Addicted to Murder Podcast: A True Crime Experience
True Crime
A true crime podcast that looks at the most notorious serial killers through the lenses of childhood development, trauma and psychological factors. Cortney, a licensed therapist with 10 years experience offers her insights, while Tricia, a forensic psychology student and true crime enthusiast shares the details of the killers and their lives. Please note: the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creators and are in no way meant to medically or psychologically diagnose the subjects being discussed. Find us on social media @addictedtompodcast on Instagram @addictedtomurderpodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Tik Tok Email: addictedtomurderpodcast@gmail.com
Location:
United States
Genres:
True Crime
Description:
A true crime podcast that looks at the most notorious serial killers through the lenses of childhood development, trauma and psychological factors. Cortney, a licensed therapist with 10 years experience offers her insights, while Tricia, a forensic psychology student and true crime enthusiast shares the details of the killers and their lives. Please note: the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creators and are in no way meant to medically or psychologically diagnose the subjects being discussed. Find us on social media @addictedtompodcast on Instagram @addictedtomurderpodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Tik Tok Email: addictedtomurderpodcast@gmail.com
Language:
English
Episodes
Josef Fritzl AKA "The monster of Amstetten" Part 4
11/18/2025
Join us as we wrap up this horrific tale of Josef and his brutality to his daughter Elisabeth.
Source:
Secrets in the Cellar by John Glatt
Wikipedia
Duration:00:27:44
Josef Fritzl AKA "The Monster of Amstetten" Part 3
11/11/2025
Trigger warning: Descriptions of child sex abuse and incest.
Join us as we relive what Elisabeth endured during her time in her fathers dungeon.
Source:
Secrets in the Cellar by John Glatt
Wikipedia
Duration:00:26:31
Josef Fritzl part 2
11/4/2025
In this episode we follow Josef into adulthood and parenthood.
Duration:00:29:53
Josef Fritzl aka The Monster of Amstetten part 1
10/28/2025
Trigger Warning: This case includes significant discussion of child sex abuse and incest.
We discuss the childhood and young adulthood of Josef Fritzl, one of Austria's most notorious sex offenders.
Source:
Secrets in the Cellar by John Glatt
Wikipedia
Duration:00:29:19
Tanya Reid aka Munchausen Mom part 2
10/7/2025
In this episode, we discuss Tanya's ongoing motherhood, allegations and eventual conviction.
Sources:
Cruel Deception by Gregg Olsen
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5476-fragile-x-syndrome
Duration:00:34:06
Tanya Reid aka Munchausen Mom part 1
9/30/2025
This episode introduces Tanya Reid, explores her childhood, early adulthood and the beginning of her life as a mother.
Sources:
Cruel Deception by Gregg Olsen
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5476-fragile-x-syndrome
Duration:00:27:52
William Bonin aka The Freeway Killer part 3
9/2/2025
In our final episode about the Freeway Killer, we discuss Bonin's additional murders, capture, and trial.
Sources:
The Freeway Killer: Lost Murder Tapes (Documentary, 2022)
Wikipedia
Duration:00:37:55
William Bonin aka The Freeway Killer pt 2
8/26/2025
Today we find what Bonin got up to after being released from the prison/hospital. We meet his accomplices and start talking about his many murders.
Trigger Warning: Extensive child sex abuse and murder
Sources:
The Freeway Killer: The Lost Murder Tapes (Documentary, HBO)
Wikipedia
Duration:00:34:54
William Bonin aka The Freeway Killer pt 1
8/19/2025
This week we dive into a new killer, William Bonin, and discuss his traumatic childhood and early adulthood, including his very early foray into criminal sexual behaviors.
*Trigger Warning: Child Sexual Abuse
Sources:
The Freeway Killer: Lost Murder Tapes (Documentary 2022)
Wikipedia
Duration:00:35:28
Keith Jesperson aka The Happy Face Killer pt. 4
8/5/2025
The final installment of The Happy Face Killer. We discuss Keith's final crimes, confession and life after being caught.
Duration:00:31:53
Keith Jesperson aka The Happy Face Killer part 3
7/30/2025
This week we catch up with Keith right after his first murder and discuss his transformation into serial killer.
Duration:00:39:41
Keith Jesperson aka The Happy Face Killer part 2
7/22/2025
Part two of the Happy Face Killer continues the story of Keith Jesperson through his teenage year and into adulthood.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Hunter_Jesperson
“I” The Creation of a Serial Killer by Jack Olson
Duration:00:32:21
Keith Jesperson aka The Happy Face Killer part 1
7/15/2025
This week we dive into a new serial killer, The Happy Face Killer Keith Jesperson. We explore Keith's background and childhood, including some early concerning behaviors.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Hunter_Jesperson
“I” The Creation of a Serial Killer by Jack Olson
Duration:00:35:45
Mary Bell aka The Killer Child
7/8/2025
We are back! After our 5 month hiatus, we return with an especially interesting new case! This week we talk about Mary Bell, the British girl who became the youngest person ever convicted of murder in the UK.
Trigger Warning: Child sexual abuse and child murder
Sources:
Cries Unheard, Why Children Kill: The Story of Mary Bell by Gitta Sereny
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Bell
Duration:00:55:49
Doug Clark & Carol Bundy AKA The Sunset Killers pt.4
2/4/2025
This week we wrap up the case of the Sunset Killers, discussing their crimes, trials and sentences.
Duration:00:38:26
Doug Clark & Carol Bundy AKA The Sunset Killers pt. 3
1/28/2025
Now that Doug and Carol have officially met, we talk about their relationship dynamics and dive into the first murders.
Duration:00:29:00
Doug Clark & Carol Bundy AKA The Sunset Killers pt 2
1/21/2025
In this episode we dive into the childhood and development of Doug Clark, leading up to his first meeting with Carol.
Main source: The Sunset Murders by Louise Farr
DSM-V
Duration:00:25:46
Doug Clark & Carol Bundy AKA The Sunset Killers pt. 1
1/14/2025
This week we talk about the childhood of Carol Bundy, who would grow up to be part of the notorious murdering couple known as the Sunset Killers.
Duration:00:29:58
Bruce Padro AKA The Santa Gunman
12/24/2024
On our special Christmas Eve episode, we talk about a Christmas Eve massacre carried out by a terrible man in a Santa suit.
Duration:00:37:03
Omaima Nelson (Thanksgiving Special)
11/19/2024
We discuss the case of Omaima Nelson, who murdered her husband on Thanksgiving Day in 1991.
Sources used:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaima_Nelson
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/omaima-nelson-the-model-who-killed-castrated-ate-her-husband-for-thanksgiving
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/battered-woman-syndrome
https://youtu.be/EIdGyA42SLM?si=yZrZyydxJYkNjYpQ
Duration:00:34:10