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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 10 MIN

The killer next door

from DARK CRIMES · host Favour Francis

In 2011, a young law student vanished without a trace… but nobody expected the monster responsible was living right next door.Steven McDaniel appeared quiet, harmless, and deeply concerned for Lauren Giddings after her disappearance. He even stood in front of news cameras pretending to help search for her. But behind the nervous smiles and calm voice was a dark obsession that would soon shock the entire country.As detectives closed in, Steven’s chilling interrogation began to unravel a horrifying truth — one filled with manipulation, stalking, lies, and a murder so disturbing it left investigators speechless.This is the terrifying true story of The Killer Next Door — a case that proves evil can hide behind the most ordinary face.Watch until the end to witness one of the creepiest interrogation breakdowns ever captured on camera.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dark-crime-files--7042912/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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In 2011, a young law student vanished without a trace… but nobody expected the monster responsible was living right next door.Steven McDaniel appeared quiet, harmless, and deeply concerned for Lauren Giddings after her disappearance. He even stood in front of news cameras pretending to help search for her. But behind the nervous smiles and calm voice was a dark obsession that would soon shock the entire country.As detectives closed in, Steven’s chilling interrogation began to unravel a horrifying truth — one filled with manipulation, stalking, lies, and a murder so disturbing it left investigators speechless.This is the terrifying true story of The Killer Next Door — a case that proves evil can hide behind the most ordinary face.Watch until the end to witness one of the creepiest interrogation breakdowns ever captured on camera.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dark-crime-files--7042912/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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