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He left home as the chubby kid with a dream, a decade later, he's a touring comic with a killer set. Literally. In Wisecrack, stand-up comedian Edd Hedges returns to his hometown for a charity gig, only to find himself headlining the most terrifying night of his life. The warm welcome quickly unravels into a chilling true crime tale of a downward spiral and a town shaken by murder. When TV crime producer Jodi Tovay stumbled across Edd’s comedy set, it did more than get a few laughs, it opene ...
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Between January 1996 and July 1997, five women went missing in and around the city of Mons in Belgium. Their disappearances weren’t linked until gruesome discoveries were made across the city. Fifteen trash bags containing thirty-seven body parts were found at strategic dump sites seemingly designed to taunt authorities and spark fear in the public. These women fell victim to a sadistic serial killer. His identity remains unknown, but his name still sparks fear… The Butcher of Mons. In this ...
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Ken Tekiela was a celebrated Chicago firefighter and a loving father of two who led a secret double life as a hitman for the Chicago mafia. Is it even possible to keep a life of crime hidden from your wife and kids for two decades? Yes, it is. I know because Ken is my father. In 2013, after a lifetime of deception, he broke down and told me everything, and our whole world changed… CROOK COUNTY is the shocking true-crime podcast about my father's rise through the ranks of the legendary organi ...
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Back in 2019, sisters Rasha Pecoraro and Yvette Gentile revealed the true story of their dark family history in the hit podcast Root of Evil. Now, Pecoraro and Gentile are back with Facing Evil, a new weekly true crime show which focuses on different but equally resonant stories.
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From the producers of Up and Vanished, Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts present, 'Atlanta Monster.' This true crime podcast tells the story of one of the city’s darkest secrets, The Atlanta Child Murders. Nearly 40 years after these horrific crimes, many questions still remain. Host Payne Lindsey aims to find truth and provide closure, reexamining the disappearance and murder of over 25 African American children and young adults.
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From the creators of Up and Vanished and Radio Rental, host Payne Lindsey attempts to break the stigma surrounding the topic of UFOs. In this new investigative series, Lindsey shines light on real-life coverups, and infamous cases, all while leaving the tinfoil hat at the door. In the last few years, dozens of Navy pilots have come forward with compelling video evidence of objects in the sky that defy our current understanding of physics. The Pentagon has since confirmed the validity of thes ...
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'Monster: BTK', the newest installment in the 'Monster' franchise, reveals the true story of the Wichita, Kansas serial killer who murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Known by the moniker, BTK – Bind Torture Kill, his notoriety was bolstered by the taunting letters he sent to police, and the chilling phone calls he made to media outlets. BTK's identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. He was the serial killer next door. Fro ...
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What happens when you immerse yourself in true crime, night after night, digging deeper into the lives of serial killers? What are the consequences to a person's psyche? From iHeartRadio and TenderfootTV comes a new podcast about twisted serial killers and one man's journey through their stories.
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From the producers of Up and Vanished, Sworn pulls back the curtain on the criminal justice system, exposing the untold stories and hard truths behind major cases. Host Philip Holloway, a defense attorney and former prosecutor with a background in law enforcement, not only digs into the legal aspects of these cases but the emotional consequences of their outcomes.
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From iHeartRadio and TenderfootTV, ‘Monster: DC Sniper’ reinvestigates the beltway sniper attacks. This true crime podcast places the listener in Montgomery County, Maryland on October 2nd, 2002 when an unidentified sniper began randomly killing people going about their daily lives. Host Tony Harris traces what investigators, journalists and the public learned from the first shot until the last and ultimately asks the question: Does the person convicted of these crimes ever deserve a second ...
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From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, 'Monster: The Zodiac Killer' dives into one of the most notorious, unsolved serial killing sprees in history. Despite sketches, cyphers and taunting letters to the press, the question still remains: who is the Zodiac? While you're here, don't forget to listen to Season 1, 'Atlanta Monster', which tells the true story of one of Atlanta’s darkest secrets, almost 40 years later.
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In a coroner’s report, the word “undetermined” is used to describe the cause or manner of death when there’s insufficient evidence to lend a more specific classification. In 2019, Jessica Easterly Durning went missing from her New Orleans home; her body was found days later, just two and a half blocks away. Her death was classified as undetermined, but due to evidence of foul play, her friends and family believe someone played a role in her suspicious disappearance. Investigative journalist ...
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According to the official story, on April 4th, 1968, a lone gunman assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. That man, James Earl Ray, pled guilty and for most people the case was closed. The MLK Tapes, a new true crime podcast from the creators of Atlanta Monster and Monster: DC Sniper, explores rare recordings of eye-witness testimony and new interviews with people who were there to reveal the true story of the plot to kill Dr. King.
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Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls went missing in the Washington D.C. area. Their bodies were discarded alongside DC freeways. And their killer was never found. The media dubbed him “The Freeway Phantom.” From iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV, a new podcast reinvestigates the 50 year old unsolved murders of these young girls. Journalist and Public Radio veteran Celeste Headlee (NPR, PBS, TEDx) examines old case files and interviews the investigators and family members who are still haun ...
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Imagine you were a fly on the wall at a dinner between the mafia, the CIA, and the KGB. That’s where this unprecedented story begins. A journey through the dark world of Russian intelligence where, for the first time, a professed “sex spy” tells her story. All of it. Host Neil Strauss (Rolling Stone, The New York Times) brings listeners into the dangerous world of sexpionage, where enemies of the State are not the only victims. So too are the spies themselves, brainwashed to believe that the ...
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On July 27th, 1996, a domestic terrorist bombed the Summer Olympic Games held in Atlanta, GA. While the FBI and the media fixated on the wrong man, the bomber planned his next, more overtly political attacks on 2 abortion clinics and a gay nightclub. The bomber would later be identified as a dedicated soldier in the white-supremacist Christian Identity Movement. Through the lens of these 4 bombings, and the victims left to pick up the pieces, Flashpoint explores America's greatest threat, th ...
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Up and Vanished host and creator Payne Lindsey wants to talk you to death in his first “true crime” talk show (that may or may not actually be about true crime). Pull up a chair as Payne and guests talk about all things crime, life, mystery and fun. From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartRadio comes a new weekly series, Talking to Death. Take a listen… odds are, you won’t die.
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4x nominee and WINNER at the 2024 Ambie Awards. Host Simon Kent Fung explores the life of Alana Chen, a 24-year-old woman who disappeared from Boulder, Colorado in 2019. Alana left behind two dozen journals chronicling a deep faith, love of fashion, and dream of becoming a nun. She also harbored a secret. At 14, she confessed to her priest that she was attracted to women and was instructed not to tell her parents. Over the next seven years, Alana covertly received conversion therapy which ...
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When Shapearl Wells's son Courtney is found outside a Chicago police station with a fatal bullet wound, Shapearl immediately distrusts the official narrative. So she launches her own investigation into her son’s murder and teams up with journalists from the Invisible Institute to confront the cops and find the truth about Courtney's death. Somebody explores the racial disparities and turbulent relationship between law enforcement and citizens in one of America’s largest cities. A co-producti ...
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Police realize that a previously unsolved murder was carried out by the same perpetrator. A third victim makes it official; a serial killer is on the loose in Mons. He's been murdering and dismembering women for over 6 months under the noses of authorities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Hi, Facing Evil listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Paper Ghosts! Paper Ghosts: In the heart of Texas, teens are dying. Suspicious suicides, strange accidents, and brutal murders litter 1980's Parker County. Weatherford, the same town where the series “Yellowstone” was filmed, is the hardest-hi…
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A week after the disappearance of Nathalie Godart, a mounted police officer stumbles upon a gruesome scene in a ditch near the center of Mons. Over the next two days, more horrific discoveries follow. The shocking finds send ripples of fear through the city, erupting into full-blown panic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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When Systems Fail: Culpability on Trial (With Jodi Tovay, Dennis Cooper, and Jaime Albright)
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Live from the TenderfootTV booth at CrimeCon – Jodi Tovay (Wisecrack) and Dennis Cooper (Culpable) sit down with Producer Jaime Albright to discuss the central theme of culpability and explore its intricate layers that extend beyond guilt and innocence. Join them as they pull back the curtain on how systemic failures, particularly within mental hea…
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Instagram Live Q&A with Edd and Jodi on November 14!
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Thanks for listening to Wisecrack! We’ve been collecting your questions — and now it’s time to answer them live. Join Edd and Jodi on Instagram Live on November 14th at 8 PM ET for a special Q&A. Have something you’ve been dying to ask? Send your questions to @wisecrackpodcast on Instagram, and don’t forget to follow @wisecrackpodcast, @joditovay, …
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Less than 3 months after Jacqueline disappeared, another young woman, Natalie Godart, vanishes from a busy area near the Mons train station. At the time, the two disappearances aren't linked. Belgian authorities and the public are completely unaware that a pattern is forming, and beneath the surface, a predator is on the loose. See omnystudio.com/l…
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December 22, 1996, Jacqueline Leclercq vanishes from her apartment in the city of Mons in Belgium. Despite suspicious circumstances, her disappearance garners little media attention. Jacqueline wasn't the first and would not be the last in a series of disappearances that would soon shock the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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Back to the Beginning (with Edd Hedges and Jodi Tovay)
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Now that production has wrapped, Edd and Jodi are ready to spill the tea on how everything got started, their unforgettable highs (and hilarious lows), and some stories that you didn't get to hear in the podcast. Join them on this unfiltered take of what really went down during the making of Wisecrack. Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to …
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Nearly 30 years ago, five women went missing in and around the city of Mons in Belgium. Their dismembered bodies would later be discovered, discarded in trash bags and strategically placed across the city. The identity of this sadistic serial killer remains unknown, but his name still sparks fear… The Butcher of Mons. From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartP…
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Le Monstre returns with a new investigation. On January 21st 1996, in the North of France, the mutilated torso of a female body was discovered. Five women in total disappeared and were later found dismembered. The hunt for The Butcher of Mons begins October 31st. New evidence, new witness, new suspects. From Tenderfoot TV and and iHeart Podcasts, t…
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Two cities. One mic. And every question you weren’t sure he’d answer. Recorded live in Atlanta and Denver, Edd Hedges opens up about the story that defined him, the laughter that saved him, and what it means to keep telling it. Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts. See omnystudio.com/li…
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Looking for more freaky stories during this spooky season? We've got a podcast for you. Check out Radio Rental for real scary stories told by real people. Available now on Amazon Music! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts
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We reopen old wounds as Jodi and Edd dig deeper into the past. And they're forced to confront those closest to Brett as the full story begins to take shape - but at what cost? Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In a town full of dark childhood memories, we meet Edd's parents and hear their version of events from that tragic night. Jodi starts to wonder if she’s digging up the truth or following a lie. Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Get ready for a thrilling Crook County bonus episode! Kyle dives into the voicemails you, our passionate fans, have sent in, tackling your burning questions and sharing raw, unfiltered reactions to the show’s wild ride. Plus, Kyle unearths exclusive, never-before-heard interview clips with Ken that will leave you speechless! From shocking revelatio…
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Inside Wisecrack (with Payne Lindsey and Jodi Tovay)
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Host Jodi Tovay sits down with Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished) for a wide-open conversation about what it really took to bring this series to life. From the curveballs of reporting and the messy truths behind true crime storytelling, Jodi and Payne pull back the curtain and get real about the work, the weight, and the weird moments that come with i…
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A missed call, a prison transfer, a well-meaning barrister. Jodi heads to London to follow the trail of breadcrumbs—religion, regret, and red flags—but none of it seems to add up. Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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By the end of Edd's stand up set, Jodi walks out with the one name that could unlock the truth. But it would take years (and a lot of beer) for Edd Hedges to finally face the reality of that horrible night. Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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On stage, Edd Hedges, a fledgling English comedian, tells a quirky-yet-creepy tale about the scariest night of his life. The audience hangs on every word, including crime producer Jodi Tovay, unaware that this night would spark an investigation that would last nearly a decade. Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootp…
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A crime producer stumbles upon a one of a kind comedy set, sending her down a rabbit hole of deception and murder. From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, Wisecrack is a new 6-part limited series that blends investigative true crime with stand up comedy. Coming September 2nd. Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplu…
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What do you get when a true crime producer walks into a comedy club? Answer: Wisecrack— a 6-part limited series where true crime and stand up comedy take center stage. Coming September 2nd, from Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts
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A source from a mafia-connected family introduces a true crime podcaster to a KGB-trained sex spy. What could possibly go wrong? Show Credits: Produced by Tenderfoot TV in association with iHeart Podcasts Host/Writer: Neil Strauss Guest: Aliia Roza Executive Producers: Neil Strauss, Donald Albright and Payne Lindsey Lead Producer and Editor: Triste…
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While you're waiting for more High Strange, check out our podcast Radio Rental for more stories of bizarre, unexplained, and (possibly) extraterrestrial events. Radio Rental is available now, wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts
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Executive Producers Matt Frederick and Trevor Young sit down for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about the makings of the Monster series. Get the scoop from the beginning and find out how a one-off investigation into a serial killer in Atlanta became an award-winning global podcast franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Executive Producers Matt Frederick and Trevor Young sit down for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about the makings of the Monster series. Get the scoop from the beginning and find out how a one-off investigation into a serial killer in Atlanta became an award-winning global podcast franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Executive Producers Matt Frederick and Trevor Young sit down for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about the makings of the Monster series. Get the scoop from the beginning and find out how a one-off investigation into a serial killer in Atlanta became an award-winning global podcast franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Executive Producers Matt Frederick and Trevor Young sit down for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about the makings of the Monster series. Get the scoop from the beginning and find out how a one-off investigation into a serial killer in Atlanta became an award-winning global podcast franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Executive Producers Matt Frederick and Trevor Young sit down for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about the makings of the Monster series. Get the scoop from the beginning and find out how a one-off investigation into a serial killer in Atlanta became an award-winning global podcast franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Executive Producers Matt Frederick and Trevor Young sit down for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about the makings of the Monster series. Get the scoop from the beginning and find out how a one-off investigation into a serial killer in Atlanta became an award-winning global podcast franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Inside Crook County: Behind the Mic with Kyle Tekiela
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Your backstage pass to Crook County. In this candid interview, host & producer Kyle Tekiela shares some honest details that were too raw for the show, and talks music, family, burnout, and the making of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts
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Ken's new civilian life has a fiery collision with the underworld resulting in death and destruction. A life full of secrets takes its toll on the family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts
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Like the old saying goes, “Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in!”, Ken achieves his goal of becoming a firefighter and paramedic and negotiates his way out of the outfit, but he soon realizes that life as a civilian isn’t as clean as he hoped it would be. Ken and Holly restart their relationship and settle down in the quiet suburbs to tr…
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Kenny witnesses American Airlines Flight 191 crashing out of O’Hare Airport killing everyone on board and reveals a newfound purpose. Things take a dark turn when a girl disappears and Ken takes matters into his own hands. The Turf Wars rage in the streets of Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Producers Gnoems Griffin and Jesse Funk meet with Susan in Wichita. Together they visit key locations in the BTK story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
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We meet a new mafia boss who gives Ken orders for his first hit. Ken's twin brother Rich shares stories of their troubled youth. Ken discovers a new hobby that helps him cope with his demons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts
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Payne Interviews Kerri Rawson, BTK's daughter (Part 2) [bonus]
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Part 2 of Payne Lindsey's extended conversation with Kerri Rawson, the daughter of Dennis Rader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
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Ken settles into his new life in The Outfit. We meet the working girls and some more mafia goons, and learn the ins and outs of how a house of prostitution is run. A robbery at the club puts Kenny in The Outfit’s crosshairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts
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Payne Interviews Kerri Rawson, BTK's Daughter (Part 1) [bonus]
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Part 1 of Payne Lindsey's extended conversation with Kerri Rawson, the daughter of Dennis Rader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
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Ken walks us through his current day-to-day as he attempts to atone for his life of crime. Then we dive back into the past to his first years inside the mob -- dealing drugs and helping with collections. We meet to a few key mafia characters like “Old Man” Genarro, the Chop Shop King. Kenny gets his first big promotion. See omnystudio.com/listener …
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With the help of some old home videos, Kyle embarks on a journey to the past to uncover the family secret and try to pick up the pieces of a broken home. Kyle's mom, Holly, tells the harrowing story of an idyllic family destined to fall apart, and the exact moment where everything changed. Kyle's brother, Kory, reveals the violent relationship he h…
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Meet Kenny “The Kid”, a Chicago mafia soldier and hitman for nearly 25 years. After hearing a brutal firsthand account of a mafia hit, we learn how and why Kenny was recruited as 17 year old kid, explore the history of the legendary Chicago Outfit, and reveal a devastating truth that reverberates to this very day. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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50 Years of BTK with Larry Hatteberg [bonus]
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Susan and Larry Hatteberg reflect on their time covering the BTK story at KAKE TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
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Rader faces justice. But his capture provides little solace or closure to his victims. Years later, Rader reveals that there are more murders that no one ever discovered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
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Dennis Rader prepares to stand trial for his many crimes. But he's staying quiet. How will he plead on the stand? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
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The true identity of BTK is finally revealed to the public. His name: Dennis Rader. Who is this man? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
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It's 2004. BTK has made his presence known once more. He threatens to kill yet again. Will he do it? Or will police capture him first? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
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An inside look into the final episodes of 'Monster: BTK.' Which are available early with a subscription to iHeart True Crime +. Or, you can wait for the episodes to release wide, every Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
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For over 20 years he was a celebrated firefighter, living a secret double life as a hitman for the Chicago mob. Who is Ken Tekiela? He's my father, and I didn't know any of this until now. Crook County premieres February 11th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts
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