Internet Mysteries Episodes

Podcast episodes about strange crimes committed or dissected online, internet mysteries, Reddit crime investigations, dark web, viral threads, and online rabbit holes — the weirdest things the internet has tried (and often failed) to explain.
The Smiley Face Killer: How Reddit Got It Wrong - EP 02
June 12, 2025

The Smiley Face Killer: How Reddit Got It Wrong - EP 02

A string of drownings. A theory about a hidden serial killer. And a Reddit thread that went too far. In this episode of Humans Being Awful, we dive into the truth behind the Smiley Face Killer — the urban legend that just won’t die. From retired detectives and smiley face graffiti to Reddit sleu…