In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling and contradictory life of Pedro Rodrigues Filho — a man who claimed to kill only those he believed deserved to die. Nicknamed “Killer Petey,” Pedro is one of Brazil’s most infamous serial killers, with a body count that may exceed 100 victims. But what sets him apart from most serial murderers is that many of his victims were criminals themselves — murderers, rapists, and drug dealers. Was he a twisted vigilante, or just another cold-blooded killer?
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