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Aug 2024
18m 57s

The Chilling Mysteries of the Santa Rosa...

Horror Stories
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Horror in the shadowy corners of Sonoma County, the spirit of the '60s and '70s thrived on trust and spontaneous adventures. Hitchhiking was a common, if risky, mode of travel for young dreamers seeking freedom. But amidst this culture of camaraderie, a sinister presence lurked. Between 1972 and 1973, a series of gruesome murders shattered the idyllic facade, targeting young female hitchhikers. Their mysterious deaths, marked by eerie patterns and chilling discoveries, left a trail of fear and unanswered questions. Join me as I dive into the chilling accounts of the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders, a haunting tale that continues to baffle and terrify decades later.
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