Monster: BTK

Episode: Official Trailer – Monster: Hunting L.I.S.K.
Release Date: November 17, 2025
Host: Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts

Overview

The official trailer for "Monster: Hunting L.I.S.K." introduces the newest chapter in the acclaimed "Monster" true crime podcast franchise. This season pivots from BTK to the chilling and unsolved mystery of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK), focusing on the bodies found at Gilgo Beach and the hunt for answers that spans over a decade. The trailer teases exclusive insights, shocking developments, and a hard look at why justice took so long.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Gilgo Beach Discovery

• Vivid recollection of the crime scene:
  • [00:04] “This is Gilgo Beach. I remember it like it was yesterday.” (Speaker A)
• The gravity of the case is immediately clear with the discovery of ten victims connected to a possible serial killer.
  • [00:11] “Investigators on Long Island say they found the remains of 10 people thought to be the victims of a serial killer.” (Speaker C)

The Arrest and the Decade-Long Manhunt

• Landmark development in the case:
  • [00:18] “The day they had finally caught the Long Island serial killer, AKA LISK, one of the most elusive serial killers of the 21st century.” (Speaker A)
• Introduction of the suspect:
  • [00:26] “Fifty-nine year old Rex Hugh from Long Island is now charged in the murders of three women.” (Speaker B)
• The trailer reveals that the investigative team was unwittingly close to the answer years before the arrest.
  • [00:35] “Ten years earlier, we had gone on our own hunt for Lisk...I had no idea how close we came. Closer than anyone had been before.” (Speaker A)

Chilling Anticipation and Tracking Techniques

• Urgency and danger as the investigators pressed on:
  • [00:50] “We followed every lead hoping to find Lisk before he found his next victim.” (Speaker A)
  • [00:59] “Do you think he's gonna strike again?” (A) “Absolutely.” (B)
• Noting LISK’s methods of finding victims, specifically referencing Craigslist.
  • [01:01] “Craigslist. Same way he finds.” (Speaker B)

Media Contact and Potential LISK Interactions

• Prospect that LISK may have personally contacted the investigators.
  • [01:25] “Our investigation got so close, we may have even gotten the attention of Lisk himself.” (Speaker A)
• Analysis of a suspicious phone call:
  • [01:30] “Rex Heuerman may have called a documentary filmmaker.” (Speaker B)
  • [01:39] “In my opinion, it sounds exactly like him.” (Speaker C, Audio Expert Anthony Nelson)

Corruption and Scandal Beyond the Killings

• The case's complexity is heightened by local police scandals and possible cover-ups.
  • [01:48] “There’s a connection between Suffolk police, prostitutes, and Gilgo Beach.” (Speaker B)
  • [01:56] “Former Suffolk County Chief of Police James Burke was put in handcuffs.” (Speaker C)

The Key Clue and Lingering Questions

• Breakthrough detail:
  • [02:07] “All along he was driving a green...Green Avalanche. Chevy Avalanche truck.” (Speaker C)
• Frustration over missed opportunities:
  • [02:13] “Why didn’t anyone catch him sooner?” (Speaker A)
  • [02:18] “It was a tip about this Chevy Avalanche that led to the arrest of Rex Uerman. Investigators had a description of a Chevrolet Avalanche in their case files since 2010.” (Speaker B)
• Overarching thematic question:
  • [02:30] “We’re looking back and asking the question, why did this man get away with something so monstrous for so God damn long?” (Speaker A)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “This is Gilgo Beach. I remember it like it was yesterday.”
  – Speaker A (00:04)
• “Investigators on Long Island say they found the remains of 10 people thought to be the victims of a serial killer.”
  – Speaker C (00:11)
• “Ten years earlier, we had gone on our own hunt for LISK… Closer than anyone had been before.”
  – Speaker A (00:35)
• “Craigslist. Same way he finds.”
  – Speaker B (01:01)
• “Our investigation got so close, we may have even gotten the attention of LISK himself.”
  – Speaker A (01:25)
• “There’s a connection between Suffolk police, prostitutes, and Gilgo Beach.”
  – Speaker B (01:48)
• “All along he was driving a green… Green Avalanche. Chevy Avalanche truck.”
  – Speaker C (02:07)
• “We’re looking back and asking the question, why did this man get away with something so monstrous for so God damn long?”
  – Speaker A (02:30)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:04: Opening at Gilgo Beach; scene setting and personal memory
• 00:11: Announcement of discovery of victims' remains
• 00:18 – 00:35: Discussion of the arrest and investigators’ prior efforts
• 00:50 – 01:01: Debates about whether the killer would strike again and how he finds victims
• 01:25 – 01:42: Revelation that the investigation may have attracted LISK’s attention
• 01:48 – 02:03: Introduction of scandal within Suffolk County police
• 02:07 – 02:18: Discovery and significance of the green Chevy Avalanche
• 02:30: Central question about accountability and delayed justice

Tone and Atmosphere

The trailer drives a mood of urgency, dread, and disbelief, blending the gravitas of investigative work with the horror of the unknown. Investigators speak in clipped, tense exchanges, often overlayed with news audio and recorded phone calls, creating an atmosphere of relentless pursuit tinged with regret and frustration over missed warnings.

Conclusion & Series Premise

"Monster: Hunting L.I.S.K." promises an intense revisiting of one of America's most confounding serial killer cases, exposing not just the hunt for a murderer, but the web of missed clues, potential cover-ups, and the toll on the community. The first episode is set to premiere on November 17, with host Josh Zieman guiding listeners into the dark heart of the Long Island Serial Killer mystery.