South Carolina’s most-prolific serial killers

South Carolina’s most-prolific serial killers

From Murder Files Unsealed by Author Adidas Wilson

May 4, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

This episode explores the history of serial homicide in South Carolina, focusing on notorious killers and the impact on local communities.

This episode examines the dark history of serial homicide in South Carolina, highlighting how the state’s peaceful landscape has been scarred by several prolific predators. It provides detailed accounts of notorious figures like Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins, known for his decades of brutality, and Todd Kohlhepp, a real estate agent who hid a violent double life. The sources analyze the psychological backgrounds and specific crimes of these individuals while also discussing the systemic failures in law enforcement and parole that allowed them to operate. Beyond the biographies of killers like the Gaffney Strangler, the narrative focuses on the profound human cost and the lasting trauma experienced by local communities. Ultimately, the material serves as a sobering documentation of violent crime and a call for better vigilance and mental health intervention. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support .

People in this episode

Host: Adidas Wilson

Topics covered

  • serial killers
  • true crime
  • psychological analysis
  • law enforcement failures
  • community trauma

Keywords

  • serial homicide
  • Donald Gaskins
  • Todd Kohlhepp
  • Gaffney Strangler
  • law enforcement
  • community trauma
  • true crime

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Places: South Carolina

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