Serial Killers

The Railway Revenge Killer

Sep 4, 2023
Vanessa examines the twisted logic of Rudy Bladel, a railroad worker turned murderer who claimed revenge as his motive. She explores his troubled mental health, his targeting of rail workers, and his ongoing spree of murders. Bladel's recanted confession, psychological aspects of revenge, and the impact of a rail company merger on his transformation are also discussed.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Devoted Railroad Worker and his Breaking Point
03:31 • 2min
3
The Murderous Revenge
05:21 • 15min
4
A Case Study in Vengeance and Misplaced Anger
20:17 • 3min
5
The Impact of the Rail Company Merger and Personal Transformation
23:02 • 2min