“Anyone can write to a prisoner on death row...” From the makers of the hit true-crime documentary series ‘I Am a Killer’ comes a gripping, immersive, and personal journey into the minds of murderers. Hosted by documentary makers Zoe Hines and Ned Parker, ‘Letters From A Killer’ reveals the intimate letters they’ve received from convicted murderers facing life in prison or the death penalty. Each episode, we explore the thoughts of men and women who kill through their own words, as Zoe and Ned delve into their motives, their crimes, and the stories the letters really tell. ‘Letters From A Killer’ is a Podimo (https://podimo.com/) podcast series produced by Transistor Films. Podimo is an open podcast platform, currently available in Denmark, Germany, Spain and Latin America which shares revenue with the creators. If you have a podcast you can claim your podcast now, just visit http://podimo.com for more information.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 hours 18 minutes
episode 5: Accidental Homicide
“I am guilty of the crime, but not as I was charged. I will tell you what honestly happened.”
In 1981, Phillip Tompkins robbed and kidnapped a woman who he claimed was accidentally killed during the abduction. He was a black perpetrator who pleaded innocent when convicted by an all-white jury...
episode 4: Becoming a Killer
“Any time I felt as though there was a niggling of fear developing, I would assault them.”
In 2003, Jason Campbell broke into a house and murdered the homeowners. Unknown to him, another murder was committed on the same street on the same night. This coincidence allows him to evade immediate conviction. When caught, he blames a tragic upbringing for leading him down a path of violent crime...
episode 3: I Confess
“I’ll give you all you do know about me, plus all my other crimes I’m not convicted on.”
In 1989, Tracey Duke and colleagues robbed a restaurant. The manager was taken hostage and murdered during their escape...
episode 2: The Good Samaritan Slaying
“I didn't witness how or when she was murdered. I didn't think anything on what was happening. I only thought, why is this happening at all?”
In 2005, a desperate young couple flees from Hurricane Rita to take an apartment with an older Hurricane Katrina refugee. They are offered help by an elderly church member and community leader. But a plan is made to rob the home of the charitable lady, which results in her murder...
episode 1: Merciful Murderer
“I actually prayed to God, I hope there ain’t many people in there because I don’t want to kill a lot of innocent people.”
In 2002, Jose Sandoval and his colleagues took part in “the deadliest bank robbery attempt in the history of the state of Nebraska.” The robbery resulted in the death of five innocent people. No money was taken and it all happened in less than sixty seconds...