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Feb 2021
40m 58s

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

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After his first murder, Steven Zelich couldn't bear to let go of his victim, and kept her body close by. But eventually he began to crave the same powerful feeling he'd had the first time, and the hunt for his next target began... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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