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Jun 8
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Episode 269 - Four Women, One Badge - A ...

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Join us, as we examine a chilling string of homicides that terrorized a border town and kickstarted a massive police investigation.

You'll learn the harrowing story of a victim who barely escaped death to ID a serial killer.

And you'll hear the shocking confession of a true wolf in sheep's clothing – who was living a double life that had fooled everyone around him…including the police.

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