33 episodes
Felonious Florida Wondery
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- True Crime
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4.3 • 146 Ratings
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Beyond the beaches, the theme parks, the palm trees and the warm breezes lies the dark side of the Sunshine State. Wondery and the South Florida Sun Sentinel present a true-crime podcast that bring you stories of some of Florida’s most notorious and stunning crimes.
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Alisian Lakes
A young detective named Dave Simmons takes over the investigation into the Pillowcase Rapes and quickly realizes that he’s dealing with one of Florida’s most prolific serial rapists.
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Dangerous Paradise
After a school teacher is attacked in her apartment in South Miami just before Thanksgiving 1983, the Pillowcase Rapist returns weeks later — an unsettling escalation in the case.
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The Stakeout
With public pressure mounting to capture the rapist, Detective Simmons tries a long-shot tactic to catch the suspect in the act. Meanwhile, other important clues surface including a shoe print left in the dirt. Police are starting to get a clearer picture of the elusive rapist.
Show notes:
If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov. -
It's in the Blood
A rogue killer cop confesses. A flasher draws scrutiny. A man rapes two elderly women. Are any of these potential suspects the Pillowcase Rapist? A new type of blood testing may carry the answer. It’s the most significant clue yet in the case.
Show notes:
If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov. -
‘Blind as a Bat’
After five years and dozens of terrifying attacks, the rapist makes his first big mistake. But publicity comes with a price. When the attacks come to an abrupt stop, Detective Simmons and his investigators are left wondering if the case has gone cold.
Show notes:
If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov. -
A Stroke of Luck
An unexpected break comes nearly 40 years after the last known attack of one of South Florida’s most wanted fugitives. And it reveals new details about the crime spree that shook South Florida. The identity of the notorious Pillowcase Rapist is finally revealed.
Show notes:
If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov.
Customer Reviews
Pretty darn good
I enjoyed this series. The first part about the nightclub owner's murder was a bit troubling in the sense that possibly the wrong person has been charged/found guilty. I can only hope that it gets sorted out. The second part of the season, about the murders linked to the shopping mall, are very sad and still unsolved.
I like the way the podcast is presented, with the occasional bit of recorded tape from family/friends/law inforcement etc, but not too much. He host has a pleasant voice, the music is not too loud. Overall well done.
Golf teacher.
This podcast is really good. Great presentation
Content is good but
I honestly can’t stand the main podcaster’s voice. Sounds like she needs to take a swig of water, or take her mouth guard out.
It makes it difficult to listen to because it’s impossible not to fixate on how poorly her voice suits podcasting.
The content is good though, as Wondery usually has really good podcasts.