Chasing a Serial Killer [8]

About this episode

The episode explores the motivations of serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver and the ongoing investigation into his crimes.

Can we learn anything from talking to Khalil Wheeler-Weaver himself, about why he did this? And the saga isn’t over: he still needs to answer for one more murder. Content warning: Someone’s Hunting Us deals with violence and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. --------------------- In 2016, a serial killer was preying on Black women and girls he thought no one would miss — and getting away with it. Police in New Jersey never suspected that Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, a nerdy-looking, polite young man from a law enforcement family, was the one stalking the streets and dating apps for his next target. The journalists behind “Father Wants Us Dead” — called one of the best true crime podcasts of all time by Entertainment Weekly — bring you a deeply-reported true crime story of a serial killer hiding in plain sight and the women who took him down. Check out our website for more about our reporting, plus photos and video footage, including Khalil Wheeler-Weaver’s full interrogation video: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://someoneshuntingus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question, an idea for our next show, or other feedback? You can contact us on our website or at inbox@someoneshuntingus.com. Someone's Hunting Us is…

People in this episode

Hosts: Daysi Calavia-Robertson, Rebecca Everett

Topics covered

• true crime
• serial killer
• Khalil Wheeler-Weaver
• Black women victims
• investigative journalism
• murder

Keywords

• serial killer
• Khalil Wheeler-Weaver
• true crime
• Black women
• murder investigation
• podcast
• violence
• sexual assault

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NJ.com, NJ Advance Media

Books & works: Father Wants Us Dead