Robert Ben Rhodes was a man who lived on the road... a trucker who seemed like just another face behind the wheel. But hidden behind that calm exterior was a darkness few could imagine. His truck wasn’t just a vehicle; it was a prison. A place where people’s lives ended in terror.

Rhodes’ crimes stretched across years and state lines, leaving behind a trail of heartbreak and unanswered questions. Behind every headline and mugshot were real people — with families, dreams, and lives stolen far too soon.

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