5 chapters across the catalog
Kalthum Akbari, Iran's Black Widow Serial Killer
Kalthum Akbari, a 56-year-old Iranian woman dubbed the "Black Widow," was sentenced to death for the murder of at least 10 of her ex-husbands. Akbari confessed to poisoning her victims—many of whom were elderly—to collect gold, cash, and dowries. The hosts discuss her method of lacing drinks with medication and compare it to similar domestic murder cases involving antifreeze.
Nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital, making her the UK's most prolific child serial killer. Letby used methods such as injecting air into bloodstreams and poisoning infants with insulin to commit her crimes. The case has shocked the British public and raised questions about oversight within the National Health Service (NHS).
A healthcare professional, later identified as Lucy Letby, was arrested in connection with the deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital in England. Investigators are looking into as many as 17 total deaths. The segment notes the rarity of female serial killers in media coverage compared to male counterparts.
Sir John J. Curto and the Tampa Serial Killer
John J. Curto from Dundin, Florida, donates and shares a harrowing note about a local "pederast psycho" and a serial killer on the loose in Tampa. He expresses how the show helps maintain his sanity during dark times and mentions his girlfriend's perspective as a Cuban living in "Gitmo Nation."
FBI profiler Greg McCrary discusses the case of Jack Unterweger, a serial killer who worked as a journalist covering his own crimes. Unterweger reportedly interviewed detectives and reported on the status of investigations while actively murdering women in Europe and Los Angeles. The hosts highlight the extreme narcissism of the killer, who even secured a ride-along with the LAPD to scout victims.
