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Thank you for joining me for today's episode of Once Upon a Crime.

Ever since the first McDonald's hamburger stand opened in 1940 in San Bernardino, California,

fast food has been a part of life in America.

While we might not always consider that a good thing,

we can argue that fast food has become so ingrained in popular culture

that we probably barely notice its impact.

It certainly has become a convenience with two parent working families who are constantly on the go.

It's also almost a necessity as over the decades, more people have taken to the roads for work

commutes, vacations, or work trips, and need a quick and cheap place to eat.

Finally, it provides a way for those with limited incomes to enjoy a meal out.

What could be more inviting than your neighborhood fast food joint? It's a place for teens to

gather after school, families to have a meal, and some even have play areas for the kids.

But there have been instances where fast food restaurants have become connected to heinous

crimes. You may recall episode 36, where I detailed the shocking mass murder that occurred in a

McDonald's restaurant in California in 1984.

This is possibly one of the most well-known cases of a fast food-related crime.

But I've found that there have been other, lesser-known instances

there were even more brutal, tragic, and even bizarre.

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