Kill the Mood Podcast

The Beast of Bodmin Moor

This week, we're travelling to our quiet countryside of Cornwall, where a series of bizarre sightings would spark fear, fascination, and decades of speculation. As reports of a large black cat stalking the moors began to spread, livestock were found mysteriously killed, witnesses came forward with chilling encounters, and rumours of a creature lurking in the shadows captured the nation's imagination. Was there really a deadly predator roaming Bodmin Moor, or was something else driving the legend? In this episode, we'll explore the origins of the Beast of Bodmin, the eyewitness accounts, the investigations, and the theories behind one of Britain's most enduring mysteries. So grab a drink, settle in... because sometimes the most terrifying stories are the ones no one can ever truly explain.

Dennis Rader Part Two

This week, we're returning to Wichita, Kansas, where the hunt for BTK is far from over. After years of silence, Dennis Rader's need for recognition draws him back into the spotlight, setting in motion the events that will ultimately lead to his capture. In Part Two, we'll explore Rader's double life, the mistakes that exposed him, and how one of America's most infamous serial killers was finally brought to justice. So grab a drink, settle in... because sometimes the greatest downfall comes from your own ego.

Dennis Rader Part One

This week, we're travelling to Wichita, Kansas, where a series of brutal murders would leave an entire community living in fear. As families woke to terrifying headlines, investigators searched for a killer who seemed to vanish without a trace. Bound, tortured, and killed, the victims of this unknown offender would soon become part of one of America's most infamous serial murder cases. In Part One, we'll explore the early life of Dennis Rader, the dark fantasies that drove him, and the chilling crimes that marked the beginning of his reign of terror as the man who would become known as BTK. So grab a drink, settle in... because this case proves that monsters don't always hide in the dark.

Brenda Spencer

This week, we're traveling to San Diego, California, in the late 1970s, where a seemingly ordinary Monday morning would become the scene of a tragedy that shocked the nation. On January 29, 1979, children were arriving at school when gunfire suddenly erupted from a house across the street. The shooter was just 16 years old: Brenda Spencer. Armed with a rifle, she opened fire on students, teachers, and first responders, turning a quiet neighborhood into a nightmare. As the standoff unfolded, investigators struggled to understand why it had happened. There was no personal vendetta, no clear target, and no warning that such violence was about to occur. Then came a chilling explanation. Five words that would become infamous around the world. We'll explore Brenda Spencer's troubled upbringing, the events of that devastating morning, and the lasting impact the attack had on school safety and public perceptions of youth violence. So grab a drink, settle in... because this case is a disturbing reminder that some of the darkest chapters in true crime begin without any obvious motive at all.

The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen

This week, we're heading to Los Angeles in the 1980s, where a shocking murder inside a quiet suburban home would remain unsolved for years. When respected nurse Sherri Rasmussen was found beaten and shot to death, detectives believed they were looking at a burglary gone wrong. But as the years passed, cracks began to appear in that theory. Evidence was overlooked. Leads were missed. And one person, hiding in plain sight, seemed to escape suspicion entirely. We'll explore the life of Sherri Rasmussen, the investigation that stalled, and the astonishing breakthrough that finally exposed a killer no one expected. So grab a drink, settle in... because this case proves that sometimes the most dangerous person isn't a stranger at all.