In this episode of the Rotten Mango podcast, listeners delve into the chilling life and crimes of Bob Berdella, a notorious serial killer from Kansas City. The show takes a chronological look at Berdella's upbringing, his unsettling artistic pursuits—including some disturbing performance art—his involvement in drug dealing, and a series of arrests. The story reaches a turning point when one of his victims, Christopher Bryson, manages to escape, leading to Berdella’s capture. Ultimately, Berdella confesses to six murders before dying of a heart attack in prison. The podcast also examines how the Kansas City Police Department's failures in addressing Berdella's earlier suspicious behavior allowed his criminal activities to escalate, resulting in more victims.
