From the Shadows Episode 6
January 12, 2023
A case that still leaves questions. Unlikely killers. 20 years of murder uncovered by one house.
Join Katie Merryman as she dives into the murders of Fred and Rosemary West and asks: Why
were there so many serial killers in the 70’s and 80’s?
Special thanks to Ryan Earl for recording for this episode.
Dan Green • May 24, 2023 at 6:52 pm
I really liked the detail. I liked how they included the beginning and how they met. It was also interesting. I really enjoy how they are talking about an older case. Some of the interesting details I liked were on how Fred stole tires and vehicle registrations because money was getting tight. One of the main reasons I liked this was because it dived deeper into detail than some other podcasts. How the people offered her a place to sleep to see how Fred confessed to killing twenty women. The person talking was also a great storyteller. She even included an ending.
Will Simmonds • Mar 29, 2023 at 1:26 pm
This podcast was really well produced. It was great stuff from start to finish. Great work!
claire hustel • Mar 27, 2023 at 9:27 pm
This podcast was extremely well done! This case is incredibly sad, however you were very respectful and kept your delivery very factual. I appreciate the fact that you picked a case that’s older and more unknown, so you’re helping keep the story of these people alive. This was a great listen!
kate litzsinger • Mar 27, 2023 at 12:52 pm
This podcast was very interesting! I also appreciate the fact that you are shedding light on an old case so that their story is never forgotten. I also noticed how you are a great storyteller!
Ahni Brown Harbin • Mar 27, 2023 at 12:41 pm
THIS SHOW IS SO GOOD!!!! Katie did a truly amazing job with her research, her delivery is amazingly professional, and the listener can tell that she cares about what she’s talking about. As a massive true crime fan, this is a show worth keeping in your rotation! Such an amazing handling of these difficult topics.
Tege Holt • Mar 1, 2023 at 2:41 pm
I really liked the way this was put together. very engaging and interesting. Your storytelling skills are fantastic. The “buried under the patio” part was interesting because the fact that they were all playing it off as a joke is horrifying. Especially once they kept finding more and more bodies and bones. Fred is very creepy and the way he dealt with young girls.
Connor H • Mar 1, 2023 at 10:32 am
I have listened to a few other true crime podcasts but this one dives deeper into the backstories of the people who committed these crimes. I like how you explained what events and experiences can make a serial killer and how you tied that in with particular case.
Adrianna M • Feb 3, 2023 at 2:01 pm
I listen to a lot of true crime and I never realized that many serial killers were active the 70s & 80s. It’s interesting to see how PTSD from the war and the culture at the time formed the minds of the killers.
Elijah Pagan • Jan 13, 2023 at 1:18 pm
I thought this was a amazing story that explain Fred and Rosemary dark secret. Very interesting and also very engaging. The women went through a lot from Fred and Rosemary and there might be more women that we don’t even know of today. This story was overall amazing.
Sophie Jallow • Jan 13, 2023 at 1:14 pm
This story is incredibly sad, however stories like this must be told to give the victims a voice. A voice that was taken from them when they were murdered. No one should ever be forgotten, no matter how long its been since their passing. I am glad this story is shedding on this decades old tragedy.
shamari • Jan 13, 2023 at 1:09 pm
This podcast really intested me because it was a cass that was inknown for 20 years. I like the details that the narrator gave during this cast. If I cpuld give this pod cast a rating I would deffantly give it a 9/10 just beacuse of the story time zoon and the way It leaves you questioning. This pod cast talks about a family that struggled with money that maybe caused issues in the relationship.
Blake Wehlage • Jan 13, 2023 at 1:04 pm
Love the sound effects and dramatic music. Facts are very good and listening to this story makes me really remember how many bad people are out there and can still get away with it.