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In Episode 6 of The Redhead Murders, we delve into the disturbing past of Jerry Johns, a man whose deep-seated resentments shaped his violent path. Johns’ story unravels a troubled mother-son relationship, marked by disdain and contempt rather than love. With his mother’s life as a red-haired sex worker casting a shadow over his perceptions, Johns seemed to project his turbulent emotions onto his victims. This episode investigates how fractured familial bonds and unresolved traumas can ignite dark motives, exploring the haunting connection between personal history and a deadly spree.
This season is Season 1 of Shane Waters' Foul Play: Crime Series podcast.
By Shane Waters5
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In Episode 6 of The Redhead Murders, we delve into the disturbing past of Jerry Johns, a man whose deep-seated resentments shaped his violent path. Johns’ story unravels a troubled mother-son relationship, marked by disdain and contempt rather than love. With his mother’s life as a red-haired sex worker casting a shadow over his perceptions, Johns seemed to project his turbulent emotions onto his victims. This episode investigates how fractured familial bonds and unresolved traumas can ignite dark motives, exploring the haunting connection between personal history and a deadly spree.
This season is Season 1 of Shane Waters' Foul Play: Crime Series podcast.

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