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The bar was quiet, even by the standards of rural Georgia on a Wednesday night.

Irene cast her gaze around the place as she slowly sipped her beer, trying to make it last as

long as she could. This was a popular watering hole for soldiers at Fort Benning,

and she usually found it easy to pick up men here. She liked the clientele, being so close to the

base none of these guys ever wanted to start any trouble. It dealt safer here than the streets.

But tonight she might be out of luck. It was already past nine, and the place was still almost

empty. After draining her glass, Irene got to her feet and headed for the parking lot.

Maybe she could hitch a ride to the San Hill bar and grill where there was usually more action.

But just before she reached the door, she made eye contact with a man who was sitting alone.

He was a young black soldier, maybe mid-twenties, and he looked familiar. A regular at the bar,

she cast. He beckoned her over, and Irene approached with a coy smile. He asked something like

leaving so soon. She told him she was heading to another bar nearby. Then, noting the disappointment

on his face, she suggested he could give her a ride. There was a nervous energy about him,

but he seemed harmless and a little shy. A few moments later, they left the bar together,

and as Irene climbed into William Henry Hans' passenger seat, she had no idea just how much

danger she was in.

Hi, I'm Greg Poulson. This is Serial Killers, a Spotify original from Parkast. Every episode,

we dive into the minds and madness of Serial Killers. Today, we're discussing the troubling case

of William Henry Hans. I'm here with my co-host, Vanessa Richardson.

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