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Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

True Story Media
Murder
True Crime
Mental Health
Sexual Assault
Racism
Serial Killers
Systemic Racism
Domestic Violence
Gun Violence
Race
Death Penalty
Victims
Child Abuse
Lester Street Murders
Marvin Gaye
Violence Against Women
Criminal Justice System
Paul Michael Merhige
Florida
Walter E. Ellis

Fruitloops: Serial Killer of Color is a true crime, history, and comedy podcast that delves into the often-overlooked stories of serial killers of color - and, more importantly, their victims. Contrary to common misconceptions, not all serial killers are straight, cis, white men! We take deep dives into the lives and crimes of these killers worldwide, while also examining the history, culture, and... more

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On March 2, 2008, a quiet Memphis neighborhood became the scene of an unimaginable tragedy. Six people, including two children, were brutally murdered inside a home on Lester Street, while three other children were left seriously injured. The killer ... more

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In this special Halloween episode, Beth and Wendy dive into the disturbing story of Takahiro Shiraishi, Japan’s notorious “Twitter Killer.” Using social media to target vulnerable young people who had expressed suicidal thoughts, Shiraishi lured nine... more

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In the summer of 1984, Alton Coleman and Debra Brown embarked on a seven-week crime spree that left a trail of terror across six Midwestern states. Together, they committed a series of kidnappings, robberies, sexual assaults, and murders, leaving eig... more

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In this remastered episode from 2018, Wendy and Beth dive into the disturbing story of Maury Travis, the St. Louis serial killer who tortured and murdered women while recording his crimes on videotape. We explore his early life, the murders, and the ... more

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Wendy Williams
True crime podcaster and researcher who co-created the series.
Beth Williams
True crime podcaster and researcher who co-created the series.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Inappropriately 'fun' tone for murder

    fun tone, jokes, sound effects (air horn, for instance) silly voices while talking about rape and murder is a little crazy guys

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Disturbed by the tone
    United States5 days ago
  • I Want to Like This

    But…I don’t. The conversation is chaotic, they’re laughing and joking about the weapons used. Being murdered by a shotgun isn’t funny. They’re speaking over each other, so it’s hard to follow. *Sigh

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    __something
    United States6 days ago
  • Hiatus Episode

    I’ve enjoyed you ladies for years. I understand a break, but I hope to hear you both together soon. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the crime story telling community. Please consider coming back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    She_iz_her
    United States4 months ago
  • Funny and scary

    I couldn’t make 3 minutes without laughing and then screaming

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gren 333
    Canada5 months ago
  • Racist

    I found this podcast by searching a case I wanted more information about. It was the only one I could find in English to listen to. I had to turn it off. For hosts who talk about racism they sure are racist against white people! I couldn’t even really listen to the story because they kept bringing up racism and politics. The episode I was trying to listen to it almost seemed they were trying to sympathize with the culprit because of his race. Very hard to listen to and I had to shut it off

    Apple Podcasts
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    Assshhhh0915
    United States6 months ago

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The social commentary on race and justice is a draw for some listeners and a point of friction for others.
Some listeners criticize long introductions, tangents, and overlapping conversation for delaying or disrupting the case narrative.
Fans praise the hosts' humor, warmth, and chemistry, while some find the jokes ill-timed around violent crimes.
Listeners value the historical and cultural context, especially the attention to victims and communities affected by the cases.

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Talking Points

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E265: Tidings of Violence
Q: What can you tell us about the victims?
The victims were Anne Arevalo, Marilyn A. Moore, and Doris Wong Lee, who were murdered in 1984 and 1985.
E265: Tidings of Violence
Q: Who are we talking about today?
Our subject today is Anthony Renee Wimberly, a black man who killed three women in Oakland, California between December 1984 and January 1985.
Love You, Byeee! Week of 03/10/25
Q: What's been bringing you joy?
Wendy shares about having interesting conversations with a new coworker who shares her interest in the origins of last names.
Generation Why x Fruitloops: Marvin Gaye Pt 2
Q: So are we ready to talk about April 1st?
Marvin Gaye's tragic end was marked by his father shooting him during a family argument.
Generation Why x Fruitloops: Marvin Gaye Pt 2
Q: Should we talk about his fucking? Because he fucked a lot.
Marvin Gaye had a highly sexual personal life, documented extensively by Janis Hunter in her memoir.

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What is Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Wendy Williams and Beth Williams tell true-crime stories centered on serial killers of color, giving substantial attention to victims and survivors as well as perpetrators. Their conversational, two-host format combines researched case histories with local and cultural context, including discussions of race, gender, sexuality, policing, media coverage, and the criminal justice system. Episodes range across historical and contemporary cases in the United States and elsewhere, with occasional pop-culture references and personal banter alongside detailed crime narratives.

The distinctive appeal is the pairing of crime storytelling with questions about whose cases receive attention and how communities are affected by violence and institutional... more

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