Among Monsters Podcast | Chilling True Crime

Stephen Griffiths: The Crossbow Cannibal and His Calculated Descent into Madness

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale exposes the disturbing life and crimes of Stephen Griffiths, the self-proclaimed Crossbow Cannibal who terrorized the city of Bradford. A criminology student obsessed with serial killers, Griffiths carefully crafted a persona of darkness — one he would make real with the crossbow execution of 36-year-old Suzanne Blamires, caught on CCTV in haunting detail. As police dug deeper, they uncovered his connection to the disappearances and murders of Susan Rushworth and Shelley Armitage, both sex workers, both betrayed by his cold manipulation. With elements of cannibalism, delusion, and calculated evil, this episode unpacks how a man who studied killers became one — and how he reveled in the spotlight his victims never got.Prepare for one of the darkest chapters in British true crime historyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.

Colin Ireland: The Gay Slayer Who Planned His Murders Like a Checklist

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes listeners deep into the disturbing mind of Colin Ireland, a man who didn’t kill out of compulsion—but by calculated choice. Known as The Gay Slayer, Ireland made a chilling to-do list with one item: become a serial killer. Between March and June 1993, he lured five gay men from a London pub under the guise of bondage, only to brutally murder them in methodical fashion. Ireland left behind symbolic clues, manipulated crime scenes, and even killed his victims' pets — all to send a message. This episode explores how one man’s desire for fame and control turned into one of the most cold-blooded killing sprees in British history, and how his own ego ultimately led to his capture.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.

Joanna Dennehy: The Smiling Slayer Who Killed for Fun

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you inside the twisted mind of Joanna Dennehy, the rare female serial killer who shocked the UK with her brutality — and her grin. Between March and April 2013, Dennehy murdered three men, attempted to kill two more, and left behind a trail of chaos and bloodshed fueled by a desire for violence. She stabbed, laughed, and posed for selfies as her victims bled. With no remorse and full awareness, she declared herself a psychopath and embraced infamy. This episode unpacks her life, her manipulative control over accomplices, and the disturbing thrill that drove her to kill not for gain… but for pleasure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.

Anthony Hardy: The Camden Ripper and the Dismembered Truth Behind the Door

In this haunting 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unravels the chilling story of Anthony Hardy, the seemingly ordinary man who earned the nickname The Camden Ripper after dismembered body parts were found in black plastic bags behind a North London pub. Hardy, a soft-spoken engineer with a history of psychiatric problems and violence, used charm and manipulation to lure vulnerable women into his flat — where he carried out brutal killings followed by ritualistic dismemberment. This episode explores how the system failed to recognize Hardy's escalating danger, how one murder was wrongly dismissed as natural, and how his crimes exposed deep flaws in mental health and policing. With a quiet smirk and a deadly agenda, Hardy left behind a legacy of unanswered questions, horror, and silence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.

Steven Grieveson: The Sunderland Strangler Who Killed to Hide a Secret

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the tragic and twisted story of Steven Grieveson, known as The Sunderland Strangler. Between 1990 and 1994, Grieveson murdered four teenage boys — Thomas Kelly, David Hanson, David Grieff, and Simon Martin — strangling them and attempting to burn their bodies to hide his crimes. His motive? Grieveson claimed he killed to prevent the discovery of his own sexuality. What began as a deeply personal conflict evolved into a brutal string of murders, shocking the UK and exposing the devastating cost of fear, repression, and untreated mental illness. This episode dissects the psychology, the investigation, and the legacy of one of Britain’s most disturbing cases — a predator who turned shame into slaughter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.

András Pándy: The Pastor of Death Who Murdered His Own Family

In this shocking 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale exposes the monstrous double life of András Pándy, a Belgian-Hungarian pastor who used his religious status to mask a series of horrific crimes. Behind the doors of his Brussels home, Pándy manipulated, raped, and murdered his own family members — including two wives, children, and stepchildren — before erasing their existence without a trace. For years, his victims simply “disappeared,” until his daughter Ágnes bravely came forward to reveal the unimaginable truth. Through her chilling testimony, authorities uncovered one of Europe’s most disturbing criminal cases. This episode unpacks the darkness behind the pulpit, the psychology of coercion, and how one man’s desire for absolute control led to unspeakable evil.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.

Francisco de Assis Pereira: The Park Maniac Who Turned Dreams Into Death

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale delves into the horrifying crimes of Francisco de Assis Pereira, a seemingly charming man who lured young women with promises of modeling careers—only to lead them into the woods of São Paulo’s Parque do Estado and brutally murder them. Known as The Park Maniac, Pereira used deceit, control, and sadistic violence to trap his victims, ultimately confessing to the rape and murder of at least eleven women. This episode explores how ambition and trust became tools of a predator, the chilling investigation that uncovered a serial killer’s graveyard, and how his manipulative persona masked a calculating sadist. A haunting look at how one man weaponized fantasy… and left only silence behind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.

Anatoly Slivko: The Soviet Sadist – Youth, Death, and a Monster in Uniform

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the terrifying story of Anatoly Slivko — one of the most depraved and methodical serial killers in Soviet history. Behind the mask of a respected youth group leader, Slivko lured young boys into his twisted world of staged “experiments,” death simulations, and real-life horror. From a childhood fascination with death to a calculated 21-year killing spree, this 28-minute narrative exposes how Slivko abused his position, manipulated trust, and built a private world of terror — all while the Soviet state turned a blind eye. With vivid detail and disturbing clarity, this episode takes you through the haunting psychology, crimes, and quiet execution of the monster known as The Soviet Sadist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.

Robert Berdella: Kansas City’s Butcher of Hell – Torture, Control, and Pure Evil

In this blood-curdling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the unspeakable truth behind Robert Berdella—known infamously as the Kansas City Butcher. From a tormented childhood in Ohio to a life of torture and death hidden behind the walls of a quiet Victorian home, Berdella’s descent into sadism is one of the most horrific sagas in American true crime. This 24-minute deep dive exposes his calculated abductions, the unspeakable torment of his victims, and the terrifying level of control he craved. When his final victim escaped and blew the lid off his grisly crimes, the world recoiled. Join Damien as he details the rise, reign, and fall of a monster whose evil left a permanent scar on Kansas City.This is not just a story—it’s a warning: sometimes the most monstrous faces wear the kindest smiles.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.

Peter Kürten: The Vampire of Düsseldorf and His Reign of Blood

In this gripping 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the disturbing and deeply psychological case of Peter Kürten, known infamously as The Vampire of Düsseldorf. Through immersive storytelling and chilling first-person perspective, the episode follows Kürten’s evolution from a violently abused child in 1880s Germany to a soft-spoken sadist who stalked the gas-lit streets of Düsseldorf in 1929, brutally murdering his victims for the thrill of blood. With victims ranging from toddlers to adults, Kürten confessed to nine murders and dozens of assaults — often describing his crimes with grotesque detail and sexual satisfaction. From his monstrous confessions to his haunting final words before the guillotine, this episode explores the twisted psychology of a killer who found ecstasy in death and walked freely among those who feared him most.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/among-monsters-podcast-chilling-true-crime--5739090/support.