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In the shadowed corners of early 20th‑century Americalurked a man whose crimes would shock the nation. Albert Fish, known as the‘Brooklyn Vampire’ and the ‘Boogeyman,’ was not just a murderer—he was a figure of almost mythic horror, blending sadism, cannibalism, and religious obsessioninto a chilling portrait of human darkness. In this episode, we peel back the layers of his life and crimes, exploring how a seemingly ordinary man became one of history’s most infamous predators.   Time Stamps  00:00:00 - 00:00:58 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:58 - 00:27:46 - Background 00:23:54 - 01:06:22 - Murders, arrest and trial 01:06:22 - 01:37:45 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

In the quiet suburbs of Wichita, Kansas, a killer moved unnoticed for decades. He called himself BTK—Bind, Torture, Kill—and he taunted police with cryptic letters while livinga double life as a church leader and compliance officer. Ten victims. Thirty years of silence. And a trail that went cold—until one digital slip unravelled it all.   Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:53 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:53 - 00:23:54 - Background/childhood 00:23:54 - 00:52:25 - Timeline of murders and mediacommunications 00:52:25 - 01:19:50 - Quiet period, communicationsfrom 2004, arrest/trial 01:19:50 - 01:48:01 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check out our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

“It was supposed to be a night of escapism—a midnightscreening of a summer blockbuster. But on July 20, 2012, inside a packed theatre in Aurora, Colorado, fiction gave way to horror. A lone gunman, clad in tactical gear, opened fire on unsuspecting moviegoers, leaving 12 dead and 70wounded. His name: James Holmes.” In this episode, we unravel the chilling descent of a once-promising neuroscience student into one of the most infamous mass murderers in American history. We’ll explore the psychological complexities behind Holmes’ actions, the courtroom battle over sanity and culpability, and the haunting legacy of the Aurora theatre shooting. Was it a calculated pursuit of infamy—or the tragic unravelling of a mind in crisis?   Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:01:09 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:09 - 00:27:42 - Background and childhood 00:27:42 - 00:56:42 - Events leading up to/the cinemashooting, Holmes' journal analysis 00:56:42 - 01:18:36 - Trial and aftermath 01:18:36 - 01:45:13 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

In 2014, a quiet California town became the epicentre of a chilling tragedy. Behind the headlines was a young man whose story—marked by loneliness, obsession, and agrowing detachment from reality—raises urgent questions about mental health and digital influence.   This episode explores the psychological and societal threads that led to the Isla Vista incident, offering insight without sensationalism. It’s a journey into the mind behind the violence—and what we might learn from the warning signs.   Time Stamps   00:00:00 - 00:00:56 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:00 - 00:40:50 - Background and childhood 00:40:50 - 00:54:34 - Behaviour escalation 00:54:34 - 01:25:29 - Events of 23rd May 2014 andaftermath 01:25:29 - 01:29:51 - Next episode announcement,closing theme   **Our general chat section will be released as aminisode as this episode was rather long!**    Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

In the autumn of 2002, a terrifying pattern gripped America's capital. Ten people were dead. Cities were paralyzed. Police scrambled for leads while citizens ducked behindgas pumps. But behind the rifle was a duo more complicated than anyone expected—and a plan that stretched far beyond random violence. The case blends psychological manipulation, national panic, and a methodical plan that was more complex than anyone initially realized. This episode dives into the chilling sniper spree that became one of the most unforgettable manhunts in modernhistory.   Time Stamps  00:00:00 - 00:01:01 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:01 - 00:38:30 - Events of October 2002 00:38:30 - 00:49:40 - Links to other shootings,evidence analysis, media coverage 00:49:40 - 01:08:51 - Background of suspects,arrest/charges, trial and aftermath & next episode announcement 01:08:51 - 01:26:49 - General chat/recommendations andclosing theme   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and Cheer

Most people who use social media are aware of the dangers which can manifest in many forms. Scams, lies, catfishing, the list goes on. In 2019, 19 year old Denali Brehmer was approached by a millionaire from Kansas known as 'Tyler', who was willing to pay her $9 million dollars, to record a murder and send it to him. Denali lured her friend Cynthia Hoffman to a local park and with the help of afew friends, they carried out the abhorrent request.   Time Stamps   00:00:00 - 00:01:00 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:00 - 00:07:03 - Background 00:07:03 - 00:28:59 - Events leading up to and murderitself  00:28:59 - 00:38:00 - Arrest/charges, trial andaftermath 00:38:00 - 01:18:17 - Next episode announcement,general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Final Destination: Bloodlines, Tucker & Dale vs Evil, Bodies Bodies Bodies, M:I Final Reckoning, The Ugly Stepsister, Speak No Evil, Sunrise on the Reaping (Book & cast for thefilm), Twister/Twisters, Fred & Rose West documentary (Netflix),   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horrorwith hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

In April 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, 20 year old Mary Collins was excited to be going to her friends apartment to hang out and have fun. They picked up her favourite food and all was going well until the small gathering took a darker turn. They spike Mary's drink with drugs and soon after her friends turn on her. But why would her so-called friends want to harm her? Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:54 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:54 - 00:17:58 - Background 00:17:58 - 00:47:04 - Incident *TRIGGER WARNING*, missing persons report and investigation  00:47:04 - 00:54:44 - Arrest/charges, trial and aftermath 00:54:44 - 01:18:17 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes (Disney+), Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (Discovery+), Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+), Trap (2024) and M. Night Shyamalan filmography  Closing theme (pop punk AI version) Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

On February 4th 2009, 53 year old Takao Terada was found dead in his home in western Tokyo. Police has initially concluded that this was a suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning; however, when 2 more men are found in May and August of the same year, Police conducted a thorough investigation; reviewing financial records and their internet history. This would eventually lead them to 34 year old Kanae Kijima. But how was a young middle-class girl from Hokkaido, linked to all 3 men?  Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:01:07 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:07 - 00:06:44 - Background 00:06:44 - 00:22:26 - Victims and MO 00:22:26 - 00:35:34 - Arrest/charges, trial, appeals and aftermath 00:35:34 - 01:09:29 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Butter by Asako Yuzuki (book based on the case of Kanae Kijima), The Smiley Face Killers, Dexter (TV series), Adolescence, Black Mirror S7, Sinners (no spoilers), Toxic Town, From (S1), Tokyo Ghoul (S1),  Closing theme (pop punk AI version) Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

November 2001, Renton, Washington. Gary Leon Ridgway was working at the Kenworth Truck Factory when Police arrived to arrest him on suspicion of murdering four women nearly 20 years earlier. Advancements in DNA profiling and lab testing, enabled investigators to link Ridgway to more murders from the same time. Almost 50 women had suffered at the hands of Ridgway. Following his arrest, police interrogated him numerous times over a 5 month period, hoping they would learn Ridgway’s motive for brutally killing these women and to finally put the monster behind bars.  **TRIGGER WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT/DESCRIPTIONS OF MURDER** Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:57 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:57 - 00:18:14 - Background 00:18:14 - 00:42:29 - Bodies found, investigation and interrogation (over 5 months) 00:42:29 - 01:18:49 - Arrest/charges, more detail from interrogations, trial and aftermath 01:18:49 - 01:40:04 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - (From (Now TV/Sky), Severance (Apple TV), The White Lotus S3 (Now TV/Sky), Adolescence (Netflix), The Twister: Caught in the Storm (Netflix), It Ends with Us (2024), The Shallows (2016). Closing theme (pop punk AI version) Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

17 March 2000. A devastating fire breaks out in the main building at a religious commune in Southwest Uganda, claiming the lives of over 300 people. It was initially determined that it was a mass suicide, however further investigation revealed that the doors and windows had been nailed shut, preventing people escaping. Further investigation leads to the discovery of multiple mass graves. But who and why would anyone do such a cruel and callous act?  *Attention pop punk fans* Please stick around for the closing theme. You will not be disappointed!  00:00:00 - 00:01:05 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:05 - 00:18:48 - Background 00:18:48 - 00:41:52 - Commune in Southwest Uganda incident & aftermath 00:41:52 - 01:05:56 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations (Sleep Token, Opus (film), Nosferatu, The Room, The White Lotus, ACOTAR/Throne of Glass), closing theme (pop punk AI version) Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

True crime news

August 1988,  South Yorkshire. 21 year old Anthony Arkwright is brought in for questioning following a burglary at his neighbours house. It was well known in the area that Anthony had trouble with his neighbours, so this was nothing out of the ordinary. Following his release, another of Anthony’s neighbours, Marcus Law, is found brutally murdered in his flat by his mother. Anthony is arrested and confessed to more murders, leading police to believe that this was not just a normal neighbourly disagreement.  00:00:00 - 00:01:07 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:07 - 00:15:11 - Background 00:15:11 - 00:21:01 - Murder of Marcus Law and initial interrogation 00:21:01 - 00:23:35 - Murder of Raymond Ford  00:23:35 - 00:28:31- Murder of Anthony’s grandfather & housekeeper 00:28:31 - 00:39:52 - Trial and aftermath 00:39:52 - 01:05:56 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations (Nope/alien invasion, Gabby Petito docuseries, Apple Cider Vinegar/Belle Gibson docuseries, Criminal Minds), closing theme Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

July 2019, Utica, NY State. 17 year old influencer Bianca Devins and a friend she met online, Brandon, Clark attend a concert in NYC. They meet with a mutual friend Alex and everything seems to be going well. But Bianca would sadly not return home. She is fatally attacked by Brandon, who boasts about the crime online, sharing pictures of her mutilated corpse. But what would drive a person to murder their friend in cold blood?  00:00:00 - 00:01:13 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:13 - 00:23:32 - Background and events prior to murder 00:23:32 - 00:49:58 - Murder, evidence posted online and arrest 00:49:58 - 01:05:07- Trial and aftermath 01:05:07 - 01:36:26 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations (including ACOTAR, David Lynch and Entourage (!?)), closing theme Twitter:@crimeslike Instagram:@crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf,TwitterSpotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram:@aahfterhorrorpodcast

True crime news as of 6/2/2025

In May of 1936, in Tokyo, Japan, a gruesome discovery was made at an inn in the Ogu red light district. The victim, Kichizō Ishida, was found to have died from asphyxiation, but had also been brutally mutilated. It didn’t take the police long to track the potential suspect, who was last seen at the inn, leaving the room where Ishida had been found. But could a young Geisha turned sex worker be guilty of such a heinous crime?  00:00:00 - 00:01:01 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:01 - 00:26:51 - Background  00:26:51 - 00:56:36 - Murder in the red light district, arrest, trial and aftermath 00:56:36 - 01:16:50 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations, closing theme Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast