Best Hillside Strangler Podcasts (2024)

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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 4 “Solving The I-70 Killings Part 2” 59:45

41m ago59:45

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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 ye…

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Season 6 Special Episode 5 "We Found The Root Cellar" From The Best Of Murder Phone 1:10:48

5d ago1:10:48

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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 so…

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Season 6 Special Episode 3 Solving The I-70 Killings: with Guests Adam and Aaron Murray 1:21:31

16d ago1:21:31

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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…

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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 2 with Guest Bob Cyphers 1:02:45

15d ago1:02:45

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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 ti…

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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 1 The I-70 Killings, History and Investigations 48:28

22d ago48:28

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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 authori…

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Season 6 Episode 5 The Hillside Stranglers “L.A. Women” 1:19:51

29d ago1:19:51

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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 beha…

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Season 6 Episode 4 Ken Bianchi: “The Demon Teeth of The Hillside Strangler” 1:12:05

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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 196…

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Season 6 Episode 3 Ken Bianchi: The Trial of the Hillside Strangler “Nature or Nurtured” 1:12:40

2M ago1:12:40

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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 adoptiv…

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Season 6 Episode 2 Francis Bianchi “Loving Mother or Evil Step Mom” 1:29:20

2M ago1:29:20

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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 c…

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Season 6 Episode 1 The Trial of Ken Bianchi “The Hillside Strangler” 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

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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 …

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Season 5 Episode 12 “The Wrap Up” 1:43:53

6M ago1:43:53

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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 t…

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#71 - THE SLENDER MAN STABBINGS 52:18

6M ago52:18

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Welcome to the 71st episode of Something Sinister! In this episode, Alexa tells the story of the Slender Man Stabbings to another fellow podcaster, Hannah the host of Our Non-Toxic Podcast. This is such a wild story to me and I'm glad the outcome wasn't worse than it was!Sources: Fox 6, NBC News, Biography, Reddit, NY Post Podcast available on Appl…

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Episode 11 “Visit With a Monster” Part 2 1:06:02

7M ago1:06:02

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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 Gr…

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Episode 10 “Visit With a Monster” 1:22:51

7M ago1:22:51

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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 h…

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Holiday Bonus Episode 1:08:01

8M ago1:08:01

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We're back for one more episode! In this bonus episode, we talk about what the holidays are all about: family and crime. Kylie will tell the tale of America's first serial killer family, The Bloody Benders. Then, Bri will present a top 10 list, Letterman style, featuring some pretty hilarious holiday mishaps bound to give you a jolly laugh! We are …

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#70 - SARAH BOONE - THE SUITCASE KILLER 1:00:09

8M ago1:00:09

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Welcome to the 70th episode of Something Sinister! In this episode, Alexa tells the story of Sarah Boone, the Suitcase Killer to her friend/SIL April. All I have to say is if your significant other wants you to get into a suit say HELL NO! Check out the full police interview here: https://youtu.be/w1u1-i_ubeU?si=Xxe-ijyCpp-sY2uTSources: Fox 35 Orla…

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Season 5 Special Edition "Madness" 23:09

9M ago23:09

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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.By Tony Ciaglia

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Season #5 A Special Message From Your Host Tony Ciaglia 14:22

9M ago14:22

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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.…

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#69 - MOSCOW MURDERS UPDATE 56:11

9M ago56:11

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Welcome to the 69th episode of Something Sinister! In this episode, Alexa discusses with her friend, Kate the updates to the Moscow Murders Case that took place a year ago this November in Moscow, Idaho. 4 innocent people lost their lives and the main suspect is still in the midst of his trial. Listen and sip along!Sources: foxnews.com, nbcnews.com…

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Season 5 Episode 9 “Child Killer” 1:00:06

9M ago1:00:06

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Joe 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 locati…

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Season 5 Episode 8 “I Did The Bitches I Killed A Favor” 57:55

9M ago57:55

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Joe Metheny talks about how he did the many girls that he killed a favor. His favorite line was "They were just drug addicted bitches with one foot on a banana peel and the other in the grave." Tony asks Metheny a question that he asks all of the serial killers he’s writing: This is very short but important to me in gaining knowledge about you. Whe…

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#68 - GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD 44:47

9M ago44:47

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Welcome to the 68th episode of Something Sinister! In this episode, Alexa discusses with her friend, Nok the Springfield MO case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and specifically her upcoming release date. This case is a little too close to home for this Missouri girls. Listen and sip along! Sources: foxnews.com, ky3.com This episode is available on Spotify…

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Season 5 Episode 7 “Rest In Peace, Catherine” 1:03:17

10M ago1:03:17

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In todays episode Tony and Al are going to cover the question they have been receiving from our Murderphoniacs. Is Joe Metheny is a true sociopath? Tony actually asks Metheny on a rare phone call if he thinks he’s a sociopath, and receives an answer you have to hear. Tony shares a heartwarming story that he wrote to a friend who lost her sister. He…

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Season 5 Episode 6 “Roadtrip” 48:44

10M ago48:44

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Joe Metheny discusses with Tony what life is like in prison, describes in detail who his “Prison Brothers” were. Metheny’s letters are so detailed and are always fascinating, putting the listener right in the middle of the story. Tiny describes how he thought he saw a ghost when describing one of the female guards. She reminded him of the 12 year o…

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#67 - DR JOHN FORSYTH 47:54

10M ago47:54

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Welcome to the 67th episode of Something Sinister! In this episode, Alexa will tell the local story of the disappearance of Dr John Forsyth of Cassville, MO. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/something-sinister-podcast/support

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Episode 5 “The T- Shirt and The Tooth” 53:22

10M ago53:22

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Metheny sends Tony an unexpected present. He also describes more about his first kill experiences. Joe Metheny sends Tony a tooth that he pulled out of his mouth. This tooth actually consumed human flesh. Metheny also provides Tony with a T Shirt that is a 9 Large which give you an idea of the size of this monster. I On the T-Shirt Tiny depicts in …

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S5 Ep13: Bobby Joe Long 39:07

10M ago39:07

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In this last episode of season five, we'll examine Floridian serial killer Bobby Joe Long... 1984. Tampa, Florida. A 17-year-old girl named Lisa was on her way home from work, when she was abducted from the side of the road. For the next 26 hours, she was subjected to a terrifying imprisonment by a sadistic sexual predator, who had already killed s…

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Season 5 Episode 4 “First Kill” 57:29

10M ago57:29

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Tony and Al revisit Tony’s Near death Experience from 1993 Discussion about a new movie titled “After Death brings excitement and new discussion to the fact that there really is Life after Death Metheny discusses how he was a serial killer in the making since his early childhood. From hurting insects then animals to other kids in his neighborhood. …

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S5 Ep12: Christopher Hightower 45:38

10M ago45:38

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September 22nd, 1991. Guilford, Connecticut. Early that evening, a mysterious man visited the home of Christine Brendel and delivered some shocking news – her brother Ernest and his family had been kidnapped, and were being held for ransom by the Mafia. It turned out the man at the door, 42-year-old Christopher Hightower, was a pathological liar an…

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Season 5 Episode 3 “A Monster In The Making” 47:27

10M ago47:27

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This episode starts with Tony reading a description of one of Joe Metheny’s chilling murders. Metheny describes why he believes his mom is at fault for him becoming a serial killer. In a letter titled “Tears of a Child” Metheny describes his childhood and how he was left on the streets of Baltimore at the age of 6 to fend for himself. Tony and Al t…

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S5 Ep11: Vincent Tabak 36:15

10M ago36:15

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Christmas day, 2010. A couple was walking their dog along a remote road in Clifton, an English port city of Bristol, when they happened upon the body of a 25-year-old Joanna Yeates. 32-year-old Dutch engineer Vincent Tabak, who was obsessed with violent pornography and rough sex, would soon be identified as Joanna's killer. Tabak strangled the youn…

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Season 5 Episode 2 “ Getting To Know Joe” 46:44

11M ago46:44

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In todays episode we’re going to get to know a little bit about Joe Metheny Joe Metheny is the personification of evil. He didn’t try to hide who he was, there were no masks. He is one of the most vile people that you will ever hear about. Tony explains that when he got the letter from Metheny in January 2007 he really didn't know anything about th…

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S5 Ep10: Daniel Lee Siebert 49:40

10M ago49:40

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On February 24th, 1986, police in Talladega, Alabama forced their way inside the home of 24-year-old mother and student Sherri Weathers. When she had not shown up for classes in over a week, police were sent to do a wellness check. And soon the reason for her absence became very clear. Sherri and her two young children had been strangled to death, …

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Season 5 Episode 1 Joseph Roy Metheny “The Cannibal Creator” The Beginning 55:12

11M ago55:12

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A serial killers true life story as told by Joe Metheny to Tony Ciaglia over a 7 year relationship. In the first of 12 episodes Tony and Al discuss some of the things they will be covering this season as they take a deep dive into the little known real life of Joe Metheny. Metheny’s first kill of a 12 year old girl when he was 15 Metheny discusses …

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S5 Ep9: The Hillside Stranglers 42:35

11M ago42:35

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November 13th, 1977. Los Angeles, California. Young students, Dolores and Sonja were on their way home from a day out shopping, when two police officers stopped them for questioning. However, it was just a clever disguise, and the supposed police officers were actually sadistic killers. The girls were held captive for five days, abused, and then ev…

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S5 Ep8: Ángel Reséndiz, the Railroad Killer 38:43

11M ago38:43

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The residence of 39-year-old Claudia Benton was broken into by a savage intruder. The mother of two, had been brutally beaten, sexually assaulted, and fatally stabbed. The killer was a man named Ángel Reséndiz who had been illegally boarding trains across the US border from Mexico for over 20 years. He would go on to kill at least nine people, but …

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S5 Ep7: Robert Ben Rhoades 48:06

11M ago48:06

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On April 1st, 1990, an Arizona State Trooper was out on patrol when he spotted a truck pulled over on the side of interstate 10 in Casa Grande. The officer pulled off the interstate and parked behind the truck. After approaching the suspicious vehicle, he peered into the cab and was met with a shocking image. He came face to face with a terrified w…

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S5 Ep6: Derrick Bird 38:42

11M ago38:42

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June 2010, Cumbria, a predominantly rural county in Northwest England. The peaceful community of Whitehaven, in the county of Cumbria, was about to be shattered by the murderous rampage of one man. Over the course of one day, Derrick Bird would kill twelve people and injure eleven more. This callous killer only stopped when he had run out of ammuni…

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S5 Ep5: Santé & Kenny Kimes 38:32

12M ago38:32

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July 5th, 1998. Irene Silverman, an 82-year-old New York socialite, was viciously assaulted in her home before being tasered and finally strangled. Her killers were 23-year-old Kenny Kimes and his 63-year old mother Santé. The Kimes were linked to crimes in 5 separate states following a trail of fraud and suspected murder. By pure chance, a sting o…

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S5 Ep4: Todd Kohlhepp 47:17

12M ago47:17

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In November of 2016, police were investigating the disappearance of a young couple, named Kala and Charlie. The pair had seemingly vanished without a trace two months earlier, but through a stroke of luck, investigators finally had a lead. They made their way to a property in Woodruff, South Carolina, and upon arrival, they made an unbelievable dis…

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S5 Ep3: Keith Jesperson, the Happy Face Killer 42:59

12M ago42:59

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In March 1995, the body of 41-year-old Julie Winningham was found just off Highway 14 in Washington State, strangled to death. Julie had become the eighth victim of an active serial killer named Keith Jesperson. The 39-year-old truck driver had been slaughtering women across America for the past five years. He would go on to capture national intrig…

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S5 Ep2: Karol Kot, the Vampire of Krakow 33:53

1y ago33:53

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February 13th, 1966, a group of young children spent the afternoon sledding down the snow-covered hills in Krakow, Poland but one 19-year-old was looking for a very different kind of thrill. As the day drew to a close, 11-year-old Leszek Calek began walking home… alone! A strange man emerged from the shadows and approached the young boy with a bayo…

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S5 Ep1: David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam 45:24

1y ago45:24

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In July of 1976, two teenage girls were sitting in a car in front of their New York City apartment, when a man approached and fired 5 shots into the vehicle. One of the girls died instantly, while the other was seriously injured. Within a year, the same man would claim 5 more young lives, terrifying the citizens of NYC. And in a taunting letter to …

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What Makes A Killer: Season 5 1:30

1y ago1:30

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Join us on a chilling journey into the depths of the human psyche. Welcome to 'What Makes a Killer,' the podcast that explores the twisted minds behind the most notorious crimes. Each episode, host Jennifer Nittoso explores a different case, examining the motives, the methods, and the aftermath. We'll search for the truth and confront the unthinkab…

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Season 4 Episode 18 Part Two Bonus Q & A Call with some of our Murderphoniacs 50:57

1y ago50:57

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Tony, Al and Joey have a question and answer call with some of the Murderphoniacs Manfried West’s remarkable artwork Robert Hansen and his secret cabin Our future trip tp Alaska and how our Murderphoniacs can help Clues regarding finding Hansen’s secret cabin A discussion of what was their favorite season. What killer would they like us to cover ne…

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Season 4 Episode 17 Part One Bonus Q & A Call with some of our Murderphoniacs 1:19:58

1y ago1:19:58

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Tony, Al and Joey have a question and answer call with some of the Murderphoniacs! Points of Discussion: Manfried West’s remarkable story of change Robert Hansen and his secret cabin Our future trip tp Alaska and how our Murderphoniacs can help Clues regarding finding Hansen’s secret cabin A surprise call on the Murder Phone from Hadden Clark A dis…

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Season 4 Episode 16 Finding Megan Emerick “Finding The Cabin (Again) Part 2” 1:01:06

1+ y ago1:01:06

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Tony and Al welcome Joey to the podcast to discuss how they are going to finally find Hansen’s secret cabin. When these 3 get together you need to get ready to laugh. A summary of the season and where they are at today. The guys go over man of the clues and information that they will use to find the cabin. Tony sums up why they believe now is the t…

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Finding Megan Emerick: Episode 15 A discussion with Manfried West's former attorney Bill Satterberg 1:16:43

1+ y ago1:16:43

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Tony and Al have a fascinating discussion with Bill Satterberg. Bill was Manfred’s attorney back when Joe Vogler was killed. Bill talked with Manfried before our call and received permission from him to talk about the case. We learn exactly how the killing of Joe Vogler took place and that Bill felt Manfried had an excellent self defense case. You …

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Season 4 Episode 14 Finding Megan Emerick “Finding The Cabin (Again) Part 1” 1:24:16

1+ y ago1:24:16

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Tony and Manfried are now in present day so everything they do from now on is about finding the cabin and of course bringing Megan Emerick home. Tony had to make sure that Manfried was still on board so he asks him if he still wants to try to find the cabin. He shares their most recent conversation, and here is just a little of what we learn: Manfr…

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Season 4 Episode 13 Finding Megan Emerick “Moving Ahead, On Our Own” 1:18:26

1+ y ago1:18:26

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In 2013 for some unknown reason the plug was pulled on the investigation to find the cabin where Megan Emerick was buried. Tony and Manfried never gave up and decided they would use all the information that they had compiled and move ahead on their own. Tony was constantly trying other ways to find Hansen’s cabin. This included many attempts throug…

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