Joel the Ripper: Joel Rifkin 1

Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

Crime House

True Crime

4.5 • 713 Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

During the 1990s, serial killer Joel Rifkin stalked the streets of New York City. Operating in the shadows, Rifkin targeted vulnerable sex workers and disposed of his victims' bodies with disturbing precision. But his addiction to killing soon spiraled out of control... making him even more dangerous than ever. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.

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0:00.0	Hi, Crime House community. It's Vanessa Richardson. Looking for another Crime House original podcast to add to your rotation, you will love Clues with Morgan Absher and Kalyn Moore.
0:12.8	Every Wednesday, Morgan and Kalin dig into the world's most notorious crimes, clue by clue, from serial killers to shocking murders.
0:21.5	They follow the trail of clues, break down the evidence, and debate the theories.
0:26.3	It's like hanging out with your smart and true crime-obsessed friends.
0:29.8	Listen to clues on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
0:47.3	Music. or wherever you listen to podcasts. This is Crime House.
0:50.3	Too many kids go through the painful experience of being bullied, of being made to feel like they don't belong.
0:57.9	It's understandable that wounds like this can linger into adulthood, creating a sense of deep alienation.
1:06.1	Most of us are able to overcome those feelings, or at least confront them in a healthy way.
1:11.6	But what happens when those wounds never heal, when they grow deeper and fester?
1:19.6	How far would you go to finally regain power or control?
1:25.6	In the case of Joel Rifkin, he went to the most extreme lengths possible. He found vulnerable people he could dominate and made sure he was the one in control. Roll. The human mind is fascinating.
1:53.0	It controls how we think, how we feel, how we love, and how we hate.
2:00.0	And sometimes the mind drives us to do something truly unspeakable.
2:04.6	This is mind of a serial killer, a crimehouse original.
2:08.6	Every Monday, we'll be taking deep dives into the minds of history's most notorious serial killers and violent offenders.
2:16.6	And if you're interested in more
2:18.9	true crime stories from this week in history, check out Crime House the show. Every episode
2:25.3	covers multiple cases, unified by the same theme, so every week you get something a little
2:31.2	different. At Crime House, we want to express our gratitude to you,
2:35.7	our community, for making this possible. Please support us by rating, reviewing, and following
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