Weird Little Guys Death of a Demagogue, Pt. 3.5
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Oct 3, 2025 Dive into the complex life of John Patler, an assassin grappling with a past marked by violence and radical beliefs. Discover his bizarre arrest for being naked in a stranger's home and his subsequent return to prison. Explore the disturbing ties to his family, including the mysterious disappearance of his brother's partner. A chilling look at whether Patler truly changed after decades, contrasted with his later extremist comments. This story reveals how the legacy of hate can continue to fester and adapt in modern society.
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Charlottesville Arrest And Parole Violation
- In June 1976 John Patler was arrested after four naked strangers were found in a Charlottesville living room and he was charged with trespassing and marijuana possession.
- He was acquitted of trespassing but the arrest violated parole conditions and sent him back to prison that fall.
From Nazi Illustrator To Freelance Cartoonist
- After more prison time Patler resurfaced in New York and worked as a freelance cartoonist in later years, contributing to High Times.
- He legally reverted to his birth name and lived on Manhattan's Lower East Side into old age, largely out of the public eye.
George Patsalos And The Ava DeHart Murder
- George Patsalos abused partners and was implicated in the 1982 disappearance of Ava DeHart, whose remains were later found in a well.
- He was convicted of first-degree murder in 1997 and died in prison in 2006.
