Among Monsters

On February 14, 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared after leaving her North Carolina home in the middle of a cold, stormy night. Witnesses reported seeing her walking alone along Highway 18 before she vanished into the darkness. Eighteen months later, her backpack was discovered buried miles away. More than two decades later, new searches and forensic evidence have renewed attention on the case—but Asha is still missing. In this episode of Among Monsters, Jeremy Hanson examines the haunting timeline, the evidence left behind, and the unanswered question that remains: What happened to Asha Degree?

A stalking investigation in Wisconsin takes a horrifying turn when detectives searching Benjamin Larson’s rural home discover human skulls, skeletal remains, a mummy, serial-killer memorabilia, and a disturbing locked room. Now Larson has been arrested again as investigators race to determine where the remains came from—and what else may be hidden behind this bizarre case.

In this episode of Among Monsters, we revisit the heartbreaking murder of 10-year-old Lily Peters and the case against Carson Peters-Berger, who was just 14 when the crime occurred. More than four years later, Peters-Berger pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of release after 25 years. We examine the crime, the long legal battle, the final sentencing—and most importantly, remember Lily and the life that was stolen from her.

A routine encounter near Independence Hall leads investigators to a disturbing Philadelphia home connected to multiple missing women. In this episode of Among Monsters, we explore the developing Eugene Horsch investigation, the evidence recovered from the West Chew Avenue property, and the unanswered questions surrounding Amy McHale, Blair Tonzelli, Maribel Fresses, and Gabrielle Amarando.

More than four years after Kenneth “Jay” Mathews was shot and killed in Joplin, Missouri, investigators finally announced a major break. A suspect is now charged with murder—but the long road from a quiet neighborhood shooting to an arrest leaves questions still unanswered. Among Monsters follows the investigation, the years of silence, and the family that never stopped waiting for answers.

or 38 years, the truth remained buried in silence. In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, Myia Hanson unravels the haunting case of Ronna Bremer, a 22-year-old pregnant mother who vanished just days before Christmas in 1988. As decades passed, secrets, conflicting stories, and unanswered questions kept her family waiting for justice. But when a cold case investigation uncovered new evidence, the silence finally began to break. This is the story of a life stolen, a family forever changed, and the relentless pursuit of the truth.

When four-year-old Derrick Robie disappeared on what should have been a short walk to summer camp in the quiet village of Savona, New York, no one imagined the truth. The person responsible wasn't a stranger or a hardened criminal—it was a 13-year-old boy named Eric Smith.In this episode of Among Monsters, Myia examines one of the most disturbing juvenile murder cases in American history. Through documented facts, court records, and investigative reporting, we explore the tragic loss of Derrick Robie, Eric Smith's troubled childhood, the investigation that stunned the nation, his controversial trial, nearly three decades behind bars, an...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia tells the heartbreaking true story of Helen Fuller, a Wisconsin woman who desperately tried to get help before she was murdered by her husband in 1996. What began as a plea for protection ended in a horrific act of domestic violence that shocked the community and inspired a lasting legacy of hope for survivors. This powerful episode explores the warning signs of abuse, the failures that can leave victims vulnerable, and the importance of listening when someone says they're afraid.

Melissa Trumpy vanished after leaving work on October 26, 2021, and has never been seen again. In this episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the haunting timeline, troubled relationships, abandoned vehicle, and ongoing homicide investigation surrounding one of Wisconsin's most unsettling unsolved disappearances.

In this heartbreaking episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the 2007 Delavan, Wisconsin family massacre committed by Ambrosio Analco Ramirez. Through a factual, victim-centered investigation, we explore the warning signs of domestic violence, the tragic events that unfolded inside a quiet family home, and the lasting impact on a community forever changed.

At just 15 years old, Aubrey Wyatt's life came to a heartbreaking end, leaving behind a grieving family and a story that sparked a nationwide conversation. In this episode of Among Monsters, we carefully examine the documented facts surrounding Aubrey's story, the growing concerns about bullying and cyberbullying, and how social media transformed a personal tragedy into a viral national debate. Rather than repeating rumors, we focus on compassion, accountability, and the lasting impact that words can have. This is a powerful story about truth, empathy, and the importance of looking out for one another before it's too late.

In April 2019, 69-year-old Betty Alexander disappeared from her senior apartment in Sullivan, Missouri, leaving behind her purse, glasses, medication, and every sign of her daily routine. Despite extensive searches and years of investigation, no trace of Betty has ever been found. In this episode of Among Monsters, we examine the documented facts, the unanswered questions, and the family still searching for the truth.

A young man with a dream future, a SpaceX job, and a promising college career seemed to have it all. But behind the image was a web of lies that would end in one of Wisconsin's most shocking family murder cases. In this episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the chilling story of Chandler Halderson.

In this episode of Among Monsters, we examine the case of Joshua Julius Anderson, a Tulsa, Oklahoma killer who was convicted in the murders of four people during a violent three-month spree between late 2006 and early 2007. Through verified facts, court records, and investigative details, we explore how a series of seemingly unrelated killings were ultimately connected to one young man whose actions left a lasting impact on an entire community

For years, women disappeared from the streets of Kansas City, many living lives society often overlooked. Behind those disappearances was Terry Blair—a serial killer who preyed upon vulnerable women and believed nobody would notice. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale examines the crimes, victims, investigation, and eventual capture of one of America's lesser-known but deeply disturbing serial killers.

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Phillip Friend becomes the center of a horrifying murder-for-hire conspiracy that shattered the quiet town of Willard. What began as an ordinary winter night ended in betrayal, greed, and the brutal execution-style murders of Larry and Claudia Hammer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Step into the darkness with Among Monsters as Myia Vale explores the terrifying case of Richard Ramirez — the infamous Night Stalker. In 1985, Southern California was gripped by fear as a ruthless killer stalked homes at night, leaving chaos, trauma, and unanswered questions behind. This is the story of one of America's most unpredictable and chilling serial killers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In one of the darkest cases in American true crime history, Among Monsters examines the horrifying story of David Parker Ray — the man known as the Toy Box Killer. Behind an ordinary trailer in the New Mexico desert, Ray built a chamber designed for terror, secrecy, and control. But when survivor Cynthia Vigil escaped in 1999, she exposed a nightmare that shocked investigators and raised chilling questions that still remain unanswered today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A hidden cistern buried deep in the Ozark hills held a horrifying secret for nearly four years. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale investigates the disappearances and murders of Ira Briscoe and Limon Little — two men who vanished from rural Missouri in 2020 and were finally discovered wrapped in silver tarps beneath the earth. From cartel rumors and violent threats to relentless searches through caves, ponds, and forgotten backroads, this is a haunting story of loss, silence, and the dark secrets buried in the Ozarks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

A young man walks outside in broad daylight… and vanishes without a trace. In this chilling episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Branson Perry in Skidmore, Missouri—where timelines don’t add up, evidence appears after the fact, and silence has lasted over two decades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quiet Midwestern afternoon turns into a high-stakes search when 15-year-old Glenn Brown disappears without a trace. What unfolds is a gripping story of survival, coordination, and hope as authorities and a determined community race to find him before time runs out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quiet afternoon in Paradise, Texas turns into every parent’s worst nightmare when six-year-old Athena Strand disappears just steps from her home. What unfolds is a chilling story of how quickly normal can turn into tragedy—and how evil can hide in plain sight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quiet Springfield neighborhood. A child walking home. And in a matter of seconds, everything changed. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale tells the heartbreaking story of Hailey Owens—an abduction that happened in broad daylight and shattered a community forever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quiet man. A hidden darkness. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale uncovers the story of Floyd William Parrott—a man who blended into everyday life while hiding something far more sinister beneath the surface.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A young woman vanishes in broad daylight, leaving behind no trace—except a haunting piece of surveillance footage. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale dives into the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, a case filled with eerie clues, unanswered questions, and a suspect hiding in plain sight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For decades, women vanished across America—and almost no one noticed. In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, Myia Vale tells the story of Samuel Little, the most prolific confirmed serial killer in U.S. history, who confessed to 93 murders. From overlooked victims to haunting prison portraits, this is a story of silence, failure, and the fight to finally bring names back to the forgotten.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a warm summer evening in La Crosse, Wisconsin, fifteen-year-old Madeline Edman left a laundromat and began the short walk home. It was a routine moment—one that should have taken only minutes. But somewhere between that laundromat door and the house where she should have been safe, Madeline vanished without a trace.Nearly two decades later, the questions remain. Was it a crime of opportunity? Did someone see her walking alone and seize the moment? Or did something far more complex unfold in the quiet streets of this Mississippi River city?In this episode of Among Monsters, host Myia Va...

For nearly two decades, fear stalked the Pacific Northwest.In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale descends into the chilling story of Gary Ridgway, the man known as the Green River Killer — one of the most prolific serial murderers in American history.From the banks of the Green River in Washington state to the forgotten highways where vulnerable women vanished, Ridgway operated in plain sight. A quiet truck painter. A neighbor. A husband. A man who blended seamlessly into everyday life while hiding a darkness that claimed dozens of victims.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

On April 25, 2021, Dee Warner vanished from her rural Lenawee County, Michigan life with no goodbye, no digital trail, and no sign she left willingly. Her car remained. Her phone went quiet. And the people who loved her were forced into a nightmare that stretched for years—searches, vigils, billboards, and the exhausting limbo of not knowing.This episode follows the case from the early warning signs and mounting suspicion to the devastating discovery that finally confirmed what her family feared. Myia explores the psychology behind intimate partner homicide—how control can hide behind normalcy, why separation is often the most dang...

Jackie was last seen at a convenience store in Nixa Missouri late on the night of June 17 1985. The next day, her abandoned car was found on rural road outside of town, with blood and signs of a struggle inside. Days later, her body was discovered in Lake Springfield, weighted down with cinder blocks. She has suffered severe head injuries, and had been sexually assaulted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this haunting episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unpacks the case of Genene Jones, a pediatric nurse who turned hospital nurseries into her personal killing field. Operating across two Texas medical facilities during the late 1970s and early 1980s, Jones preyed on vulnerable infants, injecting them with paralyzing drugs like succinylcholine and heparin—not out of malice, but to create crises she could then “heroically” respond to. Dozens of babies died on her watch, and while hospitals looked the other way to avoid liability, the death toll quietly grew. She was finally arrested after the death of 15-month-old Chelse...

In this gripping 24-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale reveals the chilling life and crimes of Peter Tobin, one of the most deceptive and dangerous serial killers in British history. Known for using over 40 aliases, Tobin was a violent predator who blended into communities while hiding his brutal secrets beneath gardens and church floors. From the murder of 23-year-old Angelika Kluk under the altar of a Glasgow church, to the discovery of teenage victims Vicky Hamilton and Dinah McNicol buried in his backyard, this episode exposes how Tobin evaded justice for decades. We dive deep into his manipulative...

In this shocking 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale exposes the monstrous double life of András Pándy, a Belgian-Hungarian pastor who used his religious status to mask a series of horrific crimes. Behind the doors of his Brussels home, Pándy manipulated, raped, and murdered his own family members — including two wives, children, and stepchildren — before erasing their existence without a trace. For years, his victims simply “disappeared,” until his daughter Ágnes bravely came forward to reveal the unimaginable truth. Through her chilling testimony, authorities uncovered one of Europe’s most disturbing criminal cases. This episode unpacks the da...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale explores the life and madness of Richard Trenton Chase — a serial killer whose crimes were so disturbing, he was dubbed "The Vampire of Sacramento." From a childhood marked by abuse and alarming psychological symptoms to a descent into full-blown madness and ritualistic murder, Chase's story is one of unrelenting horror. Damien walks you through the early warning signs, the institutional failures, the grisly murders, and the terrifying beliefs that led Chase to consume blood and body parts to "stay alive." With six innocent victims and countless near-misses, this case serves as...

In this twisted episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the haunting tale of Donald Leroy Evans, a self-proclaimed drifter who claimed to have murdered over 70 people across the United States. Known as The Rest Stop Killer, Evans lured vulnerable women and children into remote areas—parks, highways, and public restrooms—before unleashing unspeakable brutality.But as investigators peeled back the layers of his confessions, they were left with one burning question: how much of it was real? From the verified murders of Beatrice Routh and Ira Jean Smith, to a laundry list of dubious claims, Evans blurred the line...

Step inside the chilling world of John Reginald Christie, the soft-spoken serial killer who turned a modest London flat into a house of horrors. In this gripping 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unearths the disturbing true story behind 10 Rillington Place, where Christie methodically murdered women — including his own wife — using gas, deception, and a chilling sense of control. From his troubled childhood and disturbing fascination with death to the wrongful execution of Timothy Evans, this historical deep-dive explores how Christie’s polite demeanor masked unimaginable evil. Discover how his crimes shocked post-war Britain, helped abolish the death penalt...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the shadows of 1986 London, where a silent predator known as Kenneth Erskine, the Stockwell Strangler, terrorized the city’s elderly population. Over just a few weeks, Erskine brutally murdered at least seven vulnerable victims, targeting the forgotten and defenseless in their homes. This 26-minute immersive narrative traces Erskine’s troubled childhood, psychological decline, and his horrifying spree that gripped the city in fear. We explore how he slipped through the cracks of a broken system, why his crimes went undetected for so long, and how his tria...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale uncovers the terrifying story of Anatoly Slivko — one of the most depraved and methodical serial killers in Soviet history. Behind the mask of a respected youth group leader, Slivko lured young boys into his twisted world of staged “experiments,” death simulations, and real-life horror. From a childhood fascination with death to a calculated 21-year killing spree, this 28-minute narrative exposes how Slivko abused his position, manipulated trust, and built a private world of terror — all while the Soviet state turned a blind eye. With vivid detail and disturbing clarity, this episode...

In this gripping episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale dives into the terrifying true story of Joe Ball — the infamous "Alligator Man" of Elmendorf, Texas. A war-hardened bar owner with a sinister secret, Joe Ball lured unsuspecting women into his orbit, only for them to vanish without a trace. With a backyard filled with live alligators and a trail of missing barmaids, Ball’s twisted tale is one of manipulation, cold-blooded murder, and a finale so shocking it stunned even hardened lawmen. Was he a serial killer who fed his victims to gators? How many lives did he really take...

In this chilling 26-minute episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes listeners deep into the disturbing mind of Colin Ireland, a man who didn’t kill out of compulsion—but by calculated choice. Known as The Gay Slayer, Ireland made a chilling to-do list with one item: become a serial killer. Between March and June 1993, he lured five gay men from a London pub under the guise of bondage, only to brutally murder them in methodical fashion. Ireland left behind symbolic clues, manipulated crime scenes, and even killed his victims' pets — all to send a message. This episode explores how on...