**Content warning!** Danny Rolling's reign of terror includes multiple sexual assaults, which may be difficult for some listeners. The Gainesville Ripper, Danny Rolling, committed a series of gruesome murders in Gainesville, Florida, in 1990. This episode will explore his early life, psychological issues and motivations behind his violent actions. We'll discuss the crimes and capture of Danny Rolling, and how it ultimately led to inspiration for one 90s slasher film with a mass cult following.
The murders discussed in this episode are unforgiveable and Danny got what he deserved. We try to find humor along the way with side stops to help digest the horrific nature of these crimes.
Special thanks to Tom Martin, one of our researchers here at Nightshades for bringing us these stories to share week to week.
Sources:
https://www.biography.com/crime/danny-rolling-scream-killer-gainesville
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rolling
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Rolling-78
https://allthatsinteresting.com/danny-rolling-gainesville-ripper
https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2006/10/25/rolling-sings-his-final-statement-then-is-
executed/985962007/#
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