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Episode 576: Veronica Gedeon & the Easter Sunday Murders (Part 2)

Jun 24, 2024
Veronica Gedeon, a pulp magazine model, was found murdered in her apartment along with her mother and a boarder on Easter Sunday, 1937. The murders captivated New Yorkers during the Great Depression. The investigation led to a suspect named Bob Irwin, who confessed his obsession with beauty and rejection. The podcast explores mental illness in the 1930s, legal proceedings, and conflicting views on sanity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Bob Irwin's obsession led to a planned murder of Ethel Gideon, resulting in a fatal encounter with Mary Gideon.
  • Bob executed his lethal intentions by attacking Ronnie with a misguided weapon, revealing his delusional fixation.

Deep dives

Bob's Obsession with Ethel and His Murderous Intentions

Bob Irwin's obsession with Ethel Gideon drove him to plan the murder of Ethel, setting his sights on killing only her. His delusional thinking led him to believe that committing such an act would refocus him. He intended to eliminate Ethel to free himself from his fixation, resorting to drastic measures to achieve this sinister goal.

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