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Welcome to Forgotten Serial Killers True Crime — the definitive podcast dedicated to unearthing the most disturbing, overlooked, and deliberately buried stories of serial murderers that mainstream true crime has ignored for decades.
While the world obsesses over Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer, hundreds of equally monstrous killers slipped through the cracks of history. Some were too quiet, some too clever, and others simply operated in places or times where the media and police didn’t want to admit the body count. This podcast brings those forgotten monsters back into the spotlight with meticulously researched, deeply unsettling episodes that go far beyond surface-level recaps.
Each week, we deliver a full-length deep dive (45–70 minutes) into one forgotten serial killer or a cluster of connected cases. You’ll hear chilling timelines of their crimes, detailed victim profiles that honor the lives stolen, exhaustive analysis of how investigators missed (or covered up) the patterns, psychological breakdowns backed by expert insights, and the cultural or systemic reasons these cases were pushed into obscurity.
From the quiet suburban nurse who killed dozens of patients over twenty years without raising alarms, to the traveling salesman who left a trail of bodies across multiple states in the 1960s, to international predators whose crimes were lost in political chaos or poor record-keeping — we chase down every lead, no matter how cold.
What makes Forgotten Serial Killers True Crime different:
No sensationalism, just facts — We use court documents, police reports, archived newspapers, and interviews with investigators or surviving family members whenever possible.
Victim-focused storytelling — Every killer’s story is told through the lives they destroyed, not glorified.
Psychology & forensics — We explore signature behaviors, missed red flags, evolving MO, and what modern criminology reveals about these overlooked cases.
The “why forgotten” angle — Why did the media ignore this killer? Was it racism, classism, jurisdictional failures, or something more sinister?
Listener community — Submit your own forgotten cases or tips via our website. Many episodes are now driven by listener discoveries.
Whether you’re a longtime true crime addict tired of hearing the same ten stories repeated, or someone new looking for fresh, horrifying content, this podcast delivers. Expect episodes on:
The “Gentleman Killer” of 1940s New England
Female serial killers history erased from textbooks
Cross-country transients who murdered for decades undetected
Small-town monsters protected by local corruption
International cases almost no American has ever heard
Hosted with a calm, respectful, yet gripping narrative style that lets the horror speak for itself. No theatrical screaming, no cheap sound effects — just powerful storytelling, haunting music beds, and the occasional expert guest from criminology and forensic psychology.
New episodes drop every Tuesday. Perfect for late-night drives, workouts, or when you can’t sleep because the details won’t leave your mind.
If you love deep, dark, well-researched true crime that actually teaches you something new about human evil, subscribe now and never miss an episode of Forgotten Serial Killers True Crime.
Join thousands of listeners who are finally learning the names they should have known all along.
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Forgotten Serial Killers True Crime — Because some monsters don’t deserve to stay buried.
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William Devin Howell: The Garden Behind the Strip Mall
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Joshua Anderson: The Tulsa Bully — Episode 35
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Jul 11, 2026 |
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Steven David Catlin: Tissue Samples That Exposed a Serial Poisoner
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Jul 11, 2026 |
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Henri Désiré Landru: The Bluebeard of Gambais – Episode 33
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Leo Boatman: The Cascade – Ocala National Forest Double Murder
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Franklin DeWayne Alix: The Bridgeford Townhouse Execution
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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John Eric Armstrong: The Model Sailor Who Became Detroit's Serial Killer
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Episode 29 — Jake Bird: The Tacoma Ax and the Hex
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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The Phoenix Serial Shooters: Hausner and Dieteman's Meth-Fueled Killing Spree
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Jeong Seong-hyeon: The Anyang Christmas Disappearance of 2007
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Jun 21, 2026 |
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Joseph Baldi: The Queens Creeper – Forgotten Serial Killer of 1970s New York
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Genene Jones: The Death Shift — Texas Angel of Death Nurse
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Darya Saltykova: Russia's Most Sadistic Female Serial Killer
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Harrison Graham: The Cookie Monster Killer – Philadelphia House of Death
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Jun 13, 2026 |
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Lewis Hutchinson: Jamaica's First Serial Killer and the Horror of Edinburgh Castle
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Adolfo Constanzo: The Godfather of Matamoros
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Fritz Haarmann: The Butcher of Hanover – Bones in the River
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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The Long Island Serial Killer: Gilgo Beach Bodies and the Architect of Massapequa Park
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Dennis Nilsen: The Civil Servant Who Killed 15 Men and Couldn't Let Go
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Cary Anthony Stayner - The Other Brother
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Ken and Barbie Killers: Paul Bernardo, Karla Homolka and Canada's Most Shocking Crimes
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Beauty Queen Killer: Christopher Bernard Wilder Australian-American Serial Killer Case
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Carroll Cole: The Serial Killer Who Volunteered for the Needle
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May 31, 2026 |
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The Lone Shooter: Joseph Paul Franklin's Racial Terror and American Hate
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May 30, 2026 |
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The Sunday Morning Slasher: Carl Eugene Watts and the Devil's Deal That Almost Freed Him
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May 29, 2026 |
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The Classified Ad Killer: The True Story of Bobby Joe Long
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May 28, 2026 |
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Fox Hollow Farm: Herb Baumeister, 11 Bodies & the Men Still Being Named
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May 26, 2026 |
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THE DEATH VAN William Bonin, the Freeway Killer, and the Boys the System Failed to Protect
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May 25, 2026 |
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THE HIGHWAY KILLER: Larry Eyler, Interstate Murders & Names Still Recovered
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May 24, 2026 |
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THE BUNKER: Charles Ng, Leonard Lake & Wilseyville Horrors
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May 23, 2026 |
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THE SCORECARD: Randy Kraft, the Freeway Killer, and the List That Documented a Decade of Murder
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May 22, 2026 |
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THE SLAVEMASTER John Edward Robinson and the Dawn of the Online Predator
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May 21, 2026 |
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The Man Next Door: The Crimes, Mind, and Double Life of Robert Lee Yates Jr.
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May 21, 2026 |