#92: The Hair Fetish Serial Killer (Case of Danilo Restivo)

Kenny was ecstatic - he was finally moving to LA where he would chase his dreams. To make things better his older cousin was letting him stay at his house. He would also teach him a few lessons on how to be successful.“Lesson #1: You gotta hit the bullseye. Make it your target.Right between the legs.Always use a wet towel. It doesn’t leave bruise marks.Oh, and Kenny? Don’t chicken out when you strangle them.”The two cousins would be known as the “Hillside Stranglers” and they would leave behind a trail of bodies all over the hills of LA.Rec: “The Hillside Stranglers” - by Darcy O’Brien (best deep dive on this case out there but it is really intense.)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com

3 Marras 20211h 10min

The beekeeper called for his friend - “Jose you need to come now!”He had found something near the abandoned house. They rushed over to a small pit on the ground covered with branches.They bent down - used an old spatula to move around the dirt. It was a watch.They screamed…the watch was still attached to its owner.The two men unknowingly discovered the bodies of 3 missing girls, that would lead the whole country down a rabbit hole of conspiracies, scandal, and a man on Interpol’s most-wanted list.Rec: “Alcàsser Murders” - by NetflixFull Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com

31 Loka 20211h 5min

This night was special from the rest - he felt his stomach rumble violently. Oh no. He bent over and threw up everything…What was the problem? He was used to drinking all night - in fact, it was his only true joy.Maybe it was her fault. He looked down at the girl laying on the ground covered in her own blood.Maybe her blood just didn’t sit right in his stomach.He is, after all, the Vampire of Düsseldorf.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com

27 Loka 202158min

A perfect town comes with a terrifying price. From C13Features comes Treat, a podcast movie starring Kiernan Shipka as Allie West, an unpopular teenager who is dealing with issues beyond her years while struggling to fit in with her seemingly perfect small town. But, on one Halloween night, everything changes, and she discovers that her town’s idyllic image comes at a deadly cost. As she learns about the mysterious Piper’s powerful hold on the town, she, along with her younger brother, realize they are the only ones who can save their community before it’s too late. Can Allie West help rescue her family, and their town, and even herself, from its evil past and own demise? Grab some popcorn, and get lost in your imagination in this new thrilling and frightening podcast movie experience, Treat, from C13Features, a Cadence13 Studio. Available now.

26 Loka 20212min

You look around - you’re in the hospital but you feel trapped.Why can’t you talk? Why can’t you move? You start to feel your body involuntarily shake… The nurse noticed and rushed to your bedside. Good, someone is coming to help.She pulls back your covers and crawls into the bed with you. She’s stroking your hair, kissing your face, and wants to look you directly in the eye as your pupils dilate, violently convulse, and you take your last breath. You were always her favorite patient… right?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com

24 Loka 202147min

“Big John” loved his little apartment. It wasn’t nice but it was his.He was in his 40’s and he wanted to decorate it with whatever style he pleased. His bedroom was more of a game room with a mattress on the ground.The walk-in closet was wall-to-wall with the newest and latest games. Nintendo games, board games, barbies, you name it. His drawers were stuffed full with candy and his mini-fridge only had soda in it.The only thing is - none of these things were for Big John.Book Rec: “Buried Memories” - by Katie Beers (Written by the victim of the crime - and how she recovered from such a traumatic event. Get your tissues ready)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com

20 Loka 20211h 5min

Charles took a step back from his self-portrait. He was just adding his finishing touches of paint.“Are you sure this is what you saw? This is how I’m going to die?”“Yes” the voice said.The painting showed Charles with a gag in his mouth and 5 bullet wounds on his forehead. It was a gruesome piece of art but everyone that knew Charles said he was just “eccentric.”They had no idea that’s almost exactly how Charles would later be found at the crime scene.With the painting hanging above him…Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com

17 Loka 202143min

They sat around the dinner table - whispering. As if the man the town called “The Ripper” could hear them.  “Don’t wear red shoes - he will kill all girls wearing red shoes.” “I thought it was red clothes?” “I heard it was girls with long hair - because it’s easier to grab when they try to run away.” Whatever it is - we have to try it all. Cut your hair. Throw out your red clothes because if The Ripper gets a hold of you…  He will leave you without your hands, ears, breasts, and sometimes even the skin on your back.  Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com

13 Loka 20211h 6min