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Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

True Story Media 445 Episodes Jul 23, 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

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
Love you, Bye! Week of 05/11/26
Love you, Bye! Week of 05/11/26 May 28, 2026 3203 This week on Love You, Bye, Wendy & Beth cover a little bit of everything - from spring cleaning, nostalgia, and personal updates to conversations about safety, social justice, media coverage, mental health, and the ways true crime intersects with larger societal issues. As always, it’s an honest, thoughtful, and sometimes chaotic conversation filled with humor, stories, and real talk.  Look aliv
E273: The Cincinnati Strangler
E273: The Cincinnati Strangler May 21, 2026 3405 Between December 1965 and December 9, 1966, fear gripped Cincinnati as a killer stalked the city’s streets, leaving seven women dead. As panic spread and pressure mounted, investigators focused on local resident Posteal Laskey Jr., who was arrested on December 9, 1966, for one of the murders and later convicted. Though never charged in the other six deaths, police and the media quickly linked them
E272: The Predator of El Cajon Boulevard
E272: The Predator of El Cajon Boulevard May 14, 2026 3391 San Diego, 1985. Women were disappearing, and fear spread as bodies began turning up in dumpsters across the city near El Cajon Boulevard. The man later identified as Bryan Maurice Jones would become one of San Diego’s most disturbing killers. This week on Fruitloops, we dive into the crimes, the investigation, and the lives that should never be forgotten. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly p
FRUITLOOPS REVIEWS: 4 Little Girls
FRUITLOOPS REVIEWS: 4 Little Girls May 7, 2026 3875 Back in February 2025, Fruitloops Video Club watched and discussed the powerful documentary 4 Little Girls by Spike Lee. The film examines the horrific 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, where four young Black girls, Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley, were murdered in an act of racist terrorism carried out by members of a Ku Klux Kla

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