33 episodes
Felonious Florida Wondery
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- True Crime
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4.4 • 3.9K 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
Accessibility Issues
The content of this podcast (and I’ve listened to all the seasons) is consistently excellent, and the host does a wonderful job with interviews.
However, like so many podcasts, the production goes WAY overboard with background music. This is extremely distracting for those of us with hearing and other disabilities that can make processing audible content challenging. Making podcasts accessible, especially those that address important social justice issues, seems fairly fundamental. I understand this may be an oversight - and it’s easy enough to address in future. Thanks.
Well produced and informative!
Awesome podcast! Well done.
Bad host voice
I am only on S1E2 but the host sounds like she has cotton in her mouth. I’m not sure if this is a lisp or what it might be, but she needs to enunciate.