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EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 48 MIN

CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Smiley Face Killers with Dr. Tristin Engels

from Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes · host Crime House

Dozens of young men, all found drowned. A single eerie clue near every crime scene: a painted smiley face. In this chilling crossover with Killer Minds, host Vanessa Richardson and forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels uncover the dark origins of the Smiley Face Killers theory — a decades-long investigation that suggests a nationwide ring of serial murderers might still be active. Were these tragic deaths accidents, or the work of a secret cabal hiding in plain sight?Listen to Killer Minds with Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels wherever you get your podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/1jez8qq8ttqibebif5u_wq If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge?  Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Crime House Daily, Killer Minds, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios

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