Due to the graphic nature of this killer's crimes, listener discretion is advised.

This episode includes discussions of rape, murder, and assault.

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

On the night of July 10th, 1974, 37-year-old Roy Melonson walked into Fajani's cocktail

lounge and took a seat at the bar.

Due to the few other patrons, he seemed like a man trying to shake off a bad day.

He threw back drinks, chained smoked cigarettes, and refused to make eye contact with anyone

but the bartender.

The bartender, 51-year-old Anita Andrews, was used to this kind of behavior.

She knew just how to disarm customers like Roy and get him to relax.

She chatted amicably with him, hoping he might buy more drinks.

But her efforts were perhaps a little too successful.

Saying after the bar had cleared out, Roy remained in his seat, watching Anita wipe down

the bar.

Eventually, he stood up, and Anita breathed the sigh of relief.

He was going to pay, he was going to leave, and that would be that.

But Roy didn't move toward the exit.

Instead, he turned towards Anita and pounced.

Hi, I'm Greg Poulson.

This is Serial Killers, a Spotify original from Podcast.

Every episode, we dive into the minds and madness of serial killers.

Today, we're taking a look at Roy Melonson, a smooth-talking career criminal who was always

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