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Urge to Kill - VS

by KGW | VAULT Studios

Just after celebrating a bachelorette party in July 2016, Kaylee Sawyer disappeared in the middle of the night. The horrific details of her brutal rape and eventual death shook the residents of a quiet town in the Pacific Northwest. Her killer would go on to terrorize several other families in a multi-state crime spree, simply because he said he had the “urge to kill.” We’ll follow investigators as they uncover the wild twists and turns of this case, and speak to each of his victims who were lucky to get out alive. • Subscribe and rate the podcast while you're here•Watch full interviews on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=K8Ybxc7jUzA

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Episodes

  1. Introducing: Wicked West from KGW and VAULT Studios

    From Oregon’s first woman to go on trial for murder in the 1800’s to a grave robbery gone terribly wrong, join KGW and VAULT Studios as we dive into tales of old time crime. Wicked West explores legends, lore and the dark side of history. New episodes every Wednesday beginning October 26th. To...

  2. "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved" is available now

    "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved," the third season of VAULT Studios' Bardstown podcast, is available now. Season one host Shay McAlister will be joined by Madison Wade, a reporter and anchor at KING5 in Seattle and the former host of the ABC10 TV news series "California Unsolved." Each episode, the…

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  3. "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved" launches Oct. 17

    "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved," the third season of VAULT Studios' Bardstown podcast, will begin on Mon., Oct. 17. Season one host Shay McAlister will be joined by Madison Wade, a reporter and anchor at KING5 in Seattle and the former host of the ABC10 TV news series "California Unsolved." Each...

  4. Introducing 'Intent: The Tex McIver Case'

    New from VAULT Studios, "Intent: The Tex McIver Case" is available now. Investigators in Atlanta have always known who shot successful Atlanta businesswoman Diane McIver in Sept. 2016—and so did she. Diane was shot by her husband, Tex McIver, and she knew it was him because she handed him the…

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  5. Stronger

    Aundreah Maes confronts Edwin Lara in court as he's sentenced for her kidnapping. Kaylee's family helps pass a state-wide law. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

  6. "Rot in hell, scumbag"

    Kaylee's family and friends testify about what they lost, while Edwin Lara delivers a bone-chilling message and prayer. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

  7. 18700

    Officers find Kaylee's body tossed over the rail of a highway. A year later, as Edwin's attorneys prepare his case, District Attorney Hummel and the investigators are dealt what seems like a crushing blow. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

  8. The Confession

    Edwin Lara is apprehended and brought into jail where he gives a harrowing confession of Kaylee Sawyer's murder. Aundreah Maes thinks the worst is over but she learns that she isn't in the clear quite yet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

  9. The Chase

    Edwin Lara embarks on a multi-state crime spree, keeping his kidnapping victim at his side. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

  10. Hunted

    Edwin Lara hunts for his next victim in a mall parking lot. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

  11. The Shed

    A husband's confession leads police to a chilling discovery. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

  12. Lot B12

    Kaylee Sawyer disappeared into the night after celebrating a bachelorette party in Bend, Oregon. Her boyfriend and family spent hours looking for her, but little did they know she was already dead. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. To learn more about listener...

  13. Urge To Kill: Coming Nov. 5

    Just after celebrating a bachelorette party in July 2016, Kaylee Sawyer disappeared in the middle of the night. The horrific details of her brutal rape and eventual death shook the residents of a quiet town in the Pacific Northwest. Her killer would go on to terrorize several other families in a...

About this show

Just after celebrating a bachelorette party in July 2016, Kaylee Sawyer disappeared in the middle of the night. The horrific details of her brutal rape and eventual death shook the residents of a quiet town in the Pacific Northwest. Her killer would go on to terrorize several other families in a multi-state crime spree, simply because he said he had the “urge to kill.” We’ll follow investigators as they uncover the wild twists and turns of this case, and speak to each of his victims who were lucky to get out alive. • Subscribe and rate the podcast while you're here•Watch full interviews on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=K8Ybxc7jUzA

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KGW | VAULT Studios

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Urge to Kill - VS have?

Urge to Kill - VS has 13 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 25, 2022.

What is Urge to Kill - VS about?

Just after celebrating a bachelorette party in July 2016, Kaylee Sawyer disappeared in the middle of the night. The horrific details of her brutal rape and eventual death shook the residents of a quiet town in the Pacific Northwest. Her killer would go on to terrorize several other families in a...

How often does Urge to Kill - VS release new episodes?

Urge to Kill - VS publishes about every 91 days, based on its 13 episodes since October 2019.

Who hosts Urge to Kill - VS?

Urge to Kill - VS is created and hosted by KGW | VAULT Studios.
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