Rotten Mango #374: Stalker Fan Sends Acid Bomb To Famous Singer, “Because if she’s ugly, then no one will want her”
Jul 11, 2024
A disturbing case of a stalker fan planning to send an acid bomb to a famous singer, believing she will come crawling to him. The man's mental collapse was documented in 20 hours of footage, showing his descent into fantasy. The podcast explores the dark obsessions and dangerous crimes of individuals fixated on harming celebrities.
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Strange Death Scene
- Police found a bizarre scene at an apartment complex.
- A dead man's face was painted, a cryptic message pointed to tapes, and a sculpture resembled a celebrity.
Video Diaries and Bomb
- The message "The eight millimeter tapes are a documentation of a crime" led police to video evidence.
- One tape, "The Last Day," showed the man's death and a book bomb intended for a celebrity.
Obsession and Plans
- Ricardo Lopez, the deceased, documented his obsession with Bjork in 20 hours of video diaries.
- The diaries reveal his plan to send her an HIV bomb, later switching to acid.