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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the twisted world of Gerard Schaefer, a former Florida deputy sheriff who transformed his badge into a hunting license. Born in 1946, Schaefer's path from a troubled childhood to becoming one of America’s most sadistic predators is a tale of darkness hiding in plain sight. Discover how this lawman became a monster, targeting hitchhikers and runaways, using his position of authority to ensnare victims who never saw the terror coming. His shocking crimes, disturbing writings, and the grotesque trophies of his victims are exposed in this gripping, unsettling story. Join Damien Vale as he unravels the true horror behind the badge of Gerard Schaefer.
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In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale takes you deep into the twisted world of Gerard Schaefer, a former Florida deputy sheriff who transformed his badge into a hunting license. Born in 1946, Schaefer's path from a troubled childhood to becoming one of America’s most sadistic predators is a tale of darkness hiding in plain sight. Discover how this lawman became a monster, targeting hitchhikers and runaways, using his position of authority to ensnare victims who never saw the terror coming. His shocking crimes, disturbing writings, and the grotesque trophies of his victims are exposed in this gripping, unsettling story. Join Damien Vale as he unravels the true horror behind the badge of Gerard Schaefer.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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