Elliot’s thoughts turn even darker as his frustration reaches a breaking point. He begins meticulously planning what he sees as his ultimate act of revenge—a detailed strategy to punish a world he feels has betrayed him. How did this young man transform into a cold-blooded killer, and what fueled his twisted sense of justice?

This episode features insights from Brian Whitney, author of The 'Supreme Gentleman' Killer: The True Story of an Incel Mass Murderer, exploring Elliot Rodger and the 2014 Isla Vista tragedy. Follow Crime by PodLit to stay updated on new episodes.

Executive Producer: Tove Friman Leffler, PodLit

Producers: Jens Nielsen, Tomas Rajnai

Sound Engineer: Jens Nielsen

This is the fourth of five episodes in The Incel Killer series, part of the Crime by PodLit podcast. If you’re enjoying the series, don’t forget to follow, share, and spread the word. Got a case suggestion? Reach out at [email protected] or visit podlit.com.

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