Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

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E34: The Dating Game Killer Part 2 Mar 07, 2019

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This is part 2 about Rodney Alcala aka the “Dating Game Killer”. We take a deep dive into the investigation, arrest, wild trial and what we think made the killer snap. We also get into where they are now.
As usual we close out the show with some shout outs, crime news and of course, some tips on how not to get shmurdered.
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!
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!
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Footnotes & More
Music
Abyss by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy
21 (Forest Mix) by Ars Sonar http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ars_Sonor/
Lewis & Dekalb & Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com
Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License
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E33: The Dating Game Killer Part 1 Feb 28, 2019

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This episode is Part one of a two parter on Rodney Alcala, a Mexican American man who became known as the “Dating Game Killer” because of his appearance on the TV matchmaking show “The Dating Game” in 1978, while in the middle of his killing spree.
In this first part we dive into Alcala's background and early crimes. As usual we close out the show with some shout outs, crime news and of course, some tips on how not to get shmurdered.
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!
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
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Footnotes & More
Music
Abyss by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy
Slowly Creeping by Purple Planet Music http://www.purple-planet.com
Baba Yaga & Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com
Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Connect with us on:
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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E32: The Jacksonville Strangler Feb 21, 2019

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On this week's episode we discuss Paul Durousseau AKA The Jacksonville Serial Killer, an American serial killer who murdered seven young women (including two who were pregnant) in the southeast United States between 1997 and 2003.
We discuss the setting, the killers early life, early crimes, and his escalation to rape and murder. We discuss what we know about the victims, who were all black women from the killers neighborhood. We get into the investigation and where they are now. As always we share what we think made the killer snap, our takeaways and hit y'all with some shout outs. Also, TANGENTS AHOY!
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!
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 our Podbean Patron page
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Footnotes & More
Music
Abyss by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy
Wayo Wayo-Summer Edition by wellman Ft: JhonBlack, cdk's synth http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/wellman/22358
Ice Flow & Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com
Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Connect with us on:
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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E31: Dellmus Colvin Feb 14, 2019

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In this episode we talk about Dellmus Colvin, a long haul trucker convicted of killing 5 women, but who is suspected of killing many more.
STATS
Mr.Colvin killed at least 7 women
Dates: 1987 was his first murder, and 2000 to 2005 was when he killed 6 or more women
He was apprehended on Nov. 20th 2005
Crimes occurred in New Jersey and in Ohio of USA
MO: Strangulation and suffocation
Status: Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to two life sentences without the possibility of parole on October 2, 2006
Victims: sex workers, and he wasn't selective of race, as most of his victims were white females, only 1 we know of was a black woman (most serial killers kill people of their own race)
We dive into the setting, Colvin’s early crimes, the timeline, what we think made him snap, and where they are now. As always we share our take aways, shout out and “how not to get murdered” tips.
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!
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 our Podbean Patron page
https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod
Footnotes & More
Music
Abyss by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy
Slowly Creeping by Purple Planet Music http://www.purple-planet.com
Ice Flow & Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com
Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Connect with us on:
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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E30: The Taco Bell Strangler Part 2 Feb 07, 2019

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On this episode Beth and Wendy get into the rest of the story of the Taco Bell Strangler AKA Henry Louis Wallace. We jump right back into the timeline, followed by the investigation where the investigators finally get it together, the arrest and where they are today. We as always give shout outs, share our take aways and share our tips on how not to get murdered.
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!
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 our Podbean Patron page
https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod
Footnotes & More
Music
Abyss by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy
West Side Chillers by Little Glass Men http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/ Chilling Hard, Basement Floor, Ice Flow & Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/
Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License
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E29: The Taco Bell Strangler Part 1 Jan 31, 2019

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In Season 2 episode 13 Beth and Wendy Discuss Henry Louis Wallace, AKA the Taco Bell Strangler. We got into the weeds on this one so it will be a 2 parter. In Part 1 we discuss this American serial killer who killed 11 women in North and South Carolina. Many serial killers target strangers, victims to whom they have no link or relation whatsoever. Henry Louis Wallace was not that kind of serial killer. Wallace preyed on people that he knew: his co-workers and acquaintances.
We get into the time, early 90s and the place Charlotte North Carolina. We talk about the emergence of crack cocaine and its effects on poor black communities. Beth and Wendy talk about how Wallace's mother was a strict disciplinarian. She would punish Wallace with a switch and during Culture Corner with Beth and Wendy we explain what that means. We get into Wallace's early life and crimes which began as burglaries, which then escalated to rape and ultimately murder. Wallace a clean cut young man who was very charming.
Our listeners were dope enough to chime in on the #hownottogetshmurdered and #hownottogetmurdered and gave us some fire ass tips which we shared on the show.
Our news this week came from Amanda in our Facebook Group about the 2 queer black men who were found at LGBTQ political activist, Ed Buck's home.
https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ed-buck-deaths-investigation-explainer-20190108-story.html
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!
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 our Podbean Patron page
https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod
Footnotes & More
Music
Abyss by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen ●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy
Robbero by Bilderbergin http://ccmixter.org/files/Robbero/53179
Halloween (Remix) by Steve Combs http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/
Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Connect with us on:
Twitter @FruitLoopsPod
Instagram

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E28: Griselda Blanco, The Cocaine Godmother Jan 24, 2019

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On this week’s episode, Beth and Wendy discuss La Madrina, the Black Widow, the Cocaine Godmother and the Queen of Narco-Trafficking, Griselda Blanco. She was a Colombian drug lord of the Medellín Cartel, and a pioneer in the Miami-based cocaine drug trade and underworld for decades. It has been estimated that she was responsible for more than 200 murders while transporting cocaine from Colombia to New York, Miami and Southern California. She was shot and killed on September 3, 2012, at the age of 69.
Blanco grew up in Medellin Colombia during La Violencia. She witnessed violence and death on the daily and was the victim of severe abuse at a young age. We discuss her early life and her rise to power as The Cocaine Godmother. There are an infinite number of rumors and stories about La Madrina and we touch on those. We get into the setting, the timeline, her arrest, and where they are now. As always we thank our listeners, give some shout outs, share some crime news and how not to get murdered.
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!
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 our Podbean Patron page
https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod
Shout Outs
Unerased Podcast
Stitcher link
iTunes link
Nancy Podcast
Stitcher link
Podbean link
https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/nm5aq-4eb01/Nancy-Podcast
Cocaine Cowboys Reloaded on Tubi TV
https://tubitv.com/movies/465050/cocaine_cowboys_reloaded
Footnotes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griselda_Blanco
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Griselda-Blanco
https://allthatsinteresting.com/griselda-blanco-la-madrina
https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/drugs/the-cocaine-godmother/
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/3b5jz8/griselda-blanco-so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-cocaine
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/michael-corleone-blanco-lives-in-the-shadow-of-his-cocaine-queen-mother-6384800

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E27: Harrison Graham, The Corpse Collector Jan 17, 2019

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In this weeks episode we discuss Harrison Graham AKA The Corpse Collector, a black American serial killer from Philadelphia who raped and murdered 7 women in the 1980s. We get into the history of Philadelphia and Graham's early life. We get into the crimes as well as the investigation and we spend a minute in culture corner. We discuss what we think made the killer snap and share our takeaways. Lastly we share some tips on how not to get murdered.
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!
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 our Podbean Patron page
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Shout Outs
Documentary called Let the Fire Burn on netflix.
Substance abuse Hotline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders
Footnotes
Wikipedia Article https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Graham?fbclid=IwAR08lCPm-PvtXdlktGlA_fHEB-VpOSZdpj0l0R1I3hqrjLgPOIqGmO7cuns
True Crime XL Collection of articles and videos on True crime and justice
"Harrison Graham: The Corpese Collector" The City of Brotherly Love the Harrison Graham Story
http://truecrimecases.blogspot.com/2012/08/harrison-graham-corpse-collector.html
A killer's strange insanity defense involved the beloved puppet. by Katherine Ramsland Ph.D.- Psychology Today article
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/shadow-boxing/201309/cookie-monster-and-the-serial-killer
http://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/graham-harrison.htm
http://articles.latimes.com/1987-08-17/news/mn-1111_1_seventh-body
https://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/11/us/philadelphia-house-yields-more-dead.html

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E26: Juana Barraza, "La Mataviejitas" Jan 10, 2019

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We're back! On this episode we discuss Juana Barraza, an amateur Mexican wrestler and serial killer dubbed La Mataviejitas (or "The Old Lady Killer") who was sentenced to 759 years in jail for killing eleven elderly women. The first murder attributed to Mataviejitas has been dated variously to the late 1990s and to a specific killing in November of 2003. The authorities and the press have given various estimates as to the total number of the killer's victims, with estimates ranging from 24 to 49 murders.
We get into Barraza's tragic beginnings. She was the victim of physical, emotional and sexual abuse at the hands of her alcoholic mother and the men in her life. As a mother, she worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. One of the ways she earned money was by participating as an amateur wrestler in Lucha Libre as La Dama Del Silencio (The lady of silence). We discuss Barraza's crimes, arrest, trial and what she's up to today. Lastly, we share our take aways, shout outs and some tips on how Not to Get Murdered.
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!
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 our Podbean Patron page https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod
Shout Outs
Podcast: The Horror of Dolores Roach by Gimlet Media
https://www.gimletmedia.com/dolores-roach
The Smokes (a 2 piece garage band) find them on Facebook and Instagram @thesmokesrock
bandcamp link: https://thesmokes1.bandcamp.com/
Papi Juice creating a safe space for LGBTQ people of color to have kiki and have a good time. Find them on instagram and Facebook @Papijuicbk
Footnotes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juana_Barraza
https://allthatsinteresting.com/juana-barraza
http://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/barraza-juana.htm
https://elpais.com/elpais/2016/10/28/inenglish/1477664259_338763.html
You tube documetary - Discovery - El Caso De Juana Barraza la mataviejas: https://youtu.be/-Zql6ApRKgQ
You tube video “Juana Barraza, la mataviejitas | Asesinos Seriales” https://youtu.be/nQQIw5PiL_U
Youtube video “Cinco voces del Purgatorio: Juana Barraza, La Mataviejitas” https://youtu.be/76yP4hDRHS4
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E25: The Dayton Christmas Killings Dec 20, 2018

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In this special holiday episode, we get into "The Dayton Christmas Killings" which took place in Dayton, Ohio, from Dec. 24-26, 1992. 6 people were killed and three were injured in one of the bloodiest killing sprees in Dayton’s history.

STATS

Victims:

Joseph Wilkerson, 34, acquaintance of Taylor

Danita Gullette, 18, mother using a payphone

Richmond Maddox, 19, Taylor’s ex-boyfriend

Sarah Abraham, 38, convenience store clerk

Marvin Washington, 18, an acquaintance

Wendy Cottrill, 16, an acquaintance

Four people were convicted of the killings:

Marvallous Keene, 19, who was later executed

Heather Nicole Matthews, 20

DeMarcus Maurice Smith, 19, Matthews’ boyfriend

Laura Taylor, 16, Keene’s girlfriend

The killers were 2 black men, 1 very bold black girl, and a young white girl.

We get into the setting, the history of Dayton, the backgrounds of The Downtown Posse members and their victims. Before we share our tips on how not to get murdered, we give shout outs and get into some true crime news.

We are going to take a short break for the holidays, but will be back in the New Year!

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!

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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https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod

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https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod

Shout Outs

Podcast While Black.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/while-black-a-podcast-on-black-excellence/id1410001074

Stay Tuned with Preet, his December 6th episode. He did a live show with Pakistani American Comedian Kumail Nanjiani, who wrote and stars in "The Big Sick," and is also in the TV show "Silicon Valley".

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/551791730/stay-tuned-with-preet

Footnotes

https://www.whio.com/news/crime--law/the-christmas-killings-dayton-worst-crime-spree/mPanSaRgCoVCaPsNlA1jnK/

https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/the-notorious-christmas-killings-1992-map-and-timeline/WlhrYt0YPbL8hQ08D7Z3hJ/

https://www.dayton.com/news/local/merry-christmas-shocking-things-detailed-book-dayton-christmas-killings/v5UrSMcQ0yg4NWrGM9HUSK/

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