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On the Trail of...

On the Trail of...

Focuses on serial killers, murderers and mysteries; we will attempt to look at the history and current state of these sites and stories to learn more about these crimes.
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Focuses on serial killers, murderers and mysteries; we will attempt to look at the history and current state of these sites and stories to learn more about these crimes.

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