152 • The Toy-Box Killer

From Dark Topic by Jack Luna

February 24, 2026 · 1h 0m

About this episode

The episode discusses the notorious Toy-Box Killer, David Parker Ray, and his crimes.

Visit patreon.com/darktopic for exclusive content. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED On Monday, March 22, 1999, a naked, bloodied woman wearing a padlocked collar with a six-foot chain attached came running out of a trailer park in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, screaming bloody murder. It was David Parker Ray’s first (and last) mistake as the now infamous Toy-Box Killer. For more Dark Topic try Dark Topic + DT + on Spotify ~ https://tinyurl.com/26e4bjsn Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic Merch ~ https://darktopicofficial.com/ For Apple + subscribe on the podcast app. Sources: Cries in the Desert by John Glatt Introductory Audio Tape (9:07) https://youtu.be/Efo2ujMJYXw?si=07Nn0k28roO5CRXD Survivor Interview https://youtu.be/n5MzKOmDTlE?si=6CwrjLbUcI_BoKjR Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code DARKTOPIC for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/darktopic for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dark-topic2753/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Jack Luna

Topics covered

true crime
serial killers
documentary
society
culture

Keywords

Toy-Box Killer
David Parker Ray
true crime
serial killer
Elephant Butte

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cries in the Desert

Places: Elephant Butte, New Mexico