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Serial Killers

"The Lake Elsinore Killer" William Suff Pt. 2

Serial Killers

Spotify Studios

True Crime, History, Education

4.630.3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

No matter where Bill Suff lived, he was seen mainly by neighbors and co-workers as a helpful and happy man. It was a massive shock to them, and especially his wife, when he was indicted on 14 murder counts and one count of attempted murder. 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.

0:05.0

This episode includes discussions of infanticide, murder, mutilation, sexual assault, and child abuse.

0:12.0

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

0:15.0

On February 9, 1990, the smell of citrus permeated the crisp air of Lake Elsinore, California.

0:29.0

39-year-old Bilsov sat in the driver's seat of a silver van and made conversation with 34-year-old Carol Miller.

0:37.0

As they sat in the grove of twisted grapefruit trees, Bill reached towards Carol.

0:42.0

Perhaps she thought he was about to kiss her. It was cold and she likely wanted to get started.

0:48.0

But Bill had something else in mind.

0:51.0

Bill had picked her up under the pretense of a sexual transaction and wanted to put her at ease.

0:57.0

After all, he had something planned and it would be more fun if she was surprised.

1:02.0

Bill got out of the car and dragged Carol from the passenger's seat and onto the ground.

1:07.0

Then he retrieved a long sharp knife from his van.

1:11.0

He wrapped his hands around Carol's neck and squeezed.

1:15.0

She struggled at first, pulling at his fingers and trying to scream for help.

1:20.0

But he was too strong. His grip cut off her air supply. And within minutes, she died.

1:28.0

After making several more cuts, Bill sat back, satisfied.

1:33.0

He strolled over to a nearby tree and picked a grapefruit.

1:37.0

He peeled it as he circled Carol's body, admiring his handiwork.

1:43.0

Crouching over Carol, Bill pushed the blade into her chest.

1:48.0

He had control, he had power, and his victim had nothing.

1:54.0

It was the most incredible rush Bill had ever known.

1:58.0

Bill bit into the fruit, feeling the sweet juice dripped down his chin.

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