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The Ripper Crew of Chicago is one of the most disturbing true-crime cases in American history — a cult-like group of young men who abducted, tortured, mutilated, and murdered women across the Chicago area between 1981 and 1982.
Operating under the control of self-proclaimed leader Robin Gecht, the crew carried out attacks marked by ritual, ideology, and horrifying precision. In a city still haunted by the shadow of John Wayne Gacy, these crimes defied every expectation of what investigators thought they were dealing with.
Tales of the Twisted uncovers the full story: the attic “ritual room,” the red van that stalked the streets, the survivors whose bravery broke the case open, and the shocking trials that led to the downfall of the Ripper Crew. This episode explores how a seemingly ordinary group of men formed one of the most sadistic murder teams in modern true-crime history — and what questions still remain unsolved today.
If you’re drawn to eerie true stories, dark psychology, and the cases that leave a stain on history, this is one you won’t forget.
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Tales of the Twisted is a true story podcast exploring creepy real stories, unexplained mysteries, bizarre crimes, dark history, and eerie events that prove truth is stranger than fiction.
New episodes every week.
Follow and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Operating under the control of self-proclaimed leader Robin Gecht, the crew carried out attacks marked by ritual, ideology, and horrifying precision. In a city still haunted by the shadow of John Wayne Gacy, these crimes defied every expectation of what investigators thought they were dealing with.
Tales of the Twisted uncovers the full story: the attic “ritual room,” the red van that stalked the streets, the survivors whose bravery broke the case open, and the shocking trials that led to the downfall of the Ripper Crew. This episode explores how a seemingly ordinary group of men formed one of the most sadistic murder teams in modern true-crime history — and what questions still remain unsolved today.
If you’re drawn to eerie true stories, dark psychology, and the cases that leave a stain on history, this is one you won’t forget.
If you liked this episode, check out these other Tales of the Twisted stories:
The Butcher of Kansas City: The Shocking Crimes of Robert Berdella https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-butcher-of-kansas-city-the-shocking-crimes-of-robert-berdella--6786657
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About Tales of the Twisted
Tales of the Twisted is a true story podcast exploring creepy real stories, unexplained mysteries, bizarre crimes, dark history, and eerie events that prove truth is stranger than fiction.
New episodes every week.
Follow and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Stay Curious. Stay Twisted.
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By D. WhitmanThe Ripper Crew of Chicago is one of the most disturbing true-crime cases in American history — a cult-like group of young men who abducted, tortured, mutilated, and murdered women across the Chicago area between 1981 and 1982.
Operating under the control of self-proclaimed leader Robin Gecht, the crew carried out attacks marked by ritual, ideology, and horrifying precision. In a city still haunted by the shadow of John Wayne Gacy, these crimes defied every expectation of what investigators thought they were dealing with.
Tales of the Twisted uncovers the full story: the attic “ritual room,” the red van that stalked the streets, the survivors whose bravery broke the case open, and the shocking trials that led to the downfall of the Ripper Crew. This episode explores how a seemingly ordinary group of men formed one of the most sadistic murder teams in modern true-crime history — and what questions still remain unsolved today.
If you’re drawn to eerie true stories, dark psychology, and the cases that leave a stain on history, this is one you won’t forget.
If you liked this episode, check out these other Tales of the Twisted stories:
The Butcher of Kansas City: The Shocking Crimes of Robert Berdella https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-butcher-of-kansas-city-the-shocking-crimes-of-robert-berdella--6786657
👁️ The Circleville Letters: The Poison Pen Who Terrorized an Entire Town https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circleville-letters-the-poison-pen-who-terrorized-an-entire-town--6786657
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👶 Amelia Dyer – The Baby Killer Who Haunted Britain https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amelia-dyer-the-baby-killer-who-haunted-victorian-britain--6786657
🧠 The Boy Who Remembered His Past Life https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-who-remembered-his-past-life--6786657
🔪 The Yuba County Five – The Boys Who Vanished Into the Sierra Nevada https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yuba-county-five-the-boys-who-vanished-into-the-sierra-nevada--6786657
About Tales of the Twisted
Tales of the Twisted is a true story podcast exploring creepy real stories, unexplained mysteries, bizarre crimes, dark history, and eerie events that prove truth is stranger than fiction.
New episodes every week.
Follow and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Stay Curious. Stay Twisted.
Operating under the control of self-proclaimed leader Robin Gecht, the crew carried out attacks marked by ritual, ideology, and horrifying precision. In a city still haunted by the shadow of John Wayne Gacy, these crimes defied every expectation of what investigators thought they were dealing with.
Tales of the Twisted uncovers the full story: the attic “ritual room,” the red van that stalked the streets, the survivors whose bravery broke the case open, and the shocking trials that led to the downfall of the Ripper Crew. This episode explores how a seemingly ordinary group of men formed one of the most sadistic murder teams in modern true-crime history — and what questions still remain unsolved today.
If you’re drawn to eerie true stories, dark psychology, and the cases that leave a stain on history, this is one you won’t forget.
If you liked this episode, check out these other Tales of the Twisted stories:
The Butcher of Kansas City: The Shocking Crimes of Robert Berdella https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-butcher-of-kansas-city-the-shocking-crimes-of-robert-berdella--6786657
👁️ The Circleville Letters: The Poison Pen Who Terrorized an Entire Town https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circleville-letters-the-poison-pen-who-terrorized-an-entire-town--6786657
🕯️ The Springfield Three – Three Women, One Vanishing Act https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-springfield-three-three-women-one-vanishing-act--6786657
👶 Amelia Dyer – The Baby Killer Who Haunted Britain https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amelia-dyer-the-baby-killer-who-haunted-victorian-britain--6786657
🧠 The Boy Who Remembered His Past Life https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-who-remembered-his-past-life--6786657
🔪 The Yuba County Five – The Boys Who Vanished Into the Sierra Nevada https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yuba-county-five-the-boys-who-vanished-into-the-sierra-nevada--6786657
About Tales of the Twisted
Tales of the Twisted is a true story podcast exploring creepy real stories, unexplained mysteries, bizarre crimes, dark history, and eerie events that prove truth is stranger than fiction.
New episodes every week.
Follow and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Stay Curious. Stay Twisted.