Ep.4: Samantha
Ep.4: Samantha  
Podcast: Mind of a Monster: The Cross-Country Killer
Published On: Tue Feb 03 2026
Description: In Anchorage, Alaska, 18-year-old Samantha Koenig is abducted while working at a coffee stand, sending panic through the city.  Police initially struggle to find a solid lead – until the kidnapper delivers a ransom note.  Following the trail down to Texas, FBI agents finally catch up with the suspect – a man called Israel Keyes.  But he claims to know nothing about the girl’s disappearance. Speaking with witnesses and detectives, Dr. Michelle Ward explores the search for Samantha – and investigates how this crime differs from the typical Israel Keyes MO.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.