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Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

True Story Media

Fruitloops: Serial Killer of Color is a true crime, history, and comedy podcast that delves into the often-overlooked stories of serial killers of color—and, more importantly, their victims. Contrary to common misconceptions, not all serial killers are straight, cis, white men! We take deep dives into the lives and crimes of these killers worldwide, while also examining the history, culture, and social factors that may have influenced their actions.

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E14: The Wichita Massacre

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/09/20

On Episode 14 Beth and Wendy discuss the Wichita Massacre. We talk about the terrifying crime spree that the Carr Brothers wrought on Wichita in December 2000. We discuss their terrible childhoods and details of the crime spree. The details provided by one of the surviving victims are horrifying. Listen at your own discretion. Footnotes & more: https://fruitloopspod.com/2018/09/13/kimberly-mccarthy-ep-13/ If you'd like to support the show you can make a donation on the cash

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77:52

E13: Kimberly McCarthy

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/09/13

In episode 13, Beth and Wendy discuss the life and crimes of Kimberly McCarthy, a black woman who brutally murdered 3 elderly women for financial gain. We discuss the city of Dallas in the 80's and 90s. We also discuss how race and poverty contributed to the story at the time. We wrap up the show by sharing out take aways from the story and share some tips on "How not to get murdered". Footnotes & more: https://fruitloopspod.com/2018/09/13/kimberly-mccarthy-ep-13/ Music Abyss by Alasen:

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E12: Josephine Gray AKA The Black Widow

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/09/06

In episode 12 we discuss Josephine Gray AKA The Black Widow. She is responsible for the deaths of 2 husbands and 1 boyfriend, and she was rumored to be a voodoo practitioner. This case took place in Baltimore in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Baltimore has a high population of black people but it is also very segregated. We discuss the Black Widow's life (what we could find out anyway), her crimes, the men in her life, and how she got caught. As always we share our take aways and offer up some tips on how

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E11: The Southside Strangler

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/08/30

On Fruitloops Episode 11 Beth and Wendy discuss the life, crimes and victims of Timonthy WIlson Spencer, AKA The Southside Strangler. This case is notable as the first case in the US where DNA was used to convict a serial killer. Timothy Wilson Spencer was convicted of raping and strangling four women over 11 weeks in 1987. There was very little circumstantial evidence and Spencer did not confess. Then DNA tests linked semen from the crime scenes with Spencer's blood. Most of Spencer's victims were

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E10: The Sunday Morning Slasher Part 2

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/08/23

On Fruitloops Episode 10 Beth and Wendy discuss part 2, the timeline of the crimes, the victims, investigation, and arrest of Coral Watts, AKA The Sunday Morning Slasher. Coral is an African American Serial Killer. We also talk about what we think made him snap and "where are they now?". Before we get into the show we share our Shout outs, Serial Killer News and we wrap up the show with our take aways, "how not to get murdered tips" and Listener Letters Thanks for listening! Look alive guys, it's

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E9: The Sunday Morning Slasher Part 1

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/08/16

Carl Eugene Watts, AKA The Sunday Morning Slasher aka Coral. The attacks seemed motiveless, random attacks, often committed between 3am and 5am on peaceful Sunday mornings. In this first part of the episode we set the table for you by describing where Watts grew up and where he committed his crimes. We discuss the details of his early life and early crimes. We also get into the early part of the investigation into Watts' crimes. During the episode Beth and Wendy share our hot takes on the case and

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E8: The Cleveland Strangler

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/08/09

Anthony Sowell, AKA The Cleveland Strangler, is an African American serial killer from Cleveland Ohio. He’s known for his “House of Horrors”, where 11 dead bodies were found scattered throughout his home. 11 known murder victims Span of crimes May 2007 to Sept. 2009 in Ohio. He was apprehended on October 31,

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E7: Jake Bird AKA The Tacoma Axe Killer

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/08/02

Jake Bird AKA The Tacoma Axe Killer was born in Louisiana, in what he described as a town with no post office, and he claimed that he could not remember it. He confessed to being involved in or committing 44 murders. He was apprehended on October 30, 1947 and hanged at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Up until the 1970s Bird was considered the most prolific serial killer in the history of the United States. But what he is most known for is his hex. (WTF ???) STATS 12 to 46

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E6: Chester Turner AKA The Southside Slayer

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/07/26

Chester Dewayne Turner, also known as The Southside Slayer, is an American convicted serial killer. On April 30, 2007, he was convicted of the murders of 10 women in Los Angeles, and was also found guilty in the death of the unborn child of one of his victims. He was convicted of 4 additional murders on June 19, 2014. Please like and subscribe. Stats Victims: 15 (convicted), in 2007 – 11 murders (10 women and 1 unborn baby), and 4 additional murders in 2014 Victims names: Paula Vance, 24; Brenda

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E5: Clementine Barnabet Part 2

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/07/19

In part 2 of our discussion about America's first black female serial killer, Clementine Barnabet we get into her wild confession, the media coverage and her trial. Her defense attorneys claimed she was insane, but she stood trial, was found guilty of the Randall murders and she was sentenced to life at Louisiana Penitentiary at the age of 19. Clementine Barnabet was sentenced to life in prison at Angola State Penitentiary. In July of 1913, she tried to escape jail but was caught before

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E4: Clementine Barnabet Part 1

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color ·

2018/07/12

Clementine Barnabet has been called the first female African American serial killer. Her case has also been referred to as the "Mulatto Axe Murders" because the victims were murdered by axe and they were members of families with mixed-race children. Mulatto is an antiquated term which was used at the time to describe people of mixed race. The killer was presumed, by blacks and the police alike, to be selecting victims on the basis of their mixed – or “tainted” – blood. This case is also often

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