A Study of Strange

William Bradford posed as a photographer to lure women into the Mojave Desert, promising them careers as models. Bradford was convicted of two murders but he is assumed to be an even more prolific serial killer because he left behind a trove of pictures of unidentified women who have not been found.Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Rate and Review to help us reach more listeners!Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2026 Convergent Content, LLC  Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1589, a quiet German farming community was gripped by terror. Villagers swore they were being hunted by the mythical werewolf. Soon local farmer Peter Stumpp was arrested and accused of this heinous werewolfery. He confessed, under torture, and what followed became one of the most infamous and disturbing executions in history. Was Stumpp an actual supernatural beast, or a human killer shaped by one of history’s darkest eras?A true crime tale wrapped in folklore, this is a case where horror, belief, and reality collide.Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Rate and Review to help us reach more listeners!Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2026 Convergent Content, LLC  Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A re-release of a classic episode. In 1921 police caught Carl Großmann in a frightening, murderous act that caused the papers to label him the "Berlin Butcher".  Großmann is a notorious serial killer but his claim to fame today (selling sausages made of human meat) may be entirely made up. This episode is released in memory of our special guest, Sarah Lovett, co-host of "True Crime ABCs" who recently passed away. Her show is still available to enjoy at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-abcs/id1698385786  Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Rate and Review to help us reach more listeners! Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected] ©2026 Convergent Content, LLC  LINKS: https://www.thetruecrimedatabase.com/case_file/the-berlin-butcher/ https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_Gro%C3%9Fmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtDxdt5L2aQ https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/grossmann-georg.htm https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Extreme-Violence-Clare-Allely/dp/036748093X/ref=asc_df_036748093X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=533463736693&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=730500286153011470&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-912353148443&psc=1&mcid=7b1b02f229193eb48ace7e3fc08875f5&gclid=CjwKCAiAlcyuBhBnEiwAOGZ2S8EGOvGTdlBw5bDqY06TbDBPwPOInPNrs-T7gbtVYlgs1Kn42CjYmRoCD_4QAvD_BwEDive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An internet video mystery that began as a VHS mystery. "Grave Robbing for Morons" is video that was released as part of an anthology of amateur, shock videos. It shows a young man presenting a how-to about grave robbing. While the video is of low quality, what jumps out is that the skull the man holds throughout the video appears very real. However, no one has been able to confirm if the video is a hoax, the identify the young man, or where it originated.With Special Guest Bill Whirity of Geek Garage: https://shopthegeekgarage.com/en-usdhttps://www.youtube.com/@thegeekgarageTheme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2025 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS:Grave Robbing for Morons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWFosb98Kec&list=PL5hCh13_NPeqPP5MH2fR2zaLAgtapJT87&index=1https://www.reddit.com/r/nonmurdermysteries/comments/1hpumet/grave_robbing_for_morons_vhs_tape_the_search/https://cnycentral.com/news/local/fulton-man-used-crowbar-to-break-into-casket-steal-human-skullsMagazine seen in video: https://www.45cat.com/magazine/issue/fangoria-presents-cinemagic-horror-fx-1#google_vignettehttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-07-19-mn-2308-story.htmlDive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the early 1980s, a killer targeted the homeless in India's largest cities. Dozens of victims were found in Mumbai and Kolkata, their skulls crushed with large stones while they slept. The press called him "The Stoneman".In this episode of A Study of Strange, we trace India’s most unsettling unsolved crime spree and discuss the possibility that this was one serial killer or several. And, why did the killings stop? The case is still cold, and the story lingers in the shadows between urban legend and horrific true crime.Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy