Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.California · 1964–1973
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Multiple & serial murders
Also known in coverage as: Co-Ed Killer
Edmund Kemper killed his grandparents as a teenager and was later released from psychiatric custody. In the early 1970s he murdered six young women, his mother, and her friend before surrendering. Interviews with him became part of later discussions of criminal profiling.
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California. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
Map sources checked September 14, 2026. 1 individual Odd Stops location pages matched this case.
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See the full case checklist →Ord Street, Aptos, California
Kemper killed his mother and Sally Hallett here in 1973. Odd Stops warns that mapping services can misidentify a neighboring property, so no precise map pin is supplied here.
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New material will appear here after editorial review.Watch links, previews, and historical title listings are identified below. Availability varies by service and region; rentals or subscriptions may be required.
IMDb · Screen title
IMDb title reference connected to the Edmund Kemper case. Listed release: 2025. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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Apple TV
Nonfiction screen coverage of this case. The linked page identifies the program or episode; playback, subscriptions, and regional availability vary.
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The Californian · 1979-05-02 · Page 25
A report records the parole panel’s decision and Kemper’s statements at the hearing.
A 1979 parole decision, not a present-day status report.
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The Los Angeles Times · 1964-08-29 · Page 35
An early report records the sheriff’s account of the teenager’s admission.
Historical reporting predating the later murders.
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Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released May 9, 2018. About 75 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCrime Junkie
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released August 17, 2020. About 38 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Garage
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released December 4, 2018. About 55 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLast Podcast On The Left
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released March 11, 2015. About 60 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLast Podcast On The Left
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released March 18, 2015. About 72 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCrime House 24/7
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released July 23, 2026. About 18 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLights Out
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released June 17, 2022. About 48 minutes.
Listen to the episodeRay William Johnson: True Story Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released January 3, 2026. About 8 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCriminology
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released November 6, 2022. About 55 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers: Real Life Documentaries
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released January 12, 2026. About 68 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers & Murderous Minds
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released July 20, 2026. About 50 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers & Murderous Minds
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released July 23, 2026. About 62 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers: Real Life Documentaries
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released August 22, 2026. About 45 minutes.
Listen to the episodeUNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Edmund Kemper case. Released August 19, 2026. About 47 minutes.
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Internet Archive · Library record · 2015
Jack Rosewood. A library catalog record for a book connected with Edmund Kemper. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
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A preserved web reference related to Edmund Kemper. This is a historical capture, so later reporting may differ; access to the captured page can vary.
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New material will appear here after editorial review.Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.
Transcript of Kemper’s subsequent parole consideration hearing, including the panel’s questions and participants’ statements. This is a parole hearing rather than the 1973 criminal trial.
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07Social Media
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Real Crime
The Terrifying Case of Edmund Kemper: The Co-Ed Killer | Born To Kill? | Real Crime
Video from Real Crime covering the Edmund Kemper case. Length: 45:09.
Watch on YouTubeReal Crime
Edmund Kemper: The Mad Butcher | World’s Most Evil Killers
Video from Real Crime covering the Edmund Kemper case. Length: 43:21.
Watch on YouTubeKallmekris
The GRUESOME Serial Killer That Outsmarted Everyone | Ed Kemper
Video from Kallmekris covering the Edmund Kemper case. Length: 48:20.
Watch on YouTubeBailey Sarian
Edmund Kemper III - Wanna be cop turns deadly - Mystery&Makeup - GRWM | Bailey Sarian
Video from Bailey Sarian covering the Edmund Kemper case. Length: 30:04.
Watch on YouTubeAbsolute Crime
Edmund Kemper: The Killer Who Saved His Worst Crime For His Own Mom | Born To Kill | Absolute Crime
Video from Absolute Crime covering the Edmund Kemper case. Length: 45:04.
Watch on YouTubeFilmRise True Crime
World's Most Evil Killers - Season 2, Episode 15 - Edmund Kemper - Full Episode
Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from FilmRise True Crime covering the Edmund Kemper case. Length: 43:42.
Watch on YouTubeEXPLORE WITH US
The HORRIFYING Case Of Serial Killer Ed Kemper | Coed Killer
Video from EXPLORE WITH US covering the Edmund Kemper case. Length: 28:17.
Watch on YouTubeThe Casual Criminalist
Ed Kemper: The Co-Ed Killer
Video from The Casual Criminalist covering the Edmund Kemper case. Length: 2:15:23.
Watch on YouTubeInvestigation Discovery
Mind of a Monster: Ed Kemper vs. Herbert Mullin | S1 Ep.4: Catching a Serial Killer | ID
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Edmund Kemper case. Length: 30:57.
Watch on YouTube