Lisa Lampanelli, the Queen of Mean, joins the podcast to hilariously talk about getting her orphans mixed up and reenacting her teenage fight with the devil. Em covers the Rolling Hills Asylum and Christine covers the infamous serial-killer-couple Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.
Paul Bernardo and Carla Homolka formed a sadistic couple, committing numerous sexual assaults and the rape and murder of Carla's sister.
The police failed to recognize Paul Bernardo as the Scarborough Rapist, allowing him to continue his violent acts.
Carla Homolka played an active role in the crimes, contradicting her claims of being an abused wife forced into participation.
Deep dives
Paul Bernardo's reign of terror as the Scarborough Rapist
Paul Bernardo, a seemingly well-adjusted young man, terrorized the community of Scarborough, committing numerous sexual assaults on young women. The police failed to recognize his dangerous behavior, leading to his continued attacks. His sadistic tendencies escalated, and he eventually met his future wife, Carla Homolka, who not only encouraged his actions but also participated in them. Their crimes culminated in the rape and murder of Carla's own sister, Tammy, and the couple continued their reign of terror, committing more assaults before their eventual capture by the police.
The twisted relationship of Paul Bernardo and Carla Homolka
Paul Bernardo, a man with sadistic tendencies, met Carla Homolka, who not only embraced his dark desires but also encouraged his violent acts. Together, they embarked on a series of sexual assaults, including the rape and murder of Carla's own sister, Tammy. The couple continued their spree, raping and brutalizing other victims before finally being apprehended by the police.
The failed police investigation and the reign of terror
Despite the escalating violence and numerous assaults committed by Paul Bernardo, the police failed to recognize him as the Scarborough Rapist. They released him after a brief interrogation, dismissing the notion that such a seemingly well-adjusted individual could be responsible for such heinous acts. This allowed him to continue his reign of terror, resulting in more assaults before his eventual capture.
The horrific crimes of Paul Bernardo and Carla Homolka
Paul Bernardo and Carla Homolka embarked on a twisted and sadistic crime spree that included numerous sexual assaults and even the rape and murder of Carla's own sister, Tammy. The couple's crimes escalated in violence, and despite suspicious behavior, the police failed to apprehend them, allowing them to continue their reign of terror before finally being captured.
Disturbing Crimes and Plea Bargain
The podcast episode covers the disturbing crimes committed by Paul Bernardo and Carla Homolka, including the detailed descriptions of the tortures and sexual abuses inflicted on their victims. It highlights how Homolka played an active role in the crimes and enjoyed the acts of violence, contradicting her later claims of being an abused wife forced into participation. The episode also discusses the controversial plea bargain that Homolka received, allowing her to serve only 12 years in prison in exchange for her testimony, which is widely considered one of the worst plea bargains in Canadian history.
Release from Prison and Public Outcry
The summary explores Homolka's eventual release from prison, despite public outcry and concerns for her safety. It references the internet death pool, where bets were placed on the day she would die, and the tightened restrictions imposed on her, including providing personal information to the police, forbidden contact with her ex-husband Bernardo, and restrictions on interacting with violent criminals and juveniles. The summary also touches on Bernardo's high psychopathy score and his publication of a violent fictional eBook, which became an Amazon bestseller before being removed due to public backlash.
The one and only Lisa Lampanelli joins us this week for an epic episode! Tune in to hear the Queen of Mean get her orphans mixed up, reenact her teenage fight with the devil, and tell us about her her new podcast, Stuffed, available now on iTunes. We didn’t forget about the ghosts and murder, though. Em covers the Rolling Hills Asylum, where orphans, vagrants, and single women built their own coffins, and where all three of us are apparently qualified to live. Meanwhile, Christine covers the infamous serial-killer-couple Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. This episode was sponsored by ModCloth, where you can find fashion as unique as you are. Use promo code DRINK at modcloth.com for 30% off your order of $100 or more! This episode was also sponsored by Hello Fresh, the meal kit delivery service that makes cooking more fun so you can focus on the whole experience, not just the final plate. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter promo code DRINK30!