Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

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...

This week 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 researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Tha...

Join Fruitloops for our new biweekly minisode we are calling "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 03/10/25, Wendy and Beth share personal updates about their lives and adjustments after their break. They explore the theme of self-sufficiency through gardening, offer media recommendations, and discuss current events, including activism and social issues. Their conversation also cover...

Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this rewind episode from 2018, Beth and Wendy discuss Jessie Dotson Jr., an American mass murderer convicted for the Lester Street Murders in Memphis, Tennessee. The crime, which took place on March 2, 2008, was one of the most brutal mass killings in the city’s history. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Will...

In this rewind episode from 2018, Beth and Wendy discuss Jessie Dotson Jr., an American mass murderer convicted for the Lester Street Murders in Memphis, Tennessee. The crime, which took place on March 2, 2008, was one of the most brutal mass killings in the city’s history. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is...

Continuing our collab episode with Aaron from Generation Why, we explore the music, life, legend, and legacy of Marvin Gaye. A groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and producer, Gaye rose to fame in the 1960s and revolutionized soul music. His remarkable career was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in 1984. This is Part 2 - check last week for Part 1! Generation Why: https://genwhypod.co...

In this collab episode, Wendy & Beth team up with Aaron from Generation Why to explore the music, life, legend, and legacy of Marvin Gaye. A groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and producer, Gaye rose to fame in the 1960s and revolutionized soul music. His remarkable career was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in 1984. This is Part 1 - check in next week for Part 2! Generation Why: htt...

In this collab episode, Wendy & Beth talk to Celisia of Truer Crime about Samuel Little, a serial killer who confessed to having committed 93 murders between 1970 and 2005, at least 50 of which have been verified by law enforcement. He has been called the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. Check out Truer Crime here: https://truercrimepodcast.com/ Where to find us: Our Facebook page is F...

In this rewind episode from 2020, Beth and Wendy Discuss the case of Antoinette Frank, a police officer in New Orleans who killed three people during a robbery, including another police officer. So more of a mass murderer than a serial killer, BUT…. she might actually BE a serial killer. This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly...

In this rewind episode from 2020, Beth and Wendy Discuss the case of Antoinette Frank, a police officer in New Orleans who killed three people during a robbery, including another police officer. So more of a mass murderer than a serial killer, BUT…. she might actually BE a serial killer. This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly...

This is Part 2 of a rewind episode from 2019 in which Wendy & Beth discuss The D.C. sniper attacks (also known as the Beltway sniper attacks), a series of coordinated shootings that occurred during three weeks in October 2002, in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia (aka the DMV). This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcas...

This is Part 2 of a rewind episode from 2019 in which Wendy & Beth discuss The D.C. sniper attacks (also known as the Beltway sniper attacks), a series of coordinated shootings that occurred during three weeks in October 2002, in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia (aka the DMV). This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcas...

In this rewind episode from 2019, Wendy & Beth discuss The DC Snipers AKA the Beltway Snipers, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. Their crime spree began in February of 2002, and included murders and robberies in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington. In ten months, the snipers killed 17 people and wounded 10 others. This episode was researched, sc...