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March 13, 2025 41 mins

In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Joseph Christopher, a seemingly ordinary man who became one of the most terrifying serial killers of the early 1980s. Known as the ".22-Caliber Killer," Christopher went on a racially motivated killing spree across multiple states, leaving behind a trail of devastation. We’ll explore his background, the shocking nature of his crimes, the investigation that led to his arrest, and the unsettling psychological aspects of his case.

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References

Graves Reviews Staff. (2020, August 26). The Murders of Joseph Christopher: From Tradegy to Paranoia. Retrieved from Grave Reviews: https://gravereviews.com/2020/08/26/joseph-christopher/

Joseph Christopher. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Christopher

Joseph Christopher. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/christopher-joseph.htm

Newberg, R. (1981). The .22 Caliber Killer. Retrieved from Buffalo & Erie County Public Library: https://digital.buffalolib.org/document/2154

Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (n.d.). The Big Book of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.

Sweeney, G. (2017, December 20). A True Account of Murder: An Interview with Catherine Pelonero. Retrieved from Catherin Pelonero: https://catherinepelonero.net/a-true-account-of-murder-an-interview-with-catherine-pelonero/

The Killer with Two Names: Joseph Christopher. (2018, March 24). Retrieved from Criminally Intrigued: https://www.criminallyintrigued.com/blog/2018/3/24/the-killer-with-two-names-joseph-christopher

 

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