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The Devil Within

The Acid King of Long Island

The Devil Within

EVIO Creative

True Crime

3.22.8K Ratings

🗓️ 25 July 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Show Notes: In 1984, a brutal murder in the woods of Northport, New York shocked the nation and ignited a moral panic that still echoes today. In this episode of The Devil Within, we dive into the dark and chaotic life of Ricky Kasso—the so-called “Acid King”—whose obsession with the occult, drugs, and Satanic symbolism spiraled into violence. From his troubled upbringing to the infamous killing of his friend Gary Lauwers during what some called a ritual sacrifice, we separate myth from fact and explore the real horror at the heart of the legend. 🎧 Press play and enter a nightmare of paranoia, moral hysteria, and true evil. 📩 Got a story tip or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected] ✅ Follow us on Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod ✅ Don’t forget to rate and review The Devil Within on your favorite platform. #TheDevilWithinPodcast #RickyKasso #AcidKing #SatanicPanic #TrueCrimePodcast #OccultCrimes #80sHorror #DarkHistory #ParanormalPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It's extraordinary what people say they saw at Ford's theater that night. John Wingsbooth was a megastorm.

1:28.8

The American political climate has always been rife with division, but even juxtaposed against

1:34.3

today's polarized environment, it has never been nearly as divided as it was during the Civil War.

1:41.7

I'm Alec Baldwin. This is a story that shows how the lines are so often blurred

1:46.5

between hero and villain, immortality and infamy, justice and vengeance,

1:52.6

and how in that respect nothing has changed today.

1:57.0

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This series contains adult language and depictions of graphic violence.

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