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This episode tells the harrowing survival story of Mary Vincent, a 15-year-old girl who was brutally attacked by Lawrence Singleton in 1978. After being raped, beaten, and having both her arms chopped off, Mary miraculously survived and became a testament to human resilience. The episode also covers true crime news about Samuel Little, potentially one of the deadliest serial killers in US history, and updates on the Chris Watts case.
True Crime News: Samuel Little - A Potential Record-Breaking Serial Killer
The hosts discuss breaking news about Samuel Little, a 78-year-old man who has confessed to over 90 murders across 10 states, potentially making him one of the most prolific serial killers in US history. Already serving three life sentences in California, investigators have been able to match over 30 cases to him so far. This would surpass notorious killers like Ted Bundy (30 victims) and the Green River Killer (49 convicted).
- Samuel Little has admitted to playing a part in more than 90 unsolved murders across 10 states
- He's currently serving three life sentences in California for killing three women
- Investigators have matched over 30 cases to him so far with no false information
- This would make him one of the most prolific serial killers in US history, surpassing Ted Bundy's 30 and the Green River Killer's 49
" I'm not going to say he's Hannibal Lecter, but once a guy like that has a certain bend, he follows it for the rest of his life. "
Mary Vincent's Fateful Decision to Hitchhike
In September 1978, 15-year-old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking from her uncle's house in Berkeley to her grandfather's near Los Angeles. Coming from a troubled home life, she had run away and was desperate to reach her destination. When 51-year-old Lawrence Singleton pulled up in a blue van wearing overalls and presenting himself as a friendly grandfather figure with a daughter Mary's age, she felt comfortable enough to accept the ride despite warning signs.
- Mary Vincent was a 15-year-old living in Las Vegas who ran away from home on September 29, 1978
- She was hitchhiking to her grandfather's house near Los Angeles when Lawrence Singleton picked her up
- Singleton was a 51-year-old former merchant marine who had just been divorced and had a teenage daughter
- He presented himself as a friendly grandfather type, which made Mary feel comfortable
" 15 is a shitty age. I don't know anyone who was like, you know what? 15 was a great year for me. I had everything going on. "
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