SERIAL KILLER: Jeff Davis 8 Pt. 1

About this episode

Vanessa and Dr. Engels explore the unsolved murders of the Jeff Davis 8 and the corruption surrounding the case.

Vanessa and Dr. Engels dive into the chilling true story of the Jeff Davis 8, the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, and the corruption that may have helped their killer stay hidden. As vulnerable women tied to drugs, sex work, and police informant networks begin turning up dead, this true crime deep dive explores the dark links between law enforcement corruption, sex trafficking, and serial murder in Jefferson Davis Parish. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Serial Killers & Murderous Minds to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Serial Killers & Murderous Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Murder True Crime Stories, Crime House 24/7, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

People in this episode

Host: Vanessa

Guest: Dr. Engels

Topics covered

• true crime
• unsolved murders
• law enforcement corruption
• sex trafficking
• serial murder
• Jeff Davis 8

Keywords

• Jeff Davis 8
• unsolved murders
• Louisiana
• law enforcement
• sex work
• corruption
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crime House, PAVE Studios

Places: Jennings, Louisiana

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