Strange Stories: Silence of the Lambs Killer

Drew solo hosts to discuss the gruesome murders of Alex J. Mengel, New York State’s serial killer, and the inspiration for the film The Silence of the Lambs. Drew details the gripping pursuit of the fugitive by New York State and his actions that align with notable characters from the film, Buffalo Bill and Dr. Hannibal Lecter. CW | TW: This episode discusses murder with graphic details of dismemberment and the removal of flesh from a victim’s body (adult and child), domestic violence, attempted abduction, kidnapping, pedophilia, and allusion to unaliving oneself. Listener discretion is advised. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[e-mail]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Sources Royalty-Free Music: Dark Cinematic Soundscape | “Night” by Argsound (via YouTube; Argsound Music Channel–follow for Patreon information) Book: Unearthing A Serial Killer (2015) by David Paul and Kevin F. McMurray Article: “A Twisted Trail” via Time Magazine Archives (Time.com) Article: “Murder of Cop 30 Years Ago May Have Been Work of Serial Killer” (PIX 11) Article: “Alex J. Mengel” via Murderpedia (murderpedia.org) Article: “Westchester Murder Suspect Dies in Struggle With State Policemen” by James Feron (New York Times archive; nytimes.com) Article: “Unearthing A Serial Killer: The Murder of Alex J. Mangel” by David Paul (The Lineup; the-line-up.com) Article: “Girl Who Disappeared in 1984 Is Found Dead” by John T. McQuiston (NYT; non-paywalled article) Article: “Untitled” from AP Archives (via Associated Press) Petition: Justice 4 Antonella [Mattina] via iPetitions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices