By day, Robert Hansen was a quiet family man, a skilled baker, and a respected member of Anchorage, Alaska’s small community. But beneath the surface was a predator like no other. Between 1971 and 1983, Hansen abducted, assaulted, and murdered at least 17 women — though authorities suspect the number may be much higher. His twisted signature? Flying his victims into the Alaskan wilderness, releasing them… and hunting them like animals. In this episode, we uncover how Hansen evaded suspicion for over a decade, the investigation that finally caught him, and the terrifying details of his chilling double life.

The Butcher Baker: Hunting Humans in Alaska

In April 1981, 36-year-old Glenna “Sue” Sharp and her five children were living in Cabin 28 of the Keddie Resort, a rural and rundown former holiday spot in northern California. On the morning of April 12th, Sue, her 15-year-old son John, and John’s friend Dana Wingate were found brutally murdered in the living room. The bodies had been bound, stabbed, and bludgeoned with what investigators believed was a claw hammer and a knife. Sue’s 12-year-old daughter, Tina, was missing. Despite extensive investigations, no arrests were ever made — and when Tina’s remains were discovered three years later in a remote forest, the mystery deepened further. In this episode, we unravel one of America’s most haunting and frustrating unsolved cases.

Murder in Cabin 28: The Keddie Mystery

December 2014 brought terror to Austin, Texas, when three residents were found murdered in their homes. First, a much-loved music teacher. Then, a quiet elderly couple. With the clock ticking and a community on edge, detectives unravelled a disturbing partnership between two men—Timothy Parlin and Shawn Gant-Benalcazar—and the greed-fuelled motives behind the crimes.

Two Killers, Three Victims: A Texas Suburb in Fear

Albert Johnson Walker was one of Canada’s most wanted men — a financial adviser turned fugitive after stealing millions from his clients. But when he fled to England with his teenage daughter and assumed a new identity, the story took a far darker turn. Under the name “David Davis”, Walker befriended Ronald Platt — then murdered him to steal his identity. It was a Rolex watch that would ultimately bring the truth to light. This is the unbelievable true crime story of fraud, false identity, and cold-blooded murder.

The Con Man Who Stole a Life: Dave Davis and Albert Johnson Walker

What drives a young person to murder? Diana Zamora's role in the killing of Adrianne Jones, a fellow teenager, was more than just an act of violence—it was a carefully planned execution born of jealousy and manipulation. Alongside her teenage boyfriend, Diana executed a plan that would change the lives of all involved. This episode unravels the twisted motivations behind the murder and explores how a seemingly normal girl became a killer in cold blood.

A Teen Killer's Plot: The Diana Zamora Story

Kenneth McDuff was sentenced to death for the brutal murders of three teenagers in Texas. But despite his horrific crimes, McDuff was released on parole, only to resume his reign of terror. This episode takes you into the chilling story of a man who defied the justice system, leaving a trail of death in his wake. How could someone so dangerous be allowed to walk free, and what happened when he was unleashed on society once again?

The Broomstick Killer: Parole and the Return of a Monster

Jill Dando was the face of British television—a journalist and presenter loved by millions. But on a quiet morning in April 1999, she was brutally murdered in broad daylight outside her home. The crime stunned the nation and led to what many call one of the most controversial wrongful convictions in UK history. Who really killed Jill Dando? And why?

The Assassination of Jill Dando

In 1987, private investigator Daniel Morgan was found brutally murdered in a South London pub car park, an axe embedded in his head. More than three decades later, the case remains unsolved, shrouded in corruption, conspiracy, and cover-ups at the highest levels of British policing. Who wanted Daniel Morgan dead—and why has justice never been served? In this episode we will look at the multiple suspects, numerous failed investigations and theories surrounding this brutal crime and coverup. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music in order of appeareance by: -Universfield from Pixabay-Tomasz Glaza from Pixabay-P Richmond from Pixabay-Joel Fazhari from Pixabay-ViraMiller from Pixabay-Rahul Bhardwaj from Pixabay

The P.I Who Knew Too Much: The Daniel Morgan Mystery

Gareth Williams was a gifted mathematician and intelligence officer working at the heart of Britain’s secret services. But in 2010, his life ended under circumstances as perplexing as they were chilling—his body found zipped inside a bag, the room scrubbed of evidence. Was this the work of foreign agents? A tragic accident? Or something even stranger? In this episode, we explore the theories, the cover-ups, and the secrets that still surround his case.

MI6, Secrets, and a Locked Bag: The Gareth Williams Mystery

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