Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

Fruitloops: Serial Killer of Color is a true crime, history, and comedy podcast that delves into the often-overlooked stories of serial killers of color—and, more importantly, their victims. Contrary to common misconceptions, not all serial killers are straight, cis, white men! We take deep dives into the lives and crimes of these killers worldwide, while also examining the history, culture, and social factors that may have influenced their actions.

Episodes

FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Alfred J Gaynor

June 24, 2025 • 41 mins
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of a black man who murdered nine women in Springfield, Massachusetts between 1995 and 1998, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in the state of Massachusetts. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast a...
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E255: SERIAL KILLER - Alfred J Gaynor

June 19, 2025 • 69 mins
This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Alfred J Gaynor. Between 1995 and 1998, the city of Springfield, MA, became the hunting ground of a predator hiding in plain sight. He murdered at least nine women, preying on the most vulnerable and leaving a community shaken to its core. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and ne...
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Love You, Byeee! Week of 05/26/25

June 12, 2025 • 50 mins
Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 05/26/25, Wendy and Beth serve up a smorgasbord of laughs, real talk, and eyebrow-raising hot takes. They kick things off with personal stories that range from charmingly nostalgic to “did that really happen?” as they explore childhood creativity, family quirks, movie memories, and the eternal mystery of the modern job market (spoiler: i...
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Introducing: Nobody Should Believe Me Season 6

June 10, 2025 • 3 mins
Season 6 of Nobody Should Believe Me–out weekly starting June 19, available in full for subscribers at launch– covers the extraordinary and tragic saga of the McDaniel family, a real-life Southern Gothic tale of Munchausen by Proxy that spans decades and has left untold damage in its wake.  For the past twelve years, Lisa McDaniel worked for The Guthy Jackson Foundation, a high-profile non-profit, dedicated to a rare disease calle...
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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Howell Emanuel Donaldson III

June 10, 2025 • 44 mins
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, who shocked the nation in 2017 when he was arrested for a string of seemingly random killings in Tampa, Florida. Dubbed the Seminole Heights Killer, Donaldson targeted four victims over 51 days, sparking fear and a massive manhunt. A break came when he handed a coworker a bag containin...
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E245: SERIAL KILLER - Howell Emanuel Donaldson III

June 5, 2025 • 75 mins
This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, who shocked the nation in 2017 when he was arrested for a string of seemingly random killings in Tampa, Florida. Dubbed the Seminole Heights Killer, Donaldson targeted four victims over 51 days, sparking fear and a massive manhunt. A break came when he handed a coworker a bag containing the murder weapon, leading to his arrest and eventual conviction. This ...
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Love You, Byeee! Week of 05/12/25

May 29, 2025 • 48 mins
Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 05/12/25, Wendy and Beth mix laughs with deep dives, sharing personal updates and fresh media picks before tackling serious topics like racism, tech, and online culture. They unpack everything from the controversial narrative of white genocide in South Africa, the significance of Cinco de Mayo, the election of a new pope with African her...
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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Miles Bryant

May 27, 2025 • 37 mins
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of  Miles Bryant, a black man and former police officer ,who was convicted of the kidnapping and murder of a 16 year old girl in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 2022. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new epis...
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E253: MURDERER - Miles Bryant

May 22, 2025 • 64 mins
This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Miles Bryant, a black man and former police officer who was convicted of the kidnapping and murder of a 16 year old girl in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 2022. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy ou...
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Love You, Byeee! Week of 04/28/25

May 15, 2025 • 41 mins
Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, “Love You, Byeee!” In this episode from the week of 04/28/25, Wendy and Beth serve up a delightful mix of true crime, current events, and the occasional personal overshare. They explore various remedies for exhaustion—none of which involve quitting podcasting. The conversation then takes an unexpected detour to Norway, where they dive into the quirky national tradition of “Easter crime.” ...
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Ice Cold Case x Fruitloops

May 8, 2025 • 57 mins
In this collab episode, Wendy & Beth talk to Madison McGhee, the host of the hit podcast Ice Cold Case. Ice Cold Case is about Madison’s investigation into the murder of her father John Cornelius McGhee.  She is an amazing story teller and creator, and we are thrilled that she was able to join us to talk about her story, her podcast, and her upcoming tour. Check out Ice Cold Case here: https://www.icecoldcase.com/ “In 2002, Madi...
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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Jackie Roubideaux

May 6, 2025 • 44 mins
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Jackie M. Roubideaux, a teenager from Oklahoma who was convicted of the 1976 murder of a 3-year-old child found suffocated in an abandoned refrigerator. Roubideaux was also a suspect, though never formally charged, in the eerily similar 1977 death of a 19-month-old girl she had once babysat.This episode was researc...
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252: MURDERER - Jackie Roubideaux

May 1, 2025 • 71 mins
This week, Beth and Wendy delve into the case of Jackie M. Roubideaux, a teenager from Oklahoma who was convicted of the 1976 murder of a 3-year-old child found suffocated in an abandoned refrigerator. Roubideaux was also a suspect, though never formally charged, in the eerily similar 1977 death of a 19-month-old girl she had once babysat. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie William...
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Love You, Byeee! Week of 04/07/25

April 24, 2025 • 47 mins
Join Fruitloops for our new biweekly minisode we are calling "Love You, Byeee!" In this jam-packed episode from the week of 04/27/25, Wendy and Beth take us on a rollercoaster of real talk and random fun. From venting about tough weeks and political fatigue to finding healing by the ocean and joy in their revamped podcast, these two cover it all. They ponder big stuff like ancestry, activism, cultural ethics, and even resurrecting...
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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: James Edward Pough

April 22, 2025 • 39 mins
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of James Edward Pough, a black man who went on a deadly shooting spree in Florida in June 1990, killing nine people. The massacre at the GMAC payment center in Baymeadows is regarded as one of the earliest workplace mass shootings in U.S. history, sending shockwaves through Florida and the nation. But there was more t...
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251: MASS MURDERER - James Edward Pough

April 17, 2025 • 62 mins
This week, Beth and Wendy delve into the case of James Edward Pough, a black man who went on a deadly shooting spree in Florida in June 1990, killing nine people. The massacre at the GMAC payment center in Baymeadows is regarded as one of the earliest workplace mass shootings in U.S. history, sending shockwaves through Florida and the nation. But there was more to the story; authorities soon discovered that Pough had killed two peo...
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Love You, Byeee! Week of 03/24/25

April 10, 2025 • 53 mins
Join Fruitloops for our new biweekly minisode we are calling "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 03/24/25, Wendy and Beth tackle life’s existential rollercoaster. From surviving adulthood without screaming into the void too often, to finding joy in the small stuff, they sprinkle in personal stories, questionable music opinions, and yes, Meghan Markle’s latest TV adventure. But wait, there's more! Like a podcast pi...
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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: The Girl Scout Murders

April 8, 2025 • 42 mins
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss The Girl Scout Murders. On June 13, 1977, at Camp Scott in Oklahoma, three young Girl Scouts were brutally assaulted and murdered in their tent. A local man was arrested and tried, but acquitted due to lack of conclusive evidence. The case remains officially unsolved.  This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Wi...
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E250: MYSTERY - The Girl Scout Murders

April 3, 2025 • 64 mins
This week Beth and Wendy discuss The Girl Scout Murders. On June 13, 1977, at Camp Scott in Oklahoma, three young Girl Scouts were brutally assaulted and murdered in their tent. A local man was arrested and tried, but acquitted due to lack of conclusive evidence. The case remains officially unsolved. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a week...
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Love You, Byeee! Week of 03/10/25

March 27, 2025 • 53 mins
Join Fruitloops for our new biweekly minisode we are calling "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 03/10/25, Wendy and Beth share personal updates about their lives and adjustments after their break. They explore the theme of self-sufficiency through gardening, offer media recommendations, and discuss current events, including activism and social issues. Their conversation also covers various news stories, from polit...
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