The Phantom Killer

True Weird Stuff

The Phantom Killer

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Published on Dec 13, 2025, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 01:35:46

Episode Description

Today's True Weird Stuff - The Phantom Killer

 

In 1946, the twin cities of Texarkana were gripped by terror; an unknown person began attacking couples in the night, murdering five people over the course of weeks. As the murders mounted, fear and paranoia consumed the community. Despite an exhaustive investigation fueled by endless false tips, bogus confessions, and hundreds of possible suspects, the actual perpetrator was never found. They'd vanished without a trace and will forever be known as the Phantom Killer.

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