Episode 8: The Butcher of Plainfield - Ed Gein

Episode 8: The Butcher of Plainfield - Ed Gein

He wasn’t a prolific killer, but Ed Gein changed the face of horror forever. In 1950s small-town Wisconsin, police uncovered a farmhouse filled with human remains, furniture made of skin, skulls turned into bowls, and a “woman suit” sewn from corpses. The man behind it all? A quiet handyman with a twisted obsession rooted in childhood trauma and a disturbing attachment to his mother. In this episode, we break down the crimes, psychology, and cultural legacy of Ed Gein, the real-life inspiration behind Norman Bates, Buffalo Bill, and Leatherface. Follow for more 5-minute true crime cases 🔎 Let's Connect: ⁠Patreon⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCrimeinFive] ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeinfive] ⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeinFive5/]

Episode 7: The Delphi Murders - Abby & Libby

In 2017, two teenage girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, went for a hike on a local trail in Delphi, Indiana. They never came home. What makes this case so haunting isn’t just the tragic loss of life, it’s the chilling clue Libby left behind: a grainy photo and a voice recording of their suspected killer. In this episode of True Crime in Five, we break down the case that captured worldwide attention, the strange twists in the investigation, and the long-awaited arrest that still leaves more questions than answers. Follow for more 5-minute true crime cases 🔎 Let's Connect: ⁠Patreon⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCrimeinFive] ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeinfive] ⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeinFive5/]

Episode 6: The Sydney Family Massacre - The Lin Family Murders

In July 2009, five members of the Lin family were found bludgeoned to death in their suburban Sydney home. The case stunned Australia, not just for its brutality, but for the betrayal at its core. What looked like a motiveless massacre was, in fact, a calculated attack by someone the family knew and trusted. In this episode of True Crime in Five, we break down the Lin family murders: the crime scene, the investigation, the trial, and the chilling psychology behind one of Australia’s most devastating domestic killings. Follow for more 5-minute true crime cases 🔎 Let's Connect: ⁠Patreon⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCrimeinFive] ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeinfive] ⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeinFive5/]

Episode 5: The Grandma Serial Killer - Dorothea Puente

She looked like a sweet grandmother running a humble boarding house. But Dorothea Puente was hiding a dark secret, dead bodies buried in her backyard, and government cheques cashed in their names. Between 1982 and 1988, Puente preyed on society’s most vulnerable: elderly and disabled tenants who thought they’d found refuge at her Sacramento home. Instead, they found their killer. In this episode, we cover the shocking story of The Grandma Serial Killer, how she manipulated the system, evaded suspicion, and ultimately got caught thanks to one man: Bert Montoya. Follow for more 5-minute true crime cases 🔎 Let's Connect: ⁠Patreon⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCrimeinFive] ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeinfive] ⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeinFive5/]

Episode 4: The Australian Cannibal - Katherine Knight

Katherine Knight committed one of the most horrifying crimes in Australian history, murdering her partner John Price, skinning him, and preparing parts of his body for consumption.  In this five-minute episode, we break down the life of Australia’s first woman sentenced to life without parole. From a violent upbringing to a string of abusive relationships, Knight’s disturbing descent was filled with red flags. But no one could have predicted the horror that unfolded in 2000. Follow for more 5-minute true crime cases 🔎 Let's Connect: ⁠Patreon⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCrimeinFive] ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeinfive] ⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeinFive5/]