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Feb 2021
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“The Suitcase Killer” Steven Zelich Pt. ...

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Once a police officer who loved the authority and respect his position brought him, Steven Zelich's life took a turn in the late ‘90s when the power went to his head. His quest for the thrill of control led him to the world of BDSM… and eventually, murder.

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