Serial Killer David Meirhofer: The Shadow Man of Montana

David Meirhofer was a notorious serial killer who operated in Montana during the 1970s. He is known for committing a series of abductions and murders. Ultimately, he took his own like after confessing to the abduction and murder of 7 year old Susan Jaeger, 19 year old Sandra Smallegan, 13 year old Bernard Poelman and 12 year old Michael Raney. Although he ultimately paid the price for his crimes, the families of these victims live with the unimaginable grief.

**this episode has a trigger warning for self-harm and suicidal ideation and a trigger warning for his disturbing crimes**

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David Meirhofer - Wikipedia

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