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Aug 2018
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The Female Of The Species

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Two tales from years gone by this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, that highlight just how obsessions can grow, and how dangerous and tragic they can sometimes become....

Music used in this episode: "Peaceful Mind" by Borrtex

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