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In this gripping 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the horrifying story of Robert Napper, the mentally ill and violently obsessive predator known as The Green Chain Rapist. Napper’s reign of terror began with a series of brutal sexual assaults in South London before escalating into murder — including the savage killing of 27-year-old Rachel Nickell, attacked in broad daylight with her child beside her, and the gruesome double murder of Samantha Bisset and her four-year-old daughter Jazmine. Through vivid storytelling and haunting psychological detail, this episode explores how Napper eluded police, how a wrongful arrest derailed justice, and how failures in Britain’s mental health and criminal justice systems allowed a true monster to remain undetected.

This is the story of how evil slipped through the cracks — and how it was finally exposed.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters Podcast, we dive into the dark and twisted story of Randall Woodfield, a former NFL draft pick who would later be known as one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. From his promising start as a wide receiver to his shocking transformation into a cold-blooded killer, we explore the details of Woodfield's life, his crimes, and the chilling connection between his athletic career and the sinister actions he later took. Join us as we uncover the terrifying story of the "I-5 Killer," a man whose descent into madness has left an indelible mark on the criminal landscape.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, we dive into the disturbing case of Steven Zelich — a former police officer whose double life hid dark and deadly secrets. What began as missing persons reports quickly unraveled into a shocking investigation involving deception, manipulation, and a gruesome discovery that stunned an entire community.

We explore who Steven Zelich was, how his crimes came to light, the victims whose lives were tragically cut short, and the psychological factors that may have fueled his actions. This episode examines the thin line between trust and danger — and how monsters sometimes hide behind the most ordinary faces.

⚠️ Listener discretion advised: This episode discusses true crime details that may be disturbing.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the horrifying crimes of Efren Saldivar, the California respiratory therapist known as The Angel of Death. By day, Saldivar appeared to be a caring hospital worker. By night, he transformed into a silent executioner, injecting vulnerable patients with lethal drugs under the guise of mercy. Between 1989 and 1997, Saldivar claimed to have killed as many as 200 patients, hiding behind hospital protocol and the assumption of natural death. His crimes went undetected for years—until whispers from coworkers and a shocking confession cracked the silence. This episode dives deep into the quiet horror of a killer who wore scrubs, smiled at families, and took lives one breath at a time.

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In this disturbing episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale exposes the horrifying crimes of Harvey Carignan, the hammer-wielding sadist who lured his victims with fake job ads and brutally murdered them in cold blood. Known as The Want-Ad Killer, Carignan used deception, manipulation, and charm to bait vulnerable women into his grasp—only to unleash savage violence once they were isolated. Operating from the 1940s through the 1970s, Carignan's crimes spanned multiple states, with victims bludgeoned, raped, and discarded like trash. Despite an early murder conviction being overturned, Carignan would go on to become one of the most violent and methodical killers in U.S. history. This episode unearths the legacy of a monster who used the classifieds to kill—and nearly got away with it.

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She looked like everyone’s grandmother. Soft-spoken. Smiling. Laughing at her own jokes.

But behind that laugh was a trail of bodies.

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Myia Vale pulls back the curtain on Nannie Doss, better known as The Giggling Granny—one of America’s most unsettling female serial killers. Between the 1920s and the 1950s, Nannie quietly poisoned her way through husbands, children, relatives, and acquaintances, all while maintaining the image of a harmless, cheerful old woman.

This episode explores Nannie’s deeply troubled childhood, her obsession with romance novels, her warped view of love and marriage, and how she used arsenic and poison as tools of control. We examine the crimes she confessed to, the murders she was suspected of, and the eerie calm with which she discussed killing—often punctuated by nervous laughter that haunted investigators.

How does someone kill with a smile?

How did she evade suspicion for decades?

And what does her story reveal about the monsters who hide in plain sight?

This is not just the story of a killer—it’s a study of deception, domestic horror, and the terrifying reality that evil doesn’t always look monstrous.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the terrifying case of Wesley Shermantine, one half of California’s infamous Speed Freak Killers. With charm masking sadism and methamphetamine fueling his rage, Shermantine, alongside partner Loren Herzog, hunted the Central Valley for years — murdering, raping, and discarding victims in abandoned wells, orchards, and fields. Even after being sentenced to death in 2001, Shermantine continued to wield control from behind bars — exchanging hand-drawn maps of burial sites for cash, revealing long-forgotten horrors beneath California’s farmland. This episode exposes the disturbing psychology and twisted legacy of a killer who treated murder like sport and the dead like trophies.

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In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, we confront the brutal reality behind the killing of five-year-old Harmony Montgomery—and the man responsible for her death, her own father, Adam Montgomery.

This is not a story of a momentary lapse or tragic mistake. It is a calculated pattern of violence, abuse, and cruelty that ended in murder. From repeated beatings to the chilling concealment of Harmony’s body, Adam Montgomery’s actions reveal a cold-blooded killer hiding behind the title of “father.”

As Harmony vanished from sight, the systems meant to protect her failed one by one—courts, caseworkers, schools, and agencies all missing the warning signs while a child disappeared in plain sight. For nearly two years, no one reported her missing.

Her body has never been found.

Through courtroom testimony, witness accounts, and a relentless examination of systemic failure, this episode exposes how monsters don’t always lurk in the shadows—sometimes, they’re trusted with custody.

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In this harrowing episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale dives into the terrifying legacy of Loren Herzog, one half of the “Speed Freak Killers” duo that terrorized California’s Central Valley for nearly two decades. Alongside childhood friend Wesley Shermantine, Herzog participated in a drug-fueled killing spree that left victims buried in dry wells, fields, and forgotten ditches—many of whom remain unidentified to this day. Fueled by methamphetamine and bloodlust, the pair lured men and women into their orbit, then brutally murdered and discarded them like refuse. Though Herzog confessed on tape, a technicality would lead to his early release—only for him to end his life in a suicide that raised more questions than it answered. This episode explores the twisted psychology, legal chaos, and still-open wounds of a case that continues to haunt the Central Valley.

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On a quiet October night in rural Wisconsin, a front door was blown apart by a shotgun—and a thirteen-year-old girl vanished into the darkness.

This episode of Among Monsters is a deep, emotionally heavy investigation into the 2018 kidnapping of Jayme Closs and the calculated brutality of Jake Patterson, the man who murdered her parents and held her captive for eighty-eight days.

Told in cinematic spoken-word style, this episode examines the psychology of a predator who didn’t stalk for years or groom online—but simply saw a child once and decided she would belong to him. We walk through the night of the murders, the terrifying reality of captivity hidden in plain sight, and the survival instincts that ultimately led to Jayme’s escape.

This is not just a story about a crime.

It’s about control.

Silence.

And the monsters who don’t look like monsters—until they decide.

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In this shocking episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the disturbing case of Kendall Francois, the soft-spoken serial killer who murdered nine women in Poughkeepsie, New York — and kept their decomposing bodies hidden inside the home he shared with his family. For nearly two years, Francois lived a double life as a school hall monitor by day and predator by night, luring vulnerable sex workers into his home and strangling them. The smell of death filled the house, yet his parents and sister claimed they never suspected a thing. Known as The Poughkeepsie Killer, Francois treated his victims like disposable objects, hiding them in crawlspaces, closets, and beneath insulation — until a survivor escaped and unraveled the horror within. This episode pulls back the curtain on one of the most horrifying domestic crime scenes in American history.

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In 2014, a chilling crime emerged from the quiet town of Waukesha, Wisconsin—one that blurred the line between childhood fantasy and real-world horror. Two twelve-year-old girls, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, lured their best friend into the woods and stabbed her 19 times… all in the name of Slender Man.

On this episode of Among Monsters, host Myia Vale takes you deep inside the disturbing case of Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, examining how an internet-born myth evolved into a motive for attempted murder. Through court records, psychological evaluations, interrogation footage, and survivor testimony, we explore how belief, mental illness, peer influence, and adolescent vulnerability collided with devastating consequences.

This is not just a story about a crime—it’s a haunting look at how monsters don’t always hide in the shadows. Sometimes, they grow in the mind.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the horrific case of William Devin Howell, a drifter-turned-serial killer responsible for the largest homicide case in Connecticut’s history. Between spring and fall of 2003, Howell lured vulnerable women into his battered blue van — a mobile torture chamber he called the "murder mobile" — and murdered them with disturbing ritualistic cruelty. Years later, behind a strip mall in New Britain, Connecticut, police uncovered seven bodies buried face down in a mass grave — a plot Howell chillingly referred to as “his garden.” This episode explores Howell’s dark psychology, his shocking confession, and the haunting legacy he left behind in the brush.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the horrifying legacy of Juan Vallejo Corona, the Mexican-born labor contractor who orchestrated one of the deadliest killing sprees in American history. In 1971, a farmer’s quiet orchard in Yuba City, California, became a mass grave — with 25 men buried in shallow pits, all stabbed, mutilated, and left to rot in the soil they once worked. Corona, who supplied migrant workers to local farms, kept a detailed ledger of names — later dubbed “The Death List” — and used his position of trust to lure transients into his web of death. This episode explores how mental illness, rage, and control transformed a hardworking family man into a cold-blooded killer whose victims were nearly forgotten by time.

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In this bone-chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the dark double life of John Edward Robinson, the charming businessman turned serial killer who used early internet chatrooms and BDSM forums to lure women to their deaths. Known as The Internet’s First Serial Killer, Robinson promised his victims jobs, romance, and adventure—only to manipulate, control, and ultimately murder them. Operating under aliases like “SlaveMaster,” Robinson used phony adoption papers, fake letters, and forged identities to cover his tracks. But when police searched his storage unit and property in 2000, they uncovered sealed barrels containing the remains of five women — with at least two more victims never recovered. This episode examines how the web became a weapon in the hands of a calculating killer, and how technology helped both conceal and ultimately expose one of America’s most sinister predators.

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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, we examine a case that shattered a quiet Missouri community and revealed how evil can hide in the most familiar places. Cassidy Rainwater, a young woman searching for stability and safety, trusted the wrong people—never realizing she was being watched, manipulated, and ultimately hunted in plain sight.

We unravel the disturbing actions of James Phelps, exploring how isolation, secrecy, and calculated cruelty turned an ordinary rural property into the setting of an unthinkable crime. Through a careful, documentary-style narrative, this episode traces Cassidy’s final days, the warning signs that were missed, and the investigation that exposed a truth more horrifying than anyone expected.

This is not just a story about violence—it’s a story about vulnerability, exploitation, and how predators often rely on familiarity and silence to operate undetected.

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Among Monsters — because sometimes the most terrifying monsters don’t hide in the dark… they live right next door.

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In this harrowing episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the horrifying crimes of Robert Joe Long, the so-called Classified Ad Rapist and Tampa Bay Serial Killer. Responsible for over 50 rapes and at least 10 murders during the 1980s, Long used newspaper ads to find his victims — luring women under the guise of buying items and then turning their trust into terror. With a chilling obsession for control, Long abducted, tortured, and murdered women across Florida, meticulously recording each crime in handwritten ledgers and maps. But his reign of terror came to an end thanks to the courage of 17-year-old Lisa McVey, who survived his attack, memorized his movements, and led police straight to his door. This episode explores the depravity of a man who cataloged death — and the survivor who refused to become another statistic.

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