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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
Phoenix, United States
Stephen Paddock
Sherry Crandell
Child Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse
Cults
Mansion Murders
Mass Shootings
Arvin Shreeve
Zion Society Cult
DC Superior Court

SEASON 6 AVAILABLE NOW. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY TUESDAY.

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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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

After more than 22 years, DNA finally identifies Brian Miller as the suspected Canal Killer.

Police arrest the Arizona Zombie Hunter and sit him down for his first interrogation about the murders of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas. Meanwhile, a se... more

Phoenix cold case detectives finally have a name. Their investigation leads them to an eccentric figure in the city's steampunk scene known as the Arizona Zombie Hunter, who drives a decommissioned police car and has a disturbing history of violence.... more

More than two decades after the murders of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas, the Phoenix Canal Murders remain unsolved. Then forensic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick approaches Phoenix police with an emerging technique that combines DNA analysis and ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Brianna Whitney
Local crime reporter
Phoenix
Episode: S6 E4 - The Arizona Zombie Hunter
Colleen Fitzpatrick
Founder of Forensic Genealogy, forensic genealogist
Forensic Genealogy
Episode: S6 E3 - Your Killer's Name
Marlene Bernas
Mother of Melanie Bernas
Family of Melanie Bernas
Episode: S6 E2 - Psycho
William Shira
Retired homicide detective
Phoenix Police Department
Episode: S6 E2 - Psycho
Keane Ezariah
Author and researcher on Canal Murders
Author of Canal Murders materials
Episode: S6 E2 - Psycho

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
  • One of the best true crime podcasts!

    Podcast Addict
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    slatersli@hotmail.com
    18 days ago
  • AI Voice

    Using AI voices is just gross.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Devine Ms D
    United States20 days ago
  • Excellent!

    I’ve listened to so many murder/crime podcasts and this was right up there with the best I’ve listened to. I binged it! Excellent investigative journalism done here on a story that was solved yet had so many layers to it that were well told. I love the hosts voice and obvious interest in an old solved case. The respect for victims was there and any repetition was expanded on. I loved the music addition and there weren’t many ads at all which is a huge plus! Loved it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dbraidman
    United States21 days ago
  • Stupid

    This is stupid and horrible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Red4123
    United States22 days ago
  • sad

    season 6 utilizes the use of an ai voice and it’s very disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
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    potatopearapple
    United States23 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.
Some reviews call out pacing and editing issues, especially in interviews.

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#75
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#70
Canada/True Crime
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#103
United Kingdom/True Crime
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#177
Australia/True Crime
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#195
France/True Crime
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#35
Brazil/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Season 6 Primer: From The Garden to The Canal
Q: Brian, what is Season 6 about and what should listeners expect without spoilers?
Season 6, The Canal Murders, follows two 1992-1993 killings in Phoenix along with a wider pattern of possible related cases, using forensic genealogy and fresh investigative eyes to trace the killer's trail while highlighting the impact on victims' families and the ongoing hunt for answers.
CLOSER LOOK, E1 - Get Over It, Kids are Resilient
Q: How do outside observers misjudge why people stay in or leave cults?
Observers often overlook the social dynamics like love bombing and the need for belonging, recognizing that recruitment targets people who already have resources and social ties, and that leaving is a gradual, complex process.
S5 E2 - To Hell And Back
Q: What were some of the initial challenges faced by the victims of the Zion Society?
Both Amber and Andrea struggled with intense psychological trauma and memory loss surrounding their experiences in the cult.
Introducing Profiling Evil: Las Vegas Massacre, The Dark Legacy of Stephen Paddock
Q: What are the types of clues that you think will reveal why he did this?
There are no types of clues that can explain his actions clearly.

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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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1. Brian Patrick Miller
2. Celeste Bentley
3. Clark Schwarzkopf
4. Erica Stapleton
5. Brianna Whitney
6. Colleen Fitzpatrick
7. Marlene Bernas
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