Ep. 76: The Bunny Man

When the days grow shorter, and the humid evenings turn into cool, crisp nights, an ominous figure lurks in the Virginia woods: the Bunny Man. Since the 1970's tales of this sinister being--some say criminally insane--dressed in bunny costume and wielding and axe, have made their way throughout Fairfax, VA and beyond. But what's the real story? Was there ever a deranged killer who donned big fuzzy ears before going on a killing spree? This week, Hannah and Katy explore the origins of this frightening local legend and discuss the horrifying figures that helped shape its framework. 

Shout out to some (hopefully) new listeners and old friends: Justin, Matthew, and Nathan! 

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Sources:
https://wamu.org/story/17/10/31/true-story-bunnyman-northern-virginias-gruesome-urban-legend/
https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/supreme-court/1951/3758-1.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20160821184553/http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/vr/bunny/bunny2.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Man