This week Beth and Wendy discuss Shinkichi Sakurada, a Japanese Canadian man who killed people for insurance money during the Great Depression in Vancouver, Canada. He was convicted of one murder, but is believed to have killed dozens more. We tell the story of the murderer, the murder(s), and his motives. We also discuss Japanese immigrant... Continue Reading →
Episodes
No Episode This Week!
Hey Fruitloops Fam! Due to technical issues, we were unable to record an episode for you this week. We are so sorry! We are working on getting everything sorted so we can record for next week, but until then, look alive guys, it's crazy out there!
E41: The Poughkeepsie Killer Part 2
Despite multiple technical issues (including the death of Beth's computer), a fit of hiccups and a laughter attack, in Fruitloops Season 2 episode 25, Wendy & Beth get into Part 2 of the story of Kendall Francois, aka "The Poughkeepsie Killer", a black serial killer from Poughkeepsie, New York. Francois was convicted of killing eight women... Continue Reading →
E40: The Poughkeepsie Killer Part 1
In this episode, which is part one of a two parter, Wendy and Beth tell the story of Kendall Francois, aka "The Poughkeepsie Killer". Francois was a serial killer from Poughkeepsie, New York, who was convicted of killing eight women from 1996 to 1998. We cover Francois’ early life, the timeline and investigation. As usual... Continue Reading →
E39: Juan Corona, The Machete Murderer
On this episode Beth and Wendy discuss Juan Vallejo Corona, a Mexican serial killer who was convicted of the murders of 25 migrant farm workers found buried in shallow graves in peach orchards along the Feather River in Sutter County, California, in 1971. The exact victim total, however, remains unknown. As usual we close out... Continue Reading →
