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Wayne Bowden was a serial killer in Canada between 1969 and 1971, nicknamed the vampire rapist due to his biting of his victim's breasts. He was convicted based on orthodontological evidence, becoming the first person in North America to be convicted using this method. Bowden's crimes involved rape, strangulation, and mutilation of his victims' breasts. He was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences and died in 2006. The conversation also touched on forensic techniques such as bite mark analysis and the use of American Express cards in the investigation.
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Stephen Akinmurel, a suspected British serial killer, targeted elderly people in the 1990s. He had a history of mental illness and began committing crimes against the elderly at a young age. Akinmurel's victims were all elderly and lived in quiet suburban areas, earning him the nickname 'the cul-de-sac killer.' He was arrested and charged with multiple murders, including the killing of his landlady and the Boardman family. Akinmurel confessed to additional killings, but nothing came of them. He ultimately killed himself in custody.
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In the 1980s, two British men known as the Railway Rapists or the Railway Killers terrorized the rail stations of southern England. They targeted women, often near railway stations, and carried out a series of rapes and murders. The police initiated multiple operations to catch the perpetrators, including Operation Heart and Operation Leia. The killers were eventually identified as John Duffy and David Mulcahy. Duffy was convicted of two murders and multiple rapes, while Mulcahy was convicted of three murders and several rapes. This case highlighted the progress made in forensic technology and the importance of collaboration between police forces.
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Vicki Jackson, a licensed vocational nurse, was suspected of being an angel of death at Nokano General Hospital. The hospital experienced an increase in deaths of elderly patients, leading to an investigation. It was discovered that vials of Mivacron, a muscle relaxer, had gone missing. Jackson was arrested and charged with multiple murders. She pled no contest and was sentenced to life imprisonment. She maintains her innocence.
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Adam Lane, also known as the Highway Killer, attacked five women between July 13th to July 30th, 2007, in three different states. He was a truck driver and carried hunting knives, choke wire, and a leather mask. Lane's first known victim was Darlene Uelts, followed by Patricia Brooks and Monica Massaro. He was captured after attacking Shaya McDonald. Lane was sentenced to life in prison for murder and attempted murder. The conversation also touches on the culture and fandom surrounding serial killers.
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Hello and welcome to Killing 15 Minutes, where we will give you your serial killer fix in 15 minutes or less, or your podcast is free. I'm Sam Rossi, and shortly I'll be handing a poorly written synopsis of a serial killer to my brother who hasn't read it on a serial killer he's most likely hasn't heard of. This should be fun.
 The Trenton Strangler. Anthony Balaam murdered four women in Trenton, New Jersey from 94 to 96. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The episode discusses the case of Michael Player, also known as the Skid Row Slayer, who committed a series of murders in Los Angeles in the 1980s. The conversation explores the lack of investigation into the murders due to the victims being homeless and involved in drugs and prostitution. The hosts also touch on the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving multiple murders during that time period. The episode concludes with a discussion on the psychology of spree killers and the possibility of Player committing suicide to avoid facing the consequences of his actions.
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Douglas Wright, a serial killer from Oregon, killed at least seven people between 1969 and 1991. He endured a traumatic childhood and was involved in criminal activities from a young age. Wright's crimes included murder, sexual assault, and kidnapping. He was paroled multiple times and continued to commit violent acts. He was eventually sentenced to death and executed in 1996. The conversation also touches on the flaws in the criminal justice system and the frustration with lenient sentences for heinous crimes.
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Robert Schulman, a postal worker in Hicksville, New York, was convicted of murdering five women between 1991 and 1996. The victims' bodies were found in various locations, beaten and dismembered. Schulman's brother, Barry, was also involved in disposing of one of the bodies. The police were able to link Schulman to the murders through evidence such as a sleeping bag and witness testimonies. Schulman confessed to three of the murders and was sentenced to death, which was later converted to life in prison. He died in prison in 2006.
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Robert Maudsley, a British serial killer, is the focus of this episode. Maudsley experienced severe abuse as a child and turned to sex work and drugs to cope. He claimed to hear voices telling him to kill his parents and later killed a man who had abused children. Maudsley was found unfit to stand trial and was sentenced to a psychiatric hospital. While in prison, he tortured and killed a child molester and two other inmates. Maudsley is currently the longest-serving British prisoner in solitary confinement.
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