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May 2023
38m 45s

"The Buried Bodies Killer" Robert Garrow...

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He grew up without any friends and suffered severe head injuries due to abuse from his parents. As Robert Garrow got older, he turned to crimes like larceny and burglary. But eventually, he gave way to darker and more twisted impulses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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