Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

This week, Wendy, Beth & Minnie are getting real about everything - from the chaos of current events to personal updates. The plan was to review the powerful documentary MLK/FBI, but thanks to some technical hiccups, it turned into a classic LYB episode. They unpack political unrest, reflect on history, and share how they’re coping (and surviving) through turbulent times. Love you, bye! Music “Pre...

This week, Wendy & Beth dive into the disturbing case of Ana María Ruíz Villeda and Rodolfo Infante Jiménez, the 1991 duo known as “The Sadists of Matamoros.” Their brutal crimes shocked northern Mexico and made headlines as one of the country’s first serial-killer pairs. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a...

Join Wendy & Beth for spring break stories, seasonal changes, and plenty of Fruitie love! They read listener letters, share what they’re watching, talk Oscars & Jill Scott, and cover true crime - Afro Man, a DoorDash case, and the Kouri Richins trial. Real talk, laughs, and safety tips. Love you, bye! This episode was edited by Minnie Williams. Look alive, y’all, it’s crazy out there! Where to fin...

Jason Alan Thornburg is a convicted serial killer linked to murders in Texas and Arizona between 2017 and 2021. He gained national attention for the 2021 Fort Worth-area killings, where victims were dismembered and burned - and for claiming the crimes were “ritual sacrifices.” This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This...

Fruities, you’re part of the show this week! Wendy & Beth are joined by listeners for a lively, heartfelt convo - covering CrimeCon plans, true crime (👀 Kouri Richins), and real-world issues impacting our communities. They reflect on Jesse Jackson’s legacy, honor Dr. Linda Davis, and discuss the impact of ICE and detained children, while also sharing joy. Plus: safety tips, media recs, and lots o...

In late 2017, a wave of random, deadly shootings swept through the Phoenix metro area. With no clear pattern and no warning, lives were taken in an unfolding spree that left a community shaken and searching for answers. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so...

Back in November 2024 for Video Club, Wendy, Beth & Minnie reviewed the documentary Demon House - because Sef really, really wanted us to… and we love Sef, so of course we did! The documentary follows paranormal investigator Zak Bagans after he buys a supposedly haunted Indiana home sight unseen, dubbed a “Portal to Hell.” The trio digs into the Ammons family’s story, the film’s presentation, Baga...

Hey Fruities! Wendy & Beth are serving up one of those chats that feels like catching up with your friends. They’re talking money moves, travel dreams, work chaos, listener letters (you know we LOVE your tea), and wandering through culture, history, and the Benito Bowl. Plus media recs, current events, and some real talk about relationships, race, and doing the work to keep learning and showing up...

In 1972, Chicago prosecutors charged nine Black men with the murders of multiple white victims, including two entire families, alleging the killings were part of a nationwide conspiracy tied to a shadowy, all-Black terrorist organization known as De Mau Mau - a claim that fueled widespread panic across the country. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minni...

Beth & Wendy are back together after a little break, and it’s one of those cozy, thoughtful catch-ups you didn’t know you needed! They talk real-life stuff (new-year burnout, work-life balance), lean into what brings them joy, dip into pop culture, react to current events, and read listener letters that remind us why community matters so much. Add in some laughs, light news, and personal stories,...

Fruitloops is back with a new episode! Join Wendy & Beth as they dive into the chilling case of Jason Thomas Scott - an alarmingly adaptive offender whose crime spree tore through Prince George’s County, Maryland in the mid-to-late 2000s. From burglary to home invasion to murder, Scott, known as the Mother-Daughter Killer, left devastated families and haunting questions in his wake. This episode w...

Fruitloops Rewind (2024) - This episode revisits the astonishing case of Kazuko Fukuda, a Japanese murderer often described as the most famous fugitive in the country’s history. After committing her crime, Fukuda spent 14 years on the run, undergoing multiple plastic surgeries and adopting more than 20 different identities to evade capture, living hidden in plain sight and raising chilling questio...

Let’s go waaaay back in time! In this throwback episode from 2019, Wendy & Beth dive into the terrifying case of Richard Ramirez, infamously known as The Night Stalker. Beginning in 1984, he terrorized California - breaking into homes under cover of darkness, assaulting and torturing victims, and murdering at least 14 people over more than a year. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and...

This week, Wendy & Beth rewind to a 2023 episode exploring the case of Lonnie David Franklin Jr., aka The Grim Sleeper - a serial killer linked to at least 10 murders and one attempted murder in Los Angeles between 1984 and 2007. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thu...

Rewinding to 2023 - in this throwback episode, Wendy & Beth dig into the case of Emma Jean Raine, convicted of murdering her second husband, and long suspected in the deaths of her first and third. A story of secrets, suspicion, and unanswered questions. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there! W...

While Fruitloops is on break, we’re rewinding to a chilling episode from 2021. Wendy & Beth dive into one of America’s earliest, and most disturbing, unsolved cases: The Austin Axe Murderer. Between December 30, 1884 and December 24, 1885, an unknown killer terrorized Austin, Texas, brutally murdering eight people before disappearing into history. No suspect. No arrest. No answers - just fear, una...

The holidays are supposed to bring comfort. In Oakland, they brought terror. This week, Wendy & Beth revisit a dark chapter from November 1984 to January 1985, when a man’s escalating violent spree rocked Oakland during the 1984-85 holiday season, leaving three women dead and an entire community on edge. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams....

In this festive episode, Wendy and Beth settle in for a cozy holiday catch-up, swapping Thanksgiving stories, listener feedback, and all the delightful chaos that comes with the season. From true crime deep dives to wellness tips as simple (and joyful!) as singing, they explore how small habits and shared conversations can make a big difference. The duo also tackles current events, playful conspir...

Back in April, Fruitloops Video Club reviewed the movie Sing Sing, a powerful prison drama that explores healing, hope, and transformation through the arts. Synopsis: A man is imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit. When joined by a wary outsider, he finds purpose in staging an original comedy with a theater group of other incarcerated men. Wendy & Beth share their emotional reaction...

Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 11/17/25, Wendy and Beth dive into the beautiful chaos of balancing work, home, and creative life, swapping personal stories, family moments, and sharp reflections on current events, including the complicated realities of police interactions and race. It’s heartfelt, honest, and still full of the laughs...

This week, Beth & Wendy dive into the disturbing case of José Luis Calva Zepeda — The Cannibal of Guerrero, aka The Cannibal Poet. A struggling Mexican writer with big dreams and darker secrets, Calva Zepeda’s world unraveled in 2007 when police entered his apartment and made a horrific discovery: the dismembered remains of his girlfriend… and chilling signs that parts of her body may have been co...

Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" Wendy and Beth are back, diving into all the things this week: real life, laughs, and a little chaos. They’re talking personal slip-ups, family moments, and all the amazing ways you, our listeners, keep this community thriving. 💖 Plus, they recap their Halloween shenanigans, chat about why Patreon support matters, and reflect on the wi...

In 2013, police in East Cleveland made a horrifying discovery: three women’s bodies wrapped in plastic near an apartment building. The man responsible, Michael Madison, claimed inspiration from another Cleveland serial killer. This is the story of the East Cleveland Strangler. Looking for listener letters, shout-outs & tips on how not to get murdered? You’ll now find them tucked away in our Love Y...

In this fun and heartfelt episode, Wendy and Beth chat about everything - from Halloween prep and garden struggles to new furry friends! They read listener letters, share favorite movies and shows, and dive into some true crime talk. Plus, they play Black Card Revoked, sparking laughs and cultural conversations.  Look alive, y’all, it’s crazy out there! Where to find us: Our Facebook page is Fruit...

Happy Halloween, Fruities! In the spirit of the season, we've got a spooky one for you. In this episode, we dive into the chilling story of Magdalena Solís, known as “La Gran Sacerdotisa de la Sangre” - The High Priestess of Blood. Once an ordinary woman from northern Mexico, Solís rose to lead a murderous cult driven by delusion, power, and ritual sacrifice.  Join us as we uncover how Magdalena S...