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May 2025
1h 22m

Gary M. Heidnik: The Real-Life Buffalo B...

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Held women captive in a basement. Claimed to be a bishop. Built a torture chamber in Philadelphia. This is the twisted true story of Gary M. Heidnik—the real-life inspiration for Buffalo Bill. Sponsor: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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