Gary Heidnik, the inspiration behind Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs, was many things. The bishop of his own church. A savvy financial investor with a genius level IQ.  A cannibal and cult leader trying to create his own perfect race of humans, as well as a murderer and serial rapist and registered nurse.

Strap in and prepare for a rough ride, listener discretion advised.

MURDER COASTER PODCAST

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Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.

FEATURING THE SONGS:

“My Soul” by Mack Aroni courtesy of the Free Music Archive Deed – Attribution 4.0 International – Creative Commons

“Painless” and “Cry” by Sapio courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Deed – CC0 1.0 Universal – Creative Commons

“In A Good Place” by Tadz courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Deed – CC0 1.0 Universal – Creative Commons

“Soul Sync” by Ketsa courtesy of the Free Music Archive Deed – Attribution 4.0 International – Creative Commons

“Classified (Exclusive)” by Naishe courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Deed – CC0 1.0 Universal – Creative Commons

RESOURCES:

Cellar of Horror: The Story of Gary Heidnik by Ken Englade. St. Martin’s Griffin, April 1992 ISBN13 : 9781250786692

The BASEMENT: True Crime Serial Killer Gary Heidnik by Rj Parker Ph D. Parker Publishing, October 4, 2016. ISBN-10 : 1987902130

THE CINEMAHOLIC May 25, 2024 by Naman Shrestha: Gary Heidnik’s Survivors: Where Are They Today?

CRIME LIBRARY blog by Patrick Bellamy: Crazy or What? — Gary Heidnik: To Hell and Back — Crime Library

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