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S1E8 - BURIED TRUTH S1E8

Michigan Killers

Episode Notes

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While life in rural Michigan circa 1973 could seem idyllic, the reality was more dangerous. 1970s serial killers whose crimes matched elements of Ricky’s death are considered.

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Content warning: This podcast contains graphic content, discussion of criminal conduct, cultlike practices, and animal abuse, and descriptions of sexual assault, risk taking, and abuse, including abuse of children. Each episode will feature at least one if not all of these potential triggers, in order to share Ricky’s story in its true context. Note that even the language used in descriptions can be triggering. Most personal names* and geographical names* in this podcast have been changed, due to the subject matter, and because of questions about whether a crime was committed. In addition, most non-host comments were made in writing and so are voiced here by family, friends, and Boston-area actors Tom Call, Gamalia Pharms, and Jackie Silva.

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