
Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be friends with a murderer? Or escape a kidnapping? Or have a father who was a serial killer? Join Jac Vanek and Alexis Linkletter on a chilling ride into the darkest corners of your worst nightmares. Murders, cults, kidnappings, and conspiracies—all told through the eyes of a guest who is one degree of separation from the story itself. From infamous serial kil... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 820 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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You asked for it, you’ve got it. We are diving DEEP into all of the recently released documents in the Blake vs Justin saga, and we are going line by line analyzing the “Taylor texts”. We’ve had almost a week to hyper analyze the docs and we are comi... more
On May 30, 2022, the body of a 40-year-old mother of three is found in a creek on the outskirts of Tulsa, Oklahoma. At first, it appears the woman has tragically taken her own life. Questions about the possibility of an accidental death are also rais... more
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Today we’re stepping back to examine a case that has swept the nation — and shaken public trust in places meant to be sacred. At the center of it is Jonathan Gerlach, a man prosecutors say was involved in the systematic theft and trafficking of human... more
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I am not sure if I missed an episode where they explain why Billy left! But I have been wondering ever since it was mention that he was going to be taking some time! Love the pod miss Billy!!
Love your show normally, but how can you go “in depth” about the Epstein files, call out Bill Gates but not mention Trump who was mentioned significantly more? He is the one responsible for the redactions!!! I understand not wanting to get political but why talk about Epstein files at all then. Come on, have some courage. Plenty of blame to spread among these privileged predators.
So glad Ive found this podcast .. please deep dive on Tom Hanks and Oprah!! X
I am enjoying the way the girls cover these stories from all sides and with passion
Love you guys but why are there times when you’re discussing what you’re going to talk about for minutes on end just hit pause and regroup and then record when you know what you want to jump to next. It’s really distracting and can EASILY be edited out so idk why you’d choose to leave it in, every time it happens I just quite listening and choose a different podcast. It’s pretty unprofessional. Just trying to help <3
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This podcast takes listeners on a captivating journey through the most chilling aspects of true crime, with a unique twist that connects the hosts and guests directly to the narratives being explored. Each episode features guests who share personal stories and experiences related to serious crimes, kidnappings, and other harrowing circumstances, providing listeners with a deeper insight into both well-known cases and lesser-known disasters from their own communities. Notably, the blend of gripping storytelling and a perspective that emphasizes a personal connection to the crime creates an engaging listening experience that's both informative and emotionally charged.
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