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Hiding More Than Skeletons in His Closet: The Kansas City Butcher's House of Horrors

Amy Townsend, Chris Nathan

Robert Berdella, an antique dealer with a dark secret, had more than a few skeletons in his closet, and when the police opened the door, they were shocked to find more than they bargained for.

Known as the “Kansas City Butcher,” Berdella might have evaded capture if he hadn’t made the mistake of trusting one of his victims. 

But what sparked his descent into horror, and why did it take so long for anyone to suspect the unspeakable acts happening behind closed doors?

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