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Randy Kraft - The Scorecard Killer

In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Randy Kraft, one of the most disturbing serial killers in U.S. history. Known as the Scorecard Killer, Kraft’s crimes spanned the 1970s and 1980s, targeting young men across California and beyond. Randy Kraft was a well-educated computer programmer who led a double life—appearing successful and intelligent while secretly committing a series of brutal murders. His victims were often young men he met in bars or hitchhiking, many of whom were drugged, tortured, and left along highways. Kraft earned the nickname Scorecard Killer after police discovered a cryptic list in his car at the time of his arrest. This “scorecard” contained coded entries believed to correspond to his victims.
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References
Alsharif, M. (2025, May 10). Serial killer Randy Kraft identified as suspect in 45 year old Oregon cold case murder. Retrieved from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspect-oregon-cold-case-identified-serial-killer-rcna206013
Goldfarb, K. (2025, December 14). The chilling story of Randy Kraft the Scorecard Killer who kept an eerie list of his victims. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/randy-steven-kraft
James, T. (2025, May 10). Notorious serial killer Randy Kraft linked to 1980 Oregon cold case with help of forsensic genealogy. Retrieved from That Oregon Life: https://thatoregonlife.com/2025/05/notorious-serial-killer-randy-kraft/
Mellen, G. (2025, February 16). The serial killer who escaped notoriety: inside the crimes of the scorecard killer. Retrieved from Police 1: https://www.police1.com/investigations/the-serial-killer-who-escaped-notoriety-inside-the-crimes-of-the-scorecard-killer
Randy Kraft. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Kraft
Randy Kraft, the freeway killer. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Library: https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/kraft/
Randy Kraft: The Untold Story of a serial killer's childhood. (2025, May 3). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/randy-kraft-the-untold-story-of-a-serial-killers-childhood/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Shrestha, N. (2025, June 26). Where is Randy Kraft Now? Update on the Serial Killer. Retrieved from Movie Delic: https://moviedelic.com/randy-steven-kraft/
 
 
 

Scott Erskine

In this episode, we explore the life and crimes of Scott Erskine, a serial killer responsible for brutal murders in California in the 90s and Florida in the 80’s. We examine Erskine’s his early criminal behavior. The episode also covers how law enforcement captured Erskine, the evidence that linked him to the killings, and the court proceedings.
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References
City News Services. (2019, May 23). California Supreme Court upholds death sentence for man who molested, killed 2 boys in 1993. Retrieved from 10 News: https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/california-supreme-court-upholds-death-sentence-for-man-who-molested-killed-2-boys-in-1993
Gergorio-Nieto, B. (2020, July 3). Man who killed 2 South Bay boys in 1993 dies on death row due to COVID 19 complications. Retrieved from NBC San Diego: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/man-who-killed-2-south-bay-boys-in-1993-dies-on-death-row-due-to-covid-19-complications/2359040/
Krueger, P., Bravo, C., & Elias, P. (2019, May 23). Supreme court upholds death penalty conviciton for man who molested, murdered 2 San Diego boys. Retrieved from NBC Los Angeles: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california-news/san-diego-county-murderers-death-penalty-conviction-upheld/135625/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2019). The Big Book of Serial killers Another 150 serial killler files of the worlds worst murderers. LAK.
Scott Erskine. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Erskine
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Scott Erskine: The troubled childhood of a serial killer. (2025, May 5). Retrieved from True Crime Archive: https://truecrimearchives.blog/scott-erskine-the-troubled-childhood-of-a-serial-killer/
Scott Thomas Erskine. (n.d.). Retrieved from They WIll Kill You: https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/scott-thomas-erskine
Sengupta, S. (2023, April 21). Scott Erskine WHo were his victims? How did the die? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/scott-erskine-who-were-his-victims-how-did-he-die/
 
 
 

Peter Manuel - The Beast of Birkenshaw

In this episode, we explore the life and crimes of Peter Manuel, one of Scotland’s most notorious serial killers. Dubbed “The Beast of Birkenshaw,” Manuel terrorized central Scotland in the 1950s with a string of brutal murders. We’ll examine his troubled childhood, escalating violence, shocking crimes, and the investigation that finally brought him to justice.
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References
Peter Manuel. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Manuel
Peter Manuel. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/manuel-peter.htm
Peter Manuel Scotlands worst ever serial killer. (n.d.). Retrieved from Capital Punishment UK: https://capitalpunishmentuk.org/peter-manuel-scotlands-worst-ever-serial-killer/
Peter Manuel The beast of Birkenshaw Glasgows worst serial killer. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Investigation: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/once-upon-a-true-crime/peter-manuel-the-beast-of-birkenshaw-glasgow-s-worst-serial-killer
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
The Manuel Murders 156-1958. (n.d.). Retrieved from Police Museum: https://www.policemuseum.org.uk/crime-casebook/interesting-cases/the-manuel-murders-1956-58/
Whitehead, J. (2021, June 7). Peter Manuel The true story of the Scottish serial killer from In Plain Sight, and how many victims he killed. Retrieved from The I Paper: https://inews.co.uk/culture/peter-manuel-true-story-in-plain-sight-scottish-serial-killer-victims-how-many-killed-1038755
Wolanin, A. (2023, August 8). 10 things you didn't know about Peter Manuel Scotlands most notorious serial killer. Retrieved from GBH: https://www.wgbh.org/tv-shows/drama/2019-02-07/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-peter-manuel-scotlands-most-notorious-serial-killer
 
 
 

Stephen Port - The Grindr Killer

In this episode, we examine the disturbing case of Stephen Port, a British serial killer who used dating apps to lure young men to their deaths. Between 2014 and 2015, Port murdered four men in Barking, London, exploiting trust, drugs, and systemic failures that allowed him to kill again and again. We explore who his victims were, how police initially misjudged the deaths, and the devastating consequences of those mistakes.
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References
Duffield, C. (2023, April 28). Who was Stephen Port and what happened to his victims? Retrieved from Standard: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/who-stephen-port-grindr-killer-murder-victims-b1077567.html
France, A. (2024, August 16). How red flags in Grindr Killer Stephen Port's first call to police should have been spotted. Retrieved from The Standard: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/grindr-killer-stephen-port-pictures-london-barking-b1176865.html
Keay, L. (2021, November 12). Stephen Port Who is the grindr killer and were opportunitis missed to stop him sooner. Retrieved from Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/stephen-port-who-is-the-grindr-killer-and-what-happened-to-his-victims-12426538
Mackintosh, T. (2022, June 23). Stephen Port: Met to be reinvestigated over Serial killer. Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-61909143
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Stephen Port. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Port
Stephen Port Met police officers investigated over serial killer. (2023, November 16). Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67438106
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White, V. (2025, March 25). Serial Killers disgusting final act to vulnerable man h dumped near graveyard. Retrieved from Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/channel-5-stephen-port-call-34928543
White, V. (2025, March 25). Stephen Port: Disturbing Clue serial killer left on laptop that police completely missed. Retrieved from Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/stephen-port-channel-5-call-34929709
 
 
 
 

Fred and Rosemary West

In this episode, we explore one of the most disturbing true crime cases in British history—the lives and crimes of Fred and Rosemary West. Behind the walls of their home at 25 Cromwell Street, unimaginable abuse, torture, and murder took place for decades. We examine how their crimes went undetected for so long, the victims whose voices were silenced, and the investigation that finally exposed the truth.
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References
Donica, A. (2025, May 21). The horros fo Fred and Rose West started in their own family. Retrieved from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/a64830261/fred-and-rose-west
Finn, N. (2025, May 24). Killer Couple Fred West and Rose West's Haunting Crimes: 12 murders, including 2 of their own kids. Retrieved from E Online: https://www.eonline.com/news/1417924/rose-west-fred-west-what-happened-to-the-killers-of-12
Fred West. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West
Frederick West. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/west-frederick-both.htm
Grey, O. (2025, May 9). House of Horrors: married couple responsible for unimaginable crimes. Retrieved from The Lineup: https://the-line-up.com/fred-and-rose-west
Gurley, A. (2025, May 16). Where is Rose West Now? Inside her horrific crimes with her husband Fred and why she is the only one serving time. Retrieved from Peoplw: https://people.com/where-is-rose-west-now-11733821
Mercuri, M. (2025, May 15). The horrific true story behind Fred and Rose West and Netflix's A British Horror Story. Retrieved from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2025/05/15/what-did-fred-and-rose-west-do--the-disturbing-truth-behind-a-british-horror-story/
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Waxman, O. (2025, May 14). The chilling story behind Fred & Rose West A British Horror Story. Retrieved from Time: https://time.com/7285264/fred-and-rose-west-true-story-netflix/
 
 
 

Juana Barraza- The Old Lady Killer

In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Juana Barraza, one of Mexico’s most notorious serial killers. Known as “La Mataviejitas”—The Little Old Lady Killer—Barraza preyed on elderly women across Mexico City for years, blending in as a nurse, social worker, or caregiver. Her crimes shocked the nation and exposed deep systemic failures in law enforcement, profiling, and the protection of vulnerable populations.
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References
Contreas, C. (2023, June 2). How Mexican Serial Killer la Dama del SIlencio Juana Barraza eluded capture. Retrieved from Oxygen True Crime: https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/what-happened-to-mexican-serial-killer-juana-barraza
Juana Barraza. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juana_Barraza
Juana Barraza. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/barraza-juana.htm
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Kaplan, M. (2023, July 26). Shocking story of Mexico's first serial killer a female wannabe wrestler. Retrieved from NY POST: https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/mexicos-first-serial-killer-is-a-female-wannabe-wrestler/
Montavlan, K. (2023, July 18). How La Mataviejitas, Juana Barraza became Mexico's most notorious serial killer. Retrieved from We Are MITU: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/culture/la-mataviejitas-juana-barraza-serial-killer/
Redd, W. (2023, March 31). Juana Barraza was a pro wrestler by day and a serial killer by night. Retrieved from All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/juana-barraza
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2019). The Big Book of Serial killers Another 150 serial killler files of the worlds worst murderers. LAK.
Telfer, T. (2021, January 7). Juana Barraza the woman who was killing mexicos elderly women. Retrieved from Crime Reads: https://crimereads.com/juana-barraza-the-woman-who-was-killing-mexicos-elderly-women/
 
 

Carl Panzram

Carl Panzram is remembered as one of the most remorseless criminals in American history. A drifter, arsonist, burglar, and serial killer, Panzram claimed responsibility for dozens of murders and assaults across the United States—and possibly beyond. Unlike many criminals, he expressed no regret, instead documenting his hatred for humanity in brutal detail.
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America's Darkest Son: The Vengeful Voyage of Car Panzram. (n.d.). Retrieved from Factual America: https://www.factualamerica.com/serial-cuts/americas-darkest-son-the-vengeful-voyage-of-carl-panzram
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Martisiute, L. (2022, March 1). Meet Carl Panzram, The most twisted serial killer you've never heard of. Retrieved from All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/carl-panzram
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Richard

Richard Evonitz appeared to be an ordinary man living a quiet life in Virginia—but behind closed doors, he was responsible for some of the most disturbing crimes of the early 2000s. In this episode, we examine the abduction and murders of young girls, the warning signs that went unnoticed, and how Evonitz’s crimes ultimately ended in a dramatic confrontation with police. This case is a reminder of how predators can blend seamlessly into everyday life.
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Cota, K. (2024, March 25). What to know about South Carolinan serial killer, potential ties to crimes in SC. Retrieved from Post and Courier: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/justin-turner-serial-killer-richard-evonitz/article_cd0108cc-e7bb-11ee-b9fd-67e25c7ec711.html
Gokhale, S. (2023, February 11). Who were Richard Evonitz's victims? Is he dead or alive? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/who-were-richard-evonitzs-victims-is-he-dead-or-alive/
Marshall. (2023, July 10). Richard Evonitz Biography: One of the most heinous serial killers . Retrieved from Biography: https://broadbiography.com/biography/crime/richard-evonitz-biography/
Morgan, A. (2023, Jun 21). Richard Evonitz, The serial killer who was stopped after a victim escaped his apartment. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-evonitz
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Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.

Paul John Knowles - The Casanova Killer

In this episode, we explore the life and crimes of Paul John Knowles, a serial killer whose charm and intelligence earned him the nickname “The Casanova Killer.” Operating primarily in the mid-1970s, Knowles used manipulation, deception, and violence to commit a series of brutal murders across multiple states. We examine his background, his transient lifestyle and the dramatic events that led to his death.
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Alexander, R. (2025, January 29). Paul John Knowles - The Brutal Rampage of the Casanova Killer. Retrieved from Biographics: https://biographics.org/paul-john-knowles-the-brutal-rampage-of-the-casanova-killer/
Ferrarin, E. (2024, August 25). The Vietnam vet who apprehended The Casanova Killer speaks out for the first time 50 years later. Retrieved from A&E: https://www.aetv.com/articles/man-who-caught-casanova-killer
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Sederstrom, J. (2024, May 8). Paul John Knowles, Who was more vicious that Ted Bundy, Terrorized the south in the 70's. Retrieved from Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/sins-of-the-south/crime-news/who-is-casanova-killer-paul-john-knowles-cause-death-victims
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Gilbert Paul Jordan - The Boozing Barber

In this episode, we dive into the unsettling life and crimes of Gilbert Paul Jordan, a Canadian serial killer whose weapon of choice was one of the most deceptively ordinary substances imaginable,  alcohol. Known in the media as “The Boozing Barber,” Jordan spent decades exploiting vulnerable women across Vancouver, coercing them into lethal levels of intoxication while he remained just beyond legal reach.
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Gilbert Paul Jordan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Paul_Jordan
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Rodriguez, M. (2021, September 30). Gilbert Paul Jordan: The Serial Killer That uses Alcohol To kill his victims. Retrieved from Medium: https://medium.com/@mrodriguez0/gilbert-paul-jordan-the-serial-killer-that-used-alcohol-to-kill-his-victims-94db52e9060b
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