Vigilante justice—it can feel right, especially when something truly horrific happens and someone finally takes matters into their own hands. There’s a certain satisfaction in seeing justice served fast. But what if they get the wrong person? Without rules or backup, things can spiral out of control real quick. So is it justice or just chaos in disguise? We’re serving 3 stories of vigilante justice for dinner. Did they do the right thing?

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A man of chilling contradictions — known in his community for spending time with male sex workers, drug users, and petty criminals. His efforts appeared sincere, often offering guidance and support to help them overcome addiction or escape lives of crime. He even served as chairman of the local Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Association in the early 1980s, actively encouraging neighborhood watch patrols and community vigilance. Yet beneath this facade of civic responsibility and compassion lurked a disturbed predator. Just a few years later, Robert would begin a reign of terror as a serial killer, luring vulnerable young men under the pretense of help, only to subject them to horrific acts of rape, torture, and ultimately, death — all while maintaining the appearance of a model citizen.

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Wikipedia-Robert Berdella

Berdella, Robert - asp.radfort.edu

The Monster's Lair - Bob Berdella: The Kansas City Butcher - Crime Library

Serial Killer Robert A. Berdella - The Butcher of Kansas City

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In the 1980s, a cunning and elusive killer slipped through the cracks of the justice system multiple times. Known to police for petty crimes— drug possession and assault—he was arrested on several occasions but never held long enough to uncover his darker deeds. Each time, authorities saw only a repeat offender, not realizing they had a serial murderer in their custody. It wasn’t until years later that the horrifying truth surfaced: they'd had the killer in their grasp more than once—and let him walk free.

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Wikipedia-Rodney Alcala

Morbid Podcast

The Killing Game: The True Story of Rodney Alcala, the Game Show Killer

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In the 1980s, a cunning and elusive killer slipped through the cracks of the justice system multiple times. Known to police for petty crimes— drug possession and assault—he was arrested on several occasions but never held long enough to uncover his darker deeds. Each time, authorities saw only a repeat offender, not realizing they had a serial murderer in their custody. It wasn’t until years later that the horrifying truth surfaced: they'd had the killer in their grasp more than once—and let him walk free.

Sources:

Wikipedia-Rodney Alcala

Morbid Podcast

The Killing Game: The True Story of Rodney Alcala, the Game Show Killer

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For two relentless years, a serial killer terrorized the gay community, averaging roughly one victim a month. His weapon of choice was always a knife, and his attacks were brutally personal—each stabbing carried out with a frenzy that suggested both rage and ritual. The victims were found discarded close to interstates, each scene marked by the same savage violence. The cold consistency of his attacks made one thing terrifyingly clear: he wouldn’t stop until he was caught—or dead.

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• Wikipedia-Larry Eyler
• Murderpedia - Larry Eyler
• criminalminds.fandom.com
• YouTube-Serial Killer Documentary: Larry Eyler

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For two relentless years, a serial killer terrorized the gay community, averaging roughly one victim a month. His weapon of choice was always a knife, and his attacks were brutally personal—each stabbing carried out with a frenzy that suggested both rage and ritual. The victims were found discarded close to interstates, each scene marked by the same savage violence. The cold consistency of his attacks made one thing terrifyingly clear: he wouldn’t stop until he was caught—or dead.

Sources:

• Wikipedia-Larry Eyler
• Murderpedia - Larry Eyler
• criminalminds.fandom.com
• YouTube-Serial Killer Documentary: Larry Eyler

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In a quiet, unassuming neighborhood, a friendly husband and wife duo posing as a compassionate couple eager to help young women in need—a ride, a hot meal, a steady well paying job. Together, they exude warmth and trust, the perfect disguise for the nightmare they orchestrate behind closed doors. Their home, hidden behind curtains and locked doors, is a meticulously crafted house of horrors. Once inside, their victims quickly realize that the couple's kindness is a mask for something far more sinister - an evil partnership bound by cruelty.

Sources:

• Wikipedia - Fred Rose
• Wikipedia - Rose West
• Rosemary West - Biography.com
• Fred and Rosemary West - criminalminds.fandon.com
• How were Fred and Rose West finally caught? - independent.co.uk

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In a quiet, unassuming neighborhood, a friendly husband and wife duo posing as a compassionate couple eager to help young women in need—a ride, a hot meal, a steady well paying job. Together, they exude warmth and trust, the perfect disguise for the nightmare they orchestrate behind closed doors. Their home, hidden behind curtains and locked doors, is a meticulously crafted house of horrors. Once inside, their victims quickly realize that the couple's kindness is a mask for something far more sinister - an evil partnership bound by cruelty.

Sources:

• Wikipedia - Fred Rose
• Wikipedia - Rose West
• Rosemary West - Biography.com
• Fred and Rosemary West - criminalminds.fandon.com
• How were Fred and Rose West finally caught? - independent.co.uk

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Free-spirited, Phoebe lit up every room she entered with her infectious laughter and magnetic charm. She lived life on her own terms—reckless, radiant, and always on the edge. To most, she was magnetic. To those who really knew her, she was a storm barely held together. 

When she was found dead in a rubbish room after falling 12 stories in a trash chute, her friends and family are left shattered—and suspicious.

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https://www.phoebehandsjuk.com

Into the Darkness: The Mysterious Death of Phoebe Handsjuk-Robin Bowles

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Australian_crime_podcasts

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Rebecca Zahau was a bright, well-liked woman found hanging from a bedroom window after the tragic accident of her stepson, Max. With no apparent signs of struggle, her death is quickly ruled a suicide. But not everyone is convinced. The deeper her family goes, the more the question grows: Did Rebecca take her own life… or did someone make it look that way?

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• True Crime Conversations - Perfect Murder Or Tragic Accident: What Happened to Rebecca Zahau
• Wikipedia - Jonah Shacknai
• Oxygen True Crime, By Jill Sederstrom

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