True Crime Episodes

True crime deep dives on real criminal cases involving violence, coercion, manipulation, or murder. Podcast episodes to analyse what happened, and how people got away with it.
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…