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Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

Crime House

205 episodes

Serial Killers & Murderous Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history's most chilling murderers, from infamous serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert analysis to uncover what drives people to kill. What fuels their darkness? How do their minds work? And most hauntingly, could they have been stopped?Serial Killers & Murderous Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow us on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to @crimehousestudios on YouTube and follow us @crimehouse on Instagram.

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  1. SERIAL KILLER: Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski Pt. 1

    · 42 min · Episode 147

    Richard Kuklinski grew up in the violent housing projects of Jersey City, New Jersey, where abuse at home and relentless bullying on the streets hardened him into a killer before he turned 15. By his mid-twenties, he…

  2. SERIAL KILLER: "The Ypsilanti Ripper" John Norman Collins Pt. 2 with Katie Ring from America's Most Infamous Crimes

    · 59 min · Episode 146

    Once again, Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined by Katie Ring, host of the Crime House Original America's Most Infamous Crimes to discuss the crimes of the "Ypsilanti Ripper." In 1969, John Norman Collins terrorized…

  3. SERIAL KILLER: "The Ypsilanti Ripper" John Norman Collins Pt. 1 with Katie Ring from America's Most Infamous Crimes

    · 49 min · Episode 145

    Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined by Katie Ring, host of the Crime House Original America's Most Infamous Crimes to discuss the crimes of the "Ypsilanti Ripper." In the late 1960s, Eastern Michigan University students…

  4. SERIAL KILLER: "The Blood Countess" Pt. 2 with Dr. Harini Bhat from Hidden History

    · 52 min · Episode 144

    Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined again by Dr. Harini Bhat from PAVE Studio's newest show "Hidden History" as they conclude their deep dive into the "Blood Countess" Elizabeth Bathory, used her wealth and noble status…

  5. SERIAL KILLER: "The Blood Countess" Pt. 1 with Dr. Harini Bhat from Hidden History

    · 42 min · Episode 143

    Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined by Dr. Harini Bhat from PAVE Studio's newest show "Hidden History" as they discuss the "Blood Countess" Elizabeth Bathory, a 16th and 17th-century noblewoman who used her vast wealth,…

  6. SERIAL KILLER: Adolfo Constanzo Pt. 2

    · 49 min · Episode 142

    When the kidnapping of an American college student set off an international manhunt, investigators had no idea it would lead them to a ranch in Mexico hiding 15 bodies, a cauldron filled with human remains, and a cult…

  7. SERIAL KILLER: Adolfo Constanzo Pt. 1

    · 50 min · Episode 141

    Ever since he was a child, Adolfo Constanzo was raised to believe he was special. And by his twenties, he'd built a cult in Mexico City fueled by black magic, psychic manipulation, and blind devotion. Join Vanessa and…

  8. The Killing Curse: Hex Hollow Pt. 2

    · 42 min · Episode 140

    John Blymire set out to break a curse... but what happened inside Nelson Rehmeyer's farmhouse went far beyond anything he or his young accomplices had planned. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels unpack how a…

  9. The Killing Curse: Hex Hollow Pt. 1

    · 47 min · Episode 139

    In 1920s Pennsylvania, folk magic and Christian faith existed side by side. And for John Blymire, a man tormented by mysterious illness since childhood, the line between healing and darkness was about to disappear. In…

  10. SERIAL KILLER: H. H. Holmes Pt. 2

    · 51 min · Episode 138

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

  11. SERIAL KILLER: H. H. Holmes Pt. 1

    · 46 min · Episode 137

    H.H. Holmes is one of America's most notorious serial killers. But before the murders, there were the scams. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace Holmes's dark path from a childhood fascination with death to…

  12. Justice Delayed: Stephen Lawrence Pt. 2

    · 42 min · Episode 136

    After the suspects in Stephen Lawrence's murder walked free on a technicality, his mother Doreen refused to let the fight end there. Her relentless campaign for justice exposed deep-rooted institutional racism within…

  13. Justice Delayed: Stephen Lawrence Pt. 1

    · 41 min · Episode 135

    When 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence was stabbed to death at a London bus stop in 1993, it set off one of the most explosive fights for justice in British history. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace Stephen's…

  14. SERIAL KILLER: Jeff Davis 8 Pt. 2

    · 42 min · Episode 134

    In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels conclude their investigation into the Jeff Davis 8, the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, and the corruption allegations that shattered public trust. As…

  15. SERIAL KILLER: Jeff Davis 8 Pt. 1

    · 55 min · Episode 133

    Vanessa and Dr. Engels dive into the chilling true story of the Jeff Davis 8, the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, and the corruption that may have helped their killer stay hidden. As vulnerable…

  16. Elizabeth Short "The Black Dahlia" Pt. 2

    · 49 min · Episode 132

    Join Vanessa and Dr. Engels as they unravel the shocking aftermath of Elizabeth Short’s 1947 murder, exploring how the "Black Dahlia" case became one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in Los Angeles history. From…

  17. Elizabeth Short "The Black Dahlia" Pt. 1

    · 41 min · Episode 131

    In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels explore the tragic life and unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, the aspiring actress who the press labeled as the "Black Dahlia." From her difficult childhood and Hollywood…

  18. The Unabomber Pt. 2

    · 51 min · Episode 130

    In this gripping conclusion to our deep dive on Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace his escalation from calculated bombings to deadly domestic terrorism that left three people dead and a nation…

  19. The Unabomber Pt. 1

    · 51 min · Episode 129

    Explore the origins of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, in this deep dive into the psychology behind one of America’s most infamous domestic terrorists. From his troubled childhood, social isolation, and controversial…

  20. Heaven's Gate Pt. 2 with Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 128

    In March 1997, as the Hale-Bopp comet passed Earth, 39 members of Heaven’s Gate were found dead in a California mansion, having participated in one of the largest mass suicides in modern U.S. history. They believed…

  21. Heaven's Gate Pt. 1 with Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek

    · 48 min · Episode 127

    In the 1970s, Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles emerged with a radical message: they were celestial beings sent to guide humanity to the “Next Level.” Over time, their small spiritual study group transformed into…

  22. Harold Shipman: Britain’s Deadliest Doctor Pt. 2

    · 47 min · Episode 126

    For years, Dr. Harold Shipman operated as a respected physician in Hyde, England, signing death certificates and comforting grieving families. But soon, disturbing patterns began to emerge. An unusually high number of…

  23. Harold Shipman: Britain’s Deadliest Doctor Pt. 1

    · 51 min · Episode 125

    He was a respected family doctor. A pillar of the community. A man patients trusted with their lives. But behind the calm voice and medical authority, Dr. Harold Shipman was hiding something far darker. In this…

  24. Blood in the Basement: The Chohan Family Case Pt. 2

    · 48 min · Episode 124

    In the early 2000s, a brutal crime shocked the United Kingdom. Prosecutors argued that Kenneth Regan and his associates murdered Anil Chohan and members of his family in a calculated plot to seize control of Chohan’s…

  25. Blood in the Basement: The Chohan Family Case Pt. 1

    · 41 min · Episode 123

    In the 1990s, Kenneth Regan was deeply embedded in the British criminal underworld, orchestrating scams, fraud schemes, and elaborate cons across the UK. But when one of his schemes finally caught up with him and…

  26. Jack the Ripper Pt. 2

    · 46 min · Episode 122

    More than 135 years later, the identity of Jack the Ripper remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in true crime In Part 2, Vanessa and Dr. Engels explore the final chilling 1888 Whitechapel murders that…

  27. Jack the Ripper Pt. 1

    · 51 min · Episode 121

    Jack the Ripper remains one of the most infamous unsolved serial killers in history. His brutal crimes shocked Victorian London and continue to grip the true crime community today. Despite numerous suspects, modern…

  28. The Black Widow of Idaho Pt. 2

    · 49 min · Episode 120

    In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels continue the chilling story of Lyda Southard as her confidence grows and her crimes escalate. With multiple husbands dead…

  29. The Black Widow of Idaho Pt. 1

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 119

    In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, Vanessa Richardson and forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels are joined by Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole from Crime House's new show, The Final Hours. They…

  30. Cyberstalking to Contract Killing Pt. 2 with Annie Elise

    · 54 min · Episode 118

    In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, true crime creator Annie Elise returns to frame the conclusion of the Brenda Delgado case, examining the aftermath of Kendra Hatcher’s murder and the unraveling of…

  31. Introducing: 10 to Life with Annie Elise

    · 50 min · Bonus

    With over 500 million downloads, 10 to Life is one of the leading true crime podcasts and YouTube channels covering the cases everyone is talking about — and the ones no one else is. If you love deep dives, real-time…

  32. Cyberstalking to Contract Killing Pt. 1 with Annie Elise

    · 57 min · Episode 117

    In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, true crime creator Annie Elise brings a case that has stayed with her—the murder-for-hire of Kendra Hatcher. Annie opens the episode by sharing what drew her so…

  33. The FBI Affair Murder Pt. 2

    · 52 min · Episode 116

    Behind the badge, Mark Putnam was hiding a devastating secret. When an affair threatened his career and family, desperation took over—with fatal consequences. This episode examines the psychological toll of pressure,…

  34. The FBI Affair Murder Pt. 1

    · 47 min · Episode 115

    From childhood, Mark Putnam dreamed of becoming an FBI agent—and he achieved it through relentless ambition and fierce competitiveness. But when pressure mounted and his personal boundaries blurred, his need to protect…

  35. The American Bluebeard Pt. 2

    · 49 min · Episode 114

    As suspicions around Helmuth Schmidt grow, neighbors, loved ones, and authorities begin to notice the cracks in his carefully constructed lies. Multiple identities, missing women, and chilling discoveries point to a…

  36. The American Bluebeard Pt. 1

    · 54 min · Episode 113

    In the early 1900s, a charming German immigrant used lies, fake identities, and newspaper marriage ads to lure women into his web. What began as romance quickly turned into manipulation, financial ruin, and…

  37. MURDEROUS MINDS: The Mysterious Romanov Family Assassination Pt. 2

    · 48 min · Episode 112

    In the early hours of July 17, 1918, the Romanov family was led into a basement—and history was forever changed. In the gripping conclusion, Killer Minds unpacks the brutal execution of the former royals, the chaotic…

  38. MURDEROUS MINDS: The Mysterious Romanov Family Assassination Pt. 1

    · 45 min · Episode 111

    For nearly 300 years, the Romanov family ruled Russia under the belief that their power was divinely ordained. But as war, poverty, and political unrest spread, that illusion of control began to crumble. In Part 1,…

  39. SERIAL KILLER: Sante Kimes Pt. 2

    · 48 min · Episode 110

    What happens when loyalty becomes a weapon? In Part 2, Killer Minds reveals how Sante Kimes pulled her son Kenny into an escalating series of crimes—culminating in cold-blooded murder. From the killing of a banker in…

  40. SERIAL KILLER: Sante Kimes Pt. 1

    · 55 min · Episode 109

    Sante Kimes spent her entire life reinventing herself—using charm, deception, and manipulation to get whatever she wanted. In Part 1, Killer Minds follows Sante’s troubled childhood, escalating cruelty, and…

  41. MURDEROUS MINDS: Jimmy Hoffa Pt. 2

    · 48 min · Episode 108

    Jimmy Hoffa’s bid to reclaim his power ended the moment he climbed into a car outside Detroit’s Machus Red Fox restaurant — and vanished forever. In the gripping conclusion of this two-part series, Killer Minds follows…

  42. MURDEROUS MINDS: Jimmy Hoffa Pt. 1

    · 47 min · Episode 107

    Before he became the center of one of America’s greatest unsolved mysteries, Jimmy Hoffa was a tough kid from the Midwest who learned early that respect had to be fought for. In this episode, Killer Minds traces…

  43. SERIAL KILLER: The Death House Landlady Pt. 2

    · 44 min · Episode 106

    In the shocking conclusion to the Dorothea Puente story, Killer Minds uncovers how a seemingly warm, grandmotherly caretaker manipulated an entire community while murdering the vulnerable people she vowed to protect.…

  44. SERIAL KILLER: The Death House Landlady Pt. 1

    · 54 min · Episode 105

    Before she became one of America’s most notorious female serial killers, Dorothea Puente was a master of reinvention — a woman who survived a traumatic childhood, escaped into elaborate lies, and learned to weaponize…

  45. BEST OF 2025: The Night Stalker Pt. 2

    · 37 min · Bonus

    Happy New Year! As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to bring you even more fascinating cases and gripping investigations. More importantly, we'd like to thank you for listening, and making 2025 an unforgettable…

  46. BEST OF 2025: The Night Stalker Pt. 1

    · 47 min · Bonus

    Happy New Year! As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to bring you even more fascinating cases and gripping investigations. More importantly, we'd like to thank you for listening, and making 2025 an unforgettable…

  47. MURDEROUS MINDS: Jim Jones Pt. 2

    · 54 min · Episode 104

    The conclusion of the Jim Jones story follows his unraveling as defections, scandals, and mounting scrutiny push the cult leader to flee the U.S. and establish the isolated Jonestown settlement—where his paranoia,…

  48. The Smiley Face Killers with Dr. Tristin Engels | Crime House Crossover | From Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes

    · 49 min · Bonus

    Dr. Engels joins Vanessa in this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes for a Crime House crossover! Dozens of young men, all found drowned. A single eerie clue near every crime scene: a painted smiley…

  49. MURDEROUS MINDS: Jim Jones Pt. 1

    · 48 min · Episode 103

    In the first part of this two-episode deep dive, Killer Minds traces the rise of Jim Jones—from a lonely, attention-seeking child in Indiana to a charismatic preacher who built the Peoples Temple and laid the…

  50. HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Santa Claus Massacre Pt. 2

    · 35 min · Bonus

    On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family gathered at their home in Covina, California, for their annual holiday celebration. Laughter, food, and music filled the night—until a man dressed as Santa Claus knocked on…

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