From the late ’70s, through the ’80s, and all the way to the early ’90s, horror movie fanatic and humble highway mechanic John Ackroyd cruised up and down the 20 chewing Fireballs. Patrolling the central Oregon woods. Occasionally hunting deer, but preferably poaching a girl.

Source:

The Oregonian - https://www.oregonlive.com/watchdog/page/ghosts_of_highway_20.html

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The Arkansas Hitchhike Killer, James Waybern “Red” Hall, was such a hothead that his hair seemed to be ablaze. And after his infamous 1945 murder spree, so probably is “Big Jim’s” soul.

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Episodes Source - The Arkansas Hitchhike Killer: James Waybern Red Hall: Jones, Janie: 9781467148177: Books - Amazon.ca

Matthew Terry seemed like a great guy. Until his pants came off.

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Sources:

2017 attack on Michelle Rogers in Michigan

https://www.newspapers.com/image/283890531/?match=2&terms=Matthew%20Terry&search-id=c80b9272-442e-48f3-9487-edef9b16b2be&search-rank=2

https://www.yearoftheopposite.com/p/podcast-interview-with-michelle-rogers?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Kay Baker murdered May 28, 2022 Florida

https://www.courttv.com/news/fl-v-matthew-terry-math-teacher-murder-trial/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.newspapers.com/image/899161913/?match=20&terms=Matthew%20Terry&search-id=a583a11b-7029-4960-900e-3d9721b7578c&search-rank=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/853850407/?match=6&terms=Matthew%20Terry&search-id=a583a11b-7029-4960-900e-3d9721b7578c&search-rank=9

Bodycam Footage from trial of arrest in the woods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwoqH3MWXdc

Trial Footage Video Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUcazj9nVD8&list=PLoW1SIeAWaWaRusO-mCiSwBe6cmAeYvbv

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Mount Pleasant, Iowa, October of 1978. Halloween is just around the corner, and so is a budding serial killer.

Book: A Monster in Mount Pleasant by CJ Williams.

A Monster in Mount Pleasant: A Story of Murders and Justice eBook : Williams, CJ: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

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David Carpenter, the Trailside Killer, had a brutal, seemingly uncontrollable stutter — that is, unless he took control… and became brutal himself.

Source - The Sleeping Lady by Robert Graysmith

The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate: Graysmith, Robert, Graysmith, Robert: 9781736580073: Amazon.com: Books

Documentary

https://youtu.be/WvCvNv72eB4?si=utSjp2CDkRsEWiDp

Carpenter rare interview footage

https://youtu.be/fGgtGF9hc5U?si=okpZ3XJAGbMzhAV0

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From the archives of DT +. This episode contains a secret ep at the conclusion.

Takahiro Shiraishi AKA the “Twitter Killer”

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Douglas Worth, a worthless human being, should be behind bars. Instead, he might be out there hiding behind a bush.

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Sources:

Crime Stories S2E3 Pictou Sadist

Article regarding Christopher

Brampton sex offender let out despite being 'danger' to kids | Toronto Sun

Worth released

High-Risk Offender Notification: Douglas Worth | Halifax

In the late 90’s an insatiable, freckle-faced serial killer terrorized São Paulo Brazil. Now Francisco de Assis Pereira is preparing to be released.

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