On the surface, Christopher Wilder seemed to project an image of prosperity that one could only dream of. He led a fast-paced life filled with luxurious homes, expensive cars, and endless date nights with some of the world’s most beautiful women. To most people who knew him, he was a well-established man, reaping the benefits of his many successful business ventures. Yet behind his charismatic facade lay a sinister predator driven by an insatiable hunger for power and control.
As we piece together the fragmented puzzle of Wilder’s life, we unravel a complex tapestry of manipulation, obsession, and depravity– one that would lead to a six-week cross-country killing spree, claiming the lives of at least 12 young women and earning him the chilling moniker, "The Beauty Queen Killer."
So who exactly was Christopher Wilder, and what enabled him to elude authorities for so long, even while being on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List?
I’m Faith Bernadette, and this is Drop Dead Gorgeous.
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📊 Links/Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/christopher-wilder
https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/wilder/index.html
https://www.happyscribe.com/public/serial-killers/the-beauty-queen-killer-christopher-wilder-pt
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article228348854.html
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