The Man Who Wanted to Hunt the Homeless

The Man Who Wanted to Hunt the Homeless

In December 2025, a disturbing Reddit post began circulating in Louisville, Kentucky, warning that a serial killer may have been targeting unhoused people near Interstate 65. Days later, a man named Michael Howard was found dead in a homeless encampment. His body had been mutilated, and investigators would later link the killing to a suspect who allegedly expressed a violent fascination with serial killers and a desire to “hunt homeless people.” According to Louisville Metro Police, 21-year-old Michael Hristov was identified as the primary suspect in the case. Investigators allege he also posted online about ongoing attacks before they were publicly confirmed, effectively inserting himself into the narrative as fear spread through the city. Authorities later stated they found forensic evidence linking Hristov to the crime scene, including DNA evidence and digital material recovered during the investigation. Police also reported that Hristov died during a standoff with law enforcement in May 2026 after allegedly opening fire during an attempted arrest. This episode explores: - The December 2025 Reddit post that sparked fear in Louisville   - The murder of Michael Howard in a homeless encampment   - Allegations that the suspect inserted himself into online discussions   - The investigation and forensic evidence described by police   - The broader pattern of violence against unhoused communities   ⚠️ This episode contains discussion of violence, homelessness, and disturbing crime scene details. At the center of this case is a larger question: when violence targets society’s most vulnerable, how long does it take before anyone notices and what happens when fear spreads faster than facts? --- If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and sharing Murder Most Brewed. It truly helps the show grow and brings more eyes to these cases. Thank you for listening. — Murder Most Brewed Get full access to Murder Most Brewed at mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe [https://mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Many Faces of Kimberly Kessler

For decades, Kimberly Kessler disappeared into stolen identities across America, changing names, cities, and lives as she moved from state to state unnoticed.   Then, in 2018, Florida hairstylist and mother of three Joleen Cummings vanished without a trace.   What investigators uncovered next was chilling: blood evidence inside a salon, disturbing surveillance footage, bizarre online searches… and a suspect who technically didn’t exist.   In this episode of Murder Most Brewed, we dive into the haunting case of Kimberly Kessler, the woman with eighteen aliases, and explore the psychological mystery behind a life built on deception.   ☕ Follow Murder Most Brewed for more true crime cases, disappearances, forensic mysteries, and dark storytelling.   Get full access to Murder Most Brewed at mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe [https://mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Texas Killing Fields: The Expanded Story Everyone Was Asking For

Following the recent discussion around the Texas Killing Fields arrest, this episode serves as an expanded look at the case, covering the timeline, victims, investigation history, and unanswered questions that didn't fit into the initial coverage. This is a deeper storytelling version meant to give fuller context to a case that spans decades, multiple investigations, and ongoing uncertainty. Get full access to Murder Most Brewed at mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe [https://mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

He Wasn't a Stranger: The Texas Killing Fields Arrest

He wasn’t a stranger to the case. For decades, The Texas Killing Fields held onto its secrets. Now, after 40 years, an arrest is raising more questions than answers and revealing a connection that may have been hiding in plain sight all along. Get full access to Murder Most Brewed at mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe [https://mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

They Took 90 Photos in the Dark... The Disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon

They went for a hike… and for eight days, something was happening in the jungle. The photos they left behind only make it more unsettling. Don’t forget to check out this week’s second episode… another unsettling case, told in a completely different way. Murder Most Brewed is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Murder Most Brewed at mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe [https://mistyblack.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]