About this episode

This episode explores the life and crimes of Arthur Shawcross, known as the Genesee Killer.

The Genesee Killer. The Rochester Strangler. The River Monster ~ Arthur Shawcross. Dark Topic + DT + on Spotify ~ https://tinyurl.com/26e4bjsn Patreon ~ patreon.com/darktopic Merch ~ https://darktopicofficial.com/ For Apple + subscribe on the podcast app. /// Mentioned McCammon message for writers. Meet Robert McCammon ///Book/// The Misbegotten Son https://www.amazon.ca/Misbegotten-Son-Serial-Victims-Shawcross-ebook/dp/B00U4X2Q4G ///Video/// Interview with a Serial Killer https://youtu.be/j9o9EP0WCqY?si=YR_ZnBeYy3htG31l Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code DARKTOPIC for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/darktopic for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dark-topic2753/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Jack Luna

Topics covered

• true crime
• serial killers
• documentary
• society
• culture

Keywords

• Arthur Shawcross
• Genesee Killer
• Rochester Strangler
• true crime
• serial killer
• Robert McCammon
• The Misbegotten Son
• documentary

Sponsors

Mood, Quince, TruDiagnostic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spotify, Patreon

Books & works: The Misbegotten Son, Interview with a Serial Killer

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