Devil in the Desert

Devil in the Desert

ABC News

In 2012, a woman was found with her hands bound in the Mojave Desert. She led authorities to a grisly crime scene where a barbaric attack had taken place. This moment marked the beginning of an international manhunt and a sting operation that turned a once-devoted wife into an informant.
Authorities zeroed in on the so-called mastermind behind the attack: Hossein Nayeri, a charming man who had ties to the emerging medical marijuana industry in California. Told with police tapes, secretly recorded informant calls and footage of a prison break, “Devil in the Desert" unravels a crime so brutal that it still haunts investigators today.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Devil in the Desert?

There are 1 episodes avaiable of Devil in the Desert.

What is Devil in the Desert about?

We have categorized Devil in the Desert as:

  • True Crime
  • News

Where can you listen to Devil in the Desert?

Devil in the Desert is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did Devil in the Desert start?

The first episode of Devil in the Desert that we have available was released 2 June 2025.

Who creates the podcast Devil in the Desert?

Devil in the Desert is produced and created by ABC News.