The Kingsbury Run Murders

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This episode contains descriptions of violence. Please use discretion. Daniel Stashauer talks about the Kingsbury Run murders, a series of gruesome crimes that took place close to where he and his friends were staying at summer camp. The first 500 people to sign up for the Premium Tier will get a special limited edition Criminal Toteback with a note from me inside.

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