The Golden Age of Murder: A True Crime Podcast

Celluloid Canvas: Harvey Glatman - The Glamour Girl Killer

Apr 25, 2022
In this podcast, Harvey Glatman, known for his perverse fantasies from a young age, is explored as the Glamour Girl Killer in 1950s Hollywood. The show delves into Glatman's dark psychology, murders imprinted on celluloid canvas, and the societal impact of his crimes. The chapters examine Glatman's twisted world, cultural shifts, family dynamics, psychological depths, early sexual fixations, legal loopholes, and distinguishing psychopathic traits. It also explores Glatman's dangerous descent into a perilous path and the haunting shadows of Los Angeles. Furthermore, it sheds light on the exploitation and vulnerability in Hollywood's Golden Age, the desperation faced by single women, and the psychological control exerted by a killer over his victims.
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