Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore

The Lipstick Killer: The Murderer that Terrified Chicago

17 Dec 2025

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In 1946, Chicago was gripped by fear. Three brutal murders, a mysterious message scrawled in lipstick, and a desperate police manhunt led to one of the most notorious cases in American true crime. Morgan and Kaelyn uncover the story of William Heirens, the man accused of being the Lipstick Killer, examining the evidence, the coerced confessions, and the lingering question: did they catch the right man? Head over to our Clues YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@CluesPod If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Clues to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Clues is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals including Crime House Daily, Crimes Of…, Killer Minds, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Social YouTube: @CluesPod | @crimehousestudios Instagram: @cluespodcast | @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia Clues is hosted by Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore Instagram: @morgsyabsher | @itskaelynmoore TikTok: @twohottakes | @heartstartspounding Episode Sponsors: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at ⁠https://on.auraframes.com/CLUES⁠. Promo Code CLUES Go to Cymbiotika.com/CLUES for 20% off plus free shipping. That’s ⁠https://www.Cymbiotika.com/CLUES⁠ for 20% off plus free shipping. The best way to cook just got better. Go to ⁠https://www.HelloFresh.com/CLUES10FM⁠ now to get 10 free meals + a free breakfast for life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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