California’s Killer Prophet: The Mind of Mass Murderer John Linley Frazier

In the fall of 1970, the quiet hills of Santa Cruz, California, were shaken by a brutal and bizarre mass murder committed by a man who believed he was chosen by God to carry out a holy mission. John Linley Frazier, later dubbed The Killer Prophet, murdered a prominent local doctor and his entire family in a crime that stunned the community and marked the beginning of Santa Cruz’s descent into an era of serial killings.

Claiming environmental and spiritual motives, Frazier left behind a chilling manifesto declaring war on those who destroyed nature. In this episode, we unravel the disturbing mindset of a man driven by delusions, explore the twisted philosophy behind the murders, and revisit one of California’s earliest and most unsettling true crime stories.

Listener discretion is advised — this episode contains disturbing content and graphic details.

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