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S26 Ep2: The Truck Stop Killer

S26 Ep2: The Truck Stop Killer

FromFoul Play: Crime Series


S26 Ep2: The Truck Stop Killer

FromFoul Play: Crime Series

ratings:
Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Oct 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Episode 2 on the Truck Stop Killer season intensifies as we explore the depths of Robert Ben Rhoades's depravity. This episode recounts the chilling breakthrough in the case when a state trooper's routine check turned into a rescue of a chained, tortured victim from Rhoades's truck. The discovery unearthed Rhoades's horrifying double life as a long-haul trucker and a sadistic predator, with his 18-wheeler doubling as a mobile torture chamber.Listeners will hear how Rhoades was linked to unsolved murders and missing person cases, his personal history with the Houston BDSM scene, and the sinister evidence found in his apartment. The episode also details the heartbreaking story of Regina Walters, one of Rhoades's victims, whose life and tragic end were documented through Rhoades's own photographs.The episode further examines how close calls and narrow escapes of potential victims aided the investigation, with personal accounts adding emotional depth to the narrative. As detectives and the FBI untangled the dark thread of Rhoades's acts, the story captures the clash between the search for truth and the struggle for justice.The description sets up the anticipation for the next episode, promising a focus on the trial and sentencing of Rhoades, and the unresolved questions that torment the victims' families. It's a harrowing journey through the impact of Rhoades's crimes and the search for closure in one of the most disturbing cases of serial murder in America.Find us ⁠online.⁠Support the show by joining our Black Label to support the show and unlock exclusive benefits. You can join on ⁠Patreon⁠ and ⁠Apple Podcast Premium⁠. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠. Join ⁠Shane's Facebook Group⁠.Hosted by ⁠Shane Waters⁠. Listen to his other crime podcast ⁠Mystery Inc⁠, or his history podcast ⁠Hometown History⁠!Our Sponsors:* Check out Recess and use my code SHANE for a great deal: http://www.takearecess.com* Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code SHANE at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day.* Go to badlandsfood.com/SHANE to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee with Badlands Ranch Pets.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/foul-play-crime-series/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
Oct 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Foul Play is one of the oldest true crime podcasts. Murder, Mysteries, Serial Killers, Oh My! Let us take you on a journey to discover some of the most unbelievable minds of the most wicked monsters imaginable. We might even solve a few cold cases again! Hosted by crime journalist Shane L. Waters, Netflix "The Keepers" star Gemma Hoskins, and crime writer Wendy Cee. itsfoulplay.com