Episode 13: Edmund Kemper "The Co-Ed Killer"
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Summary
This episode covers the life and crimes of Edmund Kemper, a notorious serial killer known as the Co-Ed Killer. It explores his troubled childhood, strained relationship with his mother, and the escalation of his violent fantasies. The episode delves into the details of his eight murders and his subsequent arrest, trial, and life imprisonment. It also highlights Kemper's interviews with FBI agents and his reputation as a model prisoner.
Takeaways
Edmund Kemper's troubled childhood and strained relationship with his mother played a significant role in shaping his violent tendencies.
Kemper's murders were marked by premeditation, planning, and a desire for control and possession.
His detailed confessions and interviews with FBI agents provided valuable insights into the mind of a serial killer.
Despite his heinous crimes, Kemper has become a model prisoner and has engaged in activities such as narrating audiobooks.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Special Feature
01:00 Interest in True Crime and Edmund Kemper
03:21 Move to Montana and Troubled Relationship with Mother
04:44 Separation of Parents and Resentment
05:39 Living with Grandparents and Social Awkwardness
07:05 Animal Torture and Running Away
07:34 Living with Father and Stepfamily
08:30 Rejection and Dark Fantasies
09:23 Living with Grandparents and Tense Atmosphere
10:23 Grandmother's Domineering Behavior
11:21 Bond with Grandfather and Dark Tendencies
12:18 Murder of Grandparents and Psychiatric Testing
13:16 Murder of Mother and Disturbing Acts
14:08 Murder of First Victims and Missed Opportunity
15:05 Murder of Aiko Ku and Suicidal Thoughts
16:28 Interviews with FBI and Insight into Killings
19:19 Jobs and Relationship with Mother
20:15 Desire to Join Police Force and Disappointments
21:42 Preparations for Killings and Testing Victims' Trust
23:43 Murder of Mary Ann and Anita
25:05 Murder of Aiko Ku and Suicide Attempts
26:33 Murder of Cynthia Shawl and Dark Acts
27:56 Murder of Rosalind Thorpe and Alice Liu
29:23 Murder of Cindy Schall and Sally Hallett
31:20 Confession and Trial
35:03 Killing of Mother and Final Murders
36:25 Confession and Life Imprisonment
48:09 Interviews with FBI and Model Prisoner
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