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Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

“The Beast of British Columbia” Pt. 2 - Clifford Robert Olson Jr.

Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

Spotify Studios

True Crime, Education, History

4.730.7K Ratings

🗓️ 15 October 2018

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

A chance meeting with child killer Gary Marcoux inspired Olson Jr. to commit his own string of murders. What measures would law enforcement have to take to identify and locate the victims of his crimes? Subscribe to Parcast's new Podcasts HOSTAGE now! Sponsors! Caffé Monster - Available in Vanilla, Mocha, and Salted Caramel. Pretty Litter - Head to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code SERIALKILLERS for 20% off your first order. Upstart - Go to Upstart.com/SERIALKILLERS to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is! 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.

0:05.2

This episode includes dramatizations and discussions of murder and assault that some people may find offensive.

0:11.5

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

0:15.0

Canada, a country known for moose and maple syrup.

0:22.0

The frigid winters and harsh terrain are made bearable by the noted friendliness of its people.

0:28.0

It seems impossible to imagine that friendliness could turn pilot.

0:33.4

Clifford Olson stalked the streets of Vancouver for less than a year,

0:38.8

but the 11 children that fell victim to his charm wound up drugged, raped, murdered, and discarded, lost forever

0:48.5

in the permafrost and snow. Hi, I'm Greg Paulson and this is serial killers. Today, I'm Greg Paulson, and this is serial killers.

1:02.0

Today we finish our deep dive into the life of Clifford Robert Olson Jr.

1:07.0

the first, also known as The Beast of British Columbia.

1:11.0

I'm here with my co-host Vanessa Richardson.

1:13.7

Hi everyone, many of you have been asking us how you can support the

1:17.3

podcast. If you enjoy the show, one of the best ways to help us is to leave a

1:21.7

five-star review wherever you listen to

1:23.7

podcasts. While you're there you can listen to previous episodes of serial

1:27.8

killers as well as parcasts other podcasts. A new episode comes out every Monday. You can also find us on Facebook and

1:35.4

Instagram at Parcast and on Twitter at Parcast network or in our website

1:40.6

parcast.com.

1:45.0

Clifford Olson first killed on November 17th, 1980,

1:51.0

and went on a vicious killing spree until his capture on August 12

1:55.0

1981. He was convicted of 11 murders.

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