Episode 105: The Ripper of China (Serial Killer Gao Chengyong)
They sat around the dinner table - whispering. As if the man the town called “The Ripper” could hear them.
“Don’t wear red shoes - he will kill all girls wearing red shoes.”
“I thought it was red clothes?”
“I heard it was girls with long hair - because it’s easier to grab when they try to runaway.”
Whatever it is - we have to try it all. Cut your hair. Throw out your red clothes because if The Ripper gets a hold of you…
He will leave you without your hands, ears, breasts, and sometimes even the skin on your back.
Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com
Source notes:
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