True Crime Time For September 2, 2026 | Charlie Brandt’s Hidden Victims, History’s Deadliest Serial Killers & DNA Gives Victims Their Names Back

Woody takes a deep dive into suspected serial killer Carl Eric “Charlie” Brandt, who murdered his pregnant mother at 13 and decades later killed his wife and niece before taking his own life—leaving investigators wondering how many other victims he left behind. Plus, Woody examines prolific killers Luis Garavito and Mariam Soulakiotis before ending with the power of modern DNA: the Happy Face Killer’s final unidentified victim finally has her name back—Lydia Jane Wade McWhorter—and decades-old cases continue to fall through investigative genetic genealogy. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy