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S1E3 - My Sister's Friend The Serial Killer

June 21, 2024 • 24 mins

Show Notes

In this bone-chilling episode of "Sexy Death with Dani Lawson," host Dani plunges into the grim and shadowy world of notorious serial killer Mary Travis with guest Amy Buckner, a former confidante and close associate of the murderer. Gothic solo artist Habitual Darkness drenches the atmosphere in dread with the haunting and evocative track "And She Said Over My Dead Body," setting a chilling tone for the episode. Amy recounts her harrowing and deeply unsettling experiences, revealing in graphic detail how Travis ensnared vulnerable sex workers into her web of death with the lure of drugs and money, subjecting them to unspeakable medieval tortures that defy comprehension.

The episode delves deeply into Amy's growing terror upon discovering Travis's constant surveillance of her, and the sinister manipulative tactics Travis employed to maintain control and instill fear. As Amy wrestles with her trauma and the psychological scars left by her association with such malevolent acts, the conversation exposes the dark and twisted psychological scars of being unknowingly entangled with a remorseless killer. Amy's raw and emotional account leaves listeners both horrified and morbidly captivated, as they are drawn into the nightmarish reality of living in the shadow of a sadistic predator. The episode not only explores the macabre details of Travis's crimes but also provides a poignant and haunting insight into the lasting impact on those who were ensnared in her deadly orbit.

Artist - Habitual Darkness

Born in 1988, Alvaro Perez is an American self-made musician. His passion for music began at a young age & only grew throughout the years. He played in several bands. Sometimes drumming, sometimes singing, but through the landscapes of life continuing writing songs that entwined his lifestyle. Armed with an arsenal of "personal music" for over 20+ years, it wasn't until October 2023 that he decided to release a E.p. titled "Do as I say, Not as I do" from his solo* project "Habitual Darkness" The self-proclaimed hypocrite, played and recorded all instruments. The dark and ambitious sound has embellishments of Death, black, doom, and Gothic Metal. The unique and ambient style of music will take you through a journey unlike anything heard elsewhere. Buckle-in for Charismatic Metal!!! A place where love and hate, Death and life collide!!!!