Episode 10: Luka Magnotta Part 1, The Post-Modern Mirror Maze of the Internet
Murder Coaster31 Maj 2023

Episode 10: Luka Magnotta Part 1, The Post-Modern Mirror Maze of the Internet

Prepare to enter the dark and perplexing mirror maze of Luka Magnotta with the first of our two episode deep dive.

There is no greater modern freak show than the internet, and this is the realm where Luka Magnotta worked, using thousands of fake accounts to promote himself as a model, gay porn star, murderer and necrophile.

Magnotta's crimes and the subsequent media frenzy captured the attention of the world. We examine the cultural impact of the case, exploring how the digital age and the relentless pursuit of fame intertwine with criminal behavior.

We also delve into the depths of Luka Magnotta's psyche, studying his life as a child, and the psychological factors that may have influenced his actions, hoping to shed light on the intricate web of motivations and behaviors that drive someone to commit such heinous crimes.

Embark on a chilling journey that will challenge your perceptions, examine the depths of human nature, and shed light on a true crime case that continues to captivate and haunt us to this day.

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Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.

REFERENCES:

My Son the Killer: The Untold Story of Luka Magnotta and “1 Lunatic 1 Ice Pick” by Brian Whitney and Anna Yourkin

Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard

Salon Magazine “The Internets Public Enema No 1” https://www.salon.com/2001/03/05/rotten_2/

https://web.archive.org/web/20191005094145/https://kernelmag.dailydot.com/issue-sections/features-issue-sections/10700/rotten-history-shock-site/

Don’t Fuck With Cats Netflix Documentary

https://miscellanynews.org/2019/02/20/opinions/dr-phil-peddles-lies-manipulates-guests-for-tv-fame/

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