John Edward Robinson - The Internet's First Serial Killer
In this chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, we expose the sinister double life of John Edward Robinson—businessman, con artist, and the first known serial killer to use the internet as his hunting ground. Under the guise of online ads and chat rooms, Robinson lured vulnerable women into his web of deceit, manipulation, and ultimately, murder.
From his troubled beginnings to his rise as a digital-age predator, we trace the timeline of his horrifying crimes and how law enforcement finally brought him to justice. This episode not only unpacks the psychology of a killer but also serves as a stark warning about the dangers lurking behind screens.
Enter the mind of a murderer—and the dawn of a new era in crime.
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Robert Hansen - The Butcher Baker's Alaskan Hunting Games
In this bone-chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, we journey to the icy wilderness of Alaska to uncover the horrifying crimes of Robert Hansen—infamously known as the Butcher Baker. Behind the façade of a quiet baker and devoted family man was a sadistic predator who abducted, assaulted, and hunted his victims like prey in the wild. With at least 17 confirmed murders and chilling accounts of women being flown into the woods only to be hunted for sport, Hansen's crimes reveal a level of brutality that defies belief.
We break down how this seemingly ordinary man became one of America’s most terrifying serial killers—and how his reign of terror finally came to an end.
Brace yourself. This is one hunt you’ll never forget.
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Christopher Wilder: The Cross-Country Crimes of The Beauty Queen Killer
In this chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, we dive into the disturbing story of Christopher Wilder—known as the "Beauty Queen Killer." A successful race car driver and self-proclaimed photographer, Wilder used charm, wealth, and the promise of fame to lure aspiring models and pageant contestants into deadly traps. From Florida to California, his 1984 cross-country rampage left a trail of terror, abduction, and murder. As we unravel his double life, we expose the calculated methods, manipulative tactics, and deeply sinister motives that fueled one of the most shocking killing sprees in American history. This is the terrifying true story of the man who turned beauty into bait.
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The Chicago Ripper Crew: Satanic Rituals & a City in Terror
In one of the most disturbing episodes of Unlawful Acts to date, host Susan Davis takes you to 1980s Chicago—a city gripped by fear as women began vanishing without a trace. When bodies were discovered, mutilated in ritualistic and horrifying ways, authorities realized this was no ordinary serial killer. This was the work of the Chicago Ripper Crew—a cult-like group of four men fueled by satanic beliefs, responsible for the abduction, torture, and murder of up to 20 women. Their crimes shocked even the most hardened investigators and left behind a legacy of pure evil.
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Samuel Little: America’s Deadliest Serial Killer
In this chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, host Susan Davis unearths the terrifying legacy of Samuel Little—a man who may be the most prolific serial killer in American history. With 93 confessed murders, and the FBI confirming many of them, Little's crimes spanned over 40 years, leaving a trail of devastation and heartbreak. He moved through society undetected, targeting the vulnerable and slipping through the cracks of the justice system. How did one of the deadliest killers in history go unnoticed for so long? Prepare for a haunting journey into the mind and methods of a man who turned invisibility into his most lethal weapon.
Every story has two sides—the version we hear, and the version buried beneath the surface. Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Susan Davis, offering condensed yet compelling storytelling that dives deep into some of the world’s most fascinating criminal cases. From elusive serial killers to decades-old mysteries, each episode peels back the layers to uncover the truths often left untold.
But this isn’t just about the crimes—it’s about the people: the families who never stopped searching, the detectives who chased justice across years and continents, and the overlooked patterns hiding in plain sight. If you’re captivated by human behavior, drawn to detail, and short on time—but still want the full story—Unlawful Acts invites you to dig deeper and discover what they didn’t want you to know.
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