
Host Jack Luna covers the worlds darkest stories, while holding you close in an itchy blanket.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 262 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

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Peter John Peters has gone by many names. In the late eighties London, Ontario, locals knew him as the Tattoo Man. After his sadistic 1990 crime spree he should have beco... more
The life and crimes of serial killer Brian James Dugan.
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1976, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
The Abt family plans to gather for dinner.
Instead, they are collected into the clutches of a killer.
Source:
Killer in the House - Kathryn Canavan
K... more
London, Ontario, Canada had the highest concentration of serial murder back in the seventies… though I doubt many people know that.
This episode’s subject, from that time and place, certainly wouldn’t ring a bell. He would, however, climb up to your... more
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Here’s the thing: Jack Luna is honest, vulnerable and transparent- Not only in his story telling of these cases, but also in the way he shares his life and struggles with the listener. If you are looking for a podcaster that is reading an AI generated script who keeps things PC and offers a carefully curated, fake social media image-type persona, go elsewhere. If you are looking for a true crime podcast that helps bring some levity and laughs to these insanely dark topics, while also offering ... more
Jack Luna doesn’t hide behind a mask while eloquently and unflinchingly looking into the darkest depths of the human soul. He reminds me of a dear departed friend.
The bukowski of podcasting how embarrassing
I tried to give this guy a chance. He spends almost ten minutes in the beginning of each episode rambling about nothing until he gets to the actual story. The first episode I listen to he rambled about how he’d cheat on his girlfriends and the be hurt when they’d cheat on him… Who cares? This isn’t what I paid to listen to. Also, paying to listen to a podcast and hearing the host smoking weed and cracking open beers is just trashy. No thanks.
Ain’t no doubt about it we were doubly blessed!
We were only 17 and W blessed. Thank you for your storytelling. I really appreciate all your hard work.
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Apple Podcasts | #185 |
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A dark, narrative-driven true crime podcast that blends case detail with personal reflection and dark humor. Episodes often center on violent criminals and their methods, with vivid storytelling, forensic context, and updates on cases or perpetrators. A standout aspect is the host's distinctive voice and willingness to interject with candid takes and cultural commentary, which fans often cite as a defining hook. The format tends to mix historical cases with contemporary updates, supporting a loyal audience that appreciates deep-dive storytelling paired with sharp wit and offbeat tangents.
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