In this chilling episode, we dive into the terrifying case of Danny Rolling, also known as the Gainesville Ripper. In August 1990, the peaceful college town of Gainesville, Florida, was rocked by a series of brutal murders that would leave the community scarred and ultimately lead to one of the most infamous true crime cases in American history. Rolling’s horrifying crimes, complex motivations, and the aftermath still haunt Florida to this day.

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