Elliot Rodger: King of the Incels

In this episode of I Could Murder a Podcast, Tom, Ben and Dan delve into the disturbing and deeply troubling case of Elliot Rodger: the man widely referred to as the "King of the Incels". In 2014, Rodger carried out a deadly attack in Isla Vista, California, which left six people dead and fourteen injured. This massacre, preceded by a chilling manifesto and a series of disturbing videos, exposed a toxic subculture of online misogyny and hatred. We trace Rodger’s early life, the psychological struggles he faced, his growing resentment towards women and society, and the chilling planning behind his so-called "Day of Retribution". Through his videos and writings, Rodger’s beliefs were laid bare. Fuelled by delusion, isolation, and violent ideologies. 🕯️ This episode contains themes of violence, mental illness, and misogyny. Viewer discretion is advised. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Viewer Discretion & Intro 04:00 – Who Was Elliot Rodger? 13:00 – Online World & Incel Communities 20:00 – Timeline of Escalation 41:00 – The Isla Vista Massacre 55:00 – Final Thoughts & Outro Subscribe for more! For extra content, bonus episodes and discount codes for merch: www.icmap.co.uk 📲 Follow us: @couldmurderapod | @nozzer89 | @thisiscarts | @bstnsnd | @philwhitz | @alfieindra 🎙️ Written & presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter 🎧 Mixed by Dan Lambert at Boston Sound 🎨 Artwork & animation by Phil Whitton 🎵 Theme by Alfie Indra 🗣️ Additional voice-over Tom Turner & Rose Robinson ✍️ Additional research by Danielle St Romaine 🎬 Edited by Ben Bonsey