Guest Steve Fishman, an intern at a newspaper, shares his chilling experience of almost becoming a victim of a hitchhiking serial killer. The podcast touches on the thrill of breaking news, complex relationships with criminals, finding purpose through adversity, and the confession of the serial killer. A must-listen for true crime enthusiasts.
The journalist's personal encounter with a serial killer shapes his career and leads to investigations of high-profile cases.
Unprecedented videotaped murder confessions in 1976 Miami revolutionize criminal investigations and legal proceedings.
Deep dives
Journalist's Encounter with a Serial Killer
In the 1970s, a college dropout turned intern at a newspaper in Connecticut encounters a breaking news story about a serial killer. The journalist realizes he knew the killer personally and narrowly escaped being a victim. This encounter shapes his journalism career, leading to investigations of other high-profile cases like Son of Sam and Bernie Madoff, but this personal story continues to haunt him.
Milli Vanilli Controversy in the Music Industry
In the 1980s, a German music producer, Frank Farrion, strives to create innovative music by forming a hip-hop duo, Milli Vanilli. The duo becomes a sensation but faces downfall due to lip-syncing controversies. The podcast 'Blame It On The Fame' delves into the exploitation of these artists and their struggles with fame and authenticity in the music industry.
Confession of a Serial Killer in Miami
In 1976 Miami, a suspect confesses to a prosecutor, revealing a horrifying past of multiple murders. This confession leads to the suspect's cooperation with videotaped interrogations, shedding light on previously unknown murders. The unprecedented recording of murder confessions becomes a pivotal moment in criminal investigation and legal proceedings.
Steve Fishman is an intern at his local Connecticut newspaper and a regular hitchhiker. When one of his hitched rides comes to an unnerving conclusion, Steve shrugs it off—until weeks later, when the news breaks that the driver he rode with has confessed to being a serial killer who preys on hitchhikers. Steve sees the chance to get the scoop of a lifetime: a killer’s story, Who better to tell it than someone who almost became one of his victims?
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