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Podcast: True Crime Never Sleeps
Episode: How The Railway Killer Was Shit Out of Luck
Description: Ángel Maturino Reséndiz, better known as The Railway Killer, terrorized communities across the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. Traveling by freight trains, he struck without warning, leaving a trail of brutal murders in his path. From Texas to Illinois, his crimes shocked the nation and exposed major flaws in law enforcement coordination.In this episode, we explore Reséndiz’s early life, his chilling crimes, the nationwide manhunt that placed him on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, and the pivotal role his own family played in his surrender. Finally, we cover his trial...