This week, Kenna brings us the story of Joseph Kallinger, with quite possibly the worst childhood we've seen on this show. Join us as we talk through Joseph's life, crimes, and his surprising accomplice.

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Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/10/nyregion/joseph-kallinger-59-a-cobbler-turned-killer.html

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

https://serialkillercalendar.com/JOSEPH-KALLINGER-AKA-THE-SHOEMAKER.php

http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Kalinger,%20Joseph%20_spring%202007_.pdf

https://nypost.com/2021/11/29/serial-killer-joseph-kallingers-murder-house-quietly-sells/

https://archives.law.virginia.edu/dengrove/writeup/trial-serial-killer-joseph-kallinger

https://nj1015.com/how-joseph-kallingers-murder-spree-came-to-an-end/

**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**