Atlanta Monster

For over 20 years, Ken Tekiela was a celebrated firefighter, husband, and father of two —but he led a secret, double life as a hitman for the Chicago mob. When the truth came out, it destroyed his family. Now, his son Kyle, host of Crook County, is left to pick up the pieces. Crook County is the shocking true crime podcast about Kenny “The Kid” Tekiela’s rise through the ranks of the legendary organized crime syndicate, the Chicago Outfit, and the lasting impact this has on a family. From iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV, welcome to Crook County. Follow the show here. To binge the full season, subscribe to Tenderfoot+. Click here for more details: https://tenderfoot.tv/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

In the depths of an Atlanta forest, a clash between activists and authorities ended in tragedy. But the official narrative doesn't add up. We Came to the Forest, a new investigative podcast from Wondery, Campsite Media, and TenderfootTV, peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding a deadly confrontation that shook a community to its core. Through exclusive recordings and never-before-released eyewitness accounts, host Matthew Schaer exposes the hidden truths behind a nighttime shootout that left one activist dead and countless lives forever changed. As we dig deeper, we uncover a web of conflicting testimonies, missing evidence, and allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of law enforcement. From the idealistic dreams of young environmentalists to the complex motivations of local officials, this story challenges our understanding of justice, activism, and the lengths people will go to protect what they believe in. What actually happened in the forest?  “We Came to the Forest” is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

January 1974. Four members of a family are killed in their home in Wichita, Kansas. Investigators are mystified. Nothing like this has ever happened before in Wichita. Little did they know, this was just the beginning.  The first two episodes are available now. For an ad-free binge experience subscribe to iHeart True Crime+.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

‘Monster: BTK’, the newest installment in the ‘Monster’ franchise, reveals the true story of the Wichita, Kansas serial killer who murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Known by the moniker, BTK – Bind Torture Kill, his notoriety was bolstered by the taunting letters he sent to police, and the chilling phone calls he made to media outlets. BTK’s identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. He was the serial killer next door. The first two episodes are available on January 13th here. For an ad-free binge experience subscribe to iHeart True Crime+.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

A new season. A new monster. Coming January 13th... MONSTER: BTK. Binge all previous season of Monster now! [Listen]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

While digging through an old memory box, host Thrasher Banks discovers forgotten VHS tapes, police reports, and faded letters regarding a 1995 murder in Dayton, Ohio. Drawn to the connection between this murder and the other seemingly innocuous contents of the box, Thrasher begins an investigation. As he follows the threads, he finds that a participant in the 1995 murder may be connected to more than one brutal, unsolved case… Against the backdrop of Ohio in the 1980s and 90s, around the height of satanic panic, this true crime story explores memory, perception, and a personal quest for the truth. Join Thrasher as he unpacks this box and searches for answers about the “Lords of Death.” Listen now or subscribe to Tenderfoot+ to binge the show ad-free!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

Up and Vanished: In The Midnight Sun is Part 2 is here! Payne has spent the last year in Nome, Alaska, investigating the case of Native Alaskan Florence Okpealuk, who went missing in 2020. This case is unlike any other he has covered and has taken him all the way to the Arctic Circle and back. After combing through tips and new leads, Payne is now back with new episodes to take us deep into what he has uncovered in Florence’s case. And that is not the only case he has uncovered in the small town of Nome. Listen to Up and Vanished: In The Midnight SunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

On July 27th, 1996, a domestic terrorist bombed the Summer Olympic Games held in Atlanta, GA. While the FBI and the media fixated on the wrong man, the bomber planned his next, more overtly political attacks on 2 abortion clinics and a gay nightclub. The bomber would later be identified as a dedicated soldier in the white-supremacist Christian Identity Movement. Through the lens of these 4 bombings, and the victims left to pick up the pieces, Flashpoint explores America's greatest threat, the political and religious radicalization of homegrown terrorists. Coming July 25th from Tenderfoot TV and iHeart Podcasts. Click here to listen to the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Host Neil Strauss (Rolling Stone, The New York Times) brings listeners on a journey through the dark world of Russian Sexpionage where, for the first time, a professed “sex spy” tells her story. From the creators of the hit podcast To Live and Die in LA, this is To Die For. Binge all 8 episodes now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2024

Season 4 of “Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun” is available now. Host Payne Lindsey heads to the subarctic town of Nome, Alaska to lead a new investigation into the 2020 disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk. Check out episode 1, “No Place Like Nome,” and catch up on the rest of the season now, just search Up and Vanished in your podcast app to follow the show. Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access. {apple.co/upandvanished}See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024

Payne Lindsey returns to lead a new investigation into the disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk, who vanished from the subarctic town of Nome in 2020. From Tenderfoot TV, a new chapter begins, this is season 4... 'Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2024

Who is responsible for two deaths hours after Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta? An altercation outside of a nightclub left two men stabbed to death in the street. The prime suspect, Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis. New evidence emerges in one of the most infamous crimes in sports history. Football, murder, and the man in the middle... from the producers of 'Atlanta Monster', 'Monster: DC Sniper', and 'Freeway Phantom', this is ‘The Raven’. Use this link to find 'The Raven' and follow the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2024

Hi, Atlanta Monster fans! Tenderfoot TV, iHeartPodcasts, and Campside Media bring you a new true crime series called Radical. Hosted by journalist Mosi Secret, Radical tells the story of Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin and asks the question, was Al-Amin truly guilty? Check out the first episode. Episode Description: Two sheriff's deputies are hit during a shootout near a mosque, and the lead suspect is Imam Jamil Al-Amin. Journalist Mosi Secret begins investigating the shooting, and he encounters a vexing question. Listen to Radical on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts! And follow on social media @RadicalPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2023

Hi, Atlanta Monster fans! Tenderfoot TV, iHeartPodcasts, and Campside Media have teamed up for a riveting podcast called Radical. Hosted by journalist Mosi Secret, Radical investigates an Atlanta crime story to assess if justice was truly served. Since you enjoyed Atlanta Monster, we think you'll like this podcast too. Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out this trailer and start listening on 12/5! Show Description: On March 16, 2000, two police officers were shot in one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods. One officer died and the other claimed the shooter was Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, the leader of a local mosque. Once known as H. Rap Brown, a charismatic leader of the Black Power Movement, and an honorary officer in the Black Panther Party, Al-Amin was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. But was Al-Amin truly guilty? Or was it payback for decades of work against the establishment? Listen to Radical on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2023

When 26-year-old Andrew Thomas Wall was found dead in his apartment from an apparent drug overdose, his friends and family were devastated. But after noticing that all of his valuables were missing, including his car, they grew suspicious of the individuals he was known to be with in the days leading up to his death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2023

On April 25th, 1971, 13-year-old Carol Spinks mysteriously disappeared from her neighborhood in southeast Washington D.C. Six days later, her body was discovered off a nearby freeway. Investigators assumed this was a one-off murder. Little did they know, Carol was the first victim of D.C.'s first serial killer. Listen to Freeway Phantom on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2023

Hi, Atlanta Monster fans! We're excited about the newest TenderfootTV podcast, Freeway Phantom. Since you enjoyed our show, we think you won't want to miss this important story. You don't have to only take our word for it, though. Check out the trailer to decide if Freeway Phantom is your next true-crime obsession! Show Description: Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls went missing in the Washington D.C. area. Their bodies were discarded alongside DC freeways. And their killer was never found. The media dubbed him “The Freeway Phantom.” From iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV, a new podcast reinvestigates the 50-year-old unsolved murders of these young girls. Journalist and Public Radio veteran Celeste Headlee (NPR, PBS, TEDx) examines old case files and interviews the investigators and family members who are still haunted by these killings. Headlee will ask the questions: Why didn’t these murders make the news headlines? Did law enforcement do enough to solve these crimes? And how do racial disparities impact these types of investigations, past and present? Plus, we’ll explore new evidence which may crack the cold case wide open again. Listen to Freeway Phantom on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2023

Hi, Atlanta Monster fans! Listen to Silenced: The Radio Murders hosted by Oz Woloshyn! The new hit true-crime podcast will leave you on the edge of your seat. Four radio broadcasters are assassinated on the streets of Miami. Rumors swirl about who wanted them shut up. Some suspect a far-reaching conspiracy. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself! About Silenced: The Radio Murders: A chilling wave of murders sweeps through Little Haiti, a Miami neighborhood that is home to many Haitian exiles. The victims are radio broadcasters, using the airwaves to demand democracy at home. Little Haiti is up in arms, calling for justice for the fallen heroes, but the investigation stalls. To this day, the masterminds remain free. And rumors persist … about cocaine trafficking, CIA assets, and transnational coups. Ana Arana, who first investigated the crimes thirty years ago, teams up with Oz Woloshyn to find answers to a case that continues to haunt her. Listen to Silenced: The Radio Murders on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2023

Listen to Episode 2 now. Search for Monster: DC Sniper on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2020

From the creators of 'Atlanta Monster' and 'Monster: The Zodiac Killer,' iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV present 'Monster: DC Sniper.' This true crime podcast, hosted by Tony Harris, reinvestigates the beltway sniper attacks of 2002. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2019

Payne interviews acclaimed criminal profiler John Douglas about his work on Atlanta's Missing & Murdered case. Plus, a case update— the current mayor reopens the Atlanta Child Murders for further investigation.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2019

Why is Sidney Dorsey so important to this case? What role did he have in the Atlanta Child Murders, and why is he in a Georgia Prison?

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2018

Recalling Wayne's time working as a stringer... under the cover of night.

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2018

Live from CrimeCon 2018, Payne Lindsey and team take you inside the hit podcasts Atlanta Monster and Up and Vanished. Moderated by HowStuffWorks’ Jason Hoch. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2018

Live from the TuneIn stage at SXSW, the team gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Atlanta Monster. Moderated by Tracy Kaplan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2018

Payne and the team answer more listener questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2018

Payne and the team answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2018

In this case, the truth depends on who you choose to believe.

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2018

Trial by trace evidence

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2018

Trial by trace evidence

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2018

One thing is clear -- no one can agree on The List.

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2018

What car did Wayne really drive? Where did the reward money go? And was Wayne scouted by the CIA?

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2018

What car did Wayne really drive? Where did the reward money go? And was Wayne scouted by the CIA?

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2018

The team behind Atlanta Monster digs deeper into untold stories

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2018

Payne explores theories of Klan involvement within the case.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2018

Payne explores theories of Klan involvement within the case.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2018

Payne and the team gear up for a closer look at the so-called "bridge incident."

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2018

Payne and the team gear up for a closer look at the so-called "bridge incident."

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2018

Payne makes contact with the alleged Atlanta Monster.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2018

Payne makes contact with the alleged Atlanta Monster.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2018

Wayne Williams through the eyes of those seemingly closest to him...

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2018

Wayne Williams through the eyes of those seemingly closest to him...

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2018

Atlanta asks, who is Wayne Williams?

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2018

Atlanta asks, who is Wayne Williams?

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2018

Atlanta’s search for a serial killer becomes more and more convoluted.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2018

Atlanta’s search for a serial killer becomes more and more convoluted.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2018

It's 1979 in Atlanta - and children are going missing.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2018

It's 1979 in Atlanta - and children are going missing.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2018

On September 14, 1980, Darron Glass went missing.

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2018

Hysteria hits as kids disappear from their own neighborhoods.

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2017