
Caroline Fraser
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Murderland, Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest and investigates the correlation between environmental destruction and the rise of serial killers.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 59min
MURDERLAND-Caroline Fraser
Caroline Fraser, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author from the Pacific Northwest, delves into the haunting legacy of Ted Bundy and other infamous killers. She connects environmental destruction to the rise of serial murder, suggesting that toxic smelting may have warped young minds, including Bundy's. Fraser discusses the geographical influences on crime, the psychological repercussions of lead exposure, and the shocking crime surge in Tacoma during the 1970s. Her investigation reveals a chilling pattern in the dark relationship between crime and the environment.

Jun 11, 2025 • 22min
Serial Killers & Toxins: The Correlation
Caroline Fraser, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her work on Laura Ingalls Wilder, dives into the chilling world of serial killers and their possible links to environmental toxins. She discusses the alarming rise of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest and how lead exposure may correlate with violent behavior. Fraser also examines notorious figures like Ted Bundy and Richard Ramirez, shedding light on society's obsession with true crime and the broader implications of toxic pollution on community violence.