The Monster of the Andes: The Crimes of Pedro Alonso Lopez

In this harrowing episode, we explore the chilling case of Pedro Alonso Lopez, known as the "Monster of the Andes." Between the late 1960s and early 1980s, Lopez confessed to the brutal murders of more than 300 young girls across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, making him one of the most notorious serial killers in history. With a childhood marked by trauma and abuse, Lopez's descent into violence raises unsettling questions about nature, nurture, and the dark corners of the human psyche. We delve into the details of his gruesome crimes, the police investigations that sought to capture him, and the aftermath of his capture, which exposed systemic failures within the justice system. Join us as we confront the horrifying legacy of Pedro Alonso Lopez—a story that serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerability of the most innocent among us and the monstrous potential that can lie beneath the surface.