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. há 2 h

    The Mechanic Who Loosened Batteries and Lives

    The Mechanic Who Loosened Batteries and Lives Imagine the chilling discovery: a woman found dead, seemingly at rest, with a novel still warm in her lap. But the truth behind Megan Barrett's death reveals a meticulous predator, a mechanic who didn't just loosen batteries but also lives. How long had this man been operating in plain sight, and what led to Megan's final, fatal encounter? In this episode, we delve into the murder investigation of Megan Barrett, a dedicated nurse for the Tri-County Migrant Wellness Circuit. Her death uncovered a pattern of violence spanning multiple counties, orchestrated by a man who carefully crafted opportunities for his crimes. Person: Megan Barrett Age: 53 Date: November 8, 2011 Location: Sycamore Road transfer station Status: Deceased - Troy Dixon found Megan Barrett's body at 7 AM, 14 hours after her death. - Megan was a licensed practical nurse for 11 years with the Tri-County Migrant Wellness Circuit. - The Circuit provided pop-up health visits in Dellard, Pryor, Kinsey, and Aucoin counties. - Her van's battery terminals were found loosened, a 40-second act of sabotage. - A patient named Thomas Wren signed in at 5:47 PM, 13 minutes before Megan locked up the church hall. 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 Mechanic Who Loosened Batteries and Lives
  2. há 1 dia

    The DD-214 Killer: His Paper Trail of Nine Murders

    The DD-214 Killer: His Paper Trail of Nine Murders Imagine finding a military discharge record, pristine and face-up, placed deliberately beside a murder victim who had no connection to the military or the document's owner. This impossible detail, a stranger's DD-214 found next to April Armstrong's body, defied all initial explanations and would recontextualize everything investigators thought they knew about danger. How could a document, reported lost hundreds of miles away, appear so intentionally at a crime scene? In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of April Armstrong, a 23-year-old woman found strangled with her purse intact and a mysterious military record beside her. We explore the meticulous life April was building and the painstaking investigation that began with a single, out-of-place piece of paper, ultimately revealing a deeper, more disturbing truth. Person: April Armstrong Date: October 2011 Location: Kellum Road corridor, four blocks from April's studio Status: Unsolved (at the time of initial investigation) Document: DD-214 (military discharge record) - April Armstrong was found strangled, with her purse intact and $47 still inside. - A military discharge record belonging to Dennis Pryor, who was alive and working 300 miles away, was found face-up beside her body. - April had earned her GED at 20 and was enrolled in medical billing courses, paying out of pocket. - She worked two jobs, at a gas station and a dollar store, saving to fix her car, a repair estimated at $300. - Two days before her body was found, April sold a television for $60 at a pawn shop, keeping the receipt. 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 DD-214 Killer: His Paper Trail of Nine Murders
  3. há 2 dias

    The Lavender Killer: He Knew Her Routine

    The Lavender Killer: He Knew Her Routine Imagine finding a perfectly laced shoe, dry despite being in a creek at four thousand feet, with a small bouquet of dried lavender tucked inside where a foot should be. Lavender doesn't grow at this elevation, meaning someone deliberately placed it there. What chilling message was this killer trying to send? In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Heather Lane, a structured fourth-grade teacher who vanished during her routine trail run in the Graymount National Recreation Area. Her car was found unlocked with keys inside, and the only initial evidence was a partial boot impression. Person: Heather Lane Age: 38 Location: Graymount National Recreation Area Date: September 2011 Status: Missing - Heather Lane taught fourth grade for eleven years at Millhaven Elementary. - She watered her garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, always by seven. - Her day-use permit was stamped at 7:41 AM on the day she disappeared. - A Forest Service maintenance code was used at the same gate 28 minutes later. - The maintenance code belonged to Harvey Foster, a forestry technician who knew the area intimately. 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 Lavender Killer: He Knew Her Routine
  4. há 3 dias

    The One Shoe Killer: He Kept Their Lefts

    The One Shoe Killer: He Kept Their Lefts Imagine finding a single, pristine shoe by a rail line, with no other signs of disturbance or a second shoe for hundreds of yards. This seemingly innocuous discovery would sit in an evidence bin for five years before anyone understood its chilling significance. What dark pattern connects three women, each traveling alone by commuter rail, each disappearing in August, each found in water, and each missing her left shoe? In this episode, we uncover the story of a surveyor's strange find, a detective's persistent paper note, and a crime analyst's discovery of a hidden pattern in rental agreements. We explore how these seemingly disparate elements led to the confession of a man drawn to women who traveled alone. Person: Norman Whitley Date: August 9, 2014 Location: Alderton Case: Missing left shoes Status: Solved - A surveyor found a single, upright, clean shoe in cinders along a rail right-of-way outside Alderton. - The shoe was found eight days before the body of Shannon Murphy was recovered from a drainage retention pond eleven miles south of Alderton. - Shannon Murphy, 62, was last seen on August 9, 2014, at Alderton Station and her body was found on August 22. - Patricia Lamb, 60, disappeared in August 2016 from Colworth Station, two stops south of Alderton, and was found six days later. - Detective Earl Hansen kept a paper note on his desk for four years, linking the missing left shoes of the victims. 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 One Shoe Killer: He Kept Their Lefts
  5. há 4 dias

    The Carnival's Winter Silence: Two Men Vanished

    The Carnival's Winter Silence: Two Men Vanished A septic contractor made a horrifying discovery at a carnival compound, unearthing a smell that signaled something far more sinister than a drainage issue. This chilling find would unravel a pattern of disappearances connected by the carnival's off-season silence. What dark secrets lay buried beneath the quiet grounds of the Hartwell Brothers carnival? In this episode, we explore the unsettling disappearances of two men, Carl Tillman and Kevin Adair, and the overlooked clues that eventually linked their fates. From cold french fries in an abandoned truck to a dismissed memo, discover how a detective's persistence and an unexpected piece of evidence brought a hidden pattern to light. Date: July Location: Hartwell Brothers carnival compound, Oleander Road, Dellwood Discovery: Disturbed earth, unusual smell Investigator: Detective Jessica Phillips Suspect: Mark Sanders - A septic contractor found a nearly empty tank and a disturbing smell in July. - Carl Tillman disappeared in August, his truck found four days later with cold, untouched fries. - Detective Jessica Phillips' memo flagging Carl Tillman's case was dismissed by her supervisor. - Kevin Adair vanished a year before Carl Tillman, his car found engine-cold on a rural road. - A jacket with Kevin Adair's DNA was found at a defunct carnival site, leading to Mark Sanders. 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 Carnival's Winter Silence: Two Men Vanished
  6. há 5 dias

    The Orange Juice Killer: Three Women, One Warm Glass

    The Orange Juice Killer: Three Women, One Warm Glass Imagine finding a body, seemingly at peace, with a warm glass of orange juice beside it. This unsettling detail, initially overlooked, became the key to unraveling a chilling pattern of deaths in a quiet retirement community. How many chances were there to stop the Orange Juice Killer? In this episode, we delve into the case of three women whose deaths were initially attributed to natural causes, only for a single, seemingly innocuous detail to expose a much darker truth. Discover how investigators pieced together a complex puzzle from ordinary routines and overlooked clues. Person: Stanley Campbell Date: June 9, 2017 Location: Cibola Palms Status: Three women dead Case: Homicide investigation - Stanley Campbell, a 71-year-old retired postal worker, found the first victim, Shannon Slater, in a maintenance shed. - Shannon Slater, 48, was a volunteer at the activities center for 19 consecutive months. - Her keys were found on her kitchen counter in what was described as the "afternoon position," not the "night position." - The orange juice glass found beside Slater's body was still warm when discovered before 6 AM. - Detective Sandra Adams noted that Shannon Slater did not have orange juice in her refrigerator, nor did she buy it. 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 Orange Juice Killer: Three Women, One Warm Glass
  7. há 6 dias

    The Key That Unlocked Their Deaths

    The Key That Unlocked Their Deaths Imagine the chilling discovery: a screen door left ajar in 31-degree weather, hinting at a disturbance far more sinister than a simple oversight. What if the very security system designed to protect residents was unknowingly letting a killer in? In this episode, we delve into the story of Sherry Russo, a 32-year-old woman with dreams of becoming a nurse, whose life was abruptly cut short. We explore how a seemingly normal entry into her unit at Tallow Flats worker camp became the first clue in a series of murders across Wyoming. Person: Sherry Russo Age: 32 Location: Tallow Flats, Wyoming Date: May (Tuesday morning) Status: Deceased - Craig Henderson, 14, discovered the open screen door at unit forty-seven at 6:15 AM. - Sherry Russo was found to have been killed between 11:30 PM and 1:00 AM. - There was no sign of forced entry into her unit. - The camp's card-access records showed no anomalies for the entry. - Patrice Odom, 37, was found dead six weeks later at camp Ironside, 17 miles away. 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 Key That Unlocked Their Deaths
  8. 28 de ago.

    The Mile-Marker Man: Seven Victims, One Dry Glasses Case

    The Mile-Marker Man: Seven Victims, One Dry Glasses Case Imagine finding a perfectly dry glasses case in freezing sleet, containing a receipt from 214 miles away, dated almost a year prior. This bizarre discovery is the first clue in a chilling true crime mystery, hinting at a killer who operates with unsettling precision. What kind of mind leaves such a calculated message at a crime scene? In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Jennifer Cox, a woman whose meticulous routines made her absence immediately alarming to her friends and family. We explore the strange circumstances surrounding her abandoned car and the even stranger appearance of her glasses case, which became a silent witness to a calculated act. Person: Jennifer Cox Age: 53 Location: Foley, Harmon County Date last seen: April 7, 2011 Discovery: Glasses case found April 16, 2011 - Donna Romano found a dry glasses case at 5:40 AM on a Tuesday in April, despite light sleet falling for hours in 31-degree weather. - The case contained a receipt from a café 214 miles away, dated nearly eleven months earlier, May 14, 2010. - Jennifer Cox was last seen on April 7, 2011, at 10:22 PM, leaving the Brickhouse Tap. - Her silver sedan was found two days later in the long-term lot at the Caldwell Flats Travel Center. - Jennifer missed trivia night only twice in 31 months, once for a funeral and once for a root canal. 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 Mile-Marker Man: Seven Victims, One Dry Glasses Case

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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.