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February 8, 2023 20 mins

On December 26th, 1973, director William Friedkin introduced the world to one of the scariest films of all time. The Exorcist. The movie has become a cultural milestone surrounded by its mythology. But perhaps the most frightening story involves an unknown extra in the film. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Paul Bateson and New York's "Bag Murders." Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Sources:

The Exorcist Serial Killer

This Easter, Smaller Percentage of Americans Are Christian

The Exorcist | BBFC

Paul Bateson: The Real-Life Killer Who Appeared in 'The Exorcist'

Paul Bateson | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exorcist



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