Alaska is a land of mystery, danger, stunning beauty, and valuable resources. Over the decades, fortune seekers have been drawn to Alaska in search of gold, oil, fish, and crab. These fortune seekers are usually young men with little to lose and big dreams of becoming rich. Throughout Alaska’s history, a wave of crime has followed each economic boom, and in my podcast, I will tell you these stories of crime while I share a little about the rich cultural history and geography of this complex state I call home.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 20 hours 44 minutes
Alaska Serial Killer Joshua Wade
Joshua Wade - In my last episode, I profiled Israel Keyes, a serial killer who moved to Anchorage in 2007. Many serial-killer experts consider Keyes to be one of the most intelligent, organized serial killers of all time.
A Monster Moved To Anchorage: Serial Killer Israel Keyes
“I’ll tell you everything you want to know. I’ll give it blow by blow if you want. I have lots more stories to tell.” - Israel Keyes - A monster moved to Anchorage in 2007. Israel Keyes didn’t look evil; he appeared normal.
Murder North of the Arctic Circle
Bitter cold, a clash of cultures, and a language barrier all played a part in this crime, but the primary cause, sadly, was something we see every day in all cultures. A father gave his son a gift he believed would make his son more of a man and help h...
Who Took the Fandel Children?
Most parents can imagine no nightmare worse than the disappearance of a child, but how can a parent possibly cope when both of their children vanish, swallowed by the Alaska wilderness? - Some time during the late-night hours of September 5 or the ear...
Serial Murderer Gary Zieger
Gary Zieger - Gary Zieger, a brutal serial killer, stalked the streets of Anchorage in the early 1970s. We’ll never know how many people Zieger killed, but eventually, the psychopath made a fatal mistake. -
The Coast Guard Murders
Main Coast Guard BaseKodiak, Alaska The double homicide I describe in this episode occurred on a secure Coast Guard base near the town of Kodiak, Alaska on Kodiak Island, approximately 60 miles from where I live.
The Chulitna Charmer
Paul Stavenjord - People move to the Alaska wilderness either because they enjoy solitude and crave a subsistence lifestyle or because they wish to escape society. People who fall into this second category are either misfits who don’t know how or don’...
The Tanana Tragedy
Trooper Gabe Rich and Sgt. Scott Johnson - You might be familiar with the recent National Geographic documentary series, Alaska State Troopers. The show followed several troopers from different areas of the state as they made their daily rounds.
Bizarre Murder of a Floatplane Pilot
Anchorage, Alaska is the small plane capital of the world, and flying in Alaska is a thrilling experience where you can view spectacular scenery and reach remote lakes, rivers, and stretches of wilderness that are inaccessible by road.
The Murders at Manley Hot Springs
Michael Silka - Manley Hot Springs, located 160 miles west of Fairbanks, marks the end of the road, where civilization meets wilderness, and the boat landing in Manley Hot Springs offers the last portage for fishermen, trappers,