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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 1. Local Man
Jun 3, 2024
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.
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- 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.
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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.
