About this episode

The episode discusses the crimes of Derrick Todd Lee, a serial killer who operated in Baton Rouge from 1992 to 2003, and the eventual capture facilitated by a survivor and DNA advancements.

From 1992 to 2003, Derrick Todd Lee terrorized the Baton Rouge area, murdering young women and leaving little to no clues behind. It would take a brave survivor and advancements in DNA technology to finally put him behind bars. Reference: The Making of a Serial Killer - Season 1 Episode 2 (Peacock) Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook TikTok - @blessthismesspodcast Support us on Patreon - for early access and ad-free, join our Patreon! Buy us a Coffee! - if you want to support the podcast with a one-time donation, buy us a coffee! Rate, Review, and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!

People in this episode

Host: Bless This Mess

Topics covered

• serial killer
• true crime
• DNA technology
• survivor story
• murder

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Baton Rouge

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