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August 2 · 28 min
Killer Thriller: Criminal Minds Star Kirsten Vangsness on Why People Become Killers
Why do people become killers? Criminal Minds star Kirsten Vangsness joins Elisa Donovan to explore the psychology behind violent crime, why understanding behavior matters more than simple labels, and what more than 20 years as Penelope Garcia taught her about the darkest parts of the human mind. Follow Kirsten on Instagram: @kirstenvangsness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 1 · 55 min
Killer Thriller Docu: What If the World's Most Infamous Killer was Your Grandfather?
Filmmaker Sophia Maddox joins Killer Thriller Docu to discuss "My Grandfather Charles Manson" and the shocking discovery that one of America's most infamous killers was her grandfather. Sophia shares how the revelation unraveled generations of family secrets, forever changed her relationship with her father, and inspired a deeply personal documentary about identity, generational trauma, healing, and breaking the cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 30 · 32 min
Killer Thriller: How Far Would You Go To Stay Alive?
When survival depends on outsmarting the person holding you captive, courage takes on an entirely different meaning. Elisa Donovan talks with Girl in the Coffin star Tahirah Sharif about the psychology of captivity, why victims adapt in ways outsiders often misunderstand, and what stories like these reveal about fear, resilience, and the incredible instinct to survive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 30 · 35 min
A Former NFL Quarterback’s Shocking Video, Who is Afraid of the Ocean, Majoring in Influencing Becoming a Real Thing?
Listen if you want to…. Josh Hartnett's terrifying new thriller has us staying out of the ocean. A 16 year old lifeguard is impressing us with his heroic save in Santa Cruz, does this make us excited to watch Baywatch? Arizona State University is making “influencing” an official major… Why does this make us feel cringey? We’ve got a hot take, Is Voicemails from Isabelle ending too cliche? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 27 · 30 min
Killer Thriller: The Teenage Affair and Murder That Shocked America
Jenn Fessler and Elisa Donovan revisit the infamous Pamela Smart case, unpacking the scandalous relationship with her 15-year-old student that set the stage for one of the most controversial murder convictions in modern American history. They unpack the latest developments and court hearing in Smart's decades-long fight for freedom, debate whether she received a fair trial, and ask the question that still divides people more than 35 years later: Did the punishment fit the crime? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 26 · 26 min
Killer Thriller: What Makes An Ordinary Person Commit Murder?
Most murders aren't committed by serial killers or lifelong criminals. They're carried out by ordinary people whose emotions, relationships, and decisions spiral out of control. Elisa Donovan talks with David Lascher about starring alongside Melissa Joan Hart in Twisted Desire, a true crime drama inspired by real events that explores how teenage obsession, manipulation, and emotional turmoil can drive seemingly ordinary people to commit unimaginable act See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 25 · 48 min
Killer Thriller Docu: 4 Girls Murdered in a Yogurt Shop. 2 Coerced Confessions. 34 Years to Uncover the Truth
Director Margaret Brown joins Killer Thriller Docu to discuss HBO's The Yogurt Shop Murders, the gripping documentary series exploring the 1991 murders of four teenage girls in Austin, Texas, and the decades-long search for justice. Margaret shares what drew her to one of Texas' most haunting unsolved cases, the emotional responsibility of telling a story rooted in unimaginable loss, and how false confessions and flawed interrogation tactics led to wrongful convictions. She also reveals what happened when the unimaginable occurred: just weeks after the documentary premiered, the case was finally solved - prompting the series to return for a stunning final episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 23 · 23 min
Killer Thriller: Her Cop Husband Became A Steroid-Fueled Nightmare. Then She Had Him Killed.
Donna Yaklich alleged that her police detective husband repeatedly abused her, threatened her life and left her believing there was nowhere she could safely turn. Then she recruited two young men to kill him. David Lascher joins Elisa Donovan to revisit the shocking case behind Cries Unheard, why the movie was far more brutal than he remembered, and the complicated question at its center: What happens when a victim of abuse becomes responsible for a crime herself? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 23 · 40 min
Back Injuries, Near Death Experiences on a Plane, Poop in a Pool, and The Odyssey
Listen if you want to... Why has TikTok convinced us to watch The Odyssey? The Other Mommy trailer has us totally freaked out. Hear an unbelievable story of Sabine’s incidents when on a plane and an underground tunnel. Is it becoming normalized for men to shave their armpits? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 19 · 32 min
Killer Thriller: A perfect daughter. A devastating secret. Danielle Panabaker talks ‘Crowning at the Prom’
On this episode of Killer Thriller, Elisa Donovan is joined by Danielle Panabaker to discuss Lifetime’s new thriller Crowning at the Prom. Danielle opens up about playing a mother whose daughter’s carefully crafted perfect life begins to unravel after a devastating secret is revealed. The episode explores the real-life tragedies that mirror the film, the pressure to maintain a perfect image, hidden pregnancies, eating disorders, and the importance of creating a safe space for young people to ask for help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 18 · 39 min
Killer Thriller Docu: The Real Wolf of Wall Street: Former insiders reveal what the Leonardo DiCaprio movie didn't show
Jennifer Fessler sits down with former Stratton Oakmont insiders Ross Portenoy and Howie Gelfand to reveal the real story behind The Wolf of Wall Street. They share firsthand stories from inside Jordan Belfort's infamous firm, expose what the Leonardo DiCaprio movie didn't show, and separate fact from fiction. They also open up about the dark side of Stratton Oakmont - from addiction and the infamous yacht disaster to the lasting fallout, accountability, and rebuilding their lives after one of the biggest financial scandals in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 16 · 49 min
Killer Thriller Docu: Did We Get The Scott Peterson Case Wrong?
For more than 20 years, the murders of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, Conner, seemed like a closed case. But A&E's Scott Peterson: The New Evidence is challenging everything we thought we knew. This week on Killer Thriller Docu, Jennifer Fessler sits down with veteran defense attorney and ABC News legal consultant Chris Pixley to unpack the explosive new documentary, the evidence that could change the case forever, and why the Los Angeles Innocence Project believes Scott Peterson may not have received a fair trial. From overlooked witnesses to new forensic analysis, this is a conversation that will leave you questioning one of the most notorious murder convictions in modern history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 16 · 41 min
A Bison, An Alien and A Massive Cockroach Walk into the Room…
Listen if you want to.. Do we prefer Hot Tom Cruise or a Digger Tom Cruise What you can learn from our mistakes when it comes to slime and kids. Which new shows are we watching, is Five Star Weekend and Elle worth the binge? Which major music star sat next to Danielle at the Hilary Duff concert? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 12 · 32 min
Killer Thriller: Why Natalee Holloway's Story Hits Even Harder Today
For years, Natalee Holloway's disappearance left more questions than answers. Long before Joran van der Sloot finally confessed to killing Natalee on a beach in Aruba in 2023, actress Amy Gumenick helped bring her story to millions of viewers. Amy looks back on playing Natalee while the case remained unsolved, the emotional responsibility of portraying a real victim, and how Joran van der Sloot's confession forever changed the way she sees the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 11 · 35 min
Killer Thriller Docu: You commit a crime and get caught 30 years later.
A newborn abandoned. A mother accused 30 years later. But is this case as straightforward as it seems? Jennifer Fessler sits down with ‘Baby Doe’ director Jessica Earnshaw to examine the shocking true story behind her powerful new documentary. They discuss the controversial prosecution of Gail Ritchie, the little-known phenomenon of pregnancy denial, the courtroom decisions that shaped her murder trial and why the verdict and why this case continues to divide audiences long after the verdict. It's a conversation that may leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about guilt, justice, and compassion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 9 · 24 min
Killer Thriller: The Most Disturbing Thing About Ted Bundy Had Nothing to Do With Murder
Why did so many people...including judges, girlfriends, friends, and even complete strangers...trust Ted Bundy? Acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger reveals the one thing about Ted Bundy that still unsettles him most, and it isn't the killings. From the people who loved him to the judges who trusted him, he explains why Bundy's greatest weapon was hiding in plain sight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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