Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Celestine Payne Mar 05, 2024

Show notes

You asked, we listened! Introducing Fruitloops Short, where we cut out all the extraneous stuff and give you just the meat of the story. We hope you enjoy this, but the full episode will still be available and will always be posted first.

E222: SERIAL KILLER - Celestine Payne (Fruitloops Short)

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Celestine Payne, a black woman who took out life insurance on friends and family members and then killed them or had them killed. She also involved her own children in the crimes.

Thanks for listening!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2024/02/29/e222-serial-killer-celestine-payne/

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-Ek

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“Death Row” & “Fake Friends” by Yung Kartz

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Gotta Get it” by Arulo

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E222: SERIAL KILLER - Celestine Payne Feb 29, 2024

Show notes

This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Sponsors

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FRUIT and get on your way to being your best self!

Shout Outs

Abbott Elementary (TV series)

The Greatest Night in Pop (documentary)

Black History, For Real (podcast)

Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on Twitter and Instagram @fruitloopspod

Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

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Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2024/02/29/e222-serial-killer-celestine-payne/

Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“Snap” by Purple Planet Music

http://www.purple-planet.com

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“Death Row” & “Fake Friends” by Yung Kartz

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Kendrell Lavar Lyles Feb 27, 2024

Show notes

You asked, we listened! Introducing Fruitloops Short, where we cut out all the extraneous stuff and give you just the meat of the story. We hope you enjoy this, but the full episode will still be available and will always be posted first.

E221: SERIAL KILLER - Kendrell Lavar Lyles (Fruitloops Short)

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Kendrell Lavar Lyles, known as the man who killed Muhlaysia Booker.

Thanks for listening!

Footnotes:https://fruitloopspod.com/2024/02/22/e221-serial-killer-kendrell-lavar-lyles/

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-Ek

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Dust Free” & “Make Thirst a Joy” by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or marlenemiller138@gmail.com

“Gotta Get it” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on:

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E221: SERIAL KILLER - Kendrell Lavar Lyles Feb 22, 2024

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Kendrell Lavar Lyles, known as the man who killed Muhlaysia Booker.

This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Sponsors

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FRUIT and get on your way to being your best self!

Shout Outs

That’s Why we Drink (podcast)

Rustin (movie)

The Brothers Sun (TV series)

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (TV series)

Upload (TV series)

Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on Twitter and Instagram @fruitloopspod

Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

You can make a donation on the Cash App

https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod

Or become a monthly Patron through Patreon

patreon.com/user?u=11415202

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2024/02/22/e221-serial-killer-kendrell-lavar-lyles/

How Not to Get Murdered

For mental health support for LGBTQ youth, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. For trans peer support, call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“Dust Free” & “Make Thirst a Joy” by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or marlenemiller138@gmail.com

“Electro Cabello “ & “Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHgsKYPbzsI4AEiMrUgabA

Twitter @FruitLoopsPod

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FRUITLOOPS REVIEWS: We Own This City Feb 15, 2024

Show notes

Due to illness, Fruitloops had to take a break this week, but we didn't want to leave you hanging, so please enjoy this Video Club episode. Back in 2023, Fruitloops Video Club reviewed the series We Own This City on Max. “We Own This City tells the story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force and the corruption surrounding it.”

https://www.hbo.com/we-own-this-city

Music

“Gotta Get it” & “Torey” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

"You Have The Right" & "Dust Free" by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or marlenemiller138@gmail.com

Connect with us on:

Twitter @FruitLoopsPod

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fruitloopspod

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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Jorge Avila-Torrez Feb 12, 2024

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E220: SERIAL KILLER - Jorge Avila-Torrez (Fruitloops Short)

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Jorge Avila-Torrez who killed two little girls in his hometown of Zion, Illinois when he was a teenager. He initially got away with it, and went on to kill one woman, and assaulted three others in Arlington, Virginia. This case was suggested to us by Olivia G.

Thanks for listening!

Footnotes: http://fruitloopspod.com/?p=4299

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-Ek

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Million” by Yung Kartz

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Royal Streets” by Jonas Hippe

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/jonas-hipper/

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Torey” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHgsKYPbzsI4AEiMrUgabA

Twitter @FruitLoopsPod

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E220: SERIAL KILLER - Jorge Avila-Torrez Feb 08, 2024

Show notes

This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Shout Outs

Beyond the Rainbow, True Crimes of the LGBT (podcast)

Military Murder (podcast)

American Nightmare on Netflix (docuseries)

The Godmother (podcast)

Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on Twitter and Instagram @fruitloopspod

Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

You can make a donation on the Cash App

https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod

Or become a monthly Patron through Patreon

patreon.com/user?u=11415202

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2024/02/08/e220-serial-killer-jorge-avila-torrez/

Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“Born Again” by Jorge Hernandez

https://youtu.be/DLHtFN_hr_s

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Starz” by Yung Kartz

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Ice Flow & “Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHgsKYPbzsI4AEiMrUgabA

Twitter @FruitLoopsPod

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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Fruitloopspod and https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod

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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Joseph Brant Feb 06, 2024

Show notes

E219: SERIAL KILLER - Joseph Brant (Fruitloops Short)

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Joseph Brant, a serial killer who confessed to murdering four women in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Thanks for listening!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2024/02/01/e219-serial-killer-joseph-brant/

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-Ek

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Fake Friends” by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Gotta Get it” & “Torey” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHgsKYPbzsI4AEiMrUgabA

Twitter @FruitLoopsPod

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219: SERIAL KILLER - Joseph Brant Feb 01, 2024

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Joseph Brant, a serial killer who confessed to murdering four women in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Shout Outs

Olurinatti (Podcast)

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told (Podcast)

Echo (TV Series)

Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on Twitter and Instagram @fruitloopspod

Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

You can make a donation on the Cash App

https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod

Or become a monthly Patron through Patreon

patreon.com/user?u=11415202

Footnotes:https://fruitloopspod.com/2024/02/01/e219-serial-killer-joseph-brant/

Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“40s and Shorties” & “Dust Free” by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or marlenemiller138@gmail.com

“Crystalline” by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHgsKYPbzsI4AEiMrUgabA

Twitter @FruitLoopsPod

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fruitloopspod

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Fruitloopspod and https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod

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BONUS: She Goes By Jane - Unpacking Missing White Woman Syndrome With The hosts of Fruitloops Beth and Wendy Jan 25, 2024

Show notes

In Ohio, a black woman’s body is found beneath a bridge and labeled Victim #8. In New York, a black woman found dead inside a storage tote will become known as Peaches for the heart shaped peach tattoo on her breast. And in Georgia, a black woman’s bones are found in the underbrush by a man walking his dog. Like many women of color who came before and after them, their stories fade from news coverage - if they’re covered at all. What is missing white woman syndrome and how does it translate to unidentified bodies cases? We explore the stories of nine unidentified black women from across the United States and spanning over seventy years in order to find out what happened and why media coverage matters.

This week, we’re joined by Wendy Williams and Beth Williams, hosts of the award-winning true crime podcast Fruitloops. Fruitloops was born out of their desire to create a podcast with diverse voices covering diverse stories. You can listen to Wendy and Beth on Fruitlioops, now with over 200 episodes, wherever you get your podcasts including as part of the Evergreen lineup of podcasts.

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