In today’s episode, we dive into the case of Luis Garavito, Colombia’s most notorious serial killer, whose reign of terror in the 1990s left an indelible scar on the nation. Known as “La Bestia” (The Beast), Garavito confessed to the brutal torture, rape, and murder of over 140 young boys, though the true number is believed to be much higher.

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