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Catching Evil.[1] is an true crime podcast by Australian veteran journalists Andy Byrne (author of The Pretty Girl Killer[2]) and Mark Llewellyn. Catching Evil is the result of an eight-year field investigation spanning two continents that gives voice to the putative and confirmed victims of American-Australian serial killer Christopher Wilder.

The podcast donates[1] to not-for-profit supporting those affected by violent crime including Survivors of Homicide Inc,[3] Yesterday Today Tomorrow Women[4] and Mary's House Services[5].

Episodes

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1 "The Nightmare Begins"[6] 43:30 January 19, 2026
This episode focuses on the first confirmed victim of Wilder, Terry Ferguson.[7]
2 "First Kill"[8] 41:59 January 19, 2026
This episodes links Wilder to the unsolved Wanda Beach Murders.[9]
3 "The Collector"[10] 45:35 January 27, 2026
This episode describes the chilling interaction between Jacqueline and Wilder. Jacqueline, former Miss North Miami, was invited to a photo shoot at Wilder's home. Fortunately, Jacqueline survived this interaction. This episode also discusses Wilder's purported obsession with the John Fowles novel'The Collector'.[11]
4 "Beauty Was Her Death Sentence"[12] 47:49 February 3, 2026
This episode focuses on victim Rosario Gonzalez who last seen on Sunday, 26 February 1984, at the Miami Grand Prix, with a man fitting Wilder's description. Rosario's fiancé, was interviewed in this episode.[13] This episode also includes an interview with Fiona, who was 16 at the time she encountered Wilder. He asked her to pose for photographs and help recruit another girl to do the same, providing insight into how Wilder approached his victims.[14]
5 "A Beautiful Cheerleader Goes Missing"[15] 55:50 February 10, 2026
This episodes focuses on victim Elizabeth Kenyon who had previously turned down a marriage proposal from Christopher Wilder after only a handful of casual dates. Elizabeth was last seen with Wilder at a gas station.[16]
6 "Jane Doe"[17] 38:51 February 16, 2026
This episodes focusing on the disappearance of 15-year-old Colleen Osborn who skipped school to go to the beach, and was last seen alive wearing a pink bikini. Her disappearance has been linked to Christopher Wilder. Colleen's older sister Margaret was interviewed for this episode. This episode also links Wilder as a potential suspect in the murder of the Ellery Jane Doe.
7 "Escape"[18] 45:34 February 23, 2026
This episode discusses the abduction of Linda Grober from a mall parking lot after approaching her regarding modelling while inside the mall. Wilder too her across state lines and subjected Grober to rape and torture for several hours in a hotel room. Grober was able to escape and survive Wilder and raise the alarm. It was only after Grober's escape and involvement of the FBI[19] that police escalated their investigation into Christopher Wilder.
8 "I Miss my Mom"[20] 44:46 March 3, 2026
This episode includes the first ever interview with Mindy Walden, daughter of Terry Walden. Mindy was 4 years old when Terry was abducted by Wilder from campus of Lamar University where she was studying nursing. Wilder had approached Terry the day prior asking her to model for him. Wilder murdered her and left her body in irrigation canal off Walden road on the outskirts of Beaumont, Texas.[21]
9 "Don't Get in the Car"[22] 46:38 March 10, 2026
This episode includes interviews with forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Dr. Eric Hickey, former Miami homicide detective and Chief of Police for West Miami Dr. Nelson Andreu and a best-selling crime author Michael Robotham who encountered Wilder as a young journalist, to get insights into Wilder's motivation and approach to his crimes.[23]
10 "A Pretty Young Bride Disappears"[24] 37:24 March 17, 2026
This episode interviews the brothers of Suzanne Logan a 21 year old newly wed who disappeared from Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City.[25] She was abducted, beaten and stabbed by Wilder. She was left for dead near Milford Lake, Kansas where she later bled to death.[24]
11 "Breaking the Silence"[26] 41:20 March 24, 2026
This episode interviews Kristine Conyers (founder of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Women[4]) who was 11 years old when she and her 10 year old sister were abducted and sexually assaulted by Wilder. Wilder had been crank calling Kristine's house prior to and after the abduction.[27]
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Reception

The podcast received 100,000 downloads in the first 30 days since its release on January 19, 2026, placing it in the top one percent of shows globally.[28][29]

US authorities have asked to meet with the podcast investigators to discuss new evidence they have unearthed.[30]

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