In the gripping conclusion of Unlawful Acts: The Fox Hollow Farm Killer, investigators close in on Herb Baumeister, unraveling a web of lies that stretches from suburban Indianapolis to the chilling discovery buried beneath his property. As authorities uncover bones scattered across the wooded estate, the horrifying scale of Baumeister’s crimes finally comes to light. Through forensic revelations, survivor testimony, and haunting police reports, this episode exposes how one man’s secret life became one of the most shocking serial murder cases in American history. The search for the missing ends here — at Fox Hollow Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this first part of a two-episode special, Unlawful Acts unearths the beginnings of one of America’s most chilling true-crime cases — the story of Herb Baumeister, the wealthy Indiana businessman who hid a horrifying secret behind the gates of his estate, Fox Hollow Farm. Beneath the surface of suburban success, Baumeister lived a double life — one of control, deception, and deadly obsession. As young men from Indianapolis began disappearing, no one could have imagined the dark truth that would soon surface. From his early psychological unraveling to the first signs of violence, this episode traces the disturbing evolution of a killer who hid in plain sight. Step inside the walls of Fox Hollow Farm — where the line between respectability and evil begins to blur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this haunting episode of Unlawful Acts, we unravel the terrifying case of Richard Cottingham, better known as The Torso Killer—a man whose crimes shocked even the most seasoned investigators. Operating throughout the 1970s and 80s in New Jersey and New York, Cottingham targeted women in a spree of sadistic violence that included torture, mutilation, and dismemberment. Known for leaving behind only the torsos of his victims, Cottingham evaded capture for years while living a seemingly normal life as a husband, father, and computer operator. But behind closed doors, he was committing some of the most brutal and disturbing murders in modern history. We examine the chilling methods, the forensic breakthroughs that exposed him, and his twisted confessions that continue to surface even decades later. This is not just a story of murder—it’s a descent into madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply unsettling episode of Unlawful Acts, we investigate the cold and calculated crimes of Alexander Pichushkin, infamously known as The Chessboard Killer. Operating in Moscow’s Bitsa Park, Pichushkin set out to murder one person for every square on a chessboard—64 victims in total. What began with a single act of revenge spiraled into a horrifying spree targeting the elderly, the vulnerable, and those who trusted him. With shocking intelligence and a complete lack of remorse, Pichushkin documented his kills and played a deadly game with the lives of strangers. We explore his twisted psychology, the failures that allowed him to continue for years, and the chilling legacy of one of Russia’s most prolific modern serial killers. This is a story of obsession, manipulation, and murder—played move by move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this nightmarish episode of Unlawful Acts, we investigate the chilling double life of John Wayne Gacy—beloved community member by day, sadistic serial killer by night. Known as the “Killer Clown” for performing at children's parties as Pogo the Clown, Gacy used charm, status, and manipulation to lure young men and boys into his suburban Chicago home—never to be seen again. We retrace the horrifying trail of over 30 murders, the twisted psychology behind his crimes, and the shocking discoveries made beneath his house of horrors. From his political connections to his gruesome confessions, this episode reveals how a predator can walk among us—smiling, smiling, always smiling. Step behind the mask of the Killer Clown—and into one of the darkest chapters in American criminal history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this disturbing episode of Unlawful Acts, we delve into the terrifying mind of Edmund Kemper—one of America’s most calculating serial killers, known as the Co-Ed Killer. Towering at 6’9” with an IQ of 145, Kemper used his intelligence, charm, and sheer physical power to manipulate and murder with chilling precision. We explore his troubled childhood, his early killings at just 15, and the brutal spree that followed his release—targeting young female hitchhikers across California. From necrophilic fantasies to the horrifying murder of his own mother, Kemper’s story is a psychological descent into pure evil. This episode pulls no punches as we dissect the methods, motivations, and madness behind a killer who sought not just control—but complete domination. Step inside the fractured mind of the Co-Ed Killer—and discover the horror that hid in plain sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Unlawful Acts, we descend into the nightmarish world of Ed Gein—the killer and grave robber whose twisted crimes inspired horror legends like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. From his isolated farmhouse in Plainfield, Wisconsin, Gein dug up corpses, crafted grotesque trophies, and ultimately turned to murder. Join us as we unravel the disturbing psychology of a man whose obsession with death and his mother created one of the darkest legacies in American crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover the twisted story of Jerry Brudos—the “Shoe Fetish Killer.” Behind closed doors, his obsession with women’s shoes and lingerie escalated into abduction, murder, and grotesque trophies. What began as a strange fixation turned into a string of brutal killings that shocked the nation. Join us as we expose the double life of a man whose darkest desires left a trail of terror and death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known as the Muswell Hill Murderer, Dennis Nilsen is one of Britain’s most chilling serial killers. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen lured young men into his London flats, where he carried out brutal murders — often keeping the bodies for days, sometimes longer. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover: How Nilsen evaded police for years while killing at least 15 men The disturbing details of his obsession with the dead The shocking discovery that led to his capture What made him one of the UK’s most terrifying predators This is the haunting story of Dennis Nilsen — a man who hid his darkest secrets behind the closed doors of suburban London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we expose the twisted double life of Rodney Alcala, a charming photographer who hid his identity as a ruthless predator. Alcala earned national attention when he appeared on the hit TV show The Dating Game in the middle of his murder spree, smiling on camera while living as a serial killer off-screen. Behind his charisma lay a history of manipulation, brutality, and countless victims whose stories shocked the world. We’ll explore his disturbing crimes, the chilling evidence that finally brought him to justice, and how he became forever known as “The Dating Game Killer.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we dive into the shocking story of Randall Woodfield, a former NFL player whose athletic promise hid a terrifying secret. Known as the I-5 Killer, Woodfield stalked and murdered women along the West Coast during the late 1970s and early 1980s, using his charm and physical prowess to gain their trust before committing brutal crimes. We explore his rise from football player to serial predator, the multi-state investigation that ultimately captured him, and the dark legacy he left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover the disturbing crimes of Israel Keyes, a man who turned murder into method. Keyes buried weapons and tools across the United States, creating hidden caches that allowed him to strike whenever and wherever he traveled. Outwardly a quiet father and business owner, he lived a secret double life as a predator who stalked strangers, planned meticulously, and left behind far more questions than answers. From his chilling FBI interviews to the trail of victims he hinted at but never revealed, this is the terrifying story of a killer who treated the entire country as his hunting ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part Two of Unlawful Acts’ deep dive into Dennis Rader, the “BTK Killer,” we pick up with the chilling aftermath of his crimes and the decades-long hunt to bring him to justice. We’ll examine how Rader managed to elude capture for so long, the evolving investigation that struggled to piece together his taunting clues, and the technological break that finally unmasked him. From his cold courtroom confessions to the lasting impact on his victims’ families, this episode reveals the final chapter of how one of America’s most calculating killers was finally stopped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, we dive into the twisted mind of Dennis Rader, the man who terrorized Kansas for decades under the name “BTK”—short for Bind, Torture, Kill. Rader lived a double life: devoted family man and church leader by day, cold-blooded serial killer by night. We’ll explore his early life, the brutal murders that earned him his infamous moniker, his taunting letters to police, and the shocking way he was finally caught after 30 years. This is the story of how one man’s cruelty hid in plain sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we confront the violent legacy of Donald Henry Gaskins, a man whose sadistic crimes earned him the title “The Meanest Man in America.” From a troubled childhood in rural South Carolina to a lifetime of theft, assault, and murder, Gaskins left a trail of death that spanned decades. Known for his chilling confessions and unflinching pride in his brutality, he claimed to have killed more than 100 people—by methods as varied as his motives. We’ll explore his rise from petty criminal to one of the most feared killers in the nation, the twisted psychology that drove him, and the final act that sealed his fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we expose the twisted crimes of John Edward Robinson, a seemingly ordinary Kansas businessman who became known as “The Internet’s First Serial Killer.” Using early online chat rooms and personal ads, Robinson lured vulnerable women with promises of love, jobs, or stability—only to exploit, torture, and murder them. His calculated manipulation spanned decades, leaving a trail of missing persons across multiple states. We’ll uncover how he used the anonymity of the early internet to prey on victims, the chilling discoveries that led to his arrest, and how his case became a landmark in the history of cybercrime and serial murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, we step into the frozen wilderness of Alaska to uncover the horrifying crimes of Robert Hansen, the so-called “Butcher Baker.” By day, Hansen was a quiet family man and respected baker—but in the shadows, he kidnapped women, flew them into remote areas, and hunted them for sport. For over a decade, he used Alaska’s vast wilderness as his killing ground, leaving a trail of fear that stretched far beyond Anchorage. We’ll explore how he evaded capture for years, the survivors who bravely came forward, and the investigation that finally stopped one of America’s most sadistic killers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we follow the deadly trail of Christopher Wilder, a charming yet sadistic predator who earned the nickname “The Beauty Queen Killer.” In 1984, Wilder embarked on a cross-country murder spree, luring young women—often aspiring models or beauty pageant contestants—into his trap with promises of fame. What followed was a horrifying series of kidnappings, assaults, and murders that left law enforcement racing against time. We’ll trace Wilder’s life, his escalating violence, and the nationwide manhunt that finally brought his reign of terror to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this horrifying episode of Unlawful Acts, we revisit the reign of terror unleashed by the Chicago Ripper Crew—a sadistic group of men driven by satanic rituals and unimaginable cruelty. Between 1981 and 1982, they abducted, tortured, and murdered women across the Chicago area, leaving the city gripped with fear. Led by the depraved Robin Gecht, the crew’s crimes shocked even the most seasoned investigators. We’ll uncover the gruesome details of their rituals, the hunt that brought them down, and the lingering questions that still haunt the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices