cover of episode EP. 173 : MISSOURI - The KANSAS City Butcher: The Most Disturbing Serial Killer Story In American History (PT. 2)

EP. 173 : MISSOURI - The KANSAS City Butcher: The Most Disturbing Serial Killer Story In American History (PT. 2)

2024/9/27
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Bob Berdella grew up in a religious household filled with shame and isolation. After realizing he was gay, he struggled with relationships and became resentful. At 16, the film "The Collector" inspired his future crimes. He later opened a bizarre bazaar in Kansas City, selling oddities and befriending vulnerable young men, whom he would later murder.
  • Berdella's early life marked by shame and isolation
  • Inspired by the film 'The Collector'
  • Targeted vulnerable young men in Kansas City
  • Owned a shop called Bob's Bizarre Bazaar

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In today's episode, we finish out the disturbing story of Bob Berdella, "the Kansas City Butcher", who was responsible for the torture and murder of multiple men in the Kansas City area in the 1980's/1990's. This story is incredibly graphic and deeply disturbing, so listener discretion is heavily advised.

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