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Paradise Lost: The Honolulu Strangler

The Honolulu Strangler: Unsolved Murders in ParadiseJoin Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" as he delves into the terrifying case of the Honolulu Strangler, an unidentified serial killer who stalked Hawaii's capital in the mid-1980s. Discover the chilling pattern of five women raped and murdered, their bodies found in lagoons and streams, their hands bound. Explore the intense police investigation, the profile of the opportunistic predator, and the frustrating dead ends, including a primary suspect who was never charged. Uncover how this reign of terror shattered the tranquility of paradise and remains one of Hawaii's most haunting unsolved mysteries.#HonoluluStrangler #Hawaii #unsolvedmystery #serialkiller #coldcase #truecrimepodcast #DamienVale #AmongMonstersPodcast #1980sCrime #VickiGailPurdy #ReginaSakamoto #DeniseHughes #LouiseMedeiros #LindaPesce #Honolulu #HawaiiCrime #UnidentifiedKiller #JusticeForVictims #SexualAssault #Strangulation #TrueCrime

The Connecticut Borgia – The Dark Tale of Lydia Sherman

In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you back to 19th century America, where Lydia Sherman—the infamous “Connecticut Borgia”—left a trail of death masked by domestic tranquility. With a soft smile and motherly warmth, Sherman lived a life that appeared ordinary. But behind her calm exterior was a methodical poisoner who turned her home into a house of horrors.Using arsenic, Lydia murdered not one, but multiple husbands, children, and stepchildren—claiming their lives slowly and silently. Their deaths were initially believed to be due to illness or misfortune. But as the number of deceased mounted, whispers grew into suspicion, and a horrifying truth emerged.Was Lydia Sherman a victim of a hard life, driven to kill by desperation and grief—or was she a remorseless manipulator, hiding her monstrosity behind the mask of motherhood? Through atmospheric storytelling and historical insight, Damien Vale unearths one of America’s earliest and most terrifying female serial killers. This is the story of Lydia Sherman—an angel of death wrapped in domestic innocence.#LydiaSherman #ConnecticutBorgia #AmongMonstersPodcast #DamienVale #FemaleSerialKiller #19thCenturyCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Poisoners #ArsenicMurder #HistoricTrueCrime #DomesticHorror #RealLifeMonsters #CriminalPsychology #ChillingCrimeStories #TrueCrimeNarrative #AngelOfDeath #MurderousMother #TwistedMinds #ColdBloodedKillers #TrueCrimeAddict #ApplePodcastsTrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #VictorianEraMurder #WomenWhoKill #DarkTrueCrime #SerialKillerCases #CrimeAndDeception #AmericanHorrorHistory #TrueCrimeExplained

The Angel of Death – Vickie Dawn Jackson

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the disturbing case of Vickie Dawn Jackson—a nurse trusted by her community who became one of America's most chilling medical murderers. In the quiet rural town of Nocona, Texas, hospital patients began dying at an alarming rate. What was once considered natural loss soon took on a sinister pattern.Behind the hospital scrubs and reassuring smile was a woman hiding lethal intentions. Jackson, a nurse sworn to protect and care, secretly administered fatal doses of muscle relaxants to unsuspecting patients—murdering them silently in their beds. For months, families grieved, staff remained baffled, and whispers turned into a horrifying revelation.What transforms a caregiver into a killer? Was it control, resentment, or a deeper evil? Through haunting narrative and forensic unraveling, Damien Vale explores the psychology and method behind Vickie Dawn Jackson’s deadly betrayal. This is the story of a woman who turned healing into horror—and walked among monsters in plain sight.#VickieDawnJackson #AmongMonstersPodcast #DamienVale #AngelOfDeath #NurseTurnedKiller #TexasTrueCrime #MedicalMurder #RealLifeMonsters #DarkTrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #HospitalHorror #ChillingCrimeStories #CriminalPsychology #FemaleSerialKiller #HealthcareCrimes #UnnaturalDeaths #SilentPredator #PsychologicalTrueCrime #ApplePodcastsTrueCrime #TwistedMinds #TrueCrimeExplained #TrueCrimeCommunity #ColdBloodedKillers #TrustBetrayed #MurderInPlainSight #SerialKillerCases #NoconaTexasCrimes #TrueCrimeAddict

David Lucas - The Predator Who Stalked Southern California

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, true crime host Damien Vale exposes the horrifying story of Ivan Hill — the notorious "60 Freeway Killer" — whose brutal murders haunted California during the late 20th century. Born in Los Angeles in 1961, Hill grew up in a world of violence, neglect, and emotional chaos. These early traumas helped shape the mind of a future predator, one who would stalk the highways of Southern California and claim the lives of vulnerable women.Through vivid and disturbing storytelling, Damien Vale unravels the psychological descent of a serial killer who found sadistic pleasure in overpowering, torturing, and killing. Hill’s calculated brutality and cold-blooded cruelty left behind a trail of broken families and unanswered questions. Listeners will discover how modern forensic science and DNA evidence finally brought justice in 2003 — revealing the shocking identity of the man behind the unsolved slayings along the 60 Freeway.This episode of Among Monsters offers a chilling exploration into the twisted mind of Ivan Hill — a serial killer whose name is etched into California’s darkest criminal history. If you’re fascinated by criminal psychology, unsolved murders, and the evolution of forensic breakthroughs, this is an episode you won’t forget.#IvanHill #60FreewayKiller #AmongMonstersPodcast #DamienVale #TrueCrimePodcast #CaliforniaSerialKiller #LosAngelesTrueCrime #HighwayKiller #DarkTrueCrime #SerialKillerCases #BrutalMurders #TrueCrimeNarrative #RealLifeMonsters #CriminalPsychology #ForensicBreakthrough #DNAEvidence #VulnerableVictims #UnsolvedMurderCases #InfamousKillers #ChillingTrueCrime #TrueCrimeAddict #ApplePodcastsTrueCrime #HorrorCrimeStories #TrueCrimeCommunity #ColdCaseSolved #EvilAmongUs #PsychologicalTrueCrime #CrimeAndJusticePodcast #TwistedMinds #TrueCrimeExplained #CaliforniaCrimeStory

Charles Davis Jr - The Manipulative Predator Behind a Mask

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the haunting case of Charles Davis Jr.—a man whose charismatic facade concealed a deeply predatory nature. From his early days in Chicago to his manipulative reign of terror throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Davis targeted vulnerable women with a sinister mix of charm, gaslighting, and psychological cruelty.Survivors recount horrifying encounters with a man who seemed trustworthy—until the mask slipped. When law enforcement uncovered hidden trophies and victims stepped forward, the full scale of Davis’s darkness came to light. This episode takes listeners deep into the twisted psychology of a monster who lived among us—smiling, deceiving, and destroying.#CharlesDavisJr #SerialPredator #TrueCrimePodcast #AmongMonstersPodcast #DamienVale #PsychologicalAbuse #GaslightingSurvivor #ManipulativeKillers #ChicagoCrimes #80sTrueCrime #90sTrueCrime #TrueCrimeSurvivors #PredatoryCriminals #DarkTrueCrime #ChillingCases #CriminalPsychology #HiddenTrophies #TwistedMinds #TrueCrimeNarrative #TrueCrimeCommunity #RealLifeMonsters #CrimeAndDeception #ApplePodcastsTrueCrime #TrueCrimeAddict #TrueCrimeFiles #TrueCrimeObsessed #SerialKillerCases #MindOfAPredator #CrimeStoryPodcast #TrueCrimeExplainedLet me know if you need this tailored further or want an accompanying episode logo image (1400x1400)!

The Boozing Barber – The Dark Tale of Gilbert Paul Jordan

In this bone-chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the shadowed alleys of Vancouver to reveal the horrifying tale of Gilbert Paul Jordan—infamously known as the “Boozing Barber.” Behind the disarming smile of this local barber was a calculated killer who weaponized alcohol to prey on the most vulnerable.From the 1960s through the 1980s, Jordan lured Indigenous women and those struggling with addiction into a deadly trap. His method was as sinister as it was deceptive: encourage excessive drinking, push his victims beyond their limits, and watch as they silently slipped away. What appeared to be accidental deaths were soon revealed to be the calling card of a serial predator hiding in plain sight.But what turns a seemingly average man into a manipulative murderer? Was Gilbert Paul Jordan always a monster—or did his cruelty grow with each life he consumed in his deadly ritual? Join Damien Vale as he explores Jordan’s psychological descent, his disturbing legacy, and the fight for justice in one of Canada’s most overlooked serial killer cases.#GilbertPaulJordan #BoozingBarber #AmongMonstersPodcast #DamienVale #CanadianTrueCrime #VancouverMurders #SerialKillerCases #AlcoholAsAWeapon #TrueCrimePodcast #DarkTrueCrime #CriminalPsychology #RealLifeMonsters #ChillingCrimeStories #AddictionAndMurder #TrueCrimeNarrative #IndigenousVictims #JusticeForTheVulnerable #ColdBloodedKillers #PsychologicalTrueCrime #TrueCrimeExplained #TwistedMinds #ApplePodcastsTrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #BarberTurnedKiller #UnsolvedDeaths #PredatoryKillers #InfamousKillers #TrueCrimeAddict #MurderInPlainSight #SerialPredators

The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer: A Bloomington Mystery

The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer: A Bloomington MysteryOn June 3rd, 2011, Indiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out, leaving behind a chilling cold case that continues to haunt her family and the Bloomington community. Join Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" as we delve into the baffling details, the relentless search, and the enduring questions surrounding Lauren's unexplained disappearance. Explore the unsettling vulnerability of young lives, the impact of the unknown, and the tireless fight for answers in this poignant historical true crime story.#LaurenSpierer #IndianaUniversity #missingperson #Bloomington #coldcase #truecrimepodcast #unsolvedmystery #collegestudentdisappearance #DamienVale #AmongMonstersPodcast #IU #inexplicablevanishing #policeinvestigation #tragicdisappearance #searchandrescue #parentalgrief #unresolvedcases #SmallwoodPlaza #KilroysSportsBar #truestories #historicalcrime

Danny Figueroa - The Predator Who Lurked in the Shadows of Southern California

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unravels the terrifying story of Danny Figueroa—a calculating predator who turned the streets of Southern California into his personal hunting ground. Raised in the shadows of a violent, neglectful childhood, Figueroa developed into a cold-blooded killer, targeting vulnerable women with manipulative charm and ruthless precision.Some victims vanished without a trace, while others were discovered in gruesome scenes that echoed his deep-seated rage and need for control. But even the most cunning serial killers slip. When one brave survivor shattered the illusion and exposed his horrific acts, Danny Figueroa’s reign of terror came to a long-overdue end.This episode dives deep into the twisted psychology of a man who thrived on cruelty—from his broken beginnings to his manipulation behind prison walls. Join Damien Vale as he exposes the disturbing truth of Danny Figueroa, a monster masked by deceit, and a case that still haunts the annals of California true crime history.#DannyFigueroa #AmongMonstersPodcast #DamienVale #TrueCrimePodcast #SouthernCaliforniaCrimes #SerialKillerCases #ColdBloodedKillers #ChildhoodTraumaAndCrime #RealLifeMonsters #ViolentOffenders #CriminalPsychology #PredatoryKillers #ChillingTrueCrime #TrueCrimeNarrative #ManipulativeKillers #SurvivorJustice #UnsolvedCases #TrueCrimeSurvivors #CrimeAndDeception #ApplePodcastsTrueCrime #DarkTrueCrime #ColdCaseFiles #InfamousKillers #TrueCrimeAddict #HorrorCrimeTales #TwistedMinds #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimePodcast #EvilAmongUs #CaliforniaKiller

The Doodler: San Francisco’s Unsolved Gay Murders of the 1970s

The Doodler: San Francisco's Unsolved Gay Murders of the 1970sJoin Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" as he investigates the chilling cold case of The Doodler, a serial killer suspected of murdering up to 14 gay men in San Francisco between 1974 and 1975. Explore the brutal stabbings, the unique detail that gave the killer his name, and how societal homophobia and victim vulnerability hampered the police investigation. This episode delves into the enduring mystery, the impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and the quest for justice that still haunts the city.#TheDoodler #SanFrancisco #unsolvedmystery #serialkiller #coldcase #truecrimepodcast #DamienVale #AmongMonstersPodcast #1970sCrime #LGBTQHistory #GayMurders #HaraldGullberg #JosephStevens #KlausChristmann #FredrickCapin #SanFranciscoHistory #TrueCrime #UnidentifiedKiller #JusticeForVictims #Homophobia #HistoricalCrime

The Servant Girl Annihilator: Austin’s Unsolved Serial Murders

The Servant Girl Annihilator: Austin's Unsolved Serial MurdersJoin Damien Vale on "Among Monsters Podcast" to uncover the chilling true story of the Servant Girl Annihilator, a mysterious serial killer who terrorized Austin, Texas, between 1884 and 1885. Explore the brutal murders of at least eight women, the panicked city's response, and the baffled 19th-century police investigation that couldn't identify the elusive perpetrator. Learn about the victims, the harrowing details, and the enduring theories surrounding one of America's earliest unsolved serial killer cases.#ServantGirlAnnihilator #AustinTexas #unsolvedmystery #serialkiller #coldcase #truecrimepodcast #DamienVale #AmongMonstersPodcast #1880sCrime #TexasHistory #MollieSmith #ElizaShelley #IrenePhillips #MaryRamey #GracieBrown #EulaPhillips #HistoricalTrueCrime #VictorianEra #AmericanCrime #UnidentifiedKiller #JusticeForVictims