Serial Killer Files

Before we dive in, don’t forget you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App and through https://linktr.ee/skoob.aiIn 1997, 39 members of Heaven’s Gate were found dead in a quiet California mansion — victims of one of the most shocking mass suicides in American history. But how did a spiritual movement about transcendence and UFOs turn into a deadly cult?In this episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, host Arthur Morgan explores the rise of Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, the origins of Heaven’s Gate, the group’s obsession with the Hale-Bopp comet, and how failed prophecy, internet isolation, and absolute belief led to tragedy.This isn’t just a cult story — it’s a psychological deep dive into charisma, belief, alienation, and the dangerous power of spiritual certainty.If you’re fascinated by cult documentaries, true crime investigations, UFO conspiracies, and psychological breakdowns of infamous movements, this episode is for you.Follow Serial Killer Files by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and conversations that keep you hooked.

Before we dive in, don’t forget you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App and through https://linktr.ee/skoob.ai — your gateway to premium true crime and investigative storytelling.For 17 years, one man waged a calculated war against modern society. In this gripping episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, host Arthur Morgan unpacks the chilling story of Ted Kaczynski, better known as the Unabomber — the Harvard math prodigy who became America’s most elusive domestic terrorist.From the controversial psychological experiments at Harvard University to the deadly mail bombs that terrorized universities, airlines, and tech leaders, we break down the full timeline of the Unabomber attacks, the manifesto Industrial Society and Its Future, and the shocking moment his own brother turned him in.Was he a madman? A misunderstood extremist? Or a warning about technology gone too far?This episode explores:The Unabomber manifesto explainedThe FBI’s longest manhuntThe psychological profile of Ted KaczynskiThe real victims behind the headlinesThe myths linking him to the Zodiac KillerIf you’re fascinated by true crime, criminal psychology, domestic terrorism cases, and the dark side of genius, this deep dive will keep you hooked until the very end.Follow Serial Killer Files by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and conversations that challenge how we see crime, society, and human nature.

Before we dive in, don’t forget you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App and through https://linktr.ee/skoob.ai.In this chilling episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, host Arthur Morgan explores the horrifying true story of Leonarda Cianciulli, better known as The Soap-Maker of Correggio. This shocking Italian true crime case reveals how a devoted mother became one of history’s most disturbing female serial killers.Driven by superstition, paranoia, and an obsessive need to protect her son during World War II, Cianciulli murdered three women — dissolving their bodies in lye and turning them into soap and tea cakes. Her confession stunned Italy and remains one of the most grotesque cases in criminal history.What pushes a mother to commit ritual murder? Was it madness, trauma, or calculated evil?If you’re fascinated by serial killer psychology, dark history, cannibal crime cases, and shocking true crime stories, this episode will leave you speechless.Follow Serial Killer Files by Arthur Morgan on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and true crime investigations that keep you hooked.

Glen Rogers wasn’t just another serial killer — he was a traveling predator who crossed state lines, charmed vulnerable women in bars, and left a trail of brutal murders behind him. Known as “The Casanova Killer,” Rogers used manipulation and mobility to evade law enforcement while committing violent crimes in Florida, California, Mississippi, Louisiana, and beyond.In this episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, host Arthur Morgan breaks down Rogers’ cross-country killing spree, his shocking claim that he murdered 70 victims, and the explosive allegation that he was involved in the Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman murders. Was it truth — or another twisted attempt at fame?We explore the psychology of mobile serial killers, the forensic evidence that led to his arrest, his death row execution in 2025, and the unanswered questions that still haunt investigators.If you’re fascinated by true crime documentaries, FBI investigations, serial killer psychology, and America’s most disturbing criminal cases — this deep dive is for you.Before we dive in, don’t forget you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App and through:👉 https://linktr.ee/skoob.aiFollow Serial Killer Files by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and conversations that keep you hooked.

Step into the dark streets of Victorian London and uncover the chilling true story of Dr. Thomas Neill Cream, a respected physician who became one of history’s most calculated serial killers.Known as The Lambeth Poisoner, Cream used his medical knowledge to murder vulnerable women using strychnine, a poison that caused hours of violent suffering. From Canada to the United States to England, his crimes spanned three countries, exposing massive failures in justice, forensics, and medical oversight.In this episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, host Arthur Morgan breaks down Cream’s disturbing rise—from medical student to convicted murderer—his manipulation of police through blackmail letters, the myth linking him to Jack the Ripper, and the arrogance that ultimately led to his execution at Newgate Prison.This is a deep dive into true crime history, Victorian serial killers, poison murders, and how authority can hide monsters in plain sight.Before we dive in, remember you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App and through linktr.ee/skoob.ai — your gateway to stories history tried to bury.👉 Follow Serial Killer Files by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.🎙️ Tune in for more thought-provoking true crime stories, deep dives, and investigations that keep you hooked.

In this chilling episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, host Arthur Morgan takes you deep inside one of the most disturbing true crime cases in American history — Anthony Sowell, the Cleveland Strangler.For over two years, Sowell murdered vulnerable women in Cleveland, Ohio, hiding their bodies inside his own home on Imperial Avenue. Neighbors complained of a foul smell. Police missed warning signs. Victims were ignored. What investigators eventually uncovered became known as one of the most horrifying crime scenes ever discovered in the United States.This episode explores the psychology of Anthony Sowell, the systemic failures that allowed him to keep killing, and the tragic stories of the women whose voices were never taken seriously. From ignored assault reports to a last-minute manhunt before Halloween, this is a deep dive into how indifference can become deadly.This is not just a serial killer story — it’s a case about missed warnings, institutional bias, and the real cost of failing to protect the vulnerable.🎧 Before we dive in, don’t forget — you can access all Skoob shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App and through linktr.ee/skoob.ai.Follow Serial Killer Files by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and investigations that stay with you long after the episode ends.

What happens when faith is twisted into a weapon?In this chilling episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, host Arthur Morgan dives deep into the terrifying true story of Ervil LeBaron, the self-proclaimed prophet who turned religious belief into a system of control, violence, and murder. Known as the “Mormon Manson,” LeBaron used extremist theology, blood atonement doctrine, and absolute obedience to order assassinations—including the killing of his own family members.From cult indoctrination and secret hit lists to prison-written death orders that continued long after his death, this episode exposes how Ervil LeBaron built one of the deadliest religious cults in American history. You’ll hear how ordinary followers were manipulated into becoming killers—and how the violence echoed for decades across the U.S. and Mexico.This is a disturbing true crime deep dive into cult psychology, religious extremism, and the dangers of unchecked authority.Before we dive in, don’t forget—you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App, and through https://linktr.ee/skoob.ai.🎧 Follow Serial Killer Files by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and true crime cases that stay with you long after the episode ends.

For thirteen years, tragedy followed one suburban New York mother—until the truth finally emerged.In this chilling episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, we uncover the disturbing case of Marybeth Tinning, a woman whose nine children died under mysterious circumstances between 1971 and 1985. Each death was explained away as illness, SIDS, or accident—until one autopsy exposed a horrifying pattern of infanticide.Through a detailed timeline, psychological analysis, and forensic breakdown, this episode explores how medical blind spots, misplaced trust, and society’s assumptions about motherhood allowed a killer to hide in plain sight for over a decade. We examine the warning signs that were missed, the psychology behind Munchausen syndrome by proxy, and why justice came far too late.This is not just a story about one woman—but a system that failed nine innocent children.🎧 Before we dive in, don’t forget you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App, and explore everything Skoob has to offer at linktr.ee/skoob.ai.👉 Follow Serial Killer Files by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.Tune in for more thought-provoking true crime stories, deep dives, and cases that stay with you long after the episode ends.

In the early 1900s, long before criminal profiling or modern forensics, one killer changed true crime forever. John Frank Hickey — known as The Postcard Killer — didn’t just murder. He wrote letters.In this chilling episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, we uncover the terrifying story of a man who taunted police, tormented grieving families, and mailed detailed confessions of his crimes. From his violent childhood and first calculated murder to the brutal killing of seven-year-old Joey Joseph, Hickey’s postcards revealed a mind driven by control, manipulation, and a disturbing need to be seen.You’ll hear how investigators tracked him through handwriting analysis, how his own letters sealed his fate, and why this case is considered one of America’s earliest serial killer investigations. Even more disturbing are the unanswered questions — how many victims were there really, and how close did he come to getting away with everything?Before modern crime labs… before criminal psychology… there was The Postcard Killer.Before we dive in, don’t forget — you can access all Skoob shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App, and through https://linktr.ee/skoob.ai👉 Follow Serial Killer Files by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and true crime cases that keep you hooked.

Richard Cottingham lived a double life that fooled everyone around him. By day, he was a quiet computer operator, husband, and father in suburban New Jersey. By night, he became one of the most brutal serial killers in American history—known as The Torso Killer.In this chilling episode of Serial Killer Files by Skoob, host Arthur Morgan takes you deep inside the psychology, methods, and hidden history of Richard Cottingham. From the dark streets of 1970s Times Square to motel rooms across New York and New Jersey, we explore how Cottingham hunted vulnerable women, erased their identities, and evaded justice for decades.You’ll hear the full story behind the infamous torso murders, the shocking crime scenes, his eventual capture, and the late-life confessions that are still uncovering new victims today. This is a disturbing deep dive into sadistic violence, criminal psychology, and how a monster hid in plain sight for over fifteen years.Before we dive in, don’t forget—you can access all Skoob shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App, and through linktr.ee/skoob.ai.Follow Serial Killer Files by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and investigations that will keep you hooked.