Episode 10: The Chicago Nurse Murders

Stranger In The House

It's been called ‘The Crime of the Century,’ but you may not have heard of it. Today we cover Richard Speck’s horrific mass murder, but be warned, this episode is not for the faint of heart. Listener discretion is advised.

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