Fatal Blend
”Fatal Blend” is a podcast hosted by Jay and Tee, we share a passion for two things: coffee and true crime, particularly stories about serial killers. We are unfiltered and direct, but our goal is to educate and entertain our listeners with engaging stories. Join us on this fascinating journey and explore the darker side of human behavior.
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In this episode, we explore the life and crimes of Paul John Knowles, a serial killer whose charm and intelligence earned him the nickname “The Casanova Killer.” Operating primarily in the mid-1970s, Knowles used manipulation, deception, and violence to commit a series of brutal murders across multiple states. We examine his background, his transient lifestyle and the dramatic events that led to his death.
References
Alexander, R. (2025, January 29). Paul John Knowles - The Brutal Rampage of the Casanova Killer. Retrieved from Biographics: https://biographics.org/paul-john-knowles-the-brutal-rampage-of-the-casanova-killer/
Ferrarin, E. (2024, August 25). The Vietnam vet who apprehended The Casanova Killer speaks out for the first time 50 years later. Retrieved from A&E: https://www.aetv.com/articles/man-who-caught-casanova-killer
Nolasco, S. (2024, May 18). Survivor of Casanova Killer reveals why she wanted murderer to fall in love with her All hell broke loose. Retrieved from Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/us/survivor-casanova-killer-reveals-wanted-murderer-fall-love-her-all-hell-broke-loose?msockid=3314876292d46e042dc492a393f96fff
Paul John Knowles. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_John_Knowles
Paul John Knowles. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/knowles-paul-john.htm
Quinn, L. (2024, May 17). How a Florida mom who was abducted by a Serial killer escaped with her life:"I had to charm him or die. Retrieved from People: https://people.com/people-magazine-investigates-casanova-killer-paul-john-knowles-survivor-recounts-ordeal-8649742
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Sederstrom, J. (2024, May 8). Paul John Knowles, Who was more vicious that Ted Bundy, Terrorized the south in the 70's. Retrieved from Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/sins-of-the-south/crime-news/who-is-casanova-killer-paul-john-knowles-cause-death-victims
Serena, K. (2018, May 29). The Horrifying crime spree of Paul John Knowles the Casanova Killer. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/paul-john-knowles
The killer with a simple: Paul Knowles. (n.d.). Retrieved from True Crime Weekly: https://truecrimesweekly.com/2025/01/30/the-killer-with-a-smile-paul-knowles/
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the unsettling life and crimes of Gilbert Paul Jordan, a Canadian serial killer whose weapon of choice was one of the most deceptively ordinary substances imaginable, alcohol. Known in the media as “The Boozing Barber,” Jordan spent decades exploiting vulnerable women across Vancouver, coercing them into lethal levels of intoxication while he remained just beyond legal reach.
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Gilbert Paul Jordan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Paul_Jordan
Gilbert Paul Jordan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jordan-gilbert-paul.htm
Gilbert Paul Jordan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Biographs: https://biographs.org/gilbert-paul-jordan
Gilbert Paul Jordan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Killer Cloud: https://killer.cloud/serial-killers/show/166/gilbert-paul-jordan
Gilbert Paul Jordan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Grokipedia: https://grokipedia.com/page/Gilbert_Paul_Jordan
Rodgers, G. (2016, July 23). Gilbert Paul Jordan The Boozing Barber Serial Killer. Retrieved from Dyin Words: https://dyingwords.net/gilbert-paul-jordan-the-boozing-barber-serial-killer/
Rodriguez, M. (2021, September 30). Gilbert Paul Jordan: The Serial Killer That uses Alcohol To kill his victims. Retrieved from Medium: https://medium.com/@mrodriguez0/gilbert-paul-jordan-the-serial-killer-that-used-alcohol-to-kill-his-victims-94db52e9060b
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (n.d.). The Big Book of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
Vancouvers Boozing Barber Killer: The Rise and Fall of Gilbert Paul Jordan. (2025, April 20). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/gilbert-paul-jordan-vancouvers-boozing-barber-killer/
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
In this episode, we explore the life, crimes, and eventual capture of Lonnie Franklin Jr., infamously known as The Grim Sleeper. For decades, Los Angeles authorities hunted a predator responsible for a series of murders that spanned more than 20 years. We break down the investigation, the survivor who changed everything, and how DNA technology finally unmasked one of California’s most elusive serial killers.
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References
Beneath the Silence: The Grim Sleeper's Shadow Over South Central Los Angeles. (2025, April 12). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/blog/post?name=beneath-the-silence-the-grim-sleepers-shadow-over-25045
Condemned inmate Lonnie Franklin dies. (2020, March 29). Retrieved from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2020/03/29/condemned-inmate-lonnie-franklin-dies/
Grim Sleeper. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grim_Sleeper
Lonnie Franklin. (n.d.). Retrieved from Violent Minds: https://www.violentminds.com/serial-killers/lonnie-franklin/
Margaritoff, M. (2024, October 16). Inside Lonnie Franklin Jr.'s Murders as The Grim Sleeper. Retrieved from All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/grim-sleeper
Pelisek, C., & Hanlon, G. (2022, October 15). The Grim Sleeper serial killer: 7 Things to know after Lonnie Franklin's Death. Retrieved from People: https://people.com/crime/grim-sleeper-serial-killer-death-7-things-to-know/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Silverman, H. (2020, March 30). Convicted Serial Killer known as the Grim Sleeper found dead in prison cell. Retrieved from CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/us/grim-sleeper-dies-death-row/
Simply Forensic. (2024, December 21). Lonnie David Franklin Jr.: Inside the Grim Sleeper's Dark World. Retrieved from Simply Forensic: https://simplyforensic.com/lonnie-david-franklin-jr/
Smith, B. (2023, May 23). How DNA Helped Catch the Grim Sleeper The prolific serial killer who terrorized Los Angeles. Retrieved from Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/the-dna-of-murder-with-paul-holes/crime-time/grim-sleeper-lonnie-david-franklin-dna-arrest
Vanapalli, V. (2021, April 21). How and When did the Grim Sleeper Die? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/how-and-when-did-the-grim-sleeper-die/
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the crime spree carried out by the Briley Brothers—Linwood, James (J.B.), and Anthony—along with their teenage accomplice, Duncan Meekins. In 1979, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was terrorized by a series of brutal, senseless murders that left investigators puzzled and the community paralyzed with fear. We explore their the spree that shocked the nation, and the dramatic prison escape that added a final layer of infamy to their story.
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References
Anthony Ray Briley: The youngest of Richmond's Infamous Briley Brothers. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/197
Briley Brother. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briley_brothers
Briley Brothers Explained. (n.d.). Retrieved from Everything Explained: https://everything.explained.today/Briley_Brothers/
Click, C. (1984, October 13). Linwood Briley, who died by electric chair he... Retrieved from UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/10/13/Linwood-Briley-who-died-in-the-electric-chair-he/9080466488000/
Hawkins, E. (2019, December 15). Trio of brothers raped and murdered their way through Richmond before an unbelievable prison break. Retrieved from Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/linwood-james-anthony-briley-brothers-murder-spree-duncan-meekins
Linwood Briley. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/briley-linwood.htm
Myers, B. (2023, February 11). The Shocking Crime Spree of the Briley Brothers. Retrieved from Grunge: https://www.grunge.com/1196539/the-shocking-crime-spree-of-the-briley-brothers/
Richmonds Terror: The Briley Brother's Reign of Terror. (2025, April 21). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/james-dyral-briley-richmonds-reign-of-terror/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (n.d.). The Big Book of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
The notorious Briley brothers, the convicted murders who escaped. (1984, June 19). Retrieved from UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/06/19/The-notorious-Briley-brothers-the-convicted-murderers-who-escaped/6748456465600/
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
In this episode, we explore the case of Harold Shipman, one of history’s most prolific serial killers. A trusted general practitioner in England, Shipman used his position and medical authority to murder an estimated 215+ patients over decades. We walk through his early life, medical career, how he concealed his crimes, the investigation that finally exposed him, and the lasting impact his case had on healthcare systems in the UK and beyond.
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References
Biography.com. (2023, October 3). Harold Shipman. Retrieved from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/harold-shipman
Carmean, K. (n.d.). Dr. Harold Shipman: The Story of the Real Dr. Death. Retrieved from History Defined: https://www.historydefined.net/dr-harold-shipman/
Harold "Fred" Shipman . (n.d.). Retrieved from Practical Pie: https://practicalpie.com/harold-fred-shipman/
Harold Shipman. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Shipman
Harold Shipman. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/shipman-harold.htm
Harold Shipman. (2004, January 24). Retrieved from National Library of Medicine: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC318504/
Jenkins, J. P. (2025, October 24). Harold Shipman. Retrieved from Briannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harold-Shipman
Jhon. (2025, May 10). Harold Shipman: The shocking rise and evil fall of a trusted doctor. Retrieved from Grim Crime: https://grimcrime.com/harold-shipman-serial-killer-timeline-case-study/
Paulson, R. J. (n.d.). Harold Shipman- Serial Murderer from UK. Retrieved from Serial Killers Info: https://serialkillersinfo.com/serial-killers/harold-shipman-serial-killer/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Tinning, D. (2023, April 21). The Grisly story of Harold Shipman, The British doctor who killed his patients for pleasure. Retrieved from All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/harold-shipman
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
In this episode, we explore the chilling case of Rory Conde, a Miami-based serial killer whose crimes in the mid-1990s terrorized the city. Known as The Tamiami Strangler, Conde targeted vulnerable individuals, leaving a trail of victims along the Tamiami Trail. We break down his background, the timeline of his murders and his eventual capture,
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References
Police say they have Tamiami Strangler. (1995, June 27). Retrieved from Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/06/27/police-say-they-have-tamiami-strangler/
Rory Conte Flordia Death Row . (n.d.). Retrieved from My Crime Library: https://mycrimelibrary.com/rory-conte-florida-death-row/
Rory Enrique Conde. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Enrique_Conde
Rory Enrique Conde. (n.d.). Retrieved from They WIll Kill You: https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/rory-enrique-conde
Rory Enrique Conde vs. State of Florida. (n.d.). Retrieved from Justia U.S. Law: https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/2003/sc00-789.html
Rory Enrique Conde: The Tamiami Trail Strangler . (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/298
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (n.d.). The Big Book of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
See if you can catch me. (n.d.). Retrieved from Mayhem: https://www.mayhem.net/Crime/conde.html
Tamiami Trail Strangler the untold story of Rory Enrique Conde. (2025, May 4). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/tamiami-trail-strangler-the-untold-story-of-rory-enrique-conde/
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
In this episode, we travel to 1980s Paris to uncover the horrifying crimes of Thierry Paulin, a charismatic nightclub performer who became one of France’s most notorious killers. Behind his glamorous persona lurked a cold-blooded predator who targeted the city’s most vulnerable residents — elderly women living alone. Join us as we explore The Monster of Montmartre.
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References
Mehrotra, K. (2023, July 27). Thierry Paulin: How did the Serial Killer die? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/thierry-paulin-now/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Theirry Paulin from Martinique to Montmartre A serial killer's rise. (2025, May 5). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/thierry-paulin-from-martinique-to-montmartre-a-serial-killers-rise/
Thierry Paulin. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thierry_Paulin
Thierry Paulin. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/paulin-thierry.htm
Thierry Paulin. (n.d.). Retrieved from Biographs: https://biographs.org/thierry-paulin
Thierry Paulin AKA The Monster of Montmartre. (n.d.). Retrieved from Serial Killer Calendar: https://www.serialkillercalendar.com/Thierry%20PAULIN.php
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the disturbing crimes of Joseph Edward Duncan III, a convicted serial killer, rapist, and child molester whose horrific acts spanned decades and left a trail of devastation across multiple states. We explore his early life and the shocking series of events that culminated in one of the most haunting cases in modern American criminal history. From his troubled childhood and escalating violence to the brutal murders of the Groene family and the miraculous survival of young Shasta Groene, this episode examines how Duncan managed to evade justice for years — and the dark legacy he left behind.
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Convicted child murdere Joseph Edward Duncan III dies on death row. (2021, March 28). Retrieved from Justice: https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/convicted-child-murderer-joseph-edward-duncan-iii-dies-death-row
Geranios, N. (2021, March 31). My soul is lighter: serial killer's death brings closure. Retrieved from AP News: https://apnews.com/article/joseph-edward-duncan-serial-killer-death-brings-closure-aa2fc0a9556f69f4d07cf10f505ec6db
Joseph Edward Duncan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Edward_Duncan
Joseph Edward Duncan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/duncan-joseph-edward.htm
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Spells, A., & Maxouris, C. (2021, March 29). Serial Killer Joseph Edward Duncan III dies . Retrieved from CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/29/us/joseph-edward-duncan-iii-dies-death-row
Steinbuch, Y. (2021, March 29). Concivted serial killer Joseph Ducan dies on death row. Retrieved from NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/03/29/convicted-serial-killer-joseph-duncan-dies-on-death-row/
Vanapalli, V. (2022, June 6). Joseph Duncans death: Who were his victims? How did he die? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/joseph-duncans-death/
WBRZ staff. (2021, March 29). Serial killer convicted of torturing, killing multiple victims dies following brain cancer diagnosis. Retrieved from WBRZ20: https://www.wbrz.com/news/serial-killer-convicted-of-torturing-killing-multiple-victims-dies-following-brain-cancer-diagnosis
Yeatman, D. (2024, March 11). Idaho woman who escaped notorious serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III after being kidnapped aged eight is hit with another tradegy years later as her house burns down leaving her and her five kids homeless. Retrieved from Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13184609/joseph-duncan-shasta-groene-fire-serial-killer-idaho.html
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
This week is a special one. Join Jay and Sierra as they talk about serial killers and what intrigues them.
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
In this episode, we explore one of Arizona’s most terrifying true crime stories — the serial shootings that gripped Phoenix in fear during the mid-2000s. Between 2005 and 2006, two men, Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman, embarked on a violent spree of random shootings targeting people and animals alike. What started as thrill-seeking turned into one of the most chilling examples of partnership in crime.
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Convicted Mesa, valley serial shooter Dale Hausner dead, prison says. (2013, June 19). Retrieved from East Valley Tribune: https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/cop_shop/convicted-mesa-valley-serial-shooter-dale-hausner-dead-prison-says/article_3df64a02-d92b-11e2-a7df-001a4bcf887a.html
Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Hausner_and_Samuel_Dieteman
Dale Hausner, convicted serial killer found dead in Arizon prison cell. (2013, June 20). Retrieved from CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dale-hausner-convicted-serial-killer-found-dead-in-arizona-prison-cell/
Dale SHawn Hausner: The Phoenix Serial Shooter . (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/675
Harvey, A. (2023, August 23). The Disturbing crimes of Dale Hausner, The Phoenix Serial Shooter who killed at random. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/dale-hausner
Kiefer, M. (2013, June 19). Phoenix serial killer dies in prison. Retrieved from USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/19/phoenix-serial-killer-dies/2440061/
Man gets life sentence in Arizona Shootings. (2009, July 29). Retrieved from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna32210911
Phoenix's serial shooter found dead in prison cell. (2013, June 19). Retrieved from Tuscon.com: https://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/article_365ea506-d934-11e2-8ec6-001a4bcf887a.html
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (n.d.). The Big Book of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
Samual John Dieteman: The Phoenix Serial Shooter. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/386
Vanapalli, V. (2022, February 9). Where are Dale Hausner and Samuel Dietemen. Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/where-are-dale-hausner-and-samuel-dieteman-now/