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Fritz Haarman- The Vampire of Hanover

In this episode, we dive into the life and crimes of Fritz Haarmann, infamously known as the Vampire of Hanover. Join us as we look into the dark history of one of Germany's most notorious serial killers, whose reign of terror in the 1920s shocked the nation and left a mark on criminal history.
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References
Dunn, M. (2022, July 30). Fritz Haarmann was a popular Butcher In 1920s Germany Until they found out his meat was human. Retrieved from All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/fritz-haarmann
Fritz Haarmann. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Haarmann
Fritz Haarmann:The Butcher of Hanover The Gruesome Tale of a Serial Killer. (n.d.). Retrieved from Danny Dutch: https://www.dannydutch.com/post/fritz-haarmann-the-butcher-of-hanover-the-gruesome-tale-of-a-serial-killer
Gilbert, A. (n.d.). Fritz Haarmann: The Butcher of Hanover. Retrieved from Crime Library: https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/haarman/confess_3.html
Gray, O. (2016, June 1). Fritz Haarmann: The Vampire of Hanover. Retrieved from The Lineup: https://the-line-up.com/fritz-haarmann-vampire-of-hanover
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2019). The Big Book Of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
The Butcher of Hanover. (2019, January 12). Retrieved from NY Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/2008/10/18/the-butcher-of-hanover/
 
 
 
 

The Gonzalez Sisters

In this chilling episode of Fatal Blend, we dive into the terrifying story of the González Sisters, whose crimes left a dark stain on history. Known as an awful and horrific group of serial killers, their tale is as shocking as it is disturbing. Listen now to learn about these 4 women.
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References
Danny Dutch. (n.d.). Las Poquianchis: The Dark Tale of the Gonzalez Valenzuela Sisters. Retrieved from Danny Dutch: https://www.dannydutch.com/post/las-poquianchis-the-dark-tale-of-the-gonz%C3%A1lez-valenzuela-sisters
Davis, S. (2020, July 12). Las Poquianchis:The Macabre Killin in a Brothel with two sisters and 90 Dead bodies. Retrieved from Latin Post: https://www.latinpost.com/articles/146367/20200712/las-poquianchis-killing-sisters-mexico.htm
Delfina and Maria de Jesus Gonzalez. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/gonzalez-sisters.htm
Delfina and Maria De Jesus Gonzalez. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delfina_and_Mar%C3%ADa_de_Jes%C3%BAs_Gonz%C3%A1lez
Hoover, M. (2021, June 24). Marc Hoover: The Deadly Sisters. Retrieved from The Clermont SUn: https://www.clermontsun.com/2021/06/24/marc-hoover-the-deadly-sisters
Karr, M. (2020, July 2). The Gonzaez Sisters. Retrieved from Medium: https://medium.com/@michrkarr/the-gonzalez-sisters-b527cf19635b
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Bookof Serial Killers An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Time. (1964, October 30). Mexico: Sisters of Shame. Retrieved from TIME: https://time.com/archive/6814040/mexico-sisters-of-shame/
 
 

Kendall Francois - The Poughkeepsie Killer

In this episode, we dive into the life and crimes of Kendall Francois, the infamous Poughkeepsie serial killer. Francois murdered eight women in the late 1990s, hiding their bodies in his family home. Tune in as we uncover the story behind one of New York’s most disturbing cases.
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References
Ferro, J. (2014, October 11). Francois Letters: Inside the mind of a remorseless killer. Retrieved from Poughkeepsie Journal: https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/crime/2014/10/11/francois-letters-part-one/16803127/
Ferro, J. (2014, September 12). Serial Killer Kendall Francois dies in prison victims families react to death. Retrieved from Poughkeepsie Journal: https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/crime/2014/09/12/serial-killer-francois-dead/15522259/
Gado, M. (n.d.). Kendall Francois. Retrieved from Crime Library Org: https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/francois/alive_8.html
Margaritoff, M. (2022, January 11). Meet Kendal Francois the poughkeepsie killer who monitored students by day and brutalized sex workers by night. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/kendall-francois
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2019). The Big Book Of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
The New York TImes. (n.d.). Retrieved from The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/kendall-francois
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Kendall Francois. Retrieved JULY 28, 2024, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendall_Francois
 

Harry Powers

In this episode, we dive into the dark and twisted story of Harry Powers, a man who preyed on vulnerable individuals searching for love. Powers used personal ads in newspapers to lure his victims, promising romance but delivering tragedy. Learn how his schemes unraveled and his horrific crimes were uncovered
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References
Clarksburg . (1932, March 19). Harry Powers: Bluebeard of Quiet Dell. Retrieved from West Virginia Archives & History: https://archive.wvculture.org/history/crime/powers01.html
Kreiser, C. M. (2024, February 9). Harry powers. Retrieved from e-WV:The West Virginia Encyclopedia: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/entries/1852
March 18, 1932: Mass Murderer Harry Powers Executed at Moundsville State Penitentiary. (2019, March 18). Retrieved from Public Broadcasting: https://wvpublic.org/march-18-1932-mass-murderer-harry-powers-executed-at-moundsville-state-penitentiary/
Murderpedia. (n.d.). Harry F. Powers. Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/powers-harry.htm
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Bookof Serial Killers An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Sibray, D. (2023, December 30). Did the first U.S. killer live in a quiet corner of West Virginia. Retrieved from West Virginia Explorer: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/12/30/harry-powers-serial-killer-west-virginia/
Tabler, D. (2014, March 18). Grisly anniversary hanging the bluebeard of quiet dell. Retrieved from Appalachian History: https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2014/03/grisly-anniversary-hanging-bluebeard-quiet-dell.html
Tabler, D. (2019, March 18). West Virginia Bluebeard. Retrieved from Appalachian History: https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2019/03/west-virginia-bluebeard.html
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Harry powers. Retrieved JULY 28, 2024, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Powers

Herbert Mullin

In this episode, we unravel the tragic and terrifying story of Herbert Mullin, the man behind a spree of murders in 1970s Santa Cruz. Driven by delusions and a desperate attempt to prevent catastrophic earthquakes. Join us as we dive into the mind of a killer and the chilling events that earned Santa Cruz the nickname "Murder Capital of the World."
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References
Herbert Mullin. (n.d.). Retrieved from wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mullin
Herbert Mullin dies of natural causes. (2022, August 19). Retrieved from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2022/08/19/herbert-mullin-dies-of-natural-causes/
Kuroski, J. (2018, October 22). Herbert Mullin: The Man Who Tried To Prevent An Earthquake By Killing 13 People. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/herbert-mullin
Larson, A. (2022, August 19). Santa Cruz Serial killer Herbert Mullin dies. Retrieved from Kron4: https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/santa-cruz-serial-killer-herbert-mullin-dies/
Mcduffee, A. (2021, April 29). The Bizarre story of the serial killer who tried to prevent earthquakes. Retrieved from Grunge: https://www.grunge.com/396623/the-bizarre-story-of-the-serial-killer-who-tried-to-prevent-earthquakes/
Notorious California serial killer who admitted 13 murders dies at Stockton prison facility. (2022, August 19). Retrieved from Record Net: https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/19/serial-killer-herbert-w-mullin-dies-stockton-california-prison-facility-robert-durst-phil-spector/7847852001/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2019). The Big Book Of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
South Bay serial killer who murdered 13 dies in Stockton hospital. (2022, August 19). Retrieved from CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/california-serial-killer-who-murdered-13-dies-stockton-hospital/
 
 

Ivan Milat - The Backpack Murderer

In this episode, we dive into the life and crimes of Ivan Milat, One of Australia's most notorious serial killers. Known for his gruesome killing spree targeting backpackers in the 1990s, Milat's crimes shocked the nation Join us as we explore the complex story behind the "Backpacker Killer.
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References
Ishak, N. (2023, May 10). Inside the Ghastly murders of Ivan Milat, Austrailia's most violent serial killer. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/ivan-milat
Ivan Milat. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Milat
Ivan Milat. (2019, November 6). Retrieved from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/ivan-milat
Kettler, S. (2021, August 20). Ivan Milat, the backpack murder, had a great nephew who also became a killer. Retrieved from A&E: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/ivan-milat
Mcguirk, R. (2019, October 27). Ivan Milat, who killed backpackers dies in Australia prison. Retrieved from Ap news: https://apnews.com/international-news-general-news-f41ab5928f984d48b2649aa7f952e5dc
Nunn, G. (2019, October 26). Ivan Milat: Australia's Backpacker killer and unaswered questions. Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-48346543
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Bookof Serial Killers An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Backpack Murders. Retrieved JULY 28, 2024, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backpacker_murders
 
 

Volker Eckert

In this episode, we delve into the life and crimes of Volker Eckert, a German truck driver turned serial killer whose crimes went undetected for years. We explore his early life, his chilling pattern of murders across Europe, and the international investigation that ultimately brought him to justice. Tune in as we uncover how Eckert evaded capture for so long and the lessons learned from his case.
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References
McAuliffe, C. (n.d.). Creepy and Disturbing details about German Serial killer Volker Eckert. Retrieved from Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-volker-eckert/cat-mcauliffe
Pamela. (2023, December 7). 15 Facts about Volker Eckert and the Impact of his actions . Retrieved from Discover Walks: https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/germany/15-facts-about-volker-eckert-and-the-impact-of-his-actions/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2019). The Big Book Of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
Volker Eckert. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volker_Eckert
Volker Eckert. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/eckert-volker.htm
Woodhead, M., & Keeley, G. (2006, November 26). 30 year spree of truck serial killer. Retrieved from The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/article/30-year-spree-of-truck-sex-killer-jh8z39zkgc7?msockid=3bb07a29022c61353209684403846008
 
 
 

Mary Bell

How does a child become a killer? In this haunting episode, we look into the life of Mary Bell, who shocked the world in 1968 with her brutal actions at only 11 years old. Her story is one of trauma, violence, and a legal case that forced society to question how we treat young offenders. Listen as we uncover the events surrounding her case and her complex childhood.
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Works Cited
1968: Mary Bell To Be Found Guilty of Double Killing. (1968, December 17). Retrieved from BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/17/newsid_3261000/3261087.stm
Murderpedia. (n.d.). Mary Flora Bell. Retrieved October 7, 2024, from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/bell-mary-flora.htm
Nucleus. (n.d.). Mary Bell. Retrieved from The True Crime Database: https://www.thetruecrimedatabase.com/case_file/mary-bell/
Silverman, L. (2023, September 1). The Chilling Story of Mary Bell, The 10 year Old Murderer Who Strangled Two Boys. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bell
This week in libraries. (2024, January 23). The Haunting Story of Mary Bell Now: Where Is She Today. Retrieved from This Week In Libararies: https://thisweekinlibraries.com/the-haunting-story-of-mary-bell-now-where-is-she-today/
Veliz, L. (2022, June 10). Inside The Story of Mary Bell, The 11 Year old Serial Killer. Retrieved from Grunge: https://www.grunge.com/889047/inside-the-story-of-mary-bell-the-11-year-old-serial-killer/
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Mary Bell. Retrieved October 7, 2024, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Bell

Harrison Graham

In this episode, we dive into the tragic and deeply disturbing case of Harrison Graham, the man behind one of Philadelphia’s most notorious crimes of the 1980s. Graham, who was discovered to have committed multiple murders and kept the bodies in his apartment, is a case that sheds light on the intersection of severe mental illness and addiction. Join us as we unravel the life of a man both monstrous and profoundly troubled, and explore how his case shocked a city and forced difficult questions about mental health and community safety.
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References
Harrison Graham: The Corpse Collector. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Library: https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/harrison_graham/1_index.html
Murderpedia. (n.d.). Harrison Graham. Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/graham-harrison.htm
Parent, A. (2017, August 3). A look at eight of Philadelphias most notorious murder cases. Retrieved from Philly Voice: https://www.phillyvoice.com/a-look-at-eight-of-philadelphias-most-notorious-murder-cases/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2019). The Big Book Of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Harrison Graham. Retrieved JULY 28, 2024, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Graham
 

Danny Rolling - The Gainesville Ripper

In this chilling episode, we dive into the terrifying case of Danny Rolling, also known as the Gainesville Ripper. In August 1990, the peaceful college town of Gainesville, Florida, was rocked by a series of brutal murders that would leave the community scarred and ultimately lead to one of the most infamous true crime cases in American history. Rolling’s horrifying crimes, complex motivations, and the aftermath still haunt Florida to this day.
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References
Cetoute, D. (2019, August 26). When The Gainesville Ripper Terrorized a Florida College Town With Fear and Murder. Retrieved from Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article234350257.html
Delong, W. (2021, October 24). The True Story of Danny Rolling The Gainesville Ripper Who Inspired Scream. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/danny-rolling-gainesville-ripper
Deutschmann, J. (2021, July 31). The Untold Truth of Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper. Retrieved from Grunge: https://www.grunge.com/475487/the-untold-truth-of-danny-rolling-the-gainesville-ripper/
Kahn, R. (2022, July 29). How Danny Rolling the Gainesville Ripper was Caught. Retrieved from A&E: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/danny-rolling-caught
Mehrotra, K. (2021, April 9). Who Were Danny Rolling's Parents? What Happened To Them? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/who-were-danny-rollings-parents-what-happened-to-them/
NBC NEWS. (2006, October 25). Serial Killer Danny Rolling Executed in Florida. Retrieved from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15417276
Ott, T. (2020, October 14). Danny Rolling: The True Story Behind The Killer Who Inspired Scream. Retrieved from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/danny-rolling-scream-killer-gainesville
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Bookof Serial Killers An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Schweers, J. (2015, August 22). Gainesville Student Murders: 25 Years Later. Retrieved from The Gainesville Sun: https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2015/08/22/gainesville-student-murders-25-years/10944648007/
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Danny Rolling. Retrieved JULY 28, 2024, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rolling