Joseph Christopher - .22 Caliber Killer

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In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Joseph Christopher, a seemingly ordinary man who became one of the most terrifying serial killers of the early 1980s. Known as the ".22-Caliber Killer," Christopher went on a racially motivated killing spree across multiple states, leaving behind a trail of devastation. We’ll explore his background, the shocking nature of his crimes, the investigation that led to his arrest, and the unsettling psychological aspects of his case.

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Graves Reviews Staff. (2020, August 26). The Murders of Joseph Christopher: From Tradegy to Paranoia. Retrieved from Grave Reviews: https://gravereviews.com/2020/08/26/joseph-christopher/

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Newberg, R. (1981). The .22 Caliber Killer. Retrieved from Buffalo & Erie County Public Library: https://digital.buffalolib.org/document/2154

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