Richard Speck
Was Richard Speck a mass murderer or just a scape goat?
4.4 (93)
24 mins
Explore the chilling story of Speck’s mass murder and the survivor who changed everything. Discover questions around his guilt, mental health, and the possibility of a hidden cult connection. Learn about the medical mysteries in Speck’s brain and the myths his case created about genetics and violence.
Ep 1:
The Making of a Killer
From an abused Illinois farm boy to Chicago's most notorious killer, trace how tragedy and violence forged Richard Speck before he unleashed horror on eight student nurses in one brutal night.
Ep 2:
The Murders, the Manhunt, and the Mind of Speck
As Speck spins lies to build a false alibi, explore whether he truly acted alone, and dive deep into the disturbed psychology and organic brain damage that may have driven his violence.
Discussions (18)
Kurt
Level 4 · 8 mo agoThat theory is big dumb
Silvanus
Level 9 · 9 mo agoHow do you lose a killer's brain? That's suspicious asf. Bet someone stole it for a collection.
Parker
Level 5 · 9 mo agoHe didn't actually have the XYY gene in the end
