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American Nightmares: The Canal Murders

Gamut Podcast Network
Zion Society
Daron Wint
Savopoulos Family
Washington D.C.
True Crime
Vera Figueroa
Darren Wint
Murder Trial
Savopoulos Family Murders
Brian Miller
Phoenix, United States
Stephen Paddock
Sherry Crandell
Child Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse
Cults
Mansion Murders
Arvin Shreeve
Mass Shootings
Zion Society Cult

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Every headline hides a deeper story. American Nightmares pulls you into the most unsettling true crime cases—one season, one case at a time. These are the crimes that kept detectives awake, shattered families, and left entire communities on edge.Told through raw interviews, gripping investigative detail, and cinematic storytelling, each se... more

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The investigation returns to Arizona and another young woman's death in the Phoenix area. Host Brian Peter Falk examines the evidence, Brian Miller's connections to the area, and a haunting question that continues to follow the Canal Murders investig... more

The investigation follows Brian Miller more than 1,000 miles from Phoenix to Everett, Washington, where two attacks on women along a public trail offer disturbing echoes of the Canal Murders. One encounter with law enforcement could have exposed Mill... more

Brian Miller was convicted of murdering Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas, but were they really his first victims? Host Brian Peter Falk turns back the clock to investigate other unsolved murders and disappearances in Phoenix and troubling connections... more

Seven years after his arrest, Brian Miller finally goes on trial for the Canal Murders of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas. With DNA tying Miller to both crime scenes, his defense presents a very different explanation of the man sitting in the courtr... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Lovings
Brian Miller's ex-wife and a witness in his trial.
Episode: S6 E8 - The Trail
Jim Scharf
Retired detective and co-founder of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit.
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Episode: S6 E8 - The Trail
Jill Slocum
Mental health therapist and Phoenix true-crime researcher
Episode: S6 E7 - The Rehearsals
William Shira
Retired detective who investigated the Canal Murders
Episode: S6 E7 - The Rehearsals
Brianna Whitney
Local crime reporter
Episode: S6 E7 - The Rehearsals
Brian Patrick Miller
Person accused of the Canal Murders, interviewed during the episode
Suspect in the Canal Murders case
Episode: S6 E5 - The House on Mountainview
Celeste Bentley
Witness in the Paradise Valley Mall stabbing case
Phoenix, Arizona resident
Episode: S6 E4 - The Arizona Zombie Hunter
Clark Schwarzkopf
Cold Case detective
Phoenix Police Department
Episode: S6 E4 - The Arizona Zombie Hunter
Erica Stapleton
Investigator/reporter
Gamut/Arizona reporting
Episode: S6 E4 - The Arizona Zombie Hunter

Hosts

Dan Zampillo
Host and Executive Producer of The Gamut Podcast Network
Megan Cloherty
Host of American Nightmares; Gardens of Evil: Inside The Zion Society Cult

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11.4k ratings
  • Decent pod

    Surely they should call the SMUG department - ‘Solving Murders Using Genealogy’, just saying

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cav RJ
    United Kingdom14 days ago
  • Content created just for ads

    Story constantly interrupted by advertisements. Content not good enough to purchase or skip through ads every few minutes. Just skip this.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    smoking man27
    United States15 days ago
  • Please, don’t do what the girls are doing!

    I know it sounds like a small thing, but the effort Falk puts into making his voice sound extra extra extra deep, is really annoying. Heard him on YouTube where he was just speaking normally. Wish she would do that on the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KEnriquez1
    Canada18 days ago
  • Copaganda AI slop and the most mono-toned man alive

    Not much more to say than the title of my review. Wish id skipped this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Wishyouwerebeer15
    United States19 days ago
  • Season 2, episode 3

    Is episode 3 about finding the killer still or is it about persecuting the detectives trying to solve this murder? To go on for that long about the detectives trying to get blood samples and whether or not their tactics were appropriate is ridiculous. This could have been a 5 min discussion, not some of episode 2 and almost all of episode 3. Terrible reporting. Also, this host is borrrrring! Done listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lindsypensy
    United States21 days ago

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Fans value expert context and survivor voices, with many noting the series and storytelling quality keep them hooked.
Listeners praise the thorough research, respectful handling of survivors, and strong narrative pacing.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S6 E8 - The Trail
Q: Did he ever say anything to you about wanting to hurt women?
Amy said he did, and testified that he said hurting women turned him on and seemed like fun.
S6 E8 - The Trail
Q: Did Brian Miller tell you that he had stabbed a woman before?
After learning that Miller had been jailed for stabbing a woman as a juvenile, Amy asked him about it, and he confirmed that was the reason.
S6 E7 - The Rehearsals
Q: Did you own a car at the time?
Randall McGlade testified that he knew Brian Miller owned a car, and that Miller rode his bike when he was not traveling to work with McGlade.
S6 E7 - The Rehearsals
Q: What did you find in the articles about Cynthia Cano?
Erica Stapleton found only a handful of reports. They said Cano was discovered in a ditch, still breathing, and died on the way to the hospital. Later reporting described tire tracks suggesting a struggle and said a friend reported that Cano had self-defense training.
S6 E3 - Your Killer's Name
Q: What's your word of advice for me as I begin delving into the canal murders?
Colleen suggests starting with a hands-on, practical mindset—be ready to roll up your sleeves and pursue the data aggressively, because the breakthrough often comes from digging into the details.

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This show concentrates on high-profile, long-running true crime investigations told through survivor interviews, investigative context, and deep-dive storytelling. Recent seasons center on cult abuse, memory and trauma, and cold-case homicide investigations, often framing cases around the human impact on families, survivors, and investigators. A standout element is the fusion of courtroom detail, investigative journalism, and survivor voices, with a clear emphasis on ethical storytelling that foregrounds victims and witnesses while exploring advances in forensic genealogy and investigative methods. Listeners can expect cinematic narration, meticulous research, and updates that connect past cases to current investigative techniques and advoc... more

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