WAS AUSTRALIA'S MOST NOTORIOUS DOUBLE MURDERER ALSO AMERICA'S MOST RUTHLESS SERIAL KILLER?
The first episode of our investigative podcast Catching Evil has just dropped—and it’s a chilling ride from start to finish. Long-time journalists and now podcast hosts and true crime investigators, we have spent eight years peeling back the layers of Christopher Wilder, the charismatic, handsome race car driver who transformed into one of America’s most prolific and terrifying serial killers.
Wilder’s brutal reign of terror, which left a trail of young, beautiful victims across the United States, has haunted law enforcement for decades. But we have dug deep into his crimes, interviewing survivors, the families of victims, FBI agents, and homicide detectives—unearthing shocking new details that are re-igniting cold cases and rewriting criminal history.
A KILLER HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
Wilder wasn’t just any serial killer—he was a master manipulator, a successful businessman, and a race car driver who moved effortlessly between Australia and the U.S., evading capture for twenty years. His hunting ground? Public places teeming with life—shopping malls, beaches, and beauty pageants. His method? Posing as a photographer searching for ‘fresh new faces’ before abducting, torturing, and ultimately murdering his victims.
But here’s the real kicker—our investigation reveals that Wilder’s official body count of 12 victims is likely a massive understatement. We have uncovered evidence suggesting he may have killed at least 30 women, with previously unknown hunting grounds—like New York State—now coming into focus.
And now, we answer the question: could he also be responsible for one of Australia’s most infamous unsolved crimes—the Wanda Beach Murders? Could one of America’s most ruthless serial killers also be linked to one of Australia’s most chilling cold cases?
