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Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

True Story Media 445 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color is a true crime, history, and comedy podcast that explores the often-overlooked stories of serial killers of color and their victims. It challenges the misconception that all serial killers are straight, cis, white men by taking deep dives into the lives and crimes of these killers worldwide. The podcast also examines the history, culture, and social factors that may have influenced their actions.

Episodes

Cleveland's House of Horrors
Cleveland's House of Horrors Aug 20, 2026 3442 For years, women disappeared from the streets of Cleveland, many of their cases receiving little attention. Then, in 2009, police entered Anthony Sowell’s home on Imperial Avenue and discovered the remains of 11 women. In this rewind episode from 2018, Wendy and Beth examine the crimes of the so-called Cleveland Strangler, the women whose lives he took, the survivors who tried to sound the alarm,
The Final Curse
The Final Curse Aug 13, 2026 2392 Jake Bird, later dubbed the Tacoma Axe Killer, was born in rural Louisiana and claimed he couldn't even remember the name of his hometown. After his arrest in 1947 for the brutal axe murders of Bertha and Beverly Kludt in Tacoma, Washington, Bird confessed to dozens of killings across the United States, claiming responsibility for as many as 44 murders. While many of those confessions remain unver
No Safe Harbor
No Safe Harbor Aug 6, 2026 3189 No Safe Harbor For years, men disappeared into the night across Virginia's Hampton Roads region. Their bodies were found along lonely roads, in vacant lots, and in secluded places, leaving investigators convinced a serial killer was stalking the area.  In this rewind episode from 2018, Wendy & Beth examine the murders, the investigation that spanned nearly a decade, and the case against Elt
The Devil on Figueroa
The Devil on Figueroa Jul 30, 2026 2997 For more than a decade, women were found murdered along and around Figueroa Street in South Los Angeles. Many of the victims were vulnerable, and their deaths received little attention. As the years passed, the killer continued to stalk the streets while the cases remained unsolved. In this rewind episode from 2018, Wendy and Beth examine the crimes of Chester Turner, the man later identified thr
Blood in the Bayou
Blood in the Bayou Jul 23, 2026 4421 In the early 1900s, a series of horrific axe murders terrorized families across Louisiana and Texas, leaving entire households slaughtered in their beds. The investigation eventually led authorities to a young black woman named Clementine Barnabet, who confessed to dozens of killings and claimed they were carried out on behalf of a secret religious cult known as the "Church of Sacrifice." But was
The Last Prayer
The Last Prayer Jul 16, 2026 3978 On a quiet August night in 1991, nine people were murdered inside a peaceful Buddhist temple in Waddell, Arizona, in one of the state's deadliest mass killings. In this rewind episode from 2022, Wendy & Beth examine the shocking massacre, the investigation that spiraled into false confessions and wrongful arrests, and the lingering questions about whether the right men were ultimately held respon
8 Years of Fruitloops: What’s Next?
8 Years of Fruitloops: What’s Next? Jul 9, 2026 3408 It's Fruitloops' 8th anniversary! Join Wendy and Beth as they look back on eight years of researching, recording, and sharing the stories that have made Fruitloops what it is today. From unforgettable cases and behind-the-scenes moments to the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected lessons along the way, they're reflecting on the journey that brought them here. They'll talk about the highs, the lo
Cradle of Lies
Cradle of Lies Jul 2, 2026 3470 In 1995, Annette Williams claimed she was pregnant. There was just one problem - she wasn't. As the months passed and her lie unraveled, she and her boyfriend, Fedell Caffey, made a horrifying decision. They would take someone else's baby. Their victim was 28-year-old Debra Evans, who was nine months pregnant. The brutal attack that followed left three people dead and a newborn fighting for survi
Love and Blood in the Sertão 
Love and Blood in the Sertão  Jun 25, 2026 3521 Before there was Bonnie and Clyde, Brazil had Maria Bonita and Lampião. Known as the King and Queen of the Cangaço, they led a notorious band of outlaws across Brazil’s rugged northeast during the 1920s and 1930s. To some, they were ruthless criminals. To others, they were folk heroes who challenged the powerful and became legends. In this rewind episode from 2023, we explore the love story, viol
E275: Generational Murder
E275: Generational Murder Jun 18, 2026 3519 In 1996, Sally Snowden McKay and her nephew, blues musician Lee Baker, were murdered at the historic Snowden estate on Horseshoe Lake. A teenager named Travis Santay Lewis was charged and convicted of the murders. Despite the unimaginable loss, Sally’s daughter, Martha, chose forgiveness, and when Lewis was released from prison 23 years later, Martha gave him a second chance. But that decision wou
FRUITLOOPS REVIEWS: Knock Down the House
FRUITLOOPS REVIEWS: Knock Down the House Jun 11, 2026 3679 Back in March 2025, in honor of Women's History Month, Wendy & Beth gathered for Video Club to discuss the documentary Knock Down the House. The film follows four women from very different backgrounds - a Bronx bartender, a coal miner's daughter from West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada, and a nurse in Missouri - as they launch grassroots campaigns to challenge powerful, long-established me
E274: A Brotherhood of Violence
E274: A Brotherhood of Violence Jun 4, 2026 3614 In 1985, Fort Worth, Texas, was rocked by a violent crime spree carried out by two brothers: Ronald Keith Allridge and James Vernon Allridge III. What began as armed robberies quickly escalated into cold-blooded murder, leaving multiple victims dead. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there! Whe

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