What a Creep

Burt Pugach Obsessive Creep & "Crazy" Love Story

07.08.2022 - By Margo DonohuePlay

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What a CreepSeason 16, Episode 3Burt PugachBurt Pugach made headlines in 1959 when he was convicted for stalking and blinding his girlfriend Linda Riss who dumped him over his lying and selfishness. 14 years later, they got together and were actually married for decades afterward. Here is the true story about one of New York’s strangest crime cases. Sources for this episode:· Burt Pugach Wikipedia· Burt Pugach NY Times Obituary· Burt Pugach 1961 Trial NY Times· The Daily Mail UK June 2022· Crazy Love by Dan Klores & Fisher Stevens on Amazon Prime· Orange Pulp Films 2011· Gothamist· A Very Different Love Story by David Stainback (1976)Trigger warnings: Domestic Violence, Stalking, and general assholeryBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

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