Among Monsters, hosted by Myia Vale, delivers a powerful blend of investigative true crime journalism and immersive cinematic storytelling. Each episode digs deep into serial killers, violent offenders, missing persons cases, unsolved mysteries, and new developments in the stories that haunt us most.
Myia examines every case with detailed research, verified sources, psychological profiling, and a commitment to accuracy. Listeners get clear timelines, offender behavior analysis, victim-centered narratives, and ongoing follow-ups as cases evolve.
This isn’t just a narrated crime show—it’s a full audio experience. Custom sound design, original FX, and atmospheric sound beds create a cinematic feeling that places you inside the investigation while keeping the focus on facts, context, and truth.
Among Monsters is built for true crime listeners who want depth, clarity, journalism, and storytelling that feels alive. If you follow serial killers, unsolved murders, missing persons investigations, or high-detail case analysis, this podcast is your new essential listen.
Where investigative reporting meets cinematic true crime.
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On Among Monsters, Damien Vale reveals the terrifying true story of Keith Hunter Jesperson, the "Happy Face Killer," a long-haul truck driver whose charming smile concealed a monstrous rage and a cross-country trail of victims.
Tonight, descend into the chilling odyssey of one of America's most elusive serial killers. Discover how Keith Jesperson, a man driven by rejection and a perverse need for control, transformed the open road into his hunting ground, targeting vulnerable women at truck stops and rest areas across multiple states. This episode unearths the horrifying details of his strangulation murders, his chilling confessions scrawled with a smiley face, and the bizarre twist that initially led to the wrongful conviction of innocent individuals.
Damien Vale delves into Jesperson's disturbing childhood, his escalating violence, and his insatiable craving for notoriety, even from prison. Learn how this hidden monster operated in plain sight, benefiting from jurisdictional gaps and a tragic societal indifference to marginalized victims.
This isn't just a true crime account; it's a profound exploration of narcissistic rage, serial killer psychology, and the silent screams of those whose stories often go untold. A compelling listen for fans of true crime, psychological thrillers, and anyone seeking to understand the dark secrets that can hide behind the most innocuous of smiles.
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