Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast

00:45:20

Cindy James and the Invisible Man - Part 1

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/03/04

For nearly seven years, Cindy James lived in fear, shadowed by a relentless stalker who tormented her with chilling phone calls, break-ins, and brutal attacks. No matter how many times she moved, changed her phone number, or begged for help, the terror always found her. Then in 1989, her lifeless body was discovered in a ditch, hands and feet bound, leaving behind a mystery so twisted that even today no one can say for certain whether Cindy was murdered or if the most dangerous threat had been

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00:43:31

The Facebook Killer – Derek Medina

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/02/28

In 2013, a Florida man named Derek Medina shocked the world when he murdered his wife, Jennifer Alfonso, and then posted photos of her lifeless body directly to Facebook. What followed was a bizarre case of obsession, toxic relationships, and a desperate craving for attention. It’s a story that blends violence, social media, and chilling glimpses into the mind of a man who wanted the world to watch.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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46:04

Airi Kakimoto - Fifteen Years Locked Away

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/02/25

In December 2017, authorities in Japan responded to a distress call from a couple reporting the death of their 33-year-old daughter, Airi Kakimoto. What they discovered was far more disturbing than expected Airi had been imprisoned in a windowless concrete room for 15 years, subjected to extreme neglect, malnutrition, and freezing temperatures. Her parents, Yasutaka and Yukari Kakimoto, were later convicted for her death, but their sentencing sparked widespread outrage over whether justice had truly

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46:13

The Vampire of Sacramento - Richard Chase

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Richard Chase, infamously known as the "Vampire of Sacramento," was a serial killer who terrorized California in the late 1970s. Suffering from severe schizophrenia and delusions, he believed he needed to drink blood to survive, leading to a series of gruesome murders. His crimes, fueled by untreated mental illness and deep paranoia, culminated in his arrest in 1978, leaving behind a legacy of horror and psychological intrigue.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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45:04

The Great Amherst Mystery - Esther Cox

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/02/18

In 1878, 18-year-old Esther Cox of Amherst, Nova Scotia, became the center of a chilling mystery when she claimed to be tormented by a violent poltergeist. Witnesses reported terrifying phenomena, including loud banging sounds, moving furniture, spontaneous fires, and even physical attacks on Esther herself. Whether a true supernatural event or the result of psychological distress, The Great Amherst Mystery remains one of Canada’s most infamous and debated hauntings.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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40:16

Krystian Bala - The Author Who Wrote About His Own Crime

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/02/14

In 2000, Polish businessman Dariusz Janiszewski was found murdered under brutal and mysterious circumstances, his bound body floating in the Oder River. For years, the case went cold—until police discovered eerie similarities between the crime and a novel, Amok, written by Krystian Bala, a philosophy graduate with a dark imagination. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a chilling web of jealousy, obsession, and a possible case of murder inspired by fiction.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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50:27

The Murder of Lori Hacking

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/02/11

When 27-year-old Lori Hacking failed to return from her early morning jog in Salt Lake City, concern quickly turned to panic. Friends and family launched a frantic search, but as investigators dug deeper, unsettling inconsistencies began to surface. What started as a routine missing persons case soon unraveled into something far more sinister one that would expose shocking secrets hiding just beneath the surface of Lori’s seemingly perfect life.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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42:56

The Doodler - Unsolved Serial Killer

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/02/07

In the mid-1970s, a shadowy predator stalked San Francisco’s gay community, earning the nickname The Doodler for his habit of sketching his victims before luring them to secluded areas and stabbing them to death. Believed to have killed at least five men ,and possibly as many as 14, he left behind three high-profile survivors who all described the same chilling detail: their attacker had drawn their portraits before the violence began. Despite police identifying a suspect who allegedly confessed to

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53:55

The Yosemite Park Slayer

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Of all the horrors to unfold in Yosemite National Park, few were as shocking as the 1999 murders committed by Cary Stayner, a handyman whose unassuming demeanor masked a deadly obsession. His crimes of the brutal slayings of four women were horrifying enough, but the tragedy took on an eerie depth when the public learned he was the older brother of Steven Stayner, a kidnapping victim whose story had once gripped the nation. In a chilling twist of fate, one brother became a hero, while the other

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45:12

The Murder of Peter Porco

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/01/31

In November 2004, Peter Porco, was savagely bludgeoned to death with an axe inside his home, suffering massive head trauma that left the crime scene drenched in blood. His wife, Joan, was also brutally attacked, her skull shattered and her face nearly unrecognizable, yet she miraculously survived. As investigators delved into the case, suspicion quickly fell on the couple’s 21-year-old son, Christopher Porco, whose financial troubles, inconsistent alibi, and alleged motive turned a horrifying crime

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47:04

Abigail Hernandez - Survival Story

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/01/28

On October 9, 2013, 14-year-old Abby Hernandez disappeared on her way home from school, vanishing into thin air just minutes from safety. As days turned into months, her family and the entire town of North Conway were left searching for answers, unaware that she was being held prisoner by a dangerous man hiding in plain sight. No one could have imagined the horrors she endured—or the unexpected chain of events that would finally set her free.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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39:39

First Crime Solved with Fingerprints

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/01/28

For centuries, criminals could evade justice if there were no witnesses or clear evidence tying them to a crime. But in the late 19th century, a single bloody fingerprint would change forensic science forever. Left behind at the scene of a horrific double murder, this small but undeniable piece of evidence became the key to solving the case. For the first time in history, fingerprints were used to identify and convict a killer—paving the way for a revolutionary method that would transform criminal

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43:53

Cyanide Mallika - The Black Widow of India

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/01/21

KD Kempamma, infamously known as Cyanide Mallika, was India's first convicted female serial killer, preying on vulnerable women in Karnataka between 1999 and 2007. Disguising herself as a pious woman offering spiritual guidance, she lured victims with promises of divine intervention before poisoning them with cyanide-laced prasad or water. Her chilling crimes, driven by greed, ultimately led to her arrest and a historic death sentence, marking one of India's most shocking serial killer cases.Our

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53:31

Beast of Jersey - Edward Paisnel

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/01/17

For over a decade, the island of Jersey was haunted by a nightmarish predator known as the Beast of Jersey, a masked attacker who crept into homes, abducted victims, and terrorized the community under the cover of darkness. His disguise—a grotesque, homemade rubber mask with hollowed-out eyes, an exaggerated nose, and a tangled wig—made him look less like a man and more like something out of a horror movie. Beneath the mask was Edward Paisnel, a seemingly ordinary man who hid his monstrous crimes

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55:35

Sophie Sergie - Cold Case Solved

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/01/14

In April 1993, 20-year-old Sophie Sergie, a bright and ambitious Alaska Native woman, was brutally murdered in a dormitory bathroom at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Her case went cold for nearly three decades, despite the presence of DNA evidence, leaving her family and community searching for answers. It wasn’t until advances in forensic genealogy in 2018 that investigators finally identified her killer, bringing long-awaited justice to a case that had haunted Alaska for years.Our other

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1:02:05

Jerry Brudos - The Shoe Fetish Slayer - Part 2

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/01/10

Jerry Brudos, famously known as the "Shoe Fetish Slayer" or the "Lust Killer," is a haunting example of how twisted psychology can lead to violent crimes. What started as an obsession with women’s shoes and clothes spiraled into horrific murders, showing just how dangerous deep-rooted psychological issues can become. His crimes stunned the nation and raised serious questions about the connection between paraphilia and predatory behavior.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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41:44

Jerry Brudos - The Shoe Fetish Slayer

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Jerry Brudos, famously known as the "Shoe Fetish Slayer" or the "Lust Killer," is a haunting example of how twisted psychology can lead to violent crimes. What started as an obsession with women’s shoes and clothes spiraled into horrific murders, showing just how dangerous deep-rooted psychological issues can become. His crimes stunned the nation and raised serious questions about the connection between paraphilia and predatory behavior.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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44:40

Jennie Cramer - The Belle of New Haven

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2025/01/03

In August 1881, the body of Jennie Cramer, a celebrated beauty known as the "Belle of New Haven," was discovered in the waters near Savin Rock Amusement Park, in New Haven, Connecticut. Her death sparked a scandal surrounded by whispers of arsenic poisoning, suspicious companions, and the shadow of one of New Haven's wealthiest families. To this day, the unanswered question remains: what truly happened to Jennie Cramer on those final, fateful nights? Some claim the true killer walked out of the

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51:43

Billionaire Murders - Barry and Honey Sherman

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2024/12/31

In December 2017, billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead in their Toronto mansion under eerie and unexplained circumstances. Known for their vast fortune, philanthropy, and influence, their shocking deaths raised questions about business rivalries, family conflicts, and hidden motives. Years later, the case remains unsolved, shrouded in mystery and speculation.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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47:31

The Eriksson Sisters - Shared Psychosis

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast ·

2024/12/27

The case of Sabina and Ursula Eriksson is a chilling and perplexing tale of identical twin sisters whose sudden descent into erratic and violent behavior in 2008 shocked the world. From dashing into oncoming traffic on England's M6 motorway to the tragic murder of a kind stranger, their story highlights the mysterious and rare phenomenon of shared psychosis, leaving behind more questions than answers.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" -

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