The FOX True Crime Podcast

A real killer stalking college dorms sparked the idea for Hollywood’s most famous slasher. In 1990, Danny Rolling terrorized Gainesville, Florida, brutally murdering five students and putting an entire city on lockdown. Criminologist Dr. Gary Brucato dissects the real-life campus horrors behind the movie Scream.

In this episode, we explore:

The 1990 Florida college campus murders that paralyzed a city with fear.

How news coverage of Danny Rolling directly inspired screenwriter Kevin Williamson.

The sinister mind and motives of the Gainesville Ripper.

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A Florida man accused of murdering and dismembering a woman offered to plead guilty in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak, fries and a Pepsi, but the judge said he couldn't make that deal.
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A charming face concealed one of America's most notorious serial killers. Ted Bundy confessed to 30 murders, using manipulation and deception to lure his victims. His nefarious behavior helped shape the fictional world of The Silence of the Lambs.

Former FBI agent, podcaster, and author Jerri Williams examines Bundy's reign of terror, the investigation that brought him down, and how he influenced Hollywood's most terrifying villains.

In this episode, we explore:

How Ted Bundy's crimes and psychological manipulation helped inspire elements of The Silence of the Lambs.

The investigation, escapes, and chilling tactics that made Bundy one of America's most infamous serial killers.

How new developments and advances in forensic technology continue to connect Bundy to decades-old cold cases.

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Unsuspecting tourists hunted in the Outback became Australia's worst nightmare. The horrific Backpacker Murders committed by Ivan Milat turned the vast wilderness into a killing field. Host of Scandal on Law & Crime, Sierra Gillespie uncovers how predators weaponized isolation to target vulnerable travelers in the true story behind Wolf Creek.

In this episode, we explore:

The chilling true crime details of Ivan Milat’s Backpacker Murders.

The Outback disappearance of Peter Falconio and the hunt for his killer.

How real wilderness terror was translated into horror cinema.

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A West Virginia couple faces serious charges after authorities uncovered years of physical torture, starvation, and psychological torment inflicted upon their three adopted children inside a Jackson County home.
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