The Chilling Confessions of Serial Killer Mack Ray Edwards (Podcast Exclusive)
Murder, Mystery & Makeup
Key Insights
Why did Mack Ray Edwards confess to his crimes?
He claimed to be racked with guilt and burdened by his actions, wanting to die for his crimes.
How did the police initially respond to the child disappearances in Los Angeles?
They conducted wide area searches with hundreds of deputies and volunteers, but had no clear suspect or connection between the cases.
What was Mack Ray Edwards' occupation?
He worked for the California Department of Transportation, operating heavy machinery and working on expanding Los Angeles's freeway systems.
How did Mack Ray Edwards typically select his victims?
Most of his victims were people he knew, including neighbors, friends of friends, and even family members.
What was the significance of the storm drain incident involving the Cohen sisters?
It was a failed kidnapping attempt that led to Mack's confession, as he knew the girls could identify him.
Why did the police suspect Mack Ray Edwards of more than the six murders he confessed to?
They believed he wasn't giving them the full story and suspected him of up to 22 different killings based on his connections to other missing children cases.
What was the outcome of Mack Ray Edwards' trial?
He was sentenced to death but committed suicide before the sentence could be carried out.
Chapters
- Mack Ray Edwards confessed to murdering six children.
- He turned himself in to the police on March 6, 1970.
- Edwards claimed he was burdened by guilt and wanted to die for his crimes.
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