Killer Jobs

H. H. Holmes famously built a monstrosity he claimed was a hotel, but only served as a home for schemes and murder.  Holmes embodies the title of this podcast, as he made a job of killing and selling his victims' bodies to universities.  His stories of deception in business and murder during the World's Fair in the 1890's are legendary in regards to his accomplishments and cruelty.  Learn how America's first serial killer grew into one of the most infamous villains in human history.Social Media: @killerjobspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/killerjobsMerchandise: https://killerjobspodcast.threadless.com( 100% of all money from the show’s Patreon & merchandise sales are donated to the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, in addition to a monthly donation from advertising revenue. https://www.crisisnurserykids.org )Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speck is known for his horrifying and brutal mass murder of 8 nurses in a single night.  But, his bizarre and complicated life story, shows a clear progression of someone building the severity of crimes before getting to the point of this horrendous tragedy.  Throughout his life, he was arrested close to 40 times starting with small petty crimes which built to robbery, rape and murder.  Hear about it all plus the trouble he caused while in prison, including smuggling in hormones to transform his body into a female.Social Media: @killerjobspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/killerjobsMerchandise: https://killerjobspodcast.threadless.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the youngest serial killers in modern history, Sellers became obsessed with worshiping Satan at the age of 9.  He believed that if he got deep enough into the occult, he would gain supernatural powers and become free to do what he wanted.  Despite his rituals for the dark lord, his killings would be cut short as he was caught at just 16 and was the only person in recent history to be put to death for crimes committed at such an early age.Social Media: @killerjobspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/killerjobsMerchandise: https://killerjobspodcast.threadless.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the backstory of one of the most well known villains of the 1990's, The Unabomber.  A mathematical genius with a Harvard degree, Ted stay ahead of the FBI for almost 20 years until he was caught through a single phrase in his infamous manifesto.  This episode also contains a rare letter that Ted wrote to a former boss, his unique jail friendships, and how you can visit his actual cabin.Social Media: @killerjobspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/killerjobsMerchandise: https://killerjobspodcast.threadless.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn the story of the "Poet of Death" who went to jail as a convicted serial killer, but got out after just 15 years based on the popularity of the books and poems he wrote while in prison.  Unfortunately, Jack was a true killer and his new fame, fortune, and television jobs did not stop him from committing several more killing sprees all over the world, eventually being caught in Los Angeles.Social Media: @killerjobspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/killerjobsMerchandise: https://killerjobspodcast.threadless.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an extremely unique true crime story that fits within another true crime story.  The first tragedy being the fact that his younger brother Steven, was kidnapped by a child molester and held captive for more than seven years before escaping and being reunited with his family.  However, this did not stop Cary from becoming a serial killer and likely contributed to his troubled mental state that level several women dead in Yosemite National Park.Social Media: @killerjobspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/killerjobsMerchandise: https://killerjobspodcast.threadless.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the worst monsters in history lured his young victims with free candy and parties.  He also had two teenage accomplices that would hand over their peers to the psychopath for a little bit of money.  After Dean secured a victim, he would start the killing process with hours of sexual and physical torment on a special "torture board" he had created.  Learn how his brutal spree ended in shocking death for The Candy Man.Social Media: @killerjobspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/killerjobsMerchandise: https://killerjobspodcast.threadless.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the only serial killers to be active while living with his parents, Joel never had the motivation to pursue jobs or relationships.  He did take advantage of his short time of as a landscaper to aid in disposal of his victims' bodies.  Discover how Rifkin's obsession with prostitutes, serial killers and murder created a monster that would terrorize the streets of New York.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Killer Jobs was asked by a local library to give a presentation for a true crime series.  This talk by Killer Jobs host Chris Stanfield covers an overview of well known serial killers and the significance of their careers.  The show also discusses common psychological issues that effect most killers in relation to the horrible crimes they committed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie Pickton is most likely the richest serial killer in history.  He made millions from his pig farm, real estate deals & a wild social club.  However, Pickton is better known for murdering a suspected 50 women, mixing in his victims' body parts with pig meat, & disturbing it to the public.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how this truck driver used his profession to get away with many murders, trick his victims, and keep the cops guessing for years.  Though, he may of been too good at covering up his crimes.  Eventually, Keith craved the recognition so much that he started sending in confessions, signing his letters with only the happy face symbol.& Subscribe to new true crime parody podcast Exploiting Vicki Tims! -  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/exploiting-vicki-tims/id1447827400?mt=2Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Usually serial killers have a specific MO, victim type and odd fetish but, Arthur had it all.   During this episode we will learn that he raped, tortured, hunted, and practiced necrophila on his victims, as he was known for returning to the corpse. But, he wouldn’t just fulfill his sexual urges. Many times he would cut off the woman’s genitals and eat them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See how the wildly popular film about the life of serial killer Aileen Wuornos, that won Charlize Theron an Oscar, matches up to her real life story.  Did she kill in self defense?  Did her real girlfriend look like Christina Ricci?  No.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into the profession and murders of America's most well known female serial killer.  Discover how her work as a prostitute became a source for her killings.  Was she a true serial killer, was it self defense or was it just for a little cash.  Get the unknown and true motivations behind her crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tsutomu was born with physically deformed hands that made him look like a vampire, but that wasn't his only resemblance to the evil creature.  He would also drink the blood and  cannibalize his victims.  This however, was only the start to his cruelty.  Additionally, he would taunt the victims' families with prank phone calls and by sending them their children's' ashes in the mail.  To top it all off, he had a super hero alter ego he called Rat Man, which Tsutomu claimed made him commit the terrible crimes.  Learn how his job as a photographer eventually led to his downfall in one of the most bizarre serial killers stories of all time.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Hansen's story is most famously known for it’s comparison to the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" in which a man sets people loose on an island and hunts them.It’s believed that Robert did just that to his victims, he would abduct a woman, torture her, and then release her in the Alaskan wilderness before hunting her down like an animal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out how your favorite monsters were created!  Take a look at how Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy, and The Wolf Man were born in literature or human history, then brought into the spotlight by Universal Studios.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Nilsen wanted company and didn't care if they were dead or alive.  Learn about this former police officer's bizarre acts with the bodies of his victims including posing them around his house on furniture as he carried on conversations with the corpses.  Also, discover how his insane methods of body disposal led to his downfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Killer Clown used his management positions to lure victims into his deadly trap.  Learn how the one time KFC manager went on one of the most famous killing sprees in American history that ended with twenty-six dead bodies piled in his basement crawlspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Spangler murdered his family...and got away with it.  This was just the start of his killings.  He also had several interesting jobs like working on Sesame Street and as a radio DJ, which gave him the spotlight he craved.  However, the FBI learned his need for attention from his job selection and used it against him to get a confession at the end of his life.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices