Felonious Florida

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TRUE CRIME
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Beyond the beaches, the theme parks, the palm trees and the warm breezes lies the dark side of the Sunshine State. Wondery and the South Florida Sun Sentinel present a true-crime podcast that bring you stories of some of Florida’s most notorious and stunning crimes.

EPISODE 1

Alisian Lakes

A young detective named Dave Simmons takes over the investigation into the Pillowcase Rapes and quickly realizes that he’s dealing with one of Florida’s most prolific serial rapists.

33 min
EPISODE 2

Dangerous Paradise

After a school teacher is attacked in her apartment in South Miami just before Thanksgiving 1983, the Pillowcase Rapist returns weeks later — an unsettling escalation in the case.

31 min
EPISODE 3

The Stakeout

Without much evidence beyond a shoe print, Detective Simmons tries a long-shot tactic to catch the Pillowcase Rapist.

31 min
EPISODE 4

It's in the Blood

As suspects come and go, science gives Detective Simmons the most significant clue yet in the case: Blood.

37 min
EPISODE 5

‘Blind as a Bat’

After five years and dozens of terrifying attacks, the suspected Pillowcase Rapist makes his first big mistake — but making it public puts the elusive suspect on the run.

28 min
EPISODE 6

A Stroke of Luck

An unexpected stroke of luck has led to the first real suspect in the 40-year investigation of the Pillowcase Rapes, revealing new details about the crime spree that shocked South Florida.

44 min
EPISODE 7 BONUS

Bonus: Surviving the Terror

A victim of the Pillowcase Rapist, as well as advocates, discuss what it takes to heal from the trauma of such a terrifying attack; plus, updates on the case against the accused rapist.

29 min
SEASON 4 TRAILER

Introducing Felonious Florida: In the Darkness

Dozens of women are attacked in the early 1980s by the elusive Pillowcase Rapist, a dangerous predator who evades capture for nearly four decades — until an incredible stroke of luck finally cracks the case.

2 min
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4 min
BONUS • WONDERY+ ONLY

Bonus: Surviving the Terror

The terror that Florida's Pillowcase Rapist inflicted on his victims is unimaginable. It can take years and, for some, a lifetime to heal from the trauma. In this special episode, advocates and one of the rapist's victims talk about the process of recovery and what it takes just to feel safe again. Plus, updates on the case against the accused rapist. Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov.

29 min

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TRUE CRIME
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DOCUMENTARY
Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert. Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.

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COMEDY
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SPORTS
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TRUE CRIME
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Yes! This one!

2 days ago

too10six

Interesting. Compelling. Pulls you in. All in one day - Binge worthy.
This podcast is awesome!!

Sep 29

Trex0704

There was a lot of planning and research that literally went into this podcast and you can tell that by the way it was very well organized. My husband and I listened to this all the way back home from our trip to the Florida Keys and it was awesome. We really enjoyed it and we’re from Florida and it was a very well done podcast. The stories that were told in all of the episodes really gave you a visual picture in your mind that you could imagine what was going on at that time which is what I really liked about it. my husband said the best thing that he liked was the dedication of the detective Springer and that you could picture it in your mind and it was almost like you were watching a documentary. It was very well put together.
Political at Season 3

Oct 28

JJ4249

Great seasons 1 and 2. Season 3 ruined with political pandering. Unfollowed and will not finish.
Amazing

Jul 15

LJ N

Great journalism amazing storytelling. For cheapskates out there giving 1 star because they could not access all episodes when they wanted - calm down! I’m one of you, but I’m patient and I won’t trash the show because I don’t want to pay. All episodes became available at some point.

Beyond the beaches, the theme parks, the palm trees and the warm breezes lies the dark side of the Sunshine State. Wondery and the South Florida Sun Sentinel present a true-crime podcast that bring you stories of some of Florida’s most notorious and stunning crimes.