Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén is a delightfully unhinged gift the universe sent to guide you through humanity’s most spectacular failures of morality. Every Monday, Harvey explores crimes that seized the public’s attention, from jaw-dropping heists and devastating cons to serial murders and deadly rivalries, which is a completely normal way to kick off your week before your morning coffee. Whether you’re a devoted listener who followed the show through its Serial Killers era like a true ride-or-die, or a brand new fan who only showed up because Harvey Guillén could make a tax audit sound compelling, I’ve rounded up the top episodes to get you started. Because life is short, true crime is eternal, and your podcast queue isn’t going to fill itself.
Thrill Killer: Richard Biegnwald
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Richard Biegenwald killed without method, motive, or pattern — sometimes for attention, sometimes for no reason at all. From luring teenagers to shooting strangers at random, he thrived on chaos and unpredictability, making him a textbook hedonistic thrill killer driven purely by the rush of the act itself.
The Watts Family Murders Pt. 1
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Beneath the surface of Chris and Shanann Watts’ seemingly perfect life, an extramarital affair, mounting financial pressures, and family tensions were quietly tearing everything apart, until it all culminated in a brutal crime that left the entire nation in shock.
The Killer in the Mansion Pt. 1
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The legends surrounding Delphine LaLaurie’s New Orleans mansion may speak of ghosts, but the real history is far more terrifying than any haunting. Vanessa walks listeners through the chilling life and crimes of one of history’s most infamous and disturbing figures.
The Monster of Florence Pt. 1
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One of Italy’s most notorious serial killers remains unidentified to this day. Beginning in 1974, the mysterious Monster of Florence targeted couples in their cars, committing crimes so horrific that they sent the entire city into a state of fear and triggered one of the most extensive manhunts in Italian history.
The Dog Lady, The Killer She Loved, and Their Prison Break
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It turns out that breaking a convicted killer out of a maximum-security prison doesn’t require an elaborate heist, just a cardboard box, some packing tape, and a dog trainer who doesn’t look the part.
“Australia’s Jack the Ripper” Frederick Bailey Deeming Pt. 1
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In March 1892, Australian investigators were hunting for an Englishman named Albert Williams, suspected of murdering his wife and burying her beneath their home. But when a UK reporter started digging into his past, a far darker secret came to light. This episode is a special crossover with the hosts of Solved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast.
The Lewis Clark Valley Murders
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Between the late 1970s and early 1980s, five people vanished along the Idaho-Washington border in five years, and the disappearances were just the beginning of a deeply unsettling pattern. Some victims have since been found, but the search for whoever is responsible continues to this day.
The 10,000 Bones at Fox Hollow Farm
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In the fall of 1994, a 13-year-old boy stumbled upon a human skull in his backyard, the first of thousands of bones eventually uncovered across the family’s estate, known as Fox Hollow Farm. The remains were linked to Herb Baumeister, an alleged serial killer believed to have operated in Indiana for over a decade. The investigation closed without an arrest, with 8 victims identified and officials suspecting the total death toll could reach as many as 25.
“The Baton Rouge Serial Killer” Derrick Todd Lee Pt. 1
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From the time he was a young boy in the 1970s, Derrick Todd Lee exhibited deeply disturbing behavior, peering through neighbors’ windows and watching women undress. But as he grew older, voyeurism was no longer enough. His need for power and control over women escalated steadily, until it ultimately turned fatal.
Jack the Ripper Special – Pt. 1
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In this special crossover episode, Unsolved Murders hosts Carter and Wenndy join Serial Killers hosts Greg and Vanessa to tackle history’s most infamous anonymous killer, Jack the Ripper. Together they dig into how a handful of murders committed over just a few weeks in 1888 managed to capture the world’s imagination and never let go, nearly 130 years later.
The Backpacker Murders Pt. 1
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In 1992, the bodies of two missing backpackers were discovered deep within Australia’s Belanglo State Forest, and they would not be the last. This episode earned Parcast Instant Classic status when it first aired in November 2020.
“Son of Sam” – David Berkowitz
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From adolescence, serial killer David Berkowitz was tormented by what he described as the voices of monsters and demons, setting over a thousand small fires throughout his youth and early adulthood. But it was his later descent into devil worship and the occult, combined with a deep-seated hatred of women, that ultimately set him on a path toward murder.
“The Jacksonville Cannibal” – Ottis Toole
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He was either one of the most prolific killers in recorded history, or an impressionable man manipulated by law enforcement eager to close their cold case files. The truth depends entirely on who you choose to believe.
“Ogress of Reading” – Amelia Dyer
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Operating in 19th century England, Amelia Dyer ran a baby-farming business built on deception and cruelty. Desperate, poverty-stricken mothers entrusted their children to her care, believing she would place them in loving homes. Instead, she pocketed their money, starved and strangled the infants, and disposed of their bodies in the Thames.