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Jan 2021
43m 49s

“The Missoula Mauler” Wayne Nance Pt. 2

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By 1984, Nance had revamped his reputation and settled into a comfortable routine in his hometown. But as he grew fixated on his boss, his nice-guy exterior evaporated, revealing a cold and calculating killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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