Joel the Ripper
From Tapes from the Darkside | Crime & Psychology by T. Z. Borden
July 9, 2025 · 21 min
About this episode
The episode explores the dark secrets of Joel Rifkin, a serial killer from Long Island.
In the suburbs of Long Island, behind the quiet streets and manicured lawns, something dark was festering. Joel Rifkin, a man with a soft voice, thinning hair, and a passion for gardening, harbored a secret—one that would horrify the nation. Support us on Patreon. New sliding scale memberships now available from $3-7. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside New merch store. www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/merch Works cited: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15966204/
People in this episode
Host: T. Z. Borden
Topics covered
- true crime
- serial killers
- psychology
- society
- crime
Keywords
- Joel Rifkin
- Long Island
- true crime
- serial killer
- psychology
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Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Patreon, Tapes from the Darkside
Books & works: tt15966204
Places: Long Island
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