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165 • The Hunter of Highway 20

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 For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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164 • Red Hall

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. For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Episodes Source - The Arkansas Hitchhike Killer: James Waybern Red Hall: Jones, Janie: 9781467148177: Books - Amazon.ca Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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163 • A Great Guy

Matthew Terry seemed like a great guy. Until his pants came off. /// For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ /// 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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162 • The Mount Pleasant Murders

For exclusive content .. www.patreon.com/darktopic 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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162 • Brutal • The Hi-Fi Murders

The Hi-Fi Murders w True Crime Kent. For exclusive content like this, join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Our Sponsors: * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dark-topic2753/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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161 • The Trailside Killer

Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic 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 For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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160 • The Suicide Scout

From the archives of DT +. This episode contains a secret ep at the conclusion. Takahiro Shiraishi AKA the “Twitter Killer” For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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159 • Animal: The Pictou Sadist

Douglas Worth, a worthless human being, should be behind bars. Instead, he might be out there hiding behind a bush. For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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158 • Park Maniac

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. For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

157 • The Tattoo Man

Dark Topic + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt Peter John Peters has gone by many names. In the late eighties London, Ontario, locals knew him as the Tattoo Man. After his sadistic 1990 crime spree he should have become something more permanent. A dead man. But this is Canada. So now, in his mid-sixties, he’s already back out there… under his new name. John Ross Cody. /// For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Sources: News Article Man who killed two gets day parole on Island - Victoria Times Colonist Crime Stories https://youtu.be/sMnfjdnkz78?si=amJ5tD2IIDIiY1M9 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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156 • Dugan

The life and crimes of serial killer Brian James Dugan. For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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155 • The Abt Family Murders

For exclusive content visit…Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic 1976, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Abt family plans to gather for dinner. Instead, they are collected into the clutches of a killer. Source: Killer in the House - Kathryn Canavan Killer in the House: Ten Days of Terror in a Pennsylvania Suburb: Canavan, Kathryn: 9781955041669: Amazon.com: Books For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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154 • The Clean Freak

London, Ontario, Canada had the highest concentration of serial murder back in the seventies… though I doubt many people know that. This episode’s subject, from that time and place, certainly wouldn’t ring a bell. He would, however, climb up to your balcony and walk in through an open door. Sources: Article mentioned https://www.simcoe.com/news-story/7020368-serial-killer-denied-request-to-shop-at-midland-walmart/ Meatloaf stage incident. Meat Loaf collapses on stage singing 'I’d Do Anything for Love' Meatloaf Paradise by the Dashboard Light Meat Loaf - Paradise By The Dashboard Light (Official Video) ////// For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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153 • Kill Amie

The ridiculous murder of Amie Harwick. For exclusive content join DT + on the Apple podcast app, or… Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic DT + on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kbG9WiVSLz81QoXw3yVHt?si=xnD_wClDTcS4D37k62PiNQ Kill Tony appearance 41 min mark. https://youtu.be/_IWBzZHL0xw?si=adIozl-OjV-ZZGh8 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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152 • The Toy-Box Killer

Visit patreon.com/darktopic for exclusive content. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED On Monday, March 22, 1999, a naked, bloodied woman wearing a padlocked collar with a six-foot chain attached came running out of a trailer park in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, screaming bloody murder. It was David Parker Ray’s first (and last) mistake as the now infamous Toy-Box Killer. For more Dark Topic try Dark Topic + DT + on Spotify ~ https://tinyurl.com/26e4bjsn Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic Merch ~ https://darktopicofficial.com/ For Apple + subscribe on the podcast app. Sources: Cries in the Desert by John Glatt Introductory Audio Tape (9:07) https://youtu.be/Efo2ujMJYXw?si=07Nn0k28roO5CRXD Survivor Interview https://youtu.be/n5MzKOmDTlE?si=6CwrjLbUcI_BoKjR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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151 • Napper

In the early 1990s, a sleepy English village was rudely awakened by a Napper. Robert Napper. AKA the Green Chain Rapist and the Plumstead Ripper. Sources: Book - Napper: Through A Glass Darkly by Alan Jackaman Doc - https://youtu.be/-D2QrBKsISw?si=LtyFRepGyR0JlkqN ///// Dark Topic + DT + on Spotify ~ https://tinyurl.com/26e4bjsn Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic Merch ~ https://darktopicofficial.com/ For Apple + subscribe on the podcast app. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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150 • Monster Butler

Archibald Thomson Hall, eventually known as Roy Fontaine, changed his name to better suit the world of butlery—which was a touch odd… given that “Archibald” sounds far more like a butler’s name than “Roy.” Then again, making a mess of things was exactly what the “Monster Butler” was best at. Sources: The Monster Butler by A.M. Nicol Dark Topic + DT + on Spotify ~ https://tinyurl.com/26e4bjsn Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic Merch ~ https://darktopicofficial.com/ For Apple + subscribe on the podcast app. https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Butler-Inside-Serial-Killer-ebook/dp/B0DPLQXMN https://youtu.be/FhRqufKIl4Q?si=RTz1wdpJmUr89jd Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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149 • The Work of Art: Shawcross

The Genesee Killer. The Rochester Strangler. The River Monster ~ Arthur Shawcross. Dark Topic + DT + on Spotify ~ https://tinyurl.com/26e4bjsn Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic Merch ~ https://darktopicofficial.com/ For Apple + subscribe on the podcast app. /// Mentioned McCammon message for writers. Meet Robert McCammon ///Book/// The Misbegotten Son https://www.amazon.ca/Misbegotten-Son-Serial-Victims-Shawcross-ebook/dp/B00U4X2Q4G ///Video/// Interview with a Serial Killer https://youtu.be/j9o9EP0WCqY?si=YR_ZnBeYy3htG31l Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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148 • The Homeschoolers

From the growing archive of DT + ~~ www.patreon.com/darktopic The sorry treatment of Ethiopian foster child, Hana Alemu. Sources: Court Doc -https://www.courts.wa.gov/content/petitions/92847-9%20COA%20Respondents%20Brief.pdf KIRO 7 News - https://www.kiro7.com/news/williams-sons-carried-dead-sister-house/246557853/ Liberty for Women and Children - https://youtu.be/sN_Zkd6MVP8?si=65-vm95CTTxwXAsl This is Monsters (YouTube) - https://youtu.be/Wn7BO9BbVfk?si=Uj9--JHQJU9vm86f Book - chapter 1 of True Crime Case Histories Books 4, 5, 6. By Jason Neal. “The Homeschoolers”  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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147 • Nebraska Boy Snatcher

John Joubert was bullied as a youth - but that’s really no excuse… Sources: ///Reading/// A Need to Kill by Mark Pettit https://books.apple.com/ca/book/a-need-to-kill/id722421216 ///Video/// 1996 NewsWatch 7 Doc https://youtu.be/QNsC-kFnRqQ?si=bvOSenCWSrjbpTgq Forensic Files Forensic Files - Season 4, Episode 7 - Ties That Bind - Full Episode ///// Dark Topic + DT + on Spotify ~ https://tinyurl.com/26e4bjsn Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic Merch ~ https://darktopicofficial.com/ For Apple + subscribe on the podcast app. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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