Serial Killing : A Podcast

Serial Killing : Elissa Kerrill

Serial killers are both terrifying and fascinating. Here, we will explore their life stories and get a glimpse into whether they were born evil...or conditioned to be. We will also tackle other true crime stories from time to time. read less

Our Editor's Take

Are serial killers born or made? It is a question that every episode of Serial Killing : A Podcast poses for its audience. This true crime podcast examines the lives and minds of history's most notorious serial killers. These disturbing figures have life stories that influenced and informed who they became. From parental neglect to societal oppression, their pasts often answer what drove them. H.H. Holmes, the Unabomber, and even Vlad the Impaler had motives shaped by the world at the time.

This podcast seeks to explore that world. The show's listeners will hear about the culture and upbringing of these killers. They will also hear a thorough analysis of the more inherent influences on their psyche. Such a discussion can allow the audience to understand better who these killers were. Internal and external forces shape lives, even for the most disturbing of criminals.

Each episode of Serial Killing focuses on a single figure, often chosen by patrons of the show. The host, who goes by the pseudonym Elissa Kerrill, then scrutinizes that figure. Kerri'l's name is an anagram for the subject she discusses. She is passionate about the true crime genre. This fact comes across in each installment of this podcast series. Whether she discusses true crime stories or cold cases, she does so using her unique charm and wit.

Kerrill will sometimes go beyond the usual and discuss other mysteries as well. In one podcast episode, she chronicles the story of Russell and Shirley Dermond. In 2014, authorities discovered this couple murdered in their own home. It is a shocking, unsolved murder that will fascinate some listeners. Urban legends and local folklore may also sometimes be the focal point of an episode. Legends like the Mothman, the Bell Witch, and Skinwalkers have dedicated episodes. To go with these episodes, Kerrill also provides true crime updates for her listeners. "Monday Morning Murder In The News" is a weekly segment where she discusses recent events.

Serial Killing : A Podcast is a thought-provoking series for true crime fans. It is an experience that both old and new listeners may want to investigate.

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