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Close Call With Jerome Brudos
- Meredith's mother casually dated Jerome 'Jerry' Brudos while in college and later discovered his arrest in a newspaper.
- She carried shock and silence for decades, illustrating survivor guilt and stigma from the era.
Early Signs Versus Later Crimes
- Meeting a future offender doesn't mean they were already violent, but early sadistic tendencies can precede killings by years.
- Survivors often carry shame due to societal stigma, not because they did anything wrong.
Grandmother's Gut Avoids Tragedy
- A grandmother in Boston warded off a man trying to follow her into an apartment and later learned he murdered her friend's roommate.
- The near-miss emphasizes the power of trusting instincts and stepping away from politeness.