FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Howell Emanuel Donaldson III

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode.

In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, who shocked the nation in 2017 when he was arrested for a string of seemingly random killings in Tampa, Florida. Dubbed the Seminole Heights Killer, Donaldson targeted four victims over 51 days, sparking fear and a massive manhunt. A break came when he handed a coworker a bag containing the murder weapon, leading to his arrest and eventual conviction.

This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.

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!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2025/06/05/e245-serial-killer-howell-emanuel-donaldson-iii/

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-Ek
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Bleeping Demo” by Kevin MacLeod
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/full_list.php
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Lean and Pills” by Arulo
Mixkit Stock Music Free License
https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

“Torey” by Arulo
Mixkit Stock Music Free License
https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/


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