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In 1977, during the BTK Strangler’s reign of terror in Wichita, a woman named Ruth Finley receives a threatening phone call from an unidentified man. He’s blackmailing her about a secret from her past. The harassment escalates to letters, then poems, then attacks. The Wichita police wonder if this is the work of BTK. But the deeper their investigation goes, the darker and stranger the questions become. Binge all episodes of The Poet ad-free by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit ‘Subscribe’ at the top of The Binge Crimes show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com. Join The Binge’s free newsletter – Patreon.com/TheBinge

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6. Buried

2026/08/26

After a confession, the only question is why. A new kind of detective uncovers the real meaning behind the red bandana, The Poet’s calling card. As a subscriber to the Binge you don't only have access to this show, you have access to an entire catalogue of edge of your seat true crime shows all ad free. Visit GetTheBinge.com to explore more. For behind-the-scenes details, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. The Poet is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and New Metric Media. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4. Ruth Under Siege

2026/08/26

A letter comes in that brings a promising new lead. Investigators set up shop in the Finley home, but The Poet keeps sneaking through their traps. As a subscriber to the Binge you don't only have access to this show, you have access to an entire catalogue of edge of your seat true crime shows all ad free. Visit GetTheBinge.com to explore more. For behind-the-scenes details, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. The Poet is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and New Metric Media. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. The Stabbing

2026/08/26

The Poet makes a brazen attempt on Ruth’s life. The attack sets off a media firestorm, with all of Wichita hunting for the assailant. Criminal profilers are brought in to figure out who they’re up against. As a subscriber to the Binge you don't only have access to this show, you have access to an entire catalogue of edge of your seat true crime shows all ad free. Visit GetTheBinge.com to explore more. For behind-the-scenes details, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. The Poet is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and New Metric Media. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5. Breaking Point

2026/08/26

Finally, the police figure out who The Poet is. But now they have to prove it. As this case turns from terrifying to baffling, Wichita police need to get to the bottom of the question: Why Ruth? As a subscriber to the Binge you don't only have access to this show, you have access to an entire catalogue of edge of your seat true crime shows all ad free. Visit GetTheBinge.com to explore more. For behind-the-scenes details, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. The Poet is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and New Metric Media. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. Where’s Ruth?

2026/07/02

Ruth disappears. When she finally returns home, she tells police a harrowing story about being kidnapped and held at knifepoint. Want the full story? Binge every episode of The Poet ad-free now by subscribing to The Binge+. You’ll unlock over 60 true crime series instantly, get early access to drops on the first of every month, and hear exclusive bonus episodes. Search for the channel on Apple Podcasts or head to GetTheBinge.com. For behind-the-scenes details, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Poet is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and New Metric Media. Follow @sonypodcasts and discover more at sonymusic.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices at podcastchoices.com/adchoices. The Binge — feed your true crime obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. The Call

2026/07/01

In 1977, Ruth Finley is a grandmother living in Wichita, Kansas, when she starts receiving mysterious phone calls from an unidentified man. He seems to know a secret from her past. Want the full story? Binge every episode of The Poet ad-free now by subscribing to The Binge+. You’ll unlock over 60 true crime series instantly, get early access to drops on the first of every month, and hear exclusive bonus episodes. Search for the channel on Apple Podcasts or head to GetTheBinge.com. For behind-the-scenes details, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Poet is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and New Metric Media. Follow @sonypodcasts and discover more at sonymusic.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices at podcastchoices.com/adchoices. The Binge — feed your true crime obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices