Monster Presents: Insomniac

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TRUE CRIME
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What happens when you immerse yourself in true crime, night after night, digging deeper into the lives of serial killers? What are the consequences to a person's psyche? From iHeartRadio and TenderfootTV comes a new podcast about twisted serial killers and one man's journey through their stories.

EPISODE 1

The I-70 Strangler - Part One [01]

Herb Baumeister spent his days as a father, a husband, and a businessman. But at night, he committed murderous acts in front of an audience that could never tell a soul.

25 min
EPISODE 2

The I-70 Strangler - Part Two [02]

Herb Baumeister was spiraling out of control, and the wall that kept his two lives separate was beginning to crumble.

18 min
EPISODE 3

The Genesee River Killer - Part One [03]

Arthur Shawcross was paroled after less than 15 years in prison.

23 min
EPISODE 4

The Genesee River Killer – Part Two [04]

It's been 15 years since Arthur Shawcross committed his last murder. Now that he’s out of prison, not only has his appearance changed, so have his victims.

30 min
EPISODE 5

The Creepy Neighbor – Part One [05]

Stephen McDaniel had a crush on his next door neighbor. But this isn’t a love story.

19 min
EPISODE 6

The Creepy Neighbor – Part Two [06]

Stephen McDaniel thought he could outsmart the authorities. But this law school student accidentally told on himself... and it was all caught on camera.

20 min
EPISODE 7

The Meanest Man in America – Part One [07]

From the start, Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins Jr. lived a life of crime. Between prison and parole, Pee Wee learned that, if he didn’t want to be the victim, he’d have to kill his way to the top.

23 min
EPISODE 8

The Meanest Man in America – Part Two [08]

Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins Jr. successfully committed one of the most audacious and brutal attacks ever attempted while on death row – and he did it from the confines of his own cell.

28 min
EPISODE 9

The Candy Man – Part One [09]

Dean Corll liked to give free candy to the kids, especially the young boys, and he loved throwing parties for the teens. So why was he often seen digging at night near the candy shop?

22 min
EPISODE 10

The Candy Man – Part Two [10]

Dean Corll was one of the deadliest killers in history. But it wasn’t the cops who brought him down. It was his own accomplice.

26 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

Monster Presents: Insomniac [trailer]

What happens when you immerse yourself in true crime, night after night, digging deeper into the lives of serial killers? What are the consequences to a person's psyche? From iHeartRadio and TenderfootTV comes a new podcast about twisted serial killers and one man's journey through their stories.

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Monster Presents: Insomniac [trailer]

What happens when you immerse yourself in true crime, night after night, digging deeper into the lives of serial killers? What are the consequences to a person's psyche? From iHeartRadio and TenderfootTV comes a new podcast about twisted serial killers and one man's journey through their stories.

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'Monster: BTK', the newest installment in the 'Monster' franchise, reveals the true story of the Wichita, Kansas serial killer who murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Known by the moniker, BTK – Bind Torture Kill, his notoriety was bolstered by the taunting letters he sent to police, and the chilling phone calls he made to media outlets. BTK's identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. He was the serial killer next door. From Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts, this is 'Monster: BTK'. **New Episodes release wide every Monday, absolutely free. But if you'd like to hear new episodes early and ad-free, you can get a subscription to iHeart True Crime+. Only $3.99/mo, including a free trial.

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Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! Burden of Guilt tells the harrowing story of Tracyraquel Berns, a woman who has spent the last four decades of her life at the center of one of the most bizarre and disturbing cases in American History. When she was just two years old, her baby brother tragically died. He was only four months old. Tracyraquel grew up believing that her baby brother’s death was the result of a terrible accident. Her family refused to discuss what happened, leaving her suspicious and wanting answers. Years later, Tracyraquel discovered that the death was no accident. Medical records revealed that she was responsible for Matthew’s death. But she was only a young toddler at the time. Could it be true? Or was she simply a scapegoat? Tracyraquel knew in her gut something more sinister was at play. She needed to get to the bottom of what really happened to Matthew. This series explores Tracyraquel’s pursuit of truth, justice, and healing.

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Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father’s fiancée for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case—one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and ongoing questions—was truly solved, or if an innocent woman remains wrongfully convicted.

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In Betrayal Season 3, Stacey Rutherford thought she met her soulmate when she laid eyes on Dr. Justin Rutherford. They fell in love, and it was better than she ever imagined. But this family doctor, beloved father, and cherished husband had dark secrets. He had sworn to do no harm but would resort to any means necessary to save himself. In Season 2, Ashley Lytton, a suburban mom of three in Utah, faces a life-altering revelation about her husband. His shocking crime not only jeopardizes their safety but thrusts Ashley into a relentless quest for justice and protection for her daughter. Through Ashley's harrowing journey, the season exposes a pervasive issue affecting families nationwide, shedding light on a betrayal that undermines our core values and communities. And make sure to check out Betrayal: A Father's Secret, which follows Ashley's story streaming on Hulu. In Season 1, we follow Jenifer Faison's journey after discovering her husband Spencer Herron's hidden life. A reality TV producer, Jen moved across the country to be with Spencer, a beloved soccer coach and award-winning teacher in Acworth, Georgia. Their seemingly idyllic seven-year marriage abruptly ended when Spencer was arrested under shocking circumstances. Jenifer's quest for closure leads her to confront the truth about her husband through candid interviews with his victims and other affected women. Through these conversations, Jen begins to heal and reclaim her life from the shadow of betrayal. And make sure to check out Betrayal: The Perfect Husband, which follows Jen's story streaming on Hulu.

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Scott Benjamin

Host

4.2

out of 5

3,038 Ratings

Pretty good show but….

Jan 23

Brian Wilsker

I feel like this host has some literal skeletons in his closet 🤣 Someone get this guy some Ambien before he ends up a story in his own podcast
Love the show

01/13/2024

kspeirs90

Great show. Just wish that I could actually listen to it instead of putting it behind a paywall.
hunting sound engineers for sport

12/15/2024

darlingdae

i hate with all my heart stupid sound engineering that uses wails, squelches, or long tones like a tuning fork would make. i want to bash my head in every time. it adds NOTHING to the story. STOP STOP STOP. the first 4 minutes is unlistenable, and so are the last 3 bc of the awful background SOUNDS - not music, just random as s noises. story telling is ok. -4 for sounds
Season 2

07/02/2023

theeater29

Love the podcast. But why can’t I see all the episodes from season 2?

What happens when you immerse yourself in true crime, night after night, digging deeper into the lives of serial killers? What are the consequences to a person's psyche? From iHeartRadio and TenderfootTV comes a new podcast about twisted serial killers and one man's journey through their stories.

Channel

iHeart True Crime
Creator

iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
Episodes

32
Seasons

1
Rating

Explicit
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Monster Presents: Insomniac
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