In this episode of Almost Fiction, we delve into the bizarre and horrifying case of Kevin Lloyd Artz, infamously known as the "Deep Fry Killer." What begins as a story of a seemingly ordinary man takes a dark turn into a tale of obsession, crime, and culinary horror. Join us as we piece together the unsettling puzzle of a man whose crimes shocked a community and earned him a macabre nickname that still haunts true crime enthusiasts. What drove Artz to such extremes, and could he have been stopped before it was too late? Tune in for a journey into one of the most unique and disturbing cases we’ve covered yet.Subscribe now and don’t miss the newest episode of Almost Fiction. Sources: PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, Plaintiff-Appellee, v KEVIN LLOYD ARTZ, Defendant-Appellant. No. 233471. Jackson Circuit Court. LC No. 00-000647-FC. 2003. Kevin Artz v. Paul Klee, No. 14-2035 (6th Cir. 2016) https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca6/14-2035/14-2035-2016-03-11.htmlThe Disturbing Story of the "Deep-Fry Killer" Kevin Artz. By Jessika M. Thomas for ranker.com. September 18, 2018. https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2016/03/man_who_bludgeoned_wife_to_dea.htmlHeartland Homicide Season 1 Episode 3: Patricia Artz. Aired April 29, 2022. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media
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In this episode of Almost Fiction, we delve into the bizarre and horrifying case of Kevin Lloyd Artz, infamously known as the "Deep Fry Killer." What begins as a story of a seemingly ordinary man takes a dark turn into a tale of obsession, crime, and culinary horror. Join us as we piece together the unsettling puzzle of a man whose crimes shocked a community and earned him a macabre nickname that still haunts true crime enthusiasts. What drove Artz to such extremes, and could he have been stoppe...