Ed Kemper's Crimes
Was Kemper a necrophile and a cannibal?
4.7 (36)
37 mins
Explore how Kemper tricked victims and gained their trust before killing them. Discover how he performed necrophilic acts on his victims and how he ate their body parts.
Ep 1:
The Gentle Giant's Deadly Disguise
Meet Edmund Kemper: a towering, brilliant predator who charmed Berkeley's hitchhiking students while secretly preparing his murder uniform and hunting grounds for unspeakable violence.
Ep 2:
Blood on Ashby Avenue
Kemper's first kills unravel in horrifying detail as he stalks college roommates and a teenage dancer, descending into depravity, trophy-taking, and a chilling new bloodlust.
Ep 3:
Confessions of a Cannibal Killer
After his arrest, Kemper stuns investigators with graphic confessions of cannibalism and matricide, while questions linger about accomplices and his defense scrambles for any legal foothold.
Ep 4:
The Monster Who Turned Himself In
Inside the courtroom and beyond, Kemper confronts his own confessions, navigates decades behind bars, and reveals a terrifying self-awareness about the monster he still fears becoming.
Discussions (18)
Gerard
Level 6 · 8 mo agoCalling three times to confess? Solid police work.
Lois
Level 5 · 9 mo agoThe lawyer's house catching fire is such an insane detail. You just know everyone thought it was bad karma.
Lincoln
Level 3 · 8 mo agoChecking the watch to appear busy is such a simple but effective exploit. It really shows how easily people can be manipulated when they are rushed
