Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. He was one of LA's most feared and calculating gang leaders, linked to at least a dozen murders and known for his chilling control over a neighborhood in Atwater Village. Dive into the dark story of Timothy Joseph McGhee, the mastermind behind a reign of terror and one of the FBI’s Most Wanted. This episode was researched & scripted...

He was one of LA's most feared and calculating gang leaders, linked to at least a dozen murders and known for his chilling control over a neighborhood in Atwater Village. Dive into the dark story of Timothy Joseph McGhee, the mastermind behind a reign of terror and one of the FBI’s Most Wanted. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks fo...

Fruitloops is taking a short break, so today we're sharing a wild ride from one of our favorite podcasts, Pretend by Javier Leiva! This binge-worthy show is all about people who live a lie - con artists, cult leaders, undercover agents… and everyday people. Javier dives deep into these twisted tales through interviews, investigations, and the relentless pursuit of truth behind the deception. This...

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. A deadly plot to avoid divorce and keep the house!! This week, Beth and Wendy dive into the twisted case of Darlene George, a Maine woman who staged a fake home invasion with her brother and lover to murder her husband. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listenin...

A deadly plot to avoid divorce and keep the house!! This week, Beth and Wendy dive into the twisted case of Darlene George, a Maine woman who staged a fake home invasion with her brother and lover to murder her husband. 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...

Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" In this lively episode from the week of 06/16/25, Wendy and Beth share personal updates, including a beach vacation and a stingray encounter. They discuss innovative gardening techniques and delve into various documentaries and current events. The conversation reflects on historical events, pays tribute to Ananda Lewis, and examines leg...

Back in August of 2024, for Fruitloops Video Club, Beth & Wendy reviewed the Netflix Documentary, Tell Them You Love Me. Please join us for the discussion! Synopsis: “A relationship between a married white professor and a Black man with cerebral palsy sparks controversy when the man’s mother alleges that her son is incapable of consent — leading to a nationwide debate over power dynamics, disabili...

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of a black man who murdered nine women in Springfield, Massachusetts between 1995 and 1998, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in the state of Massachusetts. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for liste...

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Alfred J Gaynor. Between 1995 and 1998, the city of Springfield, MA, became the hunting ground of a predator hiding in plain sight. He murdered at least nine women, preying on the most vulnerable and leaving a community shaken to its core. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening...

Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 05/26/25, Wendy and Beth serve up a smorgasbord of laughs, real talk, and eyebrow-raising hot takes. They kick things off with personal stories that range from charmingly nostalgic to “did that really happen?” as they explore childhood creativity, family quirks, movie memories, and the eternal mystery of...

Season 6 of Nobody Should Believe Me–out weekly starting June 19, available in full for subscribers at launch– covers the extraordinary and tragic saga of the McDaniel family, a real-life Southern Gothic tale of Munchausen by Proxy that spans decades and has left untold damage in its wake.  For the past twelve years, Lisa McDaniel worked for The Guthy Jackson Foundation, a high-profile non-profit,...

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, who shocked the nation in 2017 when he was arrested for a string of seemingly random killings in Tampa, Florida. Dubbed the Seminole Heights Killer, Donaldson targeted four victims over 51 days, sparking fear and a massive manhunt. A break came when he...

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, who shocked the nation in 2017 when he was arrested for a string of seemingly random killings in Tampa, Florida. Dubbed the Seminole Heights Killer, Donaldson targeted four victims over 51 days, sparking fear and a massive manhunt. A break came when he handed a coworker a bag containing the murder weapon, leading to his arr...

Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 05/12/25, Wendy and Beth mix laughs with deep dives, sharing personal updates and fresh media picks before tackling serious topics like racism, tech, and online culture. They unpack everything from the controversial narrative of white genocide in South Africa, the significance of Cinco de Mayo, the elect...

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of  Miles Bryant, a black man and former police officer ,who was convicted of the kidnapping and murder of a 16 year old girl in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 2022. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This...

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Miles Bryant, a black man and former police officer who was convicted of the kidnapping and murder of a 16 year old girl in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 2022. 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 until next time....

Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, “Love You, Byeee!” In this episode from the week of 04/28/25, Wendy and Beth serve up a delightful mix of true crime, current events, and the occasional personal overshare. They explore various remedies for exhaustion—none of which involve quitting podcasting. The conversation then takes an unexpected detour to Norway, where they dive into the quirky nati...

In this collab episode, Wendy & Beth talk to Madison McGhee, the host of the hit podcast Ice Cold Case. Ice Cold Case is about Madison’s investigation into the murder of her father John Cornelius McGhee.  She is an amazing story teller and creator, and we are thrilled that she was able to join us to talk about her story, her podcast, and her upcoming tour. Check out Ice Cold Case here: https://www...

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Jackie M. Roubideaux, a teenager from Oklahoma who was convicted of the 1976 murder of a 3-year-old child found suffocated in an abandoned refrigerator. Roubideaux was also a suspect, though never formally charged, in the eerily similar 1977 death of a 19-month-old girl she had onc...

This week, Beth and Wendy delve into the case of Jackie M. Roubideaux, a teenager from Oklahoma who was convicted of the 1976 murder of a 3-year-old child found suffocated in an abandoned refrigerator. Roubideaux was also a suspect, though never formally charged, in the eerily similar 1977 death of a 19-month-old girl she had once babysat. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Wil...

Join Fruitloops for our new biweekly minisode we are calling "Love You, Byeee!" In this jam-packed episode from the week of 04/27/25, Wendy and Beth take us on a rollercoaster of real talk and random fun. From venting about tough weeks and political fatigue to finding healing by the ocean and joy in their revamped podcast, these two cover it all. They ponder big stuff like ancestry, activism, cult...

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of James Edward Pough, a black man who went on a deadly shooting spree in Florida in June 1990, killing nine people. The massacre at the GMAC payment center in Baymeadows is regarded as one of the earliest workplace mass shootings in U.S. history, sending shockwaves through Florida an...

This week, Beth and Wendy delve into the case of James Edward Pough, a black man who went on a deadly shooting spree in Florida in June 1990, killing nine people. The massacre at the GMAC payment center in Baymeadows is regarded as one of the earliest workplace mass shootings in U.S. history, sending shockwaves through Florida and the nation. But there was more to the story; authorities soon disco...

Join Fruitloops for our new biweekly minisode we are calling "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 03/24/25, Wendy and Beth tackle life’s existential rollercoaster. From surviving adulthood without screaming into the void too often, to finding joy in the small stuff, they sprinkle in personal stories, questionable music opinions, and yes, Meghan Markle’s latest TV adventure. But wait...

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss The Girl Scout Murders. On June 13, 1977, at Camp Scott in Oklahoma, three young Girl Scouts were brutally assaulted and murdered in their tent. A local man was arrested and tried, but acquitted due to lack of conclusive evidence. The case remains officially unsolved.  This episode was resear...