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When a Killer Calls /// Part 1 /// 553

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🗓️ 1 February 2022

⏱️ 63 minutes

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When a Killer Calls /// Part 1 /// 553 Part 1 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we have a real treat for all of our Garage friends. A three part series featuring an in depth case review by the True Crime Garage guys that includes rare audio from the killer. Part 1 starts off with a review of our “Last Will and Testament” case. It’s a case that rocked and terrified the great state of South Carolina. It’s the rare occurrence when a community is aware that a serial killers is at work, right under their noses. Who is next and how many lives will he claim before they finally catch the killer. We have gone back and added the actual phone calls that the victims family received from the killer. Additional commentary has been added as well so the listeners can hear for the first time the calls from the killer and analysis of the calls. This is the case of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick. Gather 'round, grab a chair, grab a beer and join us for this special three part series. Recommended Reading: When a Killer Calls; A Hunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small Town This is the latest book from Legendary F.B.I. Profiler John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, the best selling authors of Mindhunter. Our show - True Crime Garage “Off the Record” is available only on Stitcher Premium. For a FREE month of listening go to http://stitcherpremium.com/truecrimegarage and use promo code GARAGE

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0:30.0

This is True Crime Garage and this is part one of when a killer calls.

1:00.0

June 1st 1985

1:28.0

310 AM

1:30.0

I love y'all.

1:32.0

Last will and testament.

1:34.0

I love you mommy, daddy, robber, dawn and Richard.

1:38.0

And everyone else.

1:40.0

And all the other friends and relatives.

1:43.0

I'll be with my father now.

1:45.0

So please, please don't worry.

1:48.0

Just remember my witty personality and great special times we all shared together.

1:54.0

Please don't ever let this ruin your lives.

1:57.0

Just keep living one day at a time for Jesus.

2:01.0

Some good will come out of this.

2:03.0

My thoughts will always be with and in you.

2:07.0

Casket closed.

2:09.0

I love you also damn much.

2:12.0

Sorry dad.

2:13.0

I had to cuss for once.

2:16.0

Jesus forgive me.

2:18.0

Richard sweetie, I really did and always will love you.

2:23.0

And treasure our special moments.

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