After Dark: The Route 40 Killer

After Dark: The Route 40 Killer

From True Crime Campfire by True Crime Campfire

March 20, 2026 · 46 min

About this episode

This episode explores the chilling crimes of the Route 40 Killer, a serial killer whose actions shocked the community.

Every night in the city, there are people out looking for something. Usually it’s just fun and excitement, but there are also those who go out looking to fulfill darker desires, who view the night city as a hunting ground where they will get what they want, no matter what. And sometimes, what they want is a nightmare of pain and suffering that shocks the conscience. Note: This episode is about a serial killer, and the descriptions of his crimes are more graphic than most. Listener discretion is advised. Join us for Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp 2026 in September! Visit badmagicproductions.com for tickets and more info. Registration is now open for CrimeWave 2.0! Visit crimewaveatsea.com/CAMPFIRE to get your discount code for $100 off your cabin and a private meet-and-greet with us! The cruise is Feb. 8-12, 2027. Sources: Delaware Online: https://www.delawareonline.com/in-depth/news/2020/12/14/delaware-murder-serial-killer-shirley-tinker-ellis-catherine-dimauro-steven-brian-pennell/5804258002/ https://www.delawareonline.com/in-depth/news/2020/12/15/after-2-murders-detective-knew-we-have-serial-killer-steven-pennell-route-40-killer/5857068002/…

People in this episode

Host: True Crime Campfire

Topics covered

  • serial killer
  • true crime
  • graphic crimes
  • hunting ground
  • night city

Keywords

  • Route 40 Killer
  • serial killer
  • true crime
  • Delaware
  • graphic crimes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Delaware Online

Places: Route 40, Delaware

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