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Talking Dateline: Young Lords of Chaos

2024/8/21
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Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz discuss Keith's episode, "Young Lords of Chaos," which explores the 1996 crime spree of a group of teens in Fort Myers, Florida, culminating in the murder of their band director. The hosts delve into the teens' susceptibility to their ringleader's influence and the reporter's unusual involvement in the case. They also preview an upcoming conversation with the victim's sister.
  • The episode centers on a group of teens who committed a crime spree and murder in 1996.
  • A key aspect of the story is the reporter's close involvement with the case.
  • The victim's sister will share her experiences in an upcoming interview.

Shownotes Transcript

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “Young Lords of Chaos.’’ In 1996, a group of teens dubbed the ‘Lords of Chaos’ went on a crime spree in Fort Myers, Florida, culminating in the murder of their high school band director, Mark Schwebes. Josh and Keith discuss the choices the teens made as they fell under the spell of their charismatic ringleader, and the local reporter who found himself getting a little too close to the case. They’re also joined by the victim’s sister, Pat Schwebes-Dunbar, who shares how her life has been shaped in the 28 years since her brother’s murder.

Listen to the full episode of “Young Lords of Chaos” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_younglordsofchaos)