Killer Minds

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Ever wondered what truly lurks within the darkest corners of the human psyche? Killer Minds delves deep into the chilling world of serial killers, exploring the psychological profiles, motives, and methods behind history's most notorious criminals. We meticulously dissect each case, offering a forensic look at the minds that commit unthinkable acts. Killer Minds is your daily dose of true crime, bringing you fresh, in-depth analysis every day of the week. Tune in Monday through Sunday at 9:00 AM for new episodes that go beyond the headlines, providing detailed narratives and expert insights into criminal psychology. This podcast is for anyone fascinated by unsolved mysteries, criminal cases, and the intricate workings of a killer's mind. If you're drawn to the dark side of human nature and seek to understand the why behind the horror, Killer Minds is your essential listen. Subscribe now and confront the darkness.

  1. 14시간 전

    The Logbook: He Renewed Her Bus Pass After She Vanished

    The Logbook: He Renewed Her Bus Pass After She Vanished Imagine finding a missing person's transit pass, renewed a month after they vanished, sealed in a bag and left sixty-one miles away. This chilling detail, a small blue sticker with the number "10" on a dead woman's bus pass, would unravel a pattern stretching across two hundred miles and five women who never came home. What compulsion drives someone to maintain such a macabre record? In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Marie Holmes, a methodical and reliable woman whose absence was immediately noticed. Her bicycle was found locked at a bus terminal, miles from her usual route, and a crucial call to Apex Courier was logged and then overlooked. Person: Marie Holmes Date: September 4, 2008 Location: Crestfield, Voss Reservoir Status: Missing Case: The Logbook - Marie Holmes, a billing coordinator, vanished on September 4, 2008, at age 38. - Her transit pass, found 14 months later, had been renewed for October 2008, after her disappearance. - A border collie named Stitch discovered Marie's belongings in a green canvas tote at Voss Reservoir. - The tote contained a driver's license, library card, $37 cash, and the renewed transit pass, all dry and clean. - Marie's bicycle was found locked at the Central Bus Terminal, seven blocks from her normal route. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Logbook: He Renewed Her Bus Pass After She Vanished
  2. 1일 전

    through buckle loop; trotline set previous evening. Sullivan denied placing it. No resolution

    through buckle loop; trotline set previous evening. Sullivan denied placing it. No resolution Imagine finding a woman's wristwatch deliberately threaded onto a fishing hook in Aldermere Lake, only to discover it belonged to a woman who vanished two summers prior. This chilling detail is just one piece of a baffling puzzle involving three disappearances from the same quiet lake in consecutive Augusts. What dark secret does Aldermere Lake hold? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling account of three women who disappeared from Aldermere Lake, exploring the strange details surrounding their cases, including a six-hour confession that still left a crucial question unanswered. How could a man so ordinary be at the center of such a perplexing mystery? Person: Michelle Snyder, Patrice Odom, Sandra Cho, John Sullivan, Stanley Mason, Grace Ellison, Philip Date: October 9, 2019; August 27, 2017; August 30, 2017; August 24-26, 2018; September 3, 2018; August 22, 2019 Location: Aldermere Lake, Indiana; Lakeview Terrace; Harbor Lane; Fort Wayne; Bloomington; Evansville; Indianapolis Status: Unresolved (regarding the watch placement) Case: Missing persons - A deputy received a woman's wristwatch from a fisher who pulled it from Aldermere Lake on October 9, 2019. - The watch was deliberately threaded through its buckle loop onto a trotline hook. - The engraved watch belonged to Michelle Snyder, who vanished on August 27, 2017, and her husband Philip had died seven years prior. - Two other women, Patrice Odom and Sandra Cho, disappeared from Aldermere Lake in August 2018 and August 2019, respectively. - John Sullivan, a 51-year-old seasonal dock attendant at Aldermere Marina, was later implicated in the disappearances. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    through buckle loop; trotline set previous evening. Sullivan denied placing it. No resolution
  3. 2일 전

    The Desert File: How He Knew Everything

    The Desert File: How He Knew Everything Imagine a laminated document, perfectly preserved, found on a remote rock shelf in the Chihuahuan desert, over sixty miles from where a young woman's body was discovered. This document, bearing the name Carol Taylor, was a forged Temporary Employment Authorization for a US citizen who didn't need one. How did someone know enough about Carol Taylor to create this elaborate deception and place it in such an unlikely location before she even disappeared? In this episode, we delve into the mysterious case of Carol Taylor, a 24-year-old paralegal student who vanished in September 2011. We explore the details of her life, her disappearance, and the baffling discovery of a document that seemed to predict her fate, raising questions about who knew her movements and intentions so intimately. Person: Carol Taylor Date: September 8, 2011 Location: Vado Wells, New Mexico Status: Deceased Cause of death: Manual strangulation - Carol Taylor was 24 years old and six credits away from a paralegal certificate. - She disappeared on the night of Thursday, September 8, 2011, and her body was found eleven days later. - A laminated, forged Temporary Employment Authorization with her name was found on a rock shelf in the desert, more than sixty miles from where her body was located. - Carol worked at Serrano Logistics in Vado Wells, New Mexico, earning fourteen dollars an hour. - Her car was found off a secondary road outside Vado Wells, containing her work badge, a library card, and a receipt from the Sunrise Grill. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Desert File: How He Knew Everything
  4. 3일 전

    The Septic Tank Hand: A Killer's Chilling Message

    The Septic Tank Hand: A Killer's Chilling Message Imagine finding a human hand, palm up, holding a brass skeleton key on a red satin ribbon, inside a septic tank. This chilling discovery, made on August 14, 2011, launched an investigation that would uncover a killer's deliberate message and connect four missing women. What dark secrets did this silent offering conceal? In this episode, we delve into the methodical investigation that began with the discovery of a hand in a church septic tank. We explore the life of Frances Taylor, a woman whose disappearance was the first clue, and how investigators connected her to three other missing women who had all trusted the same man. Date of Discovery: August 14, 2011 Location: Calvary Meadows Baptist Church Victim: Frances Taylor Age of Victim: 51 Missing Women: 4 - A sanitation worker found a human hand holding a brass skeleton key threaded on a red satin ribbon in a septic tank. - The hand belonged to Frances Taylor, who was 51 years old and had been widowed in 2007. - Frances Taylor was last confirmed alive on August 3, 2011, during a phone call with her daughter. - Investigators found that Frances Taylor's kitchen had been cleaned with an unfamiliar bleach product, and her front door key was missing. - The investigation linked Frances Taylor's case to three other women reported missing in the region since 2008. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Septic Tank Hand: A Killer's Chilling Message
  5. 5일 전

    The Fenner Key: He Copied Her Life From Inside

    The Fenner Key: He Copied Her Life From Inside Imagine discovering a side door ajar, a newspaper left on the step, and a brass key with a defunct company's logo resting against a sugar bowl. What chilling secret did these seemingly small details hide about a meticulously structured life, and how did they connect to a ledger containing the addresses of nineteen unsuspecting women? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling discovery made by a papergirl in June 2009, which unraveled a sinister plot years in the making. Explore the meticulous life of Judith Donnelly and the overlooked clues that pointed to a man who had copied her world from the inside. Person: Judith Donnelly Date: June 2009 Location: Dellworth, Arcola Street Company: Fenner Home Services Object: Brass key - Fifteen-year-old Vicki Mueller found Judith Donnelly's side door open by four inches. - Judith Donnelly, 52, worked as a billing coordinator at a pediatric clinic. - A Fenner Home Services technician visited 1114 Arcola Street in October 2004. - Detective Roger Mills noted the Fenner key's placement against the sugar bowl in June 2009. - Patricia Novak, 60, was found in her home in August 2010 with no signs of forced entry. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Fenner Key: He Copied Her Life From Inside
  6. 6일 전

    The Shoe on the Causeway: Five Vanished, One Fiber

    The Shoe on the Causeway: Five Vanished, One Fiber A single oxford shoe, size ten and a half, found perfectly upright and dry on Heron Spit Causeway in May 2011, baffled Detective Frank Rafferty. Despite heavy dew covering everything else, the shoe was untouched, suggesting it was placed deliberately after the dew fell. What chilling secret did this solitary shoe hold, and how did it connect to five vanished individuals? In this episode, we delve into the mystery of Route Nine, a coastal highway where five people disappeared, their cases initially unconnected across different counties and states. We explore the strange details surrounding the discovery of a lone shoe and how it eventually linked to a series of disappearances and murders along this unassuming stretch of road. Case: Roy Tucker Date: May 2011 Location: Heron Spit Causeway, Route Nine Status: Strangled, body found in marshland Evidence: Missing left shoe, right shoe found on causeway - Kimberly Vogel, a road grader operator, discovered the oxford shoe at 6:14 AM on a Tuesday in May 2011. - The brown leather oxford was a size ten and a half, with both laces tied in a double knot. - Detective Frank Rafferty noted the shoe was dry, despite heavy dew on the asphalt and guardrail posts. - Roy Tucker, 44, disappeared on May 8, 2011, and his body was found in marshland at the end of May. - In March 2013, a road crew found the body of 38-year-old Barbara Fenn, also strangled, 40 miles south of Heron Spit. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Shoe on the Causeway: Five Vanished, One Fiber
  7. 8월 16일

    The Sneaker, The Creek, and The Campus Killer

    The Sneaker, The Creek, and The Campus Killer A perfectly tied sneaker, dry on wet concrete in a drainage canal, marked the spot where a missing student's ID was found. Six days later, her body was recovered from a creek, ruled an accidental drowning despite a low concentration of alprazolam in her system. Could this seemingly perfect scene hide a more sinister truth about the Harlan campus drownings? In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Berry in 2014 and the subsequent discovery of her body. We explore the unsettling pattern of four women drowning in Harlan between 2008 and 2012, each with similar circumstances, and how investigators slowly began to connect the dots. Person: Nancy Berry Date: April 2014 Location: Harlan University Status: Case closed, later re-examined Drug: Alprazolam - Nancy Berry, 29, was a graduate student in environmental sciences at Harlan University. - Her body was found in Fenwick Creek, three-quarters of a mile downstream from a drainage canal. - The medical examiner, Dr. Linda Osei, ruled her death an accidental drowning. - Two other women, Paula Hinton (24) and Melissa Crane (26), also drowned on campus in 2009 and 2010, respectively. - All three women had low concentrations of alprazolam in their systems, and their deaths were ruled accidental. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Sneaker, The Creek, and The Campus Killer
  8. 8월 15일

    The Harvest Route: Four Women Vanished, One Apron Found

    The Harvest Route: Four Women Vanished, One Apron Found Imagine the chilling discovery: a faded canvas work apron, found hanging on an orchard gate, bearing the name of a woman missing for sixteen months. This isn't just any apron; it was laundered, re-issued, and then someone went back for it. What dark secret does this single object hold about four women who disappeared along the same thirty-mile corridor? In this episode, we uncover the story of four women who vanished in California's agricultural heartland, and how a system dismissed their absences with a single phrase. We explore how one object, placed in one wrong location, ultimately unraveled a long-standing mystery. Case: Four missing women Location: San Joaquín Valley, California Key Object: Canvas work apron Initial Disappearance Date: March 14, 2009 (Lori Thompson) Discovery Date: March 9, 2011 (apron found) - On March 9, 2011, a runner found a canvas work apron on a levee road in the San Joaquín Valley. - The apron belonged to Lori Thompson, who had been missing for sixteen months since March 14, 2009. - Lori Thompson was 54 years old and worked the harvest circuit, returning each season to the Tule Flats Cooperative Packing Shed. - Three other women, Joyce Peralta (49), Faye Rucker (51), and Ada Collier (47), also disappeared along the same 30-mile corridor. - A lieutenant named Russell Lawson documented the disappearances in 2007, identifying a 30-mile corridor as a "zone of concern." To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Harvest Route: Four Women Vanished, One Apron Found

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Ever wondered what truly lurks within the darkest corners of the human psyche? Killer Minds delves deep into the chilling world of serial killers, exploring the psychological profiles, motives, and methods behind history's most notorious criminals. We meticulously dissect each case, offering a forensic look at the minds that commit unthinkable acts. Killer Minds is your daily dose of true crime, bringing you fresh, in-depth analysis every day of the week. Tune in Monday through Sunday at 9:00 AM for new episodes that go beyond the headlines, providing detailed narratives and expert insights into criminal psychology. This podcast is for anyone fascinated by unsolved mysteries, criminal cases, and the intricate workings of a killer's mind. If you're drawn to the dark side of human nature and seek to understand the why behind the horror, Killer Minds is your essential listen. Subscribe now and confront the darkness.