Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. He was one of LA's most feared and calculating gang leaders, linked to at least a dozen murders and known for his chilling control over a neighborhood in Atwater Village. Dive into the dark story of Timothy Joseph McGhee, the mastermind behind a reign... Continue Reading →
E215: SERIAL KILLER – Michael Hubert Hughes
This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Michael Hughes, a convicted serial killer who killed at least 7 women between 1986 and 1993. He was actually one of at least five active serial killers in Los Angeles at the time that claimed the lives of more than 50 young black women. This episode... Continue Reading →
FRUITLOOPS REVIEWS: LA 92
Wendy and Beth are on a minibreak while they are at CrimeCon. During the break, please enjoy this recording of our VideoClub meeting from February, when we reviewed the 2017 documentary LA 92. About the documentary: "The 1992 acquittal of white police officers for beating Rodney King, a black motorist, sparked days of protests, violence... Continue Reading →
E195: GANGSTER – Stanley Tookie Williams III
This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Stanley Tookie Williams III, co-founder of The Crips, Los Angeles' first major black street gang. 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 every Thursday, so... Continue Reading →
E192: SERIAL KILLER – The Grim Sleeper
This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Lonnie David Franklin Jr., aka The Grim Sleeper, a serial killer who was responsible for at least 10 murders and one attempted murder in Los Angeles, California between 1984 to 2007. (note: time stamps are without ads & may be off a little) First, we dive... Continue Reading →
