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Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

The Chicago Rippers Pt. 1

Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

Spotify Studios

True Crime, Education, History

4.730.7K Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2022

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Robin Gecht lived his public life like a model citizen. He operated his construction company, played with his kids, and went to church every Sunday. But there was a dark side he kept secret from them. One that involved Satan, torture, and cannibalistic acts. 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.

0:04.6

This episode includes disturbing discussions of sexual abuse, sexual assault, violence, torture,

0:10.7

gore, cannibalism, and murder. We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

0:20.2

On the night of June 13, 1982, Angel York ran down a poorly lit sidewalk on the streets of Chicago,

0:28.6

anxious. The 23-year-old sex worker looked over her shoulder to see if anyone was following her.

0:34.6

Behind her, the red and blue lights of police cars flashed. The cops were sweeping the area,

0:39.5

which was a popular spot for Johns. Angel had taken off when she saw them arresting sex workers.

0:45.6

Suddenly, a pair of headlights flickered behind her, and Angel feared she was about to be caught.

0:51.6

But instead of a police car, a red van pulled up next to her. From the front seat,

0:57.2

28-year-old Robin Gecht leaned over and offered her a ride. Angel barely hesitated,

1:04.4

anywhere was better than prison, or so she thought. Angel climbed into the van and was a little

1:10.6

trouble to notice there was a second man sitting in the back. Still, she tried to shake it off as

1:15.5

they drove to a secluded location away from the cops. When the van stopped, things were quiet for

1:21.8

a second. Then the chaos ensued. Robin dragged Angel into the back of the van and the two men

1:28.6

took turns raping and beating her. She screamed for help, but nobody came to her rescue.

1:36.0

Finally, Robin pulled out a long, sharp knife. Angel sobbed, sure she was about to die.

1:42.0

But instead, her tormentor handed her the blade. Eyes wild with excitement,

1:47.2

Robin told her that he would spare her life. But she had to do one thing first.

2:01.5

Hi, I'm Greg Poulson. This is Serial Killers, a Spotify original from podcast.

2:07.5

Every episode we dive into the minds and madness of Serial Killers. Today we'll take a look at

2:12.8

Bushic Hago Rippers, a small, satanic cult infamous for the brutality of their crimes.

2:18.2

I'm here with my co-host, Vanessa Richardson. Hi, everyone. You can find episodes of Serial Killers

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