Episodes

  • The Butcher Baker of Alaska

    The Butcher Baker of Alaska
    18 Sep 2026
    This episode examines the life and crimes of Robert Hansen, an Alaskan serial killer famously known as the "Butcher Baker." Despite his public persona as a mild-mannered baker, Hansen spent over a decade abducting women and flying them into the wilderness to hunt them like prey. The text explores his troubled childhood and the psychological factors that motivated his violence, as well as the FBI profiling and narrow escapes by victims that led to his capture. Authorities eventually discovered a flight map in his home marked with "X" symbols that indicated the burial sites of his victims. Ultimately, the source details how Hansen’s horrific actions transformed the dark fantasies of fictional hunting stories into a gruesome reality before his death in prison.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

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    52 mins
  • The Butcher Baker - Frozen Ground

    The Butcher Baker - Frozen Ground
    18 Sep 2026
    The episode provide a chilling biographical overview of Robert Hansen, the notorious Alaskan serial killer known as the "Butcher Baker." The episode details how Hansen’s troubled childhood and resentment toward women fueled a violent trajectory from arson and theft to the systematic abduction and murder of at least seventeen women. Utilizing his private plane, Hansen would fly his victims into the remote wilderness to hunt them for sport, a methodology that eventually inspired the film "The Frozen Ground." Despite being arrested multiple times throughout his life, he was repeatedly released until a brave survivor escaped and provided the testimony necessary for his 1984 conviction. The materials also highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to identify his anonymous victims through modern DNA technology. Ultimately, the narrative serves as a grim record of Hansen’s pathological need for control and the lasting impact of his crimes on the state of Alaska.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

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    38 mins
  • The Butcher Baker: Hunting Humans in the Alaskan Wild

    The Butcher Baker: Hunting Humans in the Alaskan Wild
    18 Sep 2026
    This episode examines the life and horrific crimes of Robert Hansen, an Alaskan baker who led a double life as a prolific serial killer. Known as the "Butcher Baker," Hansen utilized his skills as a pilot and hunter to abduct women and track them like prey in the remote wilderness. The text details his troubled upbringing in Iowa and the eventual investigative breakthrough provided by a teenage victim who successfully escaped his captivity. Following his arrest, authorities uncovered a map of burial sites and various trophies that linked him to the murders of seventeen women. Ultimately, the source chronicles his confession, life sentence, and death in prison, providing a comprehensive overview of one of Alaska's most notorious criminal cases.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

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    31 mins
  • Horseshoe Harriet Found

    Horseshoe Harriet Found
    18 Sep 2026
    This episode recounts the successful identification of Robin Pelkey, a young murder victim whose remains were discovered in Alaska in 1984. For nearly four decades, she was known only by the nickname "Horseshoe Harriet" after being killed by the notorious serial killer Robert Hansen. Investigators finally solved the mystery of her identity in 2021 by utilizing advanced genetic genealogy to connect her DNA with living relatives. The report also highlights the "Butcher Baker" case, noting that Hansen confessed to many crimes before his death in prison. Authorities remain hopeful that these same forensic techniques will eventually identify his one remaining unnamed victim. Through this breakthrough, law enforcement aims to provide finality and justice for families of long-unsolved cold cases.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

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    32 mins
  • Escaping the Butcher Baker: Cindy Paulson’s Survival Story

    Escaping the Butcher Baker: Cindy Paulson’s Survival Story
    18 Sep 2026
    This episode recounts the harrowing survival of Cindy Paulson, who escaped the clutches of the notorious Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen in 1983. Her brave flight from a local airfield provided investigators with the critical testimony and evidence needed to finally apprehend the man known as the "Butcher Baker." The text details Hansen’s horrific method of hunting women in the wilderness and explores the lifelong impact the encounter had on Paulson. Now a grandmother, she reflects on her traumatic past and the heroic role she played in ending a decade-long murder spree. This story serves as a promotion for a true crime documentary featuring Paulson’s first-hand account of the events.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

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    34 mins
  • The Butcher Baker: The Hunt for Robert Hansen

    The Butcher Baker: The Hunt for Robert Hansen
    18 Sep 2026
    This episode chronicles the criminal history and eventual downfall of Robert Hansen, an Alaskan serial killer known as the "Butcher Baker." Between 1972 and 1983, Hansen targeted vulnerable women, specifically sex workers and runaways, whom he would kidnap and hunt in the remote wilderness. Despite his outward appearance as a mild-mannered baker, he committed at least 17 murders before a courageous escape by victim Cindy Paulson provided the crucial evidence needed for his arrest. Investigators discovered that the delay in capturing him was fueled by societal indifference toward his victims and his lack of a prior violent reputation among local police. Ultimately, Hansen was sentenced to 461 years in prison, where he remained until his death from natural causes in 2014.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

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    37 mins