Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson Wicked Words - Michael Burns: The Flat Tire Murders
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Oct 17, 2022 AI Snips
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Inspiration for the Book
- Michael Burns' interest in the Flat Tire Murders was sparked by the Golden State Killer case.
- He was surprised an old case could be solved, leading him to research the lesser-known Flat Tire Murders.
1970s Florida
- South Florida in the 1970s was a transient area with less cautious young people.
- Hitchhiking was common, playing a role in the Flat Tire Murders story.
Crime Explosion
- Florida experienced a crime explosion in the 70s, peaking in the 80s.
- This was likely due to economic factors and a more liberal approach to crime.