Due to the graphic nature of this killer's crimes,

listener discretion is advised.

This episode includes discussions of drug abuse,

murder, rape, necrophilia, and cannibalism

that some people may find offensive.

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

On a summer night in 1995,

Joe Messini marched through the destitute streets

of South Baltimore's 10th city,

passers-by stared at Joe before scuddering away.

It wasn't every day you see a hulking man carrying a woodcutter's ax.

Eventually, the 40-year-old reached the underbelly

of Hanover Street Bridge and began searching for his ex-girlfriend

who will call Rachel. It was finally time for Joe to get his revenge

and his blood boiled in anticipation.

But as he overturned tents and called out Rachel's name,

there was no sign of her.

Joe's rage pounded through his heartbeat.

He clenched the ax, tighter.

The only people Joe found were Randall Brewer and Randy Piker,

two 33-year-old men sleeping on a mattress.

They looked somewhat familiar and Joe thought he remembered the pair spending

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