Dark Finds Podcast

In this episode, we examine the most psychopathic and cannibal killers in modern history.

Each case is broken down clearly and factually in under five minutes, focusing on who was involved, what happened, and how the case ended.

Links
Dark Finds: Explained YouTube Channel (SUBSCRIBE)
HOW IT FALLS APART | Audio Experience 🧨
Patreon 🙌🏼
Dark Finds IG 💀
Dark Finds Book 📖

Cases covered in this episode:
Issei Sagawa — A confessed killer who walked free due to legal loopholes
Albert Fish — One of the most psychologically disturbing criminals in history
Armin Meiwes — A case that forced courts to confront consent and murder
Peter Bryan — A preventable tragedy caused by systemic failure
Israel Keyes
Ed Kemper
Ted Bundy
Dennis Rader

This video avoids sensationalism and focuses on verified facts to provide context and understanding of these crimes.

⚠️Listener discretion advised. This content discusses violent crime and may not be suitable for some viewers.

If you’re interested in short, factual true crime breakdowns, consider subscribing for more cases explained.

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My guest today is Daniella Mistyanek Young, and her story doesn’t begin with a bad decision, a vulnerable moment, or a charismatic stranger at the door…it begins at birth, inside one of the most infamous modern cults in history: The Children of God.

In this conversation, Daniella takes us inside a world built on control, self-sacrifice, and the slow erasure of identity, where loyalty is demanded, individuality is treated like a threat, and your value is measured by what you can give… and what you can be made to endure.

After escaping, Daniella joined the military sometime after, and began to see parallels between that institution and the one she had escaped - the strict structure, the chain of command, and the dissolution of identity.

We also delve into how cults recruit in times of social chaos, how the internet has transformed modern indoctrination, why so many “transformation” movements feel like grifts, and the red flags that can help you spot coercion before it’s too late.

Links
Daniella's books and website 📖
HOW IT FALLS APART | Audio Experience 🧨
Patreon 🙌🏼
Dark Finds IG 💀
Dark Finds Book 📖

Takeaways
Daniela Mestyanek Young shares her journey from a cult to the military.
Cults exploit individuals during times of social turmoil.
The internet has changed the landscape of cult recruitment.
Self-sacrifice is a key element in cult indoctrination.
Cults are often about labor exploitation, not just belief.
Charismatic leaders manipulate followers for power.
The military can exhibit cult-like characteristics.
Cults can exist in corporate environments as well.
Personal identity is often lost in cults and total institutions.
Awareness of cult-like behavior is crucial for personal safety.

Keywords
cults, identity, self-sacrifice, power, control, charismatic leaders, military, exploitation, labor, individuality

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My guest today is Reid Moon, who left a conventional life behind to chase something far rarer than money: literary immortality.

From The Great Gatsby to James Joyce, from forgotten manuscripts to books that have passed through the hands of history’s giants, Reid has built a life around tracking down objects that carry human obsession, genius, tragedy, and belief inside their pages.

We talk about why some stories survive while others disappear, why a dust jacket can be worth more than the text itself, why provenance matters, and how owning a book once held by its author can feel eerily intimate.

This isn’t just a conversation about rare books. It’s about timeless stories, the strange afterlives of great writers, and what it says about us that we’re still chasing meaning through ink, paper, and memory.

Links
Reid's YouTube
HOW IT FALLS APART | Audio Experience
How It Falls Apart book out now 🧨
Patreon 🙌🏼
Dark Finds IG 💀
Dark Finds Book 📖

Keywords
Reed Moon, rare books, book collecting, literary artifacts, F. Scott Fitzgerald, timeless stories, book value, provenance, James Joyce, Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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This week I'm joined by two of my good friends Tom Cristle and Colum hanlon for a bonus, end of year episode. We get into everything from the UFC to Herbal Life scams, AI bots, DJ Carey, Ireland's chances of making it to the world cup, local pride and so much more.

Buckle up

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He was one of the greatest hurlers Ireland has ever produced — a sporting icon, a hero, a name that stood for excellence and pride. But behind that public image was a deception that would shock the country and devastate those who trusted him. That hurler is, of course, DJ Carey, and in this episode, I’m joined by journalist Eimear Ní Bhraonáin to discuss her book The Dodger: DJ Carey and The Great Betrayal. Together, we unpack how one of Ireland’s most celebrated sports stars became the centre of a long-running con, the psychology behind the deception, and the investigative work that finally brought the truth to light.

We talk about the victims, ordinary people who believed they were helping someone they admired, and the deep sense of betrayal and disbelief that followed. This is a conversation about power, manipulation, and how charisma and status can blind even the most careful among us.

Links
Eimear's book 🧨
My new thriller How It Falls Apart out now 🧨
Dark Finds Podcast IG 👀
Patreon 🙌🏼
Dark Finds IG 💀
Dark Finds YouTube Channel 🎬
Dark Finds Book 📖

Takeaways
DJ Carey was a celebrated hurling player in Ireland.
His story is a mix of triumph and tragedy.
Eimear's background in journalism shaped her investigation.
The psychology of con artists reveals complex motivations.
Victims of DJ's scams often felt deep betrayal.
The investigation into DJ's actions was extensive and revealing.
Contradictions in DJ's life raised suspicions over time.
The emotional impact on victims was profound and lasting.
DJ's lack of contrition raises questions about accountability.
The book serves as a cautionary tale about trust and deception.

Keywords
DJ Carey, Eimear, con artist, betrayal, psychology, victims, investigation, hurling, Ireland, sports, conman, news, crime, true crime.

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