The Beast of Colombia
How did a seemingly ordinary man became a notorious serial killer?
4.7 (39)
56 mins
Explore the horrifying story of Luis Alfredo Garavito, known as the Beast of Colombia, whose crimes left a nation searching for answers. Discover how he targeted vulnerable young boys and managed to evade suspicion for years. Learn about the investigation that finally exposed the shocking scale of his crimes.
Ep 1:
The Notebook and the Cathedral Confession
A weeping man in a candlelit cathedral hides Colombia's deadliest secret—221 names and a childhood of abuse that forged history's most prolific serial killer, Luis Garavito.
Ep 2:
A Nation That Lost Its Children
Colombia's poverty, war, and invisible children created the perfect hunting ground; disguised as priest, teacher, and beggar, Garavito roamed free while eight boys with missing thumbs sparked terrified whispers.
Ep 3:
The Cornfield, the Confession, and the Mind Behind the Monster
A cornfield fire and a pair of broken glasses finally crack the case, while forensic scientist Dr. Mark Benecke uncovers the terrifying psychology fueling Garavito's ritualized violence.
Ep 4:
The Cage, the Cancer, and What Was Never Recovered
Sentenced to nearly two millennia yet freed by legal loopholes, Garavito's story ends in a filthy prison cell—leaving behind unanswered questions, unclaimed bones, and a nation forced to reckon with complicity.
Discussions (5)
Asher
Level 10 · 1 week agosaying colombia 'built' garavito is a stretch. plenty of people survive worse and don't kill 300 kids
Felix
Level 5 · 1 week agoKept a notebook. Bold move.
Penny
Level 5 · 1 week agoword is Garavito was literally charging journalists big money for interviews from his private cell while getting personal protection from guards... dude was running a racket from prison after killing 221+ kids. the audacity is unreal.
