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Malice: A True Crime Podcast

by Ariel Cooksey

Join host Ariel Cooksey as she delves into the psychology, sociology, environments, family dysfunction, neurobiology, and extenuating circumstances that create violent offenders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

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Episodes

  1. Charlatan

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into a world of fatal narcissism. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod or you can make a one time donation through PayPal @malicepod. Sources for this episode include: Whoever Fights Monsters by Robert Ressler...

  2. Malice: An Anthology of True Crime... We're Baaaackkkkk...

    https://a.co/d/iAr6HRK Dive into the darkness with this gripping true crime anthology from the host of Malice: A True Crime Podcast. This powerful collection delves into the motives, psychological processes, and overwhelming consequences that shape the world’s most heinous offenders. About the…

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  3. New Year, New Binge: The Best of 2024

    Accumulated by our girls at Coffee and Cases: A True Crime Podcast, the very best podcasts to binge in 2025. Check them out at: https://m.facebook.com/coffeeandcasespodcast/ If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and...

  4. Patreon Archive: Bad Psychology: Stanford Prison Experiment

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she brings you an exclusive from the Patreon archive from the Bad Psychology series. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. To check out Human Monsters, visit...

  5. Patreon Archive: Sleepover with Petals of Support

    I was asked to be a guest on Petals of Support to discuss victim shaming/blaming versus victimology, and to share tips for minimizing the risk of being victimized by violent offenders-- and some may really surprise you. Enjoy! If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit...

  6. Patreon Archive: Profiling the Cleveland Torso Killer

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she brings you a rare unsolved case from the Patreon archive. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. To check out Human Monsters, visit...

  7. THE BURDEN

    In the 1990s, Detective Louis N. Scarcella was legendary. In a city overrun by violent crime, he cracked the toughest cases and put away the worst criminals. “The Hulk” was his nickname. Then the story changed. Scarcella ran into a group of convicted murderers (who all say they are innocent!)...

  8. PART 4: Mortuary (The Conclusion)

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this sordid tale of love gone terribly wrong. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. To check out Human Monsters, visit...

  9. Murder in the Mojave: My Conversation with True Crime Author Doug Kari

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she welcomes lawyer, investigative journalist and true crime author Doug Kari to the show to talk about The Berman Murders, the search for truth, and lessons learned along the way. The learn more about The Berman Murders and to pre-order your copy, visit:...

  10. PART 3: Mortuary

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this sordid tale of love gone terribly wrong. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. Sources for this episode include: Whoever Fights Monsters…

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  11. Important Update: Homicide

    On May 21, 2023 a gruesome murder was committed in Hanlon Park in Baltimore, Maryland. Why is Ariel covering this? Tune in to find out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

  12. Billionaires to Bundy: Conversation with True Crime Legend Stephen Michaud

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she talks investigative journalism, serial killers, FBI and the tragic tale of Robert East, billionaire cattle rancher. Stay tuned for further conversations... Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  13. PART 2: Mortuary

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this sordid tale of love gone terribly wrong. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. Sources for this episode include: Whoever Fights Monsters…

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  14. PROLOGUE: Mortuary

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this sordid tale of love gone terribly wrong. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. Sources for this episode include: Whoever Fights Monsters…

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  15. Blood is Thicker

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this sordid tale of love gone terribly wrong. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. Sources for this episode include: Whoever Fights Monsters…

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  16. Body Parts

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this lesser known case of death and dismemberment. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. Sources for this episode include: Whoever Fights...

  17. Cancer Pt. 1

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this lesser known case and the brutality of difference. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. Sources for this episode include: Whoever Fights...

  18. The Bridge

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this lesser known case and the brutality of difference. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. Sources for this episode include: Whoever Fights...

  19. Lost Boys

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she explores one of the most heinous types of crimes to wrap our heads around. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePodcast on TikTok @MalicePod on Instagram Sources for…

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  20. Bonus Episode: A Grisly Gift

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she digs into a chilling crime for the chilly season. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod To leave a memorial message to Michele O'Dowd, please visit https://www.findagrave.com/mem...'dowd/flower Contact us at...

  21. The Killer of Little Shepherds

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this lesser known offender who is just as if not more terrifying as any she's covered. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. Sources for this...

  22. Don't Look

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into this lesser known offender who is just as if not more terrifying as any she's covered. If you'd like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod across socials. Sources for this...

  23. Patreon Teaser: Bad Psychology Episode 6: Ledges

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

  24. Patreon Exclusive: The Darkness pt 1: Hunting Humans

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she digs into one of the worst murders in US. history. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePodcast on Twitter and @MalicePod on Instagram Malice Merch is now available at...

  25. Blood on the Page: My Conversation with Jillian Lauren

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she speaks with Jillian Lauren, the journalist and author who got the exclusive on one of America's most prolific serial killers... and started solving the murders. jillianlauren.com @jillianlaurenauthor Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  26. Blind

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she digs into one of the worst murders in U.K. history.If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePodcast on Twitter and @MalicePod on Instagram Malice Merch is now available at...

  27. Patreon Exclusive Series: Full Episode 1: Contagion

    For the remainder of the series, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod. Cheers! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

  28. Patreon Exclusive Sneak Peak: Bad Psychology

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she delves into a case of love, manipulation, deception, and the depths of cruelty. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available…

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  29. EXECUTIONER Pt. 3

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as joined by historian Dr. Torgrim Sørnes, expert on executions and executioners in the Dark and Middle Ages. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

  30. EXECUTIONER Pt. 2

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as joined by historian Dr. Torgrim Sørnes, expert on executions and executioners in the Dark and Middle Ages. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

  31. EXECUTIONER Pt. 1

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as joined by historian Dr. Torgrim Sørnes, expert on executions and executioners in the Dark and Middle Ages. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

  32. Panel Discussion: Depravity ft. Dr. Lee Mellor and Chris Duett

    Join host Ariel Cooksey along with Criminologist and host of Murder Was the Case Dr. Lee Mellor as well as Chris Duett, host of Criminal Perspective as they discuss the madness of Jack Owen Spillman, the Werewolf Butcher. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  33. Depravity

    Join host Ariel Cooksey for the Season 4 Finale as she delves into one of the most terrifying offenders to have ever walked the planet. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePodcast on Twitter and...

  34. Prologue: Depravity

    Join host Ariel Cooksey for the Season 4 Finale as she delves into one of the most terrifying offenders to have ever walked the planet. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePodcast on Twitter and...

  35. Ice Cold: The 100th Anniversary of One of the Coldest Cases

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she delves into a case of love, manipulation, deception, and the depths of cruelty. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available…

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  36. Love Gone Wrong AMA

    Join me with my sweeties from the Trash Panda Podcast for a very different side of yours truly. It gets a bit off the walls. www.trashpandapodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

  37. Beautifully Cruel

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she delves into a case of love, manipulation, deception, and the depths of cruelty. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available…

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  38. Syndrome Pt. 2 ft Adare from What’s Wrong With Them

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she is joined by Adare, host of What's Wrong With Them (a diagnostic podcast) to break down the horrific case of Blake Liebel. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on...

  39. Syndrome Pt. 1

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she delves into a nightmare we can hardly fathom. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available at...

  40. Feral

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she delves into a nightmare we can hardly fathom. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available at...

  41. Obscene

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she delves into a nightmare we can hardly fathom. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available at...

  42. Death Row

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she delves into a nightmare we can hardly fathom. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available at...

  43. Bogeyman

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she digs into an Urban Legend that became all too real. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available at...

  44. Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe

    A Halloween Bonus Extra: Ariel reads the gothic tale "Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allen Poe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

  45. Stalked

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she is joined by Criminal Investigator and Stalking Expert Joey Ortega as they discuss stalking within the context of Domestic Violence. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod...

  46. The Beast

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she digs into a terrifying tale that could well be a horror movie... If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available at...

  47. Stay Out of the Basement

    Join Ariel Cooksey as she digs into a terrifying tale that could well be a horror movie... If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram & TikTok Malice Merch is now available at...

  48. Haunted

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she contends with a grisly murder and a possible ghost. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePod on Instagram Malice Merch is now available at...

  49. Case 200: Wicked

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she dives into the mind of an extreme sexual sadist. If you you’d like to support the show and get bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/MalicePod Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePodcast on Twitter and @MalicePod on Instagram Malice Merch is now available at...

  50. Shattered

    Join host Ariel Cooksey as she guides the listener through a painful tale of tragedy. Contact us at [email protected] and @MalicePodcast on Twitter and @MalicePod on Instagram Malice Merch is now available at www.bonfire.com/store/malice-merch! Sources for this episode include: Whoever Fights...

About this show

Join host Ariel Cooksey as she delves into the psychology, sociology, environments, family dysfunction, neurobiology, and extenuating circumstances that create violent offenders.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Malice: A True Crime Podcast have?

Malice: A True Crime Podcast has 120 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 4, 2026.

What is Malice: A True Crime Podcast about?

Join host Ariel Cooksey as she delves into the psychology, sociology, environments, family dysfunction, neurobiology, and extenuating circumstances that create violent offenders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support.

How often does Malice: A True Crime Podcast release new episodes?

Malice: A True Crime Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 120 episodes since August 2019.

Who hosts Malice: A True Crime Podcast?

Malice: A True Crime Podcast is created and hosted by Ariel Cooksey.
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