Monster: Freeway Phantom
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 iHeartPodcasts 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 c...
Bonus · Thu, February 27, 2025
Monsters, Mobsters, and Murder– Welcome to Crook County
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Mon, January 20, 2025
The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Truer Crime)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968 shook the world, and James Earl Ray was named the killer. But the King family believes a darker truth lies beneath the official story. In this season premiere of Truer Crime, we delve into hidden evidence, tangled conspiracies, and a 1999 civil trial that implicated the U.S. government in King’s death. Truer Crime Season 2 drops today! From the Manson Murders to untold stories of injustice, these 10 new episodes will change the way you see true crime. New episodes every Monday here —don’t miss it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Tue, January 14, 2025
Monster: BTK - Episode 1
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.
Bonus · Tue, January 07, 2025
Bind. Torture. Kill. - A New Monster, January 13th
‘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.
Trailer · Thu, January 02, 2025
January 13th... MONSTER returns!
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.
Bonus · Wed, July 26, 2023
D.C.'s Missing Voice with Henderson Long [bonus]
Henderson Long has worked on missing persons cases for over a decade. Long was also instrumental in the early stages of our Freeway Phantom investigation. We talk with him about his personal connection to the issue and his work to help families searching for answers in Washington D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Wed, July 19, 2023
Courtney's House [bonus]
We explore an issue deeply connected to the missing persons cases we've disccused this season: domestic trafficking. Tina Frundt of Courtney's House in D.C. takes us through her story as a survivor, and how her nonprofit works to combat the effects of human trafficking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E10 · Wed, July 12, 2023
The Epidemic [10]
The Freeway Phantom case is but one example of a wider epidemic of missing black girls in DC who don't get the attention they need. How can we fix this? And how can we finally bring the Phantom to justice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E9 · Wed, July 05, 2023
A New Profile [9]
We recruit a former FBI profiler to create a new profile of the Freeway Phantom. And we look at the systemic issues that led to the Phantom's success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E8 · Wed, June 28, 2023
Who is the Phantom? [8]
Why was the Phantom never caught? Is it possible he's still alive, walking freely? We explore all evidence pointing to his identity. And we ask: what hope is left? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E7 · Wed, June 21, 2023
Green Vega [7]
More suspects come to light. And we learn about two other murdered girls who may have been unconfirmed victims of the Phantom: 18-year-old Teara Bryant and 14-year-old Angela Barnes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E6 · Wed, June 14, 2023
The Hospital [6]
After a hiatus of 10 months, police find the body of 17-year-old Diane Williams on September 6th, 1972. Diane would be the final confirmed victim of the Freeway Phantom. Sadly, police attention would be diverted away from the case by the Watergate Scandal. Plus, a suspect is revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E5 · Wed, June 07, 2023
Catch Me If You Can [5]
In the early morning hours of November 16th, 1971, police discovered the body of 18-year-old Brenda Woodard. But this time, it's clear that the victim fought back against the killer. And in Brenda's coat pocket, police discover a handwritten note from the Phantom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E4 · Wed, May 31, 2023
The Moniker [4]
On October 1st, 1971, a fourth victim was taken and later found dead: 12-year-old Nenomoshia Yates. Finally, news outlets begin to pick up the story of these murdered black girls. And the media gives the killer a name... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E3 · Wed, May 24, 2023
Did My Mother See Me? [3]
On July 27th, 1971, 10-year-old Brenda Crockett did not return home from a trip to the grocery store. Hours later, Brenda called home to deliver a cryptic message. And then, the line went dead. Her body was discovered just hours later... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E2 · Wed, May 17, 2023
Congress Heights [2]
In early July of 1971, multiple drivers reported seeing a dead body just off a freeway in D.C. Only weeks later was the cadaver recovered. Police eventually discovered it was the body of 16-year-old Darlenia Johnson, who had gone missing weeks earlier. The killer had struck again... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E1 · Wed, May 17, 2023
Forgotten Girls [1]
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trailer · Wed, May 03, 2023
Freeway Phantom - Official Trailer
'Freeway Phantom' is a new investigative true crime podcast from Tenderfoot TV, iHeartRadio, and Black Bar Mitzvah. Hosted by Celeste Headlee. The first two episodes drop on May 17th, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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