Big Lurch's Murder & Cannibalism
Was Big Lurch a monster or a victim?
4.7 (40)
60 mins
Explore the shocking case of Big Lurch and the brutal murder of Tynisha Ysais in Los Angeles. Discover how PCP use, psychosis, and a chaotic lifestyle played a role in the horrific acts of violence and cannibalism. Learn about the investigation and courtroom battle that raised questions about responsibility, mental state, and justice.
Ep 1:
From Poetry to Horrorcore: Big Lurch's Rise
A gifted young poet from Dallas chases hip-hop stardom in the Bay Area, landing in Slop Shop Studios—before his sound turns disturbingly dark.
Ep 2:
Broken Body, Broken System: The Road to PCP
A devastating car crash, a healthcare system that abandons him, and a friend's PCP habit send Big Lurch spiraling toward addiction and a toxic record deal.
Ep 3:
The Wet Cigarette Party and a Cannibal Crime Scene
Inside a chaotic dope house, a night of potent PCP-laced cigarettes ends in screams, silence, and a horrifying discovery that shocks Los Angeles.
Ep 4:
10 Nanograms and a Pitbull: The Trial's Strange Truths
As Big Lurch's trial unfolds, a bombshell toxicology report and bizarre unexplained evidence raise unsettling questions about who—or what—really killed Tynisha Ysais.
Ep 5:
Cashing In on Cannibalism
Convicted and imprisoned, Big Lurch watches his own label exploit the murder for profit, while questions of guilt, remorse, and justice remain painfully unresolved.
Discussions (5)
Darryl
Level 5 · 5 mo agoThe pitbull theory is an objectively bad argument.
Harry
Level 5 · 5 mo agoA stray pitbull broke in, stabbed the victim, and left the knife in her shoulder? That is one talented dog. The fact his defense attorney also owned his record label is the real punchline here.
Oswald
Level 3 · 5 mo agoImagine how the trial would have played out if his defense attorney did not also own the record label cashing in on his cannibal themed album. Saul Goodman would be taking notes.
