“Genesee River Killer” Arthur Shawcross Pt. 2

Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

Spotify Studios

True Crime, Education, History

4.7 • 30.7K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2021

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

After 14 years behind bars, Arthur Shawcross struggled to settle into civilian life. He moved from town to town, but a change of scenery didn't change the truth: Arthur was still the same killer. In a matter of a single year, Shawcross would earn the title of the "Genesee River Killer" as he slowly picked off sex workers in the Rochester area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Due to the graphic nature of this killer's crimes, listener discretion is advised.
0:04.8	This episode includes discussions of murder, pedophilia, necrophilia, body mutilation, cannibalism, and rape
0:12.4	that some people may find offensive.
0:14.5	We advise extreme caution for children under 13.
0:23.7	In the fall of 1989, 44-year-old Arthur Shawcross
0:27.7	strolled through Turning Point Park along the Genesee River.
0:31.2	It was one of his favorite fishing spots, but this time he didn't bring his gear.
0:36.5	He was focused on another mission.
0:39.5	The body of 30-year-old June Stott lay exactly where he left her, partially tucked under some foliage.
0:47.3	Arthur was intrigued by the body's stiffness.
0:51.6	Several of June's belongings lay scattered around her from their struggle two days earlier.
0:56.5	Bending down, Arthur picked up a jackknife.
1:00.2	He placed the tip of the knife where June's collarbones met, then pressed down,
1:05.8	cutting through the rubbery flesh in a long, neat line.
1:11.8	Arthur sat next to the corpse, expecting to feel satisfied, but he didn't.
1:16.9	It wasn't enough to mutilate his victim.
1:19.4	He needed to take something.
1:21.5	He wanted a part of her as a memento.
1:24.7	As Arthur gazed down at the body, he knew exactly what piece he wanted.
1:43.3	Hi, I'm Greg Poulson.
1:45.1	This is Serial Killers, a Spotify original from Parkast.
1:49.3	Every episode we dive into the minds and madness of Serial Killers.
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