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The Binge Crimes: The Poet

Sony Music Entertainment
True Crime
Tex Mciver
Margo Freshwater
Diane Mciver
Norcal Rapist
Janis Rose Bullock
San Francisco
The Binge
Sexual Assault
Roy Waller
The Doodler
California
Sara King
Gary Devore
Austin
Sony Music Entertainment
FBI
Noreen Boyle
Richard Williams
Jack Boyle

In 1977, a stranger calls Ruth Finley to blackmail her about a secret from her past. The caller escalates to stalking her on the streets, sending terrifying poems in the mail, and threatening her life. The case sets off a years-long manhunt, one of the most expensive and infamous in Wichita history, to catch the man known as The Poet. A serial killer named BTK, with a knack for bad poetry, already... more

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A letter comes in that brings a promising new lead. Investigators set up shop in the Finley home, but The Poet keeps sneaking through their traps.

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The Poet makes a brazen attempt on Ruth’s life. The attack sets off a media firestorm, with all of Wichita hunting for the assailant. Criminal profilers are brought in to figure out who they’re up against.

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Ruth is snatched off the street by two men in a beat up Chevy. That kidnapping rockets a somewhat lower priority stalking case right to the top of the pile.

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Ruth’s stalker is relentless, calling the 47 year-old a whore and threatening to mount her face on a clock – all in rhyme. The Wichita police see something else in Ruth’s case - a potential link to their white whale: The serial killer, BTK.

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Recent Guests

Monica Semantilli
Wife of Fabio Cementilli, central figure in the case
Involved in the case, discussed in court and interviews
Episode: Cut, Color, Kill | 5. The Other Man
Robert Baker
Consistently described as Monica's partner in the crime
Involved in the case
Episode: Cut, Color, Kill | 5. The Other Man
Beth Silverman
Deputy District Attorney
Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
Episode: Cut, Color, Kill | 5. The Other Man
Luigi Sementilli
Fabio's son, spoke to prosecutors about the case
Family of Fabio Cementilli
Episode: Cut, Color, Kill | 5. The Other Man
Christopher Austin
Friend of Robert Baker, alleged second participant
Alleged accomplice (in Alaska connection)
Episode: Cut, Color, Kill | 5. The Other Man
Monica Sementilli
Subject of the murder investigation and suspect in the case
Unknown (individual in case)
Episode: Cut, Color, Kill | 4. Don’t Talk
Lindell Marx
Journalist featured in Killer Story, interview segment
Killer Story / The Binge
Episode: Crime Scene: The Sugar Land Murders — When Kids Kill
Kyle Ullberg
Participant in the Underworld game and criminal case figure
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 4. The Springtime War
Patrick House
Former boyfriend of Clara, participant in the Underworld game
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 4. The Springtime War

Hosts

Jonathan Hirsch
Host and narrator with involvement in multiple production roles across the series.
M. William Phelps
Host of investigative true crime narratives with editorial input and interviews with case participants.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • The poet

    Excellent! Thank you! 🌸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COBOU21
    Canada17 days ago
  • The Poet

    Absolutely beautifully presented! Riveting! Touching! Hit every emotion!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pahala09
    United States21 days ago
  • Not Bad

    Good Show. But please stop the curses

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    L Shen from China
    United States24 days ago
  • Slow moving

    Bad story telling

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    shellango
    United States25 days ago
  • Season 10

    If you think you’ve seen and heard Collier Landry’s story, listen at least one more time…to this podcast. It’s heartbreaking, yes. But this storyteller takes the details and the interviews to a whole new level. You won’t be disappointed. I’ve followed this since it first aired on Forensic Files….yes I’m that old! But I’m still affected. Thank you Collier, for continuing to share your pain with us. We love you dearly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NikkiPonce
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise deep, well-researched storytelling and access to case participants.
Feedback is mixed on sensational framing versus careful investigative journalism.
Many critique the host's narration style and cadence, calling it polarizing.
Some listeners praise the interview depth and forensic/contextual detail.

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#142
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Apple Podcasts
#23
United States/True Crime
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#93
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Apple Podcasts
#118
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#12
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#25
Canada/True Crime

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 5. Tables, Turned
Q: How did Margo justify her escape and actions?
Margo insisted that her flight from prison was justified, as she believed she didn't kill the individuals for which she was convicted, claiming that she wasn't involved.
The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 5. Tables, Turned
Q: Did you resign to that, or were you starting to get a sense of fight in you?
Margo stated she resigned, knowing it was done and over.
The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 5. Tables, Turned
Q: What was going through your head on the way to the station?
Margo knew it was over and felt resigned to her fate.
The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 2. Bad Lead
Q: You've never sat down and told your story on the record before. Why now?
Now feels like the right time to do it, and I wanted to get my story out there the way it really went down.
The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 5. Then Who is David?
Q: What do you want to know about your birth and adoption?
David is curious to find out more about how he came to be adopted and whether it was legitimate or illegal.

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