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Chaos, Drugs, and Cult: The Acid King
Manage episode 439721033 series 3518592
What if a fascination with heavy metal and a penchant for drugs could lead to the most disturbing murder case of the early 1980s? Join us as we unravel the spine-chilling story of Ricky Casso, dubbed the "Acid King," whose actions fueled the Satanic Panic that gripped America. From his troubled adolescence to his creation of the notorious "Knights of the Black Circle," we explore how Casso's hard rock inspirations and drug-fueled lifestyle spiraled into acts that left a mark of horror in Northport, New York. This episode uncovers the dark underpinnings of a group that merged cult-like behavior with a deadly obsession, setting the stage for an era defined by hysteria and fear.
The narrative intensifies with the gruesome murder of Gary, an event shrouded in chaos and psychedelic confusion. Experience the terrifying camping trip that turned fatal as drug theft spiraled into brutal violence, leading to Ricky's ultimate assault on Gary. Hear about the perplexing aftermath, where conflicting testimonies and surreal memories muddied the waters of justice, climaxing with Ricky's own tragic end in jail. Through this disturbing tale, we grapple with the elusive nature of truth and justice, pondering the unsettling reality that some mysteries may never be fully solved.
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Kapitel
1. Chaos, Drugs, and Cult: The Acid King (00:00:00)
2. The Acid King and Cult Names (00:00:47)
3. The Murder of Gary (00:12:18)
4. Multiple Conflicting Stories of Murder (00:24:27)
56 episoder
Manage episode 439721033 series 3518592
What if a fascination with heavy metal and a penchant for drugs could lead to the most disturbing murder case of the early 1980s? Join us as we unravel the spine-chilling story of Ricky Casso, dubbed the "Acid King," whose actions fueled the Satanic Panic that gripped America. From his troubled adolescence to his creation of the notorious "Knights of the Black Circle," we explore how Casso's hard rock inspirations and drug-fueled lifestyle spiraled into acts that left a mark of horror in Northport, New York. This episode uncovers the dark underpinnings of a group that merged cult-like behavior with a deadly obsession, setting the stage for an era defined by hysteria and fear.
The narrative intensifies with the gruesome murder of Gary, an event shrouded in chaos and psychedelic confusion. Experience the terrifying camping trip that turned fatal as drug theft spiraled into brutal violence, leading to Ricky's ultimate assault on Gary. Hear about the perplexing aftermath, where conflicting testimonies and surreal memories muddied the waters of justice, climaxing with Ricky's own tragic end in jail. Through this disturbing tale, we grapple with the elusive nature of truth and justice, pondering the unsettling reality that some mysteries may never be fully solved.
La Bandera BTX in Brownsville, Texas.
Follow us on Tiktok. Thank you for watching!
Kapitel
1. Chaos, Drugs, and Cult: The Acid King (00:00:00)
2. The Acid King and Cult Names (00:00:47)
3. The Murder of Gary (00:12:18)
4. Multiple Conflicting Stories of Murder (00:24:27)
56 episoder
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