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Book of the Dead Podcast - Spree Killer Andrew Cunanan Part 1 & 2
Episode Summary
Part One:
When people hear the name Andrew Cunanan, most people think of the murder of Gianni Versace, but Gianni was not Andrew’s only victim. In Part 1 we discuss Andrew’s life growing up, and some key players in this horrific case. Andrew Cunanan was wicked smart, charismatic, and ridiculously handsome, and he could have had it all until he threw it all away and took 5 innocent lives in the process.
Please Be Advised – This episode may contain content that some may find distressing. As always, we advise listener discretion. This episode it not suitable for anyone under the age of 13.
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Episode Summary
Part Two:
In Part One we told you all about the life of Andrew Cunanan leading up to the murders. In Part Two, we tell you about the murders and give you some background on each one of his victims. We may never know the true motive behind why Andrew took the lives of five innocent people, but what we do know, is that they deserve to be remembered and they deserved to live their lives to the fullest, but Andrew took that away from them.
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