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Vicious Villains is a true crime podcast that delves deep into the minds of the worst kind of people: Murderers. Join host Ally Porter as she dives into the deplorable acts committed by these killers. What makes them tick? What drives them to do such terrible things? Find out on Vicious Villains.

Ally Porter


    • Jan 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    AA5. Jack The Ripper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 23:03


    Hello, friends! It's good to be back after so long. This is the 5th addition to our Anonymous Assassins series, all about Jack The Ripper. The Ripper was an unknown serial killer that took the lives of 5 (give or take) victims in England during the 19th century. Join Ally as she dissects the facts and theories of the case. Insta/Facebook @viciousvillainspodcast

    Charles Cullen (The Angel of Death)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 44:38


    Charles Cullen was a nurse of the most deadly nature. Listen along as Ally takes a deep dive into the inner workings of this nurse turned killer. Insta/Facebook: @viciousvillainspodcast

    H. H. Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 43:31


    This is the true tale of a man who built his own torture castle. Equipped with body chutes and vats of acid, Holmes took the life of his best friend and possibly many others. Join Ally in an analytical discussion about H. H. Holmes on Vicious Villains.

    Alexander Pichushkin (The Chessboard Killer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 35:02


    Alexander Pichuskin is a Russian serial killer who terrorized the community of Moscow in the early 2000's. Killing anywhere from 49 to 60 victims, Alexander is one of the most vicious villains we have discussed on the show so far. Join Ally in breaking down Alexander's early life, foreshadowing trauma, and problematic choices that led up to him committing these horrible crimes.Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @viciousvillainspodvast.Also, don't forget to subscribe!

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    AA4. The Keddie Cabin Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 37:49


    The Anonymous Assassins miniseries returns to discuss the unsolved murder of 4 people that took place in Cabin #28 at the Keddie Resort in Keddie, CA. With numerous suspects but very little evidence, the police have remained stumped all these years later. Let's talk about it on Vicious Villains!•••Follow VV on Instagram and Facebook @viciousvillains podcast, and don't forget to subscribe!

    The Papin Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 34:19


    Christine and Lea Papin committed an atrocious crime, but is it as simple as that? With so many factors to consider such as mental health, social class, and worker exploitation, maybe the story isn't so black and white. Does committing villainous crimes always make you a villain? Let's talk about it on Vicious Villains!•••Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @viciousvillainspodcast. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes!

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    Elliot Rodger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 55:20


    The Isla Vista killings of 2014 really shook up America as we know it. These crimes incited heated discussions about mental health, gun control, and so much more. Learn more about Elliot Rodger, his early life, his outlook on life, and the tragic crime spree he took part in on the newest episode of Vicious Villains. •••Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @viciousvillainspodcast ✌

    Gary Ridgway (The Green River Killer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 43:10


    The Green River Killer terrorized Washington for two decades before he was identified as Gary Ridgway. With a possible victim count of up to 71, he is one of America's most prolific serial killers. Tune in now to find out more about Gary's childhood, adulthood, murders, and life in prison in the newest episode of Vicious Villains. Find the show on Facebook and Instagram @viciousvillainspodcast.*I apologize for the numerous Jane/John Doe rants in this one. It's always the hardest part of discussing murder cases for me. It's my hope that by keeping their stories alive we can do our part in hopefully identifying these victims in the future. Thanks for listening! -Ally

    AA3. The West Memphis Three Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 36:34


    In the conclusion of the West Memphis Three case Ally discusses the appeals process, more potential suspects, the release of the WM3, and the aftermath of this terrible tragedy. Follow VV on Instagram and Facebook @viciousvillains

    AA3. The West Memphis Three Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 41:14


    The case of the West Memphis Three is perhaps the biggest unsolved case in Arkansas' history. Three young boys were murdered in May of 1993 in West Memphis, AR. Three teenage boys were accused of committing these murders with no physical evidence. Were they guilty? You decide.

    Gertrude Baniszewski Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 44:51


    In the final part of the Gertrude Baniszewski story, Ally wraps things up by discussing the tragic death of Sylvia Likens and how Gertrude (among others) were caught, arrested, and punished for their crimes (or not so much).

    Gertrude Baniszewski Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 39:54


    Gertrude Baniszewski was a wife and mother several times over, but she still managed to be the worst caretaker in existence. Check out the newest episode of VV on our new hosting platform, to learn more about this abusive murderer and her motives. It may just make you a little more leery the next time you choose a babysitter.

    John List (The Boogeyman of Westfield)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 32:56


    John List can be described as one of the worst kinds of criminal: a family annihilator. Join Ally in discussing the murders of the List family and the new life that John tried to make for himself afterwards. Check out VV on Facebook and Instagram @viciousvillainspodcast! Photo credit: www.denverpost.com

    Andrei Chikatilo (The Rostov Ripper) Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 48:14


    It's time for the second and final part in our Andrei Chikatilo saga. Follow along as Ally discusses Chikatilo's final murders, his arrest, trial, and execution. You don't want to miss a second of it! Photo credit: www.filmdaily.co

    Andrei Chikatilo (The Rostov Ripper) Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 53:20


    Let's honor October with a truly disturbing case. If you're anything like me, this one will give you goose bumps. Check out the first of two parts in the story of Andrei Chikatilo, a Russian serial killer with a truly disturbing MO. Photo credit: www.criminalminds.fandom.com

    AA2. The Black Dahlia Murder Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 32:39


    Today we finish up telling the story of of Elizabeth Short and her untimely death. Join Ally in discussing the numerous suspects, confessors, theories, and rumors that have followed this case for decades. Photo credit: www.commons.wikimedia.org

    AA2. The Black Dahlia Murder Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 32:26


    The murder of Elizabeth Short, infamously nicknamed The Black Dahlia, is arguably the most chilling unsolved murder case in American history. Join Ally as she begins to unfold the complex story that is this gruesome tale. Photo credit: www.theguardian.com

    David Koresh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 36:37


    Howdy y’all! On this episode of VV, Ally dives into the events that took place during the Waco siege and the life and times of David Koresh. Tune in now to hear how this young boy grew into one of the most infamous cult leaders of our time. Photo credit: www.biography.com

    Amelia Dyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 50:23


    Amelia Dyer was a baby farmer in 19th century England. Possibly claiming the lives of 400 children makes her one of the most prolific serial killers in history. And yet many people have never heard her name before. Join Ally in discussing Amelia’s early life, crimes, and trials in an attempt to understand what made this killer tick. Photo credit: www.historycollection.org

    Edmund Kemper (The Co-Ed Killer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 66:39


    Edmund Kemper has easily secured a spot in the list of worst serial killers of all time. Check out this brand new episode of VV to find out what happened in Kemper’s life before, during, and after his time as The Co-Ed Killer. If nothing else, maybe this episode will cause you to hug your mom a little tighter the next time you see her... but not too tight

    AA1. The Murder of Dorothy Jane Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 24:07


    Check out the very first episode of the brand new mini series: Anonymous Assailants. In this series Ally is going to dive into some UNSOLVED cases! Just because we may not know a Villian’s name, doesn’t make him any less Vicious.Photo credit: shuttershock.com

    Gordon Northcott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 20:52


    The Wineville chicken coop murders are truly as gruesome as they sound. Check out this episode of VV to learn about the crimes committed by Gordon Northcutt AND his family

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    Randy Kraft (The Scorecard Killer) Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 57:43


    It’s time for the conclusion to the story of Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer. Join Ally as she unravels the horrendous crimes committed by Kraft, as well as how he was ultimately brought to justice. Moral of the story: Don’t hitchhike!!Photo Credit: murdermurdermurder.com

    Randy Kraft (The Scorecard Killer) Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 44:36


    Randy Kraft has been known by two monikers: The Scorecard Killer & The Freeway Killer. Both of which don’t even begin to describe his awfulness. Tune in to this episode of VV as Ally attempts to understand the inner workings of the mind of a monster. Photo credit: criminalminds.fandom.com

    Charles Manson Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 42:56


    It’s time for the conclusion to our Charles Manson saga. In this episode we will discuss Charles’ life in prison post-trial, his personal life and beliefs, his death, and his impact on the world he left behind. You don’t want to miss it! Photo credit: newsweek.com

    Charles Manson Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 37:54


    It’s time for Part 2 of the VV Charles Manson mini series. In this episode, Ally covers the formation of the Manson Family, the crimes they committed, and the trial that occurred afterwards. Photo credit: goodhousekeeping.com

    Charles Manson Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 26:06


    This week on VV, Ally introduces Part 1 of a new 3 Part series on Charles Manson. Manson was many things: a cult leader, a criminal, a drug user, a thief, an escape artist, among many other less than honorable characteristics. Part 1 will discuss his childhood and early crimes. Put on your seat belts for this one. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.Photo Credit: biography.com

    Katherine Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 51:09


    Samuel Little

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 34:33


    Samuel Little is one of America’s most prolific serial killers, one you may have never heard of. Killing dozens of women over several decades, Little is a true menace to society. Join Ally in discussing the outcome of these atrocious crimes, and find out for yourself what a true villain Samuel is. Photo Credit: latimes.com

    Mary Mallon (Typhoid Mary)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 31:20


    In light of our current circumstances, VV is covering a case about the spread of germs. Mary Mallon was a woman who came into contact with a lot of people, most of which ended up wishing they had never met her. Join Ally in a discussion about Typhoid Mary and the effects she had on the people around her. Photo credit: forbes.com

    Ed Gein

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 59:35


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    Elizabeth Bathory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 40:49


    This week on VV, we are jumping into a time machine. We are taking it alllllllll the way back to the 16th century with the case of Elizabeth Bathory. Hungarian Noblewoman? Sure. Psychotic serial killer? You tell me. Photo credit: onthisday.com

    Robert Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 45:52


    This week on VV we discuss the case of Robert Hansen, an Alaskan serial killer who killed at least 17 women. Listening to Robert’s case may make you wary to be around any bakers in the near future.Photo credit: independent.co.uk

    Peter Kurten (The Vampire of Dusseldorf) Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 45:56


    This episode of VV is the conclusion to the tale of Peter Kurten. We talk about his investigation, trial, conviction, and aftermath. Don’t miss the end to this terrifying true story of The Vampire of Düsseldorf. Photo credit: fanfiction.fandom.com

    Peter Kurten (The Vampire of Dusseldorf)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 58:02


    We’re switching things up in this episode of VV. We are talking about a German monster who committed some of the most heinous acts imaginable. Peter Kurten was the type of man we should all hope to never encounter. Find out why on Vicious Villains.Photo credit: findagrave.com

    Richard Ramirez (The Night Stalker) Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 25:33


    Welcome back friends! Today on VV, we are finishing up the tale of Richard Ramirez. Join Ally in the dramatic finale that is the take down of The Night StalkerPhoto credit: biography.com

    Richard Ramirez (The Night Stalker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 55:10


    Today we are talking about one of the baddest of the bad. A killer with no true sense of remorse: Richard Ramirez. The Night Stalker terrified California in the 80’s, and he still manages to incite fear into people’s hearts today. Let’s talk about it.***Photo credit: crime museum.orgCheckout @viciousvillainspodcast on Facebook and Instagram

    Aileen Wuornos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 59:32


    This week on VV, we discuss one of the most famous female serial killers in American History. Aileen Wuornos was a force to be reckoned with. Join Ally in the discussion behind what makes this villain tick. Photo credits: biography.com

    Scott Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 51:54


    This week on Vicious Villains, we discuss the case of Scott Peterson. Join me, as we talk about what he did to his pregnant wife and unborn child. This story isn’t for the faint of heart. It ranges from sad to downright despicable, but it’s an important story to tell.

    Henry Lee Lucas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 50:15


    Today we are talking about a man who could have killed anywhere from 11 to 3,000 people, including his own mother. Was Henry Lee Lucas the most prolific serial killer ever, or just an extremely effective con man? I believe the truth lies somewhere in between.

    Michelle Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 38:25


    Today’s episode is a little different than normal. We’ve all heard of assisted suicide, but what if that person doesn’t truly want to die? Who’s responsible? Who’s to blame? You decide.

    John Wayne Gacy (the Killer Clown) Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 56:55


    Welcome to the final part in our John Wayne Gacy series! This week we discuss Gacy’s confession, trial, and aftermath. Join host Ally Porter in discussing the conclusion to a truly horrible story.

    John Wayne Gacy (the Killer Clown) Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 38:48


    Welcome to the second installment of our mini John Wayne Gacy series. This will be the 2nd of 3 episodes. This week we discuss the rest of Gacy’s crimes, the investigation, and the allegations against him. You don’t want to miss it!

    John Wayne Gacy (the Killer Clown) Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 68:36


    This week, we are covering one of the heavy hitters. A name most of you will know. John Wayne Gacy was many things: a husband, a father, a clown, and a serial killer. Join me in this multi-parter about one of the scariest men that have ever existed.

    Robert William Pickton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 60:10


    Welcome back! This week on Vicious Villains, we are talking about notorious pig farmer Robert William Pickton. This episode may change the way you feel about BBQ.. forever.

    David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 75:23


    Hey guys! It’s time for another episode of Vicious Villains. This one is longer than normal, but its because this case was FULL of info that I wanted you guys to have. So get a snack, get comfy, and join me in the tale of the Son of Sam.

    Ronald Gene Simmons Sr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 29:35


    Hello, Friends! Welcome to another episode of Vicious Villains. Today we are talking about a killer from my home state of Arkansas, Ronald Gene Simmons Sr. I want to give you guys a heads up, I had a complete brain fart while taping this episode. I refer to *Ronald as Robert a few times. And this is simply because I misprinted his name in my notes. Forgive me, but don’t let that fool you. This family annihilator has a story that you’ll want to hear.

    Ted Kaczynski (The Unabomber)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 33:40


    This week we are discussing Vicious Villain Ted Kaczynski, AKA The Unabomber. Strap in, guys. This one is a wild ride.

    Israel Keyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 27:09


    Welcome back to another episode of Vicious Villains! Today we are discussing the atrocious acts of American serial killer Israel Keyes: his life, his crimes, his arrest, and so much more. Join host Ally Porter in a conversation about what goes on in the mind of a monster....

    Dennis Rader (BTK)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 43:33


    Hello friends! Welcome back to Vicious Villains. In this week’s episode we are discussing Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer. Rader is the perfect example of why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Not all “good people” are good people...Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics such as murder, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

    Luka Rocco Magnotta

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 30:32


    Hey y’all! My name is Ally Porter, and this is my FIRST attempt at podcasting. I’m really into true crime, and want to share that passion with the world. I hope you guys enjoy!My first case will cover the infamous Luka Magnotta. He is a Canadian killer with an interesting story. Trigger warning: This episode includes descriptions of murder and animal cruelty. Listener discretion is advised.

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