What Makes a Killer

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A look into the life and crimes of the world’s most infamous serial killers. Featuring interviews with family members, forensic experts, law enforcement, and witnesses.From John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer to the “Night Stalker” Richard Ramirez and the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein and "Son of Sam" killer, David Berkowitz – What Makes a Killer explores how they became killers.

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  • meredithship
    Must listen!
    This is one of the best true crime podcasts I have ever heard! So well put together and keeps your attention!
  • yvtvinigftftjihufrybknjj
    MARVELCAPTINAMERICA
    This is really cool it has a lot of details
  • GH2g
    Just TV episodes played on a podcast
    I’m pretty sure I watched most of your faces on Annie as a TV show so we’ve already seen it if super trouper true crime freaks
  • Jimbo_123451234123121
    “What makes a killer” is recycled!
    I'd like to commence by expressing that this show holds a moderate level of quality. The episode durations range from approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Excluding the excessive advertisements would reduce the listening time by around 5 minutes. Upon closer examination, it has become evident that the opinions of the "experts" we hear are not original to the podcast. Instead, the podcast appears to appropriate narratives and audio content from the show titled "World's Most Evil Killers," a British production. This accounts for the preponderance of British criminals featured on the podcast. Notable differences lie in the limited involvement of the host, Jennifer, and the distinctive musical pieces used for the introduction, conclusion, and intermissions. While I'm not disheartened by the podcast's reliance on recycled material, I feel a sense of disillusionment since I initially believed the podcast creators were investing genuine effort in conducting these interviews. Will I continue to listen to the podcast following this revelation? It's doubtful. Nonetheless, this realization does not negate the fact that the podcast remains a satisfactory source of True Crime content.
  • Denver native in Knoxville
    Change Narrator
    I just can’t with the narrator. The first time I listened, I thought it was a computer-generated voice. It’s too bad because the content is good.
  • JillNord
    Keep it up
    This is a great podcast. There are some episodes I have to speed through some parts but the detail is great. I love the pacing and the voices. Thanks for this!
  • Seanh2412
    Great show!!
    This is a great podcast for any true crime fan. I love how the material is presented in the story and how they have different experts and survivors on to tell their stories. Jennifer has a great way she tells the stories and presents the material and it helps make the show more enjoyable.
  • wilfulgreen
    Confusing
    What is going on here The ‘host ‘ says a thing ;:;;; then out of nowhere an odd British voice says it again or ‘explains ‘ it Jarring And really nothing to it
  • danimask
    Ripoff
    All she does is restate things said in “Worlds Moszt Evil Killers” YouTube. Then let’s let’s the audio play. It’s like 70% of the podcast😂
  • Emmabluhh
    Yes more please
    I can’t believe I’m doing this but I have never left a comment so here it goes I really enjoyed all the episodes and I’m definitely looking forward to more it was very eye opening and the voice yes ma’am 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🗣🗣
  • Lilbostonfan
    True Crime Shows
    I kept hearing advertisements for the show. Just got around to starting it. I went to the start. Nicely done. I’m playing catch up. But so far I like the take on the stories and profiles of what happened at the time. Keep it up.
  • Daily information
    Not very much depth
    It’s a good overview of these cases but, just not a lot of analysis. It’s basically like reading a Wikipedia article.
  • 3211413
    Not enough
    This is disappointingly high level coverage for the topic, amount of information available on these killers, and time that could be devoted to deep dives. I’d recommend this to someone wanting a shallow, brief overview. If you already know about any of these offenders, as many true crime enthusiasts do, you probably won’t learn anything new. I haven’t so far.
  • HStahlly
    Ripoff podcast
    This is literally taken from the television show “The Worlds Most Evil Killers.” How lame
  • eps1987
    Stayner
    Just listened to the Cary Stayner episode! Fantastic job!
  • Lailajones20
    Didn’t Finish
    I was really into it but I wasn’t able to listen to any of the third season
  • Mandie Lee Haze
    One of my faves
    Great podcast. Very well researched and wonderfully conveyed. I love the story format without extra conversation and fluff. I look forward to the episodes when they come out.
  • Mom of 3 in Houston
    Well done
    This is an exceptional podcast. I appreciate the wide variety of cases, the depth of research, the experts brought in to comment and above all the professionalism of the script, narrator, and editing. So tired of the off the cuff, stumbling, swearing podcasts. This one is VERY well done.
  • MessyJessie8
    Eh
    Please turn down the volume level on the ads. They scare me every time and I have to pull my headphones out or quickly turn down my volume. I love the podcast but that’s just ridiculous
  • LogicandReason
    Top notch!
    Love the narration and experts they bring on to discuss the cases. The writing and production is smooth and clear. Love this one.
  • janae_usner
    WMAK has got the goods!
    I listen to several true crime podcasts, but this is one of the best. The psychology of a killer is the most intriguing aspect of true crime in my opinion, and this pod delivers on that, every time. Polished, well-formulated, fast paced, and fascinating, I urge like-minded listeners to binge all the episodes and join me in restlessly awaiting the new. Keep up the good work!!
  • shamrock'smom
    The best there is
    The experts and former law enforcement officers that are interviewed on this pod are the best in the business. A fascinating look at these killers with no gratuitous grisly details or chitchat.
  • shelb2019
    GREAT!!
    Excellent podcast and very informative!!
  • Theresahekel
    Good listen
    Enjoy JN great narration!
  • Rsk5041
    Great show
    Love the narrator and this podcast I’m addicted
  • CrustyCornflake123
    Great!
    Just found this and love it. Thank you!
  • mlong85
    Favorite podcast!
    This is my new favorite podcast. I love the fact you talk about the physiological part of the killers. Please continue making.
  • Shhreyaa
    Can’t Get Enough!
    After finishing Crime Junkie, I’ve been trying to find a true crime podcast that can match up to it. Going through dozens of podcasts, I finally found What Makes A Killer and can’t get enough of it! Great story telling and I love how people who actually are related to the case talk about their experiences too!
  • AppStore37454847
    BLATANT THEFT
    This podcast literally rips the audio from a UK television show called Born to Kill, splices in voiceover from the host, and passes it off as original work without crediting the source. Listen to the Dennis Nilsen episode then listen to the Dennis Nilsen episode of Born to Kill on YouTube and see for yourself.
  • exhaustedandunderpaid
    One of the best!
    Great story telling and very informative. One of my favs thats I wait for weekly! I know it’s supposed to be a limited 12 part series but please do another season!! WE WANT SEASON 2!! PLEASE COME BACK!! *UPDATE* Back with season 2 which is just as good as season 1!
  • Dolfan77
    Great
    One of my favorite true crime podcasts. Always interesting and informative.
  • philthy
    Needs new ad company.
    I enjoy this podcast, but the Spanish language commercials are irritating, myself not speaking the language. I know these are handed my a service, you need a new one.
  • SFC MartiG
    Jenifer (sp) does a great job.
    I enjoy listening to her. She does an excellent job of telling the tale.
  • Penny Kerby
    Great
    Great podcast
  • CoryS312
    Awful
    I have listened to just about every True Crime podcast out there. This has the potential to be good but the hostess’s voice pit’s me to sleep every time I try to listen and I find my mind wandering about. I really wanted to like this podcast. Only gave it 2 stars because it is well written...if only the delivery was somewhat good.
  • R.M.D.C.
    Music is annoying
    Love this podcast but the background music they put in this season is super distracting...
  • Nerfzilla645
    What Makes A Killer
    This is a fantastic brilliant podcast. It is seriously well written, beautifully voiced and utterly compelling. I cannot recommend it enough.
  • Todd Hedges
    Need more for
    This is a very good podcast and I am needing some more episodes soon!!
  • gonzo284
    Looking for forward
    Looking forward to new episodes, any word ?
  • Augusta87
    Solid podcast w/ well rounded episodes on serial killers
    Great podcast! Great host/narrator -(she’s funny, too in her ads.. lol but that’s beside the point) This truly is a very well researched, educational, entertaining and best of all CREEPY AF while being intelligent. A+
  • Kayla Van Trease
    Stories Very Well Told
    Very good. It’s descriptive, lots of information, interviews and great. Stories are very well told. For me, I wish there were more USA serial killer stories, but still good stories.
  • podcasthoarder
    Will there be another podcast
    It has been over a month since one has been posted.
  • not_yoursarah
    PLEASE CONTINUE THIS
    I can’t get enough of true crime so I always go wild when I find a new one and this has become one of my faves! PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THESE!
  • Buckbesk@17
    This IS THE BEST
    This hits the spot for boredom
  • Clb6608
    Awesome podcast
    Can’t wait for season two!
  • Autumn173
    Keep it going!!
    Great podcast! Please come back for season 2!!
  • JR Indy
    Great podcast
    Great podcast, but too many ads for hippie crap.
  • Drea2550
    Change the host
    It’s ok but the host sounds like a kindergarten teacher
  • Lolabelle08
    Awesome true crime podcast!
    Each episode breaks down the story of each serial killer in a really satisfying way. You hear the background, some first hand narratives, the host doesn’t glorify the crimes like some podcasts, the stories are respectful to the serious nature of the topics and written with good detail and depth. Thanks for a great podcast!
  • nubisou
    Love it
    Sad that the series is almost over! I’m hoping for more weekly episodes - very interesting stories
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