Rae Review: Dark Stories

The Disturbing Legacy of Ed Gein | Mini Episode

Today, we delve into the disturbing life of Ed Gein, a notorious figure whose crimes inspired iconic horror villains. It explores his traumatic upbringing, the profound influence of his mother, and the psychological unraveling that led to his heinous acts. The discussion highlights the complexities of his mental state, the nature of his crimes, and the implications of his life story on our understanding of trauma and mental illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Pig Farm Murders: What the Robert Pictkton Case Reveals About Men in Power

Robert Pickton is often described as Canada’s most prolific serial killer. But this story isn’t just about one man. For years, warnings about the pig farm in Port Coquitlam were ignored. A woman survived and reported him. Employees tipped off police. Families begged for help as women disappeared from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Nothing changed. In this episode, we examine the full Robert Pickton timeline, the missed warnings, the failed investigation, the trial, and what this case reveals about power, institutional neglect, and the labeling of victims as “high risk", and analysis of how systems protect predators. If you value true crime that goes deeper than headlines, subscribe for weekly dark stories with cultural and psychological context. 🔔 Subscribe for more deep‑dives into true crime and dark history. For more dark stories like these or to get in touch, check out my TikTok, Instagram or visit my website at RAEREVIEW.COM Hosted by Mercury Podcasts. See for information about the collection and use of personal data for advertising. Credits: Video editor / Sound Design: gavin.mc.cabe.sound@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Maddie Clifton: The Girl in the Waterbed

In this episode, Rae tells the dark story Maddie Clifton and Joshua Phillips to explore how violent behavior in children is often overlooked, minimized, or dismissed until tragedy occurs. Maddie Clifton was eight years old when she was killed by a fourteen-year-old boy from her neighborhood a case that forces us to confront how proximity, access, and assumptions about innocence can hide real danger. This episode focuses on learning, context, and accountability and asks why society struggles to recognize violence when it comes from children. Listener discretion advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Jennifer Kesse Case | She Left for Work and Never Came Back

Rae Review tells the dark story of the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse and the surveillance footage that almost identified a suspect. 🔔 Subscribe for more deep‑dives into true crime, psychology, and dark history. 💬 Comment below: What are your thoughts on this case?  ☕ Get my FREE NEWSLETTER and early access to episodes: ⁠raereviewdarkvault.substack.com⁠ [https://raereviewdarkvault.substack.com/] For more dark stories like these or to get in touch, check out my TikTok, Instagram or visit my website at ⁠raereview.com⁠ [http://raereview.com]. Hosted by Mercury Podcasts. See for information about the collection and use of personal data for advertising. Credits: Video editor / Sound Design: gavin.mc.cabe.sound@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

MINI Ep | Mary Bell and the Making of a Child Killer

At just 10 years old, Mary Bell became one of the youngest killers in modern criminal history. In this episode, we explore the disturbing psychological and social factors behind the Mary Bell case including severe childhood abuse, neglect, and repeated failures by the systems meant to protect her. We also examine how trauma, environment, and early violence intersect, and why Mary Bell’s story continues to shape conversations around child psychology and criminal responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]