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

This episode includes discussions of kidnapping, rape, violence, and murder

that some people may find offensive. We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

Today's episode features some crimes that are still officially considered unsolved,

but we've included the version of events that the evidence indicates is most likely.

In the spring of 1984, 19-year-old college student Linda Grober needed a break from studying.

Finals were approaching and the stress was mounting. To clear her head, she drove to a local

mall in Tallahassee, Florida. But as she browsed the season's latest trends, Linda noticed a

middle-aged man was watching her every move. He told her his name was Christopher Wilder,

and he was a photographer. He wanted to know if she'd ever aspired to model.

Linda's shoulders relaxed, relieved. He was just a solicitor looking for his next client,

and she couldn't care less about modeling. Linda was a surf girl who'd never been concerned

with appearances. She laughed and told him no. Unfortunately, Wilder wouldn't take no for an answer.

Instead of leaving to find another young hopeful, he kept staring at Linda.

Uncomfortable, she excused herself and headed towards the exit.

But as she hurried into the parking lot, she realized that Wilder kept pace. He was following her.

Fuelled by fear and adrenaline, Linda mustered the courage to turn around and confront the agent.

But before she could get the words out, Wilder punched her in the stomach,

threw her into the trunk of his car, and slammed it shut.

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'll take a look at

Christopher Wilder, also known as the Beauty Queen Killer. I'm here with my co-host, Vanessa Richardson.

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