Hillside Strangler: Murder in the Shadows of Los Angeles
A chilling exploration of the Hillside Stranglers case, detailing how Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono terrorised Los Angeles, how police finally linked their crimes, and the bizarre Veronica Compton copycat plot that almost derailed the investigation.
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Show Notes
Two men stalk Los Angeles at night, dumping bodies across the hills as police scramble to understand a pattern of terror unfolding in plain sight.
This episode examines the Hillside Stranglers case, following Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono as their murders gripped Los Angeles in the late 1970s. We explore how victims were selected, the pressure mounting on investigators, the bizarre multiple personality defence attempt, and the Veronica Compton plot that nearly derailed justice before the case finally collapsed in on itself.
Topics include
- The Hillside Strangler murders
- Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono
- Victim targeting and dumping sites
- The failed multiple personality defence
- The Veronica Compton copycat plot
- The Hillside Strangler – Wikipedia
- Kenneth Bianchi – Crime & Investigation UK
- Angelo Buono Jr. Biography & Crimes – Murderpedia
Host & Show Info
- Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
- Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland
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