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Crude ACTS - A True Crime Podcast
Hosted by Jen Schaffer · EN
No banter. No jokes. No deviation from the story. Crude Acts is a straight-to-the-fact, investigative true crime podcast focused on the dark and gripping cases that occurred in and around Texas. If you are tired of small talk and want pure journalistic storytelling, this show delivers. Host Jen Schaffer shoots it straight, bringing you deep-dive exposition, exclusive interviews, and a relentless focus on the victims and the facts of the Lone Star State's most compelling crimes. New episodes drop regularly. Turn on notifications so you never miss a case.
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What If This Case Was Bigger Than We Were Told? The Syndicate - Part 1
Aug 1800:53:19Tap to summarizeSend us a textSex trafficking didn't start with Jeffery Epstein. In this episode we kick off our delve into the theory that serial killer Dean Corll and his duo of apprentices - Elmer Wayne Henley Jr and David Brooks, were killing as a part of a nationwide sex trafficking ring beyond even Epstein proportions. This episode includes the connection to John David Norman, France’s Sheldon, Guy Strait, Billy Bears Jr and more. Support the showCheck out our websitewww.crudeacts.comSee videos of the content on our YouTube channel@CrudeActsSupport the show by clicking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1935432/support
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How This Case Actually Worked - Kathryn Ramsland’s Book “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice”
Jul 2, 202500:44:23Tap to summarizeSend us a textTrying to understand serial killers is a tall order. In this episode of The Houston Mass Murders we explore criminology and the Serial Killers Apprentices - Elmer Wayne Henley Junior and David Owen Brooks. Dean Corll, the John Wayne Gacy of the south was killed by Henley, leaving the responsibility for what happened on the boys left behind. How culpable were they? And how should we look at them now that we understand grooming and the power of abuse. Support the showCheck out our websitewww.crudeacts.comSee videos of the content on our YouTube channel@CrudeActsSupport the show by clicking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1935432/support
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The Houston Mass Murders - Identification
Jun 12, 202500:32:26Tap to summarizeSend us a textTrue crime has a profound impact on the victims and their families. On this episode we talk about what it took to identify the many victims of the candy man case. The important scientists, like Dr. Sharon Derrick, who helped identify them and the closure she gave to many of the families. We will also talk about Lise Olsen's book, The Scientist and the Serial Killer and new facts that have emerged through her research. Support the showCheck out our websitewww.crudeacts.comSee videos of the content on our YouTube channel@CrudeActsSupport the show by clicking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1935432/support
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The Houston Mass Murders - The Lost Boys 2
Mar 14, 202500:38:44Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn the true crime series we are talking about serial killer Dean Corll and the Houston mass Murders. Who were his victims, The Lost Boys of the Houston Mass Murders? The 29 victims of serial killer Dean Corll and his murdering apprentices. Support the showCheck out our websitewww.crudeacts.comSee videos of the content on our YouTube channel@CrudeActsSupport the show by clicking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1935432/support
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The Houston Mass Murders - The Lost Boys 1
Mar 11, 202500:31:05Tap to summarizeSend us a textWho were the victims of serial killer Dean Coll? In this episode we will go over The Lost Boys of the Houston Mass Murders. The 29 victims of serial killer Dean Corll and his murdering apprentices. This is part one of an examination. Support the showCheck out our websitewww.crudeacts.comSee videos of the content on our YouTube channel@CrudeActsSupport the show by clicking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1935432/support
Transcribe →The Houston Mass Murders - Who's The Candyman - Dean Corll?
Feb 24, 202500:38:28Tap to summarizeSend us a textOn this episode we dive into The Candy Man - Dean Corll. How did this quiet, mild mannered man become one of the most notorious serial killers in America? What were the signs? How did he convince teen boys to do his bidding and how did he get away with killing so many boys right under everyone's noses? Support the showCheck out our websitewww.crudeacts.comSee videos of the content on our YouTube channel@CrudeActsSupport the show by clicking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1935432/support
Transcribe →The Houston Mass Murders - Prologue The Candyman
Feb 24, 202500:06:00Tap to summarizeSend us a textOn this season of Crude Acts we'll be diving into the seedy underworld of missing and exploited children and what happens when they fall into the wrong hands. On this first episode we're picking back up the Dean Corll story. This serial killer along with his two accomplices committed the Houston Mass Murders where 29 young boys and men lost their lives. Episode one will be a re-release of the last episode of season 1, to serve as a refresher for the season. The remaining episodes will be new material. This season will be broken down into 2 parts, the first half is simply story telling and 2nd part will be an interactive investigation. Support the showCheck out our websitewww.crudeacts.comSee videos of the content on our YouTube channel@CrudeActsSupport the show by clicking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1935432/support
Transcribe →The Houston Mass Murders - The End is the Beginning
Feb 24, 202500:31:31Tap to summarizeSend us a textThis is a re-release of Season 1 episode 9 about The Houston Mass Murders and the Serial Killer Candy Man, Dead Corll, who...along with his two apprentices David Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. killed an upwards of 29 young boys and young men. This kicks off the season and from here we dig in to the story. Support the showCheck out our websitewww.crudeacts.comSee videos of the content on our YouTube channel@CrudeActsSupport the show by clicking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1935432/support
Transcribe →Who Killed Debbie and Sandy? Part 10
Oct 31, 202400:46:20Tap to summarizeSend us a textLoose ends are tied up in this episode of Crude Acts. New names are brought to the forefront. Old leads are brought back to the surface. They all converge in a story that exposes a web of illegal activity that runs deeper than Texas well. Have a listen to this last episode and see if you can piece together who you believe killed Debbie and Sandy. Support the showCheck out our websitewww.crudeacts.comSee videos of the content on our YouTube channel@CrudeActsSupport the show by clicking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1935432/support
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