ID Network

The killer boy next door.
Client
ID NetworkProject Type
Episodic contentServices
Style development, Design, Animation, EditingMind of a Monster is a true crime podcast series from ID. There are 9 seasons total, each focusing on the life and crimes of prominent American serial killers. Season 9 focuses on Michael Gargiulo, also known as “The Hollywood Ripper’”. Gargiulo's violent spree tragically claimed four lives – specifically young women residing in his immediate Los Angeles neighborhood. The YouTube-hosted podcast series focuses on his early life, crimes, motives, and where he is today.
We developed the visuals for all 9 seasons, each with the same look and feel. The visual direction needed to be endlessly riffable. Due to the high profile nature of each killer, there was a wealth of information available online. Taking an investigative approach, we sourced authentic newspaper clippings and
photographs directly from FBI files and court documents. The newspaper clippings come to life with stop-motion style animation, giving the visual direction a hand-constructed feel that is rooted in real life evidence. Below is an episode preview.






