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The episode covers the heartbreaking story of Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner's survival against a brutal attack, alongside the life of Andrew Cunanan, a con artist turned killer.

A weekend camping trip. A shocking act of hatred. A killer obsessed with reinvention. This week on Murder, Not Murdering, Erin tells the heartbreaking story of Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner, a couple seeking peace in the Pennsylvania wilderness whose lives were forever changed by a brutal anti-gay attack. Follow their journey from a joyful camping trip to a fight for survival, and learn how Claudia’s courage helped bring justice while Rebecca’s legacy continues to inspire decades later. Then Autumn dives into the life of Andrew Cunanan, the charming con artist who spent years creating new identities and weaving elaborate lies. As his carefully crafted world began to unravel, Cunanan embarked on a deadly spree that triggered one of the largest manhunts in modern American history. From his early deceptions to the murder of fashion icon Gianni Versace and his dramatic final days, this is the story of a man who desperately wanted to be someone else—and the devastating consequences that followed. Two unforgettable stories of identity, violence, survival, and the lives forever changed in their wake. New episodes of Murder, Not Murdering are released every Monday.

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Hosts: Erin, Autumn

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