Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

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BONUS: Living for We - The Unthinkable Jan 11, 2024

Show notes

Living with trauma as a Black woman in Cleveland isn’t a rare experience, but what’s it like here when we find ourselves in the white-hot light of controversy and public scrutiny? How do we cope? Samaria Rice and Ayesha Bell Hardaway, both Black women with unique painful experiences in the court of public opinion share their stories.

Want to share your thoughts as a Black woman in Cleveland? Leave us a message at (216) 223-8312 and you may just hear yourself on the podcast.

Learn more about Living For We here.

Read our foundational research, Project Noir by Enlightened Solutions, here!

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BONUS: Impact of Influence - The Mindhunter Who Studied Charlotte Strangler Speaks Dec 28, 2023

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Please enjoy this episode of Impact of Influence while we are on break!

Henry Louis Wallace, also known as the "Charlotte Strangler", killed eleven black women in South Carolina and North Carolina from March 1990 to March 1994.

Ann Burgess interviewed Wallace and testified in his trial. Ann was a pioneer in the study of serial killers.

The Netflix series Mindhunter based the character of Dr. Wendy Carr on Burgess.

Check out episode 135. The prosecutor of the Charlotte Strangler gives her side of the Henry Louis Wallace story.

Join us on FB Impact of Influence.

Matt Harris and Seton Tucker have been hosting the Impact of Influence podcast since the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.

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E218: MASS MURDERER - Julian Carlton Dec 21, 2023

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Julian Carlton, a black man who murdered seven people, including three children, at Taliesin in Wisconsin, the estate of Frank Lloyd Wright.

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!

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Shout Outs

Some Rap couple on IG

Love has Won The Cult of Mother God on HBO Max

Black Snow on Acorn TV

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/2023/12/21/e218-mass-murderer-julian-carlton/

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

“Hip Hop Christmas” by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“Santa's Bender” by Cushy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb2HvjDAzX0

Follow Cushy: http://link.epidemicsound.com/CUSHYY

“Jingle Bells Dark Remix” by Chris Hayes Music.

Available at: https://youtu.be/-B1n1B9jX0g

Beat by https://chrishayesmusic.co.uk

“Christmas Hip Hop” by Blake http://ccmixter.org/files/blakeht/29357

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 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/

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E217: SERIAL KILLER - Alexander Wayne Watson Dec 14, 2023

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Alexander Wayne Watson, a serial killer active in Anne Arundel county in Maryland in the 1980s and 90s. He committed his first murder as a juvenile.

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

Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/fruitloopspodfree and use code fruitloopspodfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.

Shout Outs

Murder in Boston: Roots Rampage and Reckoning (docuseries on MAX)

Wild Crime: Blood Mountain (docuseries on Hulu)

The Mayor of Kingstown (crime drama on Paramount+)

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

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Footnotes:

How Not to Get Murdered

@LifeWitBobbie on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz-QerttoLu/

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

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

“Flaming Mansions” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJum8-QA9-w

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Bleeping Demo” & “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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E216: SERIAL KILLER - Hugo Ernesto Osorio Chávez Dec 07, 2023

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Hugo Ernesto Osorio Chávez, a former police officer in El Salvador who confessed to being a serial killer. Dozens of bodies were found buried in his yard.

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

Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/fruitloopspodfree and use code fruitloopspodfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.

Shout Outs

Stamped from the Beginning (documentary on Netflix)

Murder at the End of the World (TV series on Hulu)

Ghost Story (podcast)

High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America (TV series on Netflix)

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/2023/12/07/e216-serial-killer-hugo-ernesto-osorio-chavez/

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

“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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E215: SERIAL KILLER - Michael Hubert Hughes Nov 30, 2023

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Michael Hughes, a convicted serial killer who killed at least 7 women between 1986 and 1993. He was actually one of at least five active serial killers in Los Angeles at the time that claimed the lives of more than 50 young black women.

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

The Opportunist (podcast)

The Railway Men: The Untold Story Of Bhopal 1984 (Netflix 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:

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

“Trap Hamza” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

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

“Traffic” by Kai Engel

Free Music Archive

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/

“Starz” 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/

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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E214: MASS MURDERERS - The Gebreselassie Brothers Nov 23, 2023

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Asmerom Gebreselassie and Tewodros Gebreselassie, two brothers who murdered three people on Thanksgiving day, 2006.

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

Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History (podcast)

Cyber Fareedah, Cybersecurity Personality @ https://www.cyberfareedah.com/

Black Cake on Hulu (TV series)

Imperfect Paradise (podcast)

Homicide for The Holidays on Peacock (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:

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

“Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amONEHAhLHY

“Outcast” by Purple Planet Music

http://www.purple-planet.com

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“The Grinch” by Cushy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5owboup46U

Follow Cushy: http://link.epidemicsound.com/CUSHYY

“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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213: SERIAL KILLER - Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu Nov 16, 2023

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu, a South African police officer who murdered six people: her lover, her sister, her cousin, her niece and two nephews. She did this in order to cash out on life and funeral policies.

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

The Uncanny Counter on Netflix (TV show)

Deadloch on Prime (TV show)

Lawmen: Bass Reeves on Paramount+ (TV show)

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/2023/11/16/213-serial-killer-nomia-rosemary-ndlovu/

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

“Court Cost” by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or marlenemiller138@gmail.com

“Drugs” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

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

“Master Disorder” & “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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E212: SERIAL KILLER - Matthew Steven Johnson Nov 09, 2023

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Matthew Steven Johnson, a Hartford, CT serial killer who stomped women to death. He was convicted of three murders and is still the leading suspect in two others.

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

Magic Mind

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And get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days with our code: FRUITLOOPS20

Shout Outs

Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands (podcast)

Black True Crime (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

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Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2023/11/09/e212-serial-killer-matthew-steven-johnson/

How Not to Get Murdered

Tips from @motherhoodredefine.co on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodredefined.co

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

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

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

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Representer” By Seclorance http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Seclorance/

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 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

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E211: MURDERER - Crystal Gail Mangum Nov 02, 2023

Show notes

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the convoluted case of Crystal Gail Mangum, known as the woman who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape. But she is also a convicted murderer.

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

Magic Mind

Go to https://www.magicmind.com/fruitloops

And get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with our code: FRUITLOOPS20

Shout Outs

Bodies on Netflix (limited 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

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Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2023/11/02/e211-murderer-crystal-gail-mangum/

How Not to Get Murdered

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Rainn https://www.rainn.org/ or 800.656.4673

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