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A quiet Virginia neighborhood became the scene of a strange double homicide involving a husband, his wife, and their young au pair. Police later learned the husband and au pair had been having an affair, and that a man had been lured to the house through a fake online fetish profile. Get exclusive Killer Instinct content on my patreon : https://www.patreon.com/killerinstinct If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend:…
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Killer Instinct
Studio71 · True Crime · English
Every Wednesday, join Savannah Brymer as she delves into the gripping and mysterious world of true crime, where each case uncovers hidden truths and unexpected twists. From infamous serial killers to haunting missing person mysteries, Killer Instinct goes beyond the headlines to
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E393 · 2 Sep 2026 · 47 min
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E390 · 12 Aug 2026 · 43 min
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