Chilluminati Podcast Episode 320: Richard Chase Part 1 - His Blood is Dusting
Oct 19, 2025
Dive into the chilling world of Richard Chase, known as the 'Vampire of Sacramento.' The hosts explore his disturbing childhood filled with trauma and early behavioral issues. They discuss his bizarre obsession with blood and the grisly animal rituals that foreshadow his violent tendencies. Hear about missed opportunities for intervention, bizarre run-ins, and his moral code behind home invasions. As the story unfolds, the podcast sets the stage for a month-long reign of terror, leaving listeners eager for what’s next.
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Psychosis Fueled By Family And System Failures
- Richard Chase's crimes stemmed from a lifelong, escalating psychosis rooted in family abuse and untreated mental illness.
- Multiple system failures compounded his decline into violence over decades.
Abusive Childhood Set The Stage
- Mike recounts Chase's childhood as violent: a strict, physically abusive father and a paranoid mother.
- That home environment implanted distrust and fear that shaped Chase's later delusions.
Childhood Red Flags Predicted Violence
- Early behavioral warning signs matched the McDonald triad: bedwetting, fire-setting, and animal cruelty.
- Those behaviors signaled deep empathy deficits and escalating violent potential.