Killer Instinct

The future was bright for up-and-coming Houston-based influencer Alexis Sharkey. She had an exciting new job, a new marriage and making her way in a new town until it was all tragically cut short. This week, Savannah explores Alexis' life and death, as well as the main suspect in her death, her husband Tom Sharkey, who committed suicide after being cornered by the police. Tom had changed his story of the night of Alexis' supposed disappearance many times, and moved about the country multiple times after her body was discovered. And many details have since come to light regarding Alexis and Tom's relationship, including the possibility of another man in Alexis' life and the not-so-perfect moments behind the social media posts. Get 15% off your order today by going LumineuxHealth.com/killer  Go to manscaped.com for our exclusive offer of 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code KILLER Follow Families Who Kill: The Donut Shop Murders on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can binge all six episodes ad-free by sub

On the night of September 22, 2006, Cassie Jo Stoddard was housesitting for her aunt. Her boyfriend and 2 classmates, Brian Lee Draper and Torey Michael Adamcik, joined Cassie to watch a movie. Little did Cassie know that she was hanging out with 2 disturbed individuals who had been planning her murder. This week, Savannah explores how Brian and Torey, inspired by the Columbine shootings and the horror film "Scream," plotted and even videotaped their plans for killing Cassie, culminating in them stabbing her to death while she slept. And if it weren't for investigators pulling confessions from them, they likely would have gone on a killing spree. Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Follow Families Who Kill: The Donut Shop Murders on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can binge all six episodes ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App! Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/KILLER Listen to The Generation Why Podcast on Apple

Carl "Charlie" Brandt seemed to have a normal upbringing when one night he just snapped. Charlie shot and killed his pregnant mother and unborn sibling, wounded his father, then turned the gun to his sister Angela. Luckily, the gun was empty and Angela Brandt was able to escape to a neighbors and call for help, but this would not be the end of Charlie's killing. This week, Savannah details the horrific slayings by serial killer Charlie Brandt and the dark family secret of his killings that were kept from everyone, even Charlie's younger siblings. Charlie didn't serve prison time for killing his mother, and he went on to kill, disembowel and decapitate at least 4 more women in his adulthood before ultimately ending his own life. Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! Go to HARPERWILDE.com/killer today so you can get 20% off your first purchase! Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at C

After Nicholas Barclay went missing for nearly 3 years, the family was elated to hear that their son had been found safe in Spain, but the person they met halfway across the world was not their son, it was a con man. This week, Savannah explores the case of Nicholas Barclay, who has yet to be found to this day. A French man named Frédéric Pierre Bourdin lied his way into the Barclay home pretending to be their long-lost son, and even pretended to be other lost children after he had already been found out. But if Bourdin isn't Nicholas, what really happened to the young boy? Some believe he was taken by a stranger, but some investigators believe he was actually killed by his own family, allowing for Bourdin's con to go on much longer than necessary Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/KILLER Go to Stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code KILLER for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term co

Mary Bell is likely currently living a quiet and simple life with her daughter. But Mary's past is so shocking, she was granted lifetime anonymity and her current whereabouts are unknown. This week, Savannah details the killings of 2 young boys, Brian Howe and Martin Brown, at the hands of then-10-year-old Mary Bell. Mary lived a troubled life, being abused and unloved by her own mother. Mary showed terrifying signs of aggression towards her classmates, until ultimately letting her anger get the best of her and strangling 2 boys and carving a calling card into the stomach of one of them. Savannah brings you the timeline of events as well as details of the incredible trial of one of Britain's youngest serial killers in history. Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Try Sundance Now free for 30 days by going to SundanceNow.com and use promo code KILLER Go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code KILLER for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, a

5-Year-Old Summer Wells went missing from her family's 11-acre property in Tennessee on June 15, 2021 and hasn't been seen since. This week, Savannah explores the scrutiny the family has been under since they reported her missing, and the doubts that investigators feel about the family's claim that Summer must've been kidnapped. Savannah will also take you through various theories to explain what might have happened to her, including that her parents, Candus Bly and Donald Wells, might be responsible, either through negligence or bad intent, as well as detailing Candus and Don's extremely checkered past that has sowed doubt in their innocence. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/KILLER Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. Listen to THE VANISHED Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the W

Welcome to Ghostwriter, a new gripping and suspenseful podcast movie listening experience from C13Features. In Ghostwriter, Kate Mara and Adam Scott star in a psychological thriller about a former journalist who reluctantly accepts a job ghostwriting a new murder mystery novel for an eccentric billionaire. Kate Michaels has been living a solitary life after a traumatic experience, but after pressure from her rational agent and candid best friend, she begrudgingly concedes that she needs the work. As she collaborates with the enigmatic James Webber on the project, she finds herself growing dependent on him and starts to suspect that something is wrong…deeply wrong. Will Kate be able to trust herself with James’ story, or even her own voice? Get ready to pop some popcorn, and get lost in your imagination in this invigorating new podcast movie experience. Ghostwriter, from C13Features, available now. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.

After a night of drinking and drug use, Lauren Spierer told her friends that she was walking back home. In that short 5 minute walk, Lauren disappeared and hasn't been seen since. This week, Savannah explores the multitude of theories surround Lauren's case, including her potentially being another victim of serial killer Israel Keyes, her friends dumping her body after an accidental overdose, and many others. Even Lauren's parents have given up hope of finding her alive, but is there a chance that Lauren will be found safely, or is this another tragic case of a young woman's life being cut too short? 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! Ana Luisa pieces start at $39 with sales up to 25% off. Get your Holiday gift on https://shop.analuisa.com/killer Go to BUYRAYCON.com/killer and use code HOLIDAY today to get 15-percent off your entire Raycon order! Right now, when you purchase a 3

Helle Crafts had secretly been tracking her husband's affairs and was planning on filing for divorce when she went missing. Her husband, Richard Crafts, came up with several stories to explain her sudden disappearance before deciding that he didn't know where she was. It didn't take long for Richard to become the main suspect and even be convicted for her murder, but Helle Crafts' body has never been recovered, resulting in the first murder conviction without a body in Connecticut history. Savannah takes you through the mountain of evidence that surrounded this historic case, as well as the timeline of Helle's final moments as theorized by police and prosecutors. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Sign up with promo code KILLER for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter

Thomas Bartlett "Bart" Whitaker had a loving family that he threw away the night he plotted to have them murdered. While out having a celebratory dinner, no one in his family could've imagined the horror that waited for them when they got back home. This week, Savannah details how Bart hired a hitman to kill his family as soon as they set foot inside, how he was found out, and the miraculous survival of his father, Kent Whitaker. Incredibly, Kent has since forgiven his son for orchestrating the killing of his son Kevin Whitaker and wife Patricia Whitaker, and has even visited him regularly while he was on death row. And in another twist, mere minutes before Bart was set to executed, he got a call from the governor commuting his sentence instead to life in prison. So why did Bart kill the people he supposedly loved? All to cover up another web of lies. 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/in

There are many sordid and dark details to the life and eventual capture of murderer and rapist Franklin Delano Floyd. This week, Savannah walks you through his deeply troubled upbringing and years of abuse while moving around the various prisons and institutions, leading to the murder of a young child and suspected murder of his wife, who was later discovered to actually be a young girl he had kidnapped when she was six. Listen to the many twists and turns of this case and how Franklin was able to shift his life and take an innocent person along with him until he was finally captured by authorities. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SOLIDGOLDPET.COM/KILLER Go to modernfertility.com/KILLER or just click the link below and you will get $20 off your order! Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/killer for 15% off your first order!  Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a

It's been 29 years since 3 women disappeared from their own home in Springfield, Missouri. Mother Sherrill Elizabeth Levit, Sherril's daughter Suzanne “Suzie” Elizabeth Streeter, and Suzie's friend Stacy Kathleen McCall mysteriously disappeared from Sherrill's home. There were several reports of the women being spotted with strange men and creepy calls made to the house, but not much else. Savannah explores what we know about the missing women, the day they disappeared, and the efforts to find them for nearly 3 decades. 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. Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s holiday sale and get 40% off your new home security system by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/killer  Listen to THE VANISHED Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app! Ana Lu

If you've been online in the past few months, there's a very high chance you've heard about the Gabby Petito case, but with details coming in all the time, there's a lot to uncover. For the final episode of Halloweek, Savannah breaks down the timeline of Gabby Petito's disappearance and presents all the facts and details that we currently know. The case is still open, but what we do know is that Gabby went missing around late August and many suspect that her boyfriend and travel partner Brian Laundrie is responsible. Savannah will get into all the facts, as well as dispel some misinformation that has been circulating. Support Gabby's family by visiting their website created in her honor: https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/ Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ 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 Sa

The Zodiac Killer began his killing spree in the 1960s in Northern California, killing at least 5 people, potentially as many as 37. And despite calling in the murders and leaving taunting letters and codes for police and newspapers, he has never been caught. Recently, a group of detectives and investigators called The Case Breakers claim to have found the true identity of the Zodiac Killer. Savannah examines the evidence pointing towards Gary Poste, and also why not everyone is so convinced. For a detailed account of all things Zodiac, visit Tom Voigt's website here: https://zodiackiller.com/ Watch Savannah's original Zodiac Killer video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPwpzJVr1xo Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Join the Firstleaf Wine Clip today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/KILLER  If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to g

His neighbors new Robert Hansen as a quiet, but pleasant man. But Robert was a sadistic serial killer who kidnapped women off the street, dropped them off in a forest, then hunted them for sport using guns, knives and bow and arrows. He is often referred to as "The Butcher Baker," due to his day job as the local baker, and the fact that he has killed at least 17 women. This week, Savannah details Robert's upbringing and how he ultimately ended up in a secluded area, a perfect playground for his twisted games. Savannah also explains how one small slip-up led to Robert finally being arrested, and the many times he could've been stopped earlier. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, Dad Grass is offering 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/KILLER Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/KILLER If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Sava

The Greyhound Bus Murders is one of the most violent and disturbing cases in Canadian history. Tim McLean was innocently sitting on the bus when the unthinkable happened, the man next to him began stabbing him to death for absolutely no reason. Vince Li brutally attacked Tim, causing a 4-hour long standoff with the police. Savannah explores the gruesome details of what Vince did to Tim, including decapitating him and eating Tim's flesh. What could be more terrifying than that? The fact that Vince was released from the mental facility he had been sentenced to and is currently walking around a free man with a new identity. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, Dad Grass is offering 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/KILLER Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code KILLER at Manscaped.com Try Sundance Now free for 30 days by going to SundanceNow.com and use promo code killer If you have any thoughts on

In the very first episode of Halloweek, Savannah brings you the terrifying case of serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, better known as "The Amazon Review Killer." Todd was a successful and charming real estate agent with a 100-acre plot of land. But that land was more than a sign of wealth, it harbored a horrifying secret. After Kala Brown and boyfriend Charlie Carver went missing for days, investigators ultimately were led to this giant property where they found a shipping container. Inside was a shackled Kala Brown, and she was able to testify against the man that had been raping and torturing her for days. It was discovered that Todd had killed multiple people and buried them throughout his property. And even more chilling is that Todd left creepy reviews for the items he used to kill and imprison people on Amazon.com Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 35% OFF your first month of Dream, PLUS get a free mug and frother by visit

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