Killer Instinct

In August of this year, Savannah showcased the Murdaugh family, a wealthy family in South Carolina that has been linked to multiple murders, including the mother and youngest son, This week, Savannah brings you new developments on the cases since the last episode aired, including the arrest of the patriarch of the family, Alex Murdaugh. Before Alex was arrested, Alex was shot at by a seemingly random passerby, leaving only a superficial wound and arousing a lot more suspicion around him. Alex was arrested on October 14th, 2021 for a variety of charges after conspiring to steal $3 million in fraudulent insurance money from the family of the Murdaugh's former housekeeper, a woman who died in the Murdaugh home under mysterious circumstances. The Murdaughs have affected many lives, but are they merely victims in a string of unfortunate occurrences, or is the family hiding dark secrets? Listen to the first episode on the Murdaugh case here: https://bit.ly/KIMurdaughFamily1 Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? S

In one of the most twisted family affairs ever covered on Killer Instinct, Savannah details the disturbing double homicide of Anthony Anastasi and Jacqueline Riggs. Ann Marie Anastasi got caught in between her husband Anthony and his new live-in girlfriend Jacqueline. Ann recruited her 13-year-old daughter and her daughter's 18-year old boyfriend, Gabriel Strauss, to plot the murder of Anthony and Jacqueline, then stage it as a murder-suicide. Jealousy, rage and a completely warped family dynamic all lead to this tragedy, but how exactly did Ann's young daughter and adult boyfriend get mixed up in everything? That's where things get more complicated. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SOLIDGOLDPET.COM/KILLER Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/killer for 15% off your first order! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here! For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to Au

Mark Twitchell was an aspiring filmmaker with a successful cult film, a wife and a young child. But he harbored a dark secret, the inexplicable desire to become a serial killer, partly inspired by the fictional character Dexter from the eponymous show. This week, Savannah explores how Mark was able to catfish two unsuspecting men from dating sites into his makeshift "kill room," which ultimately led to him murdering Johnny Altinger on October 10, 2008. Savannah also explores the many manifestos he wrote that make it clear that, had investigators not caught him, he would've certainly killed again. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! Get 15% off their Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/killer SimpliSafe is offering 20% off your entire new system and your first month of monitoring service FREE, when you enroll in Interactiv

Karissa Boudreau was only 13 years old when her mother lured her to an empty area, strangled her, hid her body, then reported her missing. Savannah explores how Penny Boudreau, Karissa's mother and killer, attempted to trick police by staging a sexual assault and lying about the events of that fateful day. Savannah details the investigation into Karissa's "disappearance," as well as Penny's sickening motive for the killing, to ensure that her then-boyfriend, Vernon Macumber, doesn't break up with her. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/KILLER If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po

Nicholas "Niko" P and Ani Okeke Ewo were 2 star athletes and honor-roll students when they innocently accepted an invitation to a party one weekend night. Little did they know that they had actually accepted an invitation to a torture chamber that would nearly leave them dead. This week, Savannah explores the unimaginable abuse these 2 men endured, all due to a case of mistaken identity. She details how the 9 individuals involved, both men and women, were brought to justice, just several hours before Niko and Ani were likely to be murdered. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/KILLER Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! Get to know your fertility status and be able to plan ahead with Modern Fertility. Visit ModernFertility.com/KILLER for $20 off! If you have any though

What began as a simple home renovation project in San Marino, CA, ended in an arrest for murder. When Johnathan Sohus' body was uncovered in the backyard of the home, investigators were able to finally pin the killing on long-time con artist Christian Gerhartsreiter AKA Clark Rockafeller, Christopher Chichester, and many other aliases. But one mystery still remains, what ever happened to John's wife Linda Sohus, who is still considered missing? This week, Savannah explores the couple's tragic story that begins in 1985 and still open-ended. Savannah details the postcards supposedly sent from the couple while they were missing that were likely sent from their killer, how Christian was able to con hundreds of people, and how he was ultimately captured. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SOLIDGOLDPET.COM/KILLER Listen to Wondery’s The Generation Why Podcast on Apple Podcas

Diane Kyne was murdered in her own home while her husband and son were there, those details are not disputed. What's not clear is which of the 2 men is the witness and which is the murderer? This week, Savannah breaks down the baffling case of a father and son blaming each other for a murder. 2 separate 911 calls, 2 separate stories, but only one true murderer. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get to know your fertility status and be able to plan ahead with Modern Fertility. Visit ModernFertility.com/KILLER for $20 off! Follow Suspect on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can binge all nine episodes ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app! Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Birch is giving $200 off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at BirchLiving.com/killer Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! If you have an

The story of Amber Smith's attack is a story of survival, but her ordeal was still horrifying. This week, Savannah details how Amber was bound, beaten and left for dead at Cottonwood Glen Park, a park near where she lived. Amber didn't remember much of her attack and the case went cold for over 4 years. As luck would have it, a man named Stefan Moon was charged with a minor felony, forcing him to enter his DNA in the system. Stefan "Sam" Moon's DNA matched that of Amber's attacker, and the more chilling detail, Amber knew Sam as a friend. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today by going to Prose.com/killer Get to know your fertility status and be able to plan ahead with Modern Fertility. Visit ModernFertility.com/KILLER for $20 off! Take Hawthorne’s quiz TODAY and get the men in your life st

Katherine Waring seemingly vanished out of thin air on June 12, 2009. When an uncharacteristically large-sum check surfaced, having been signed by Katherine (who went by Kate), it started a chain of events that ultimately lead to the horrifying truth, Kate was brutally tased, beaten and drowned by people that she trusted. This week, Savannah details the many players in Kate's disappearance and killing, including Ethan Mack, someone who was like a brother to her that convinced Kate to get into the suitcase that was used to kill her, Heather Kamp, the con artist who plotted her murder in order to steal her money and belongings, and the A-team, the group of experts that did what the police had failed to do for months, solve the case and find Kate's killers. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! To order his Manly Band and get 21% off, plus a free silicone ring, go to MANLYBANDS.com/ki

This case actually involves several cases of accidental death and murder. Savannah explores the legacy of the famous (and often infamous) Murdaugh family and the many tragedies that have surrounded them. Savannah starts with the most recent incident on June 7, 2021 where Maggie and her son Paul Murdaugh were found shot to death near their hunting lodge in South Carolina, and backtracks to a boat accident that killed teenager Mallory Beach, and that many believe let Andrew Murdaugh off the hook for his reckless behavior. She also details the still-unsolved murder of Stephen Smith, where many residents are convinced that Andrew Murdaugh may be directly responsible. So were Maggie and Paul's murders a random act of violence or was this an act of revenge for the family's checkered past? Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today whe

Lindsay AKA Lynsie Ekelund went missing after going out with some friends one night in February 2000. It would take almost a decade to find her true killer. This week, Savannah runs down the small pool of suspects, including Lynsie's own mother, and why it took a fresh set of eyes on the case to ultimately discover what happened to Lynsie that night. Detective Larry Montgomery finally closed the case after agonizing over the details and getting a confession out of the murderer, Christopher Michael McAmis. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Listeners can receive 10% off your first order over $150 plus free shipping. Visit Cuyana.com/KILLER to get your individual code! Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/killer Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! Listen to Wondery’s The Generation Why Podcast on Apple Podcasts

In May of 1995, Alan Beaman was sentenced to 50 years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lockmiller. Seems like case closed, right? This week, Savannah examines Jennifer's tragic final moments before she was discovered murdered in her home, why Alan was the main target from early on in the investigation, and why Alan was ultimately set free in 2008, over a decade later thanks to DNA evidence. Plus, Savannah brings to light the one suspect whose DNA was found on the scene, but police have refused to release any of his information to the public. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Receive 10% off your first order over $150 plus free shipping by visiting Cuyana.com/KILLER to get your individual code! Take Hawthorne’s quiz TODAY and get the men in your life started on their new routine by going to hawthorne.co/gift and using promo code killer to get 10% off your first purchase! Save 20% on your Halo Collar by going to Sho

Sadie Hartley was a hardworking & successful businesswoman who began dating a man named Ian Johnston. Little did Sadie know that simply by being with Ian, that would cause a ripple effect that would lead to her murder. Savannah explores the tragic backstory of one of Sadie's murderers Sarah Williams, Sarah's torrid affair with Ian, and how Sarah and her accomplice Katrina Walsh planned Sadie's murder for nearly 2 years before brutally attacking and killing her in her own home. Sarah and Katrina are currently serving lengthy sentences in prison, while Ian has been cleared of any involvement, despite several people, including Sadie's family, suspect he is not as innocent as he seems. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/KILLER Go to HARPERWILDE.com/killer today so you can get 20% off your first pur

Andrea and Russell "Rusty" Yates lived a complicated life, plagued with mental illness and a religious zealot. All of their issues culminated in Andrea Yates systematically drowning her five children in their home bathroom while Rusty was off at work. Savannah explores Andrea and Rusty's family history and strained lifestyle that might answer just a few of the millions of questions this case brings up. Plus, Savannah explores how this case has divided many people, is Andrea solely to blame or did Rusty play a part in the killing of his own children? Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SOLIDGOLDPET.COM/KILLER Follow Killer Psyche on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen to new episodes early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery App. Go to Bombas.com/killer today, and get twenty percent off your first order! Save 20% on your Halo Collar by going to

Also known as the Rotenberg Cannibal, Armin Meiwes is currently serving a life sentence for cutting up and consuming Bernd Jürgen Armando Brandes, a man he met over a chatroom for people with cannibalistic fetishes. Savannah explores Armin and Brandes' background, the night that Armin and Brandes met up to consume Brandes and videotape the entire event, and why Armin is currently allowed to walk around the town with police protection. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! Listen and subscribe now to ‘The Trials of Frank Carson’ on LATIMES.com, or listen and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts! Secure your online activity today at ExpressVPN.com/killer and get an extra three months FREE!  If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in t

When police found the body of Zack Bowen on the roof of a parking garage, they had no idea this would unravel one of the most bizarre cases in New Orleans history. They found a note with a confession from Zack and instructions leading them to his apartment. It was there they found the dismembered body of Addie Hall, along with her severed head boiling in a pot on the stove. Savannah explores Zack and Addie's relationship and what series of events lead to this horrifying conclusion. Savannah also explores the supernatural influences that many people believe contributed to these 2 deaths. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/. Go to Bombas.com/killer today, and get 20% off your first order! Stay in your comfort zone. Go to HARPERWILDE.com/killer today so you can get 20% off your first purchase! Visit Cuyana.com/killer to get your individual code and receive 10% off your first order over $150 plus free shipping! Save 20% on your Hal

Kenneth Parnell was a serial sex offender living in Northern California when he kidnapped Steven Stayner from his home. He created a new identity for Steven and held him captive for several years before abducting Timothy White. The two boys would encounter abuse for years before finally making their incredible escape. But the trauma and damage done to them would have a rippling effect on their families. Savannah details how Kenneth and an accomplice were able to evade authorities for so long, how Steven and Timothy managed to hitchhike to a police station and get Kenneth arrested, and how potentially the effect of losing his brother would cause Steven's brother Cary Stayner to ultimately become a serial killer himself. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Go to GreenChef.com/killer100 and use code killer100 to get $100 off including free shipping! Become a detective today, all you have to do is download Small Town Murders FREE o

15-year-old Kelly Cook received a call on April 22, 1981 requesting her babysitting services by a man named Bill Christensen. Bill picked Kelly up that night and she was never seen alive again. Kelly's body was discovered months later, but as of now, no one has been arrested for her murder. This week, Savannah examines Kelly's life, a few of the possible suspects, and explains why this case is one of highest profile cases in Alberta, Canada's history. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Become a detective today, all you have to do is download Small Town Murders FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Save $75 on Candid’s starter kit. Go to CandidCO.com/killer and use code killer Get 15% off your first Happy Dance order when you go to DOAHAPPYDANCE.com/INSTINCT! Go to HARPERWILDE.com/killer today so you can get 20% off your first purchase! Save $15 off your first visit with a board-certified dermatologist at Apostrophe.com/K

Dennis Nilsen has many monikers, and he has earned them all through his cruel killings of at least 16 innocent men and boys. Savannah explores Dennis' background and how he struggled with his sexuality, as well as how Dennis lured victim after victim to his apartment to strangle, dismember, and even store various dead bodies. Plus, Savannah examines the multiple times that Dennis could've been stopped and how his own foolishness ultimately led to him being caught and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play When you’re ready to undo some damage, hit the reset button with the OUAI Detox Shampoo. Go to TheOuai.com and use code KILLER to get 15% off your entire purchase! Listen and subscribe now to ‘The Trials of Frank Carson’ on LATIMES.com, or listen

This week, Savannah brings you an ongoing investigation of a brutal murder of an innocent 13-year-old girl, Tristyn Bailey. Tristyn's killer, 14-year-old Aiden Fucci, had talked about his urge to lure someone into the woods and kill them, and it appears that he did just that. When Tristyn's body was discovered, they found that she was stabbed nearly 100 times before succumbing to her injuries. Savannah explores the how investigators were able to link the crime to Aiden, and more unbelievably, how Aiden's mother Crystal Smith attempted to scrub blood from Aiden's jeans in an effort to conceal what her son had done. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, you can save $75 on Candid’s starter kit by going to CandidCO.com/killer and use code killer! Go to Bombas.com/killer today, and get 20% off your first order! To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/killer! Save $15 off your first visit with a board-certifi