48 Hours Unveiling the Zombie Hunter
Aug 18, 2025
The podcast delves into the unsettling murders of two young women in Phoenix, revealing the chilling connection to a suspect dubbed the 'zombie hunter.' It highlights the emotional turmoil within the community as fear grips families and the quest for justice unfolds. With DNA profiling playing a crucial role, investigators expose the complex duality of the accused, weaving a tale of both admiration and horror. Additionally, personal accounts shed light on the haunting legacies of the victims and the emotional scars left behind.
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Canal Paths Became Hunting Grounds
- The Phoenix canal paths became ambush sites where women biking were attacked and murdered in the early 1990s.
- These crimes traumatized the community and were called the Phoenix Canal murders.
Angela Brasso's Evening Ride
- Angela Brasso rode the canal paths the evening she was killed just hours before her 22nd birthday.
- Her torso was later found stabbed and decapitated, shocking investigators and the public.
Matching DNA Linked Two Victims
- Melanie Bernis disappeared during a late bike ride and her body was found in the canal the next morning.
- DNA later matched her assault to Angela Brasso's scene, confirming a single perpetrator.