In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Donald Leroy Evans, a drifter and self-proclaimed serial killer who haunted America’s highways. Evans was convicted for the brutal murder of a young girl in Mississippi, but he went on to claim responsibility for over 70 killings across multiple states. While many of his confessions were dismissed as fabrications, investigators confirmed that at least a few were genuine, painting a disturbing picture of a manipulative and violent man who thrived on attention.
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