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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Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
In this chilling episode, we explore the disturbing life and crimes of Dennis Nilsen — one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. Known as “The Kindly Killer,” Nilsen’s outwardly quiet and polite demeanor masked a dark obsession with control, companionship, and death. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen lured at least 12 young men to his London flats, where he murdered them before hiding or dismembering their bodies.
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Dennis Andrew Nilsen. (n.d.). Retrieved from They Will Kill You: https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/dennis-andrew-nilsen
Dennis Nilsen. (n.d.). Retrieved from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/dennis-nilsen
Dennis Nilsen. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nilsen-dennis-victims.htm
Dennis Nilses: Serial killer died in excrutiating pain. (2019, October 23). Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-50152862
Palmer, S. (2024, December 30). Dennis Nilsen. Retrieved from Biography Host: https://biographyhost.com/p/dennis-nilsen-biography.html
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Shipra. (2025, June 9). Dennis Nilsen: Horrifying tale of a murderer of Muswell Hill. Retrieved from Manchester Herarld: https://manchesterherald.co.uk/dennis-nilsen/
Shortland, G. (2023, February 5). Dennis Nielsen: The full story of one of Britains most horrific serial killers 40 years on. Retrieved from Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dennis-nilsen-full-story-one-29123114
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Retrieved from Dennis Nilsen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Nilsen
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
In this episode, we unpack the case of Michael Hubert Hughes, a convicted serial killer whose crimes in Southern California between the mid-1980s and early 1990s shocked the public. We explore his background, the victims, the investigations (including how cold case DNA tech played a pivotal role), his trials and convictions, and the larger context of violence and justice during that era in Los Angeles.
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Michael Hubert Hughes: The Serial Killer. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/746
Michael Hughes. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hughes-michael.htm
Michael Hughes (serial Killer). (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hughes_(serial_killer)
Michael Hughes:Death row serial killer's reign of terror. (2025, May 3). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/michael-hughes-death-row-serial-killers-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.
Sederstrom, J. (2024, October 20). All about L.A. serial killer Michael Hughes who killed to shock others. Retrieved from Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/serial-killer-capital-los-angeles/crime-news/michael-hughes-now-victims-what-to-know
Serial Killer: Michael Hughes. (2010, August 3). Retrieved from La times The Homicide Report: https://homicide.latimes.com/post/michael-hughes/
Shrestha, N. (2024, October 21). Michael Hughes: Who were his victims? Where is the serial killer now? Retrieved from The Cinamaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/michael-hughes/
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
In this episode, we uncover the dark story of Daniel Lee Siebert, a drifter whose path of violence stretched across multiple states in the 1980s. Known for his transient lifestyle and charm that often hid his true nature, Siebert left behind a string of brutal murders that shocked communities nationwide.
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References
Daniel Lee Siebert. (n.d.). Retrieved from wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Lee_Siebert
Donley, A. (n.d.). Looking Back: Alabama serial killer captured after murder spree. Retrieved from https://abc3340.com/news/local/looking-back-alabama-serial-killer-captured-after-murder-spree
Fairlight, K. (n.d.). The Chilling Legacy of Danile Lee Siebert. Retrieved from Aurica: https://aurica.ai/en/article/kc-fairlight/daniel-lee-siebert/
Killers: Behind the Myth (2014). [Motion Picture].
Malnic, E., & Jones, J. (1987, March 28). Murderer in Alabama Confesses to L.A. killings. Retrieved from La Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-03-28-me-750-story.html
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Serial Killer Daniel Lee Sibert. (n.d.). Retrieved from My Life Of Crime: https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/serial-killer-daniel-lee-siebert/
Smith Burris, M. (2022, May 3). Daniel Lee Siebert an Alabama Serial Killer. Retrieved from Medium: https://medium.com/@writermsmith/daniel-lee-siebert-an-alabama-serial-killer-125c2571dfcf
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
In this episode, we uncover the story of Ray and Faye Copeland, an elderly Missouri couple whose quiet farm life masked a dark and deadly secret. Behind the scenes, the Copelands lured vulnerable drifters with promises of work, only to use them in a sinister scheme that ended in cold-blooded murder. As the bodies piled up, the shocking truth came to light: Ray and Faye Copeland became the oldest couple ever sentenced to death in the United States. But questions remain—was Faye a willing accomplice, or was she a victim of Ray’s control and manipulation?
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Faye Della Copleand: The Butcher of Missouris untold story. (2025, april 19). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/faye-copeland-the-killer-couples-twisted-farm/
Lohr, D. (n.d.). The True Story of Ray and Faye Copeland. Retrieved from Crime Library: https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/partners/copelands/index.html
Montaldo, C. (2019, May 30). Serial Killer Couple Ray and Faye Copeland. Retrieved from ThoughtCO.: https://www.thoughtco.com/serial-killers-couple-ray-faye-copeland-972702
Myers, B. (2022, January 4). The Oldest Couple Sentenced to Death. Retrieved from Grunge: https://www.grunge.com/723112/the-oldest-couple-sentenced-to-death-row/
Ray and Faye Copeland. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_and_Faye_Copeland
Ray and Faye Copeland. (n.d.). Retrieved from Biographs: https://biographs.org/ray-and-faye-copeland
Ray and Faye Copeland Serial Killers. (n.d.). Retrieved from My Crime Library: https://mycrimelibrary.com/ray-and-faye-copeland-serial-killers/
Ray Copeland. (n.d.). Retrieved from Serial Killer Calendar: https://www.serialkillercalendar.com/Ray%20and%20Faye%20COPELAND.php
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.
Townsend, C. (2017, August 17). Killer Couple: Serial Killing seniors Ray and Faye Copeland made quilts from their victims clothes. Retrieved from Investigation Discovery: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/killer-couple-serial-killing-seniors-ray-faye-copeland-made-quilts-from-their-victims-clothes
Vrchoticky, N. (2025, March 29). Faye and Ray Copeland: The Murder Farm. Retrieved from Obscurix: https://obscurix.com/faye-and-ray-copeland-american-gothic-killers/
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
In this episode, we examine the chilling crimes of Walter E. Ellis, a serial killer who terrorized Milwaukee’s north side for nearly twenty years. Known as the “Milwaukee North Side Strangler,” Ellis preyed on vulnerable women—often those living on the margins of society—and left behind a legacy of fear and unanswered questions.
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References
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Death of serial killer Walter Ellis leaves questions unanswered. (2013, December 2). Retrieved from Fox 6 News: https://www.fox6now.com/news/death-of-serial-killer-walter-ellis-leaves-questions-unanswered
Milwaukees North Side Strangler: THe Walter E. Ellis Murders. (2025, May 6). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/milwaukees-north-side-strangler-the-walter-e-ellis-murders/
Northside nighmare Walter E. ELlis' Milwaukee Murders. (n.d.). Retrieved from Factual America: https://www.factualamerica.com/serial-cuts/north-side-nightmare-walter-e-ellis-milwaukee-murders
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
U.S. News. (2013, December 2). Milwaukee Strangler Dies three years into life sentence. Retrieved from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/milwaukee-strangler-dies-three-years-life-sentence-flna2D11680353
Velmetti, B. (2011, February 24). Ellis gets life 7 times over. Retrieved from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: https://archive.jsonline.com/news/crime/116824883.html/
Walter E. Ellis. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_E._Ellis
Walter E. Ellis. (n.d.). Retrieved from Biographs: https://biographs.org/walter-e-ellis
Walter E. Ellis Milwaukee Ending: North Side Strangler's Prison Death Marks Close of Infamous Murder Case. (n.d.). Retrieved from Factual America: https://www.factualamerica.com/serial-cuts/walter-e-ellis-milwaukee-ending-north-side-stranglers-prison-death-marks-close-of-infamous-murder-case
Walter E. Ellis: THe Milwaukee North SIde Strangler. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/431
Walter Earl Ellis. (n.d.). Retrieved from They WIll Kill You: https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/walter-earl-ellis
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
In this chilling episode, we dive into the disturbing life and crimes of Sean Vincent Gillis, a Louisiana man whose outwardly quiet and unassuming demeanor masked a horrific obsession with murder. Known as the “Computer Geek Killer,” Gillis preyed on women in Baton Rouge between 1994 and 2004, leaving behind a trail of brutality that shocked the community.
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References
Baton Rouge's other killer Sean Vincent Gillis in the shadows. (n.d.). Retrieved from Factual America: https://www.factualamerica.com/serial-cuts/baton-rouges-other-killer-sean-vincent-gillis-in-the-shadows
Brown, J. (2020, January 10). THe murder of eight women in Baton Rouge by Sean Gillis. Retrieved from Daily Crime: https://www.dailycrime.com/murder-of-eight-women-in-baton-rouge-by-sean-gillis/
Delong, W. (2024, October 27). I would do it again: Inside the sickening crimes of Baton Rouge Serial Killer Sean Vincent Gillis. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/sean-vincent-gillis
Fetzer, F. (2024, December 02). 35 facts about Sean Vincent Gillis. Retrieved from Facts: https://facts.net/history/people/35-facts-about-sean-vincent-gillis/
Kettler, S. (2023, March 15). Where is Sean Vincent Gills Now? Retrieved from A&E: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/sean-gillis-now
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.
Sean Gillis. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gillis-sean.htm
Sean Vincent Gillis. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Vincent_Gillis
Vanapalli, V. (2021, September 21). Where is serial killer Sean Gillis now? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-sean-vincent-gillis-now/
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Donald Leroy Evans, a drifter and self-proclaimed serial killer who haunted America’s highways. Evans was convicted for the brutal murder of a young girl in Mississippi, but he went on to claim responsibility for over 70 killings across multiple states. While many of his confessions were dismissed as fabrications, investigators confirmed that at least a few were genuine, painting a disturbing picture of a manipulative and violent man who thrived on attention.
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Alleged serial killer charged with murder. (1991, August 17). Retrieved from UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/08/17/Alleged-serial-killer-charged-with-murder/4062682401600/
Deseret News. (1991, August 16). Mass Murder suspect has criminal history. Retrieved from Deseret: https://www.deseret.com/1991/8/16/18936473/mass-murder-suspect-has-criminal-history/
Donald Leroy Evans. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Leroy_Evans
Donald Leroy Evans. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/evans-donald-leroy.htm
Man guilty in murder of Miss. Child. (1993, October 17). Retrieved from Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1993/09/17/man-guilty-in-murder-of-miss-child/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Serial Killers: Donald Leroy Evans. (2015, July 1). Retrieved from Robert Keller Author: https://www.robertkellerauthor.com/2015/07/serial-killers-donald-leroy-evans.html
The Rest Area killer: The Brutal Crimes of Donald Leroy Evans. (2017, September 22). Retrieved from The Lineup: https://the-line-up.com/the-rest-area-killer-donald-leroy-evans
Thomas, J. (2021, September 23). The Rest area killer confessed to murdering over 70 people across 21 states, a grim US record. Retrieved from Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/donald-leroy-evans-facts/jessika-gilbert
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the case of Gary Ray Bowles, a drifter turned serial killer who became known as The I-95 Killer. Bowles left a violent trail of murder along the East Coast in the 1990s, targeting vulnerable men he met in bars and on the streets. His story is one of abuse, rage, and manipulation, fueled by deep-seated hatred and a need for control.
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References
Avery, D. (2019, August 24). Last words of serial killer executed after killing six gay men "you don't wake up and decide to be a serial killer". Retrieved from News Week: https://www.newsweek.com/gary-bowles-serial-killer-executed-1456014
Campbell, J. (2024, June 23). The notorious I-95 killer left a trail of dead gay men along the east coast . Retrieved from Front Page Detectives: https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/serial-killer-i-95-florida-gary-bowles-murder
Farrington, B. (2019, August 22). Serial killer who preyed on gay men executed in florida. Retrieved from Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/191f7aceb7e843dda5e2f48b06ea1670
Gary Ray Bowles. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Ray_Bowles
Gary Ray Bowles Execution of a serial killer. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murder Database: https://murderdb.com/gary-ray-bowles-execution-of-a-serial-killer/
Gary Ray Bowles: Florida executes killer who preyed on gay men. (2019, August 22). Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49438677
Holt, T. (2019, August 18). Killer of gay men faces execution. Retrieved from The Gainesville Sun: https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/state/2019/08/17/serial-killer-of-gay-men-set-for-thursday-execution/4441152007/
Inside edtion. (2019, August 23). Gary Ray Bowles exectuion Thursday was punishment for the November 1994 murder of Walt Hinton in Jacksonville Florida the last of six known victims targeted and slain becasue they were gay. Retrieved from Inside edition: https://www.insideedition.com/the-victims-of-gary-ray-bowles-serial-killer-executed-for-murders-of-6-gay-men-slain-in-8-months
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.
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the harrowing case of Yang Xinhai — one of China’s most prolific serial killers, whose brutal spree of violence spanned multiple provinces between 1999 and 2003. Known as the “Monster Killer,” Yang left a trail of devastation, targeting rural families in their homes and leaving entire communities gripped with fear.
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China executes mass murderer. (2004, February 14). Retrieved from BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3488047.stm
Chinas Monster Killer: The shocking crimes of Yang Xinhai. (2025, May 7). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/chinas-monster-killer-the-shocking-crimes-of-yang-xinhai/
Lyon, R. (2025, July 24). The brutal crimes of Yang Xinhai the chinese serial killer who bludgeoned 67 people to death. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/yang-xinhai
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Yang Xinhai. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yang_Xinhai
Yang Xinhai. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.X/x/xinhai-yang.htm
Yang Xinhai. (n.d.). Retrieved from Serial Killer Calendar: https://serialkillercalendar.com/Yang%20ZHIYA.php
Yang Xinhai. (n.d.). Retrieved from Biographs: https://biographs.org/yang-xinhai
Yang Xinhai. (n.d.). Retrieved from Absolute Crime: http://www.absolutecrime.com/yang-xinhai.html
Yang Xinhai China's notorious Serial Killer. (n.d.). Retrieved from Academic Block: https://www.academicblock.com/history/serial-killers/yang-xinhai
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
In this episode, we examine the life and crimes of Tommy Lynn Sells, one of America’s most prolific and dangerous serial killers. Known as the “Coast-to-Coast Killer,” Sells claimed responsibility for dozens of murders spanning multiple states, though the true number of his victims remains unknown. From his troubled childhood and transient lifestyle to the gruesome details of his crimes, we uncover the dark path that allowed him to kill undetected for years.
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Holtz, H. R. (2023, November 30). The disturbing story of Tommy Lynn Sells, The sexual psychopath who may have killed 70 people. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/tommy-lynn-sells
Krajicek, D. (n.d.). Tommy Lynn Sells. Retrieved from Crime Library: https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/tommy_sells/10.html
Montaldo, C. (2019, October 24). Profile of serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells. Retrieved from Thought Co.: https://www.thoughtco.com/serial-killer-tommy-lynn-sells-973154
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.
Shrestha, N. (2024, December 21). Tommy Lynn Sells: Who were his victims? What happened to the serial killers? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/tommy-lynn-sells/
Tommy Lynn Sells. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lynn_Sells#Arrest_and_confessions
Tommy Lynn Sells Biography. (n.d.). Retrieved from THe Famous People: https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/tommy-lynn-sells-45903.php
Tommy Lynn Sells: The coast to coast Killer. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/1393