Episode 34 - Snowtown/Bodies in the Barrels: Part 1

SummaryIn this episode, we discuss the overwhelming chaos of our lives before diving into the infamous Snowtown murders. We explore the backgrounds of the key perpetrators, including John Bunting, Robert Wagner, Mark Hayden, and Jamie Vlasakis, detailing their troubled upbringings and the events that led to the horrific crimes. The conversation highlights the psychological aspects of the perpetrators and the societal issues surrounding their actions, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the murders in the next episode.KeywordsSnowtown murders, true crime, John Bunting, Robert Wagner, Mark Hayden, Jamie Vlasakis, crime podcast, Australian crime, criminal psychology, LGBTQIA+ issuesSources and other links"Snowtown", movie - Official TrailerIf any of our content is distressing & you need to talk (Australia):Lifeline Phone: 13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/Or please seek assistance in your countryCheck us out on our socials for images and updates:⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Facebook⁠We have set up “Buy Me a Coffee”.If you'd like to keep us caffeinated (or wined 😉) while we prep our next episode, please feel free to ⁠Click Here⁠ to buy us a coffee.Stay curious,  crime besties!Chapters00:00 Navigating Overwhelm: The Struggles of Daily Life06:02 Exploring Love Languages: Insights and Humor11:48 Introduction to the Snowtown Murders: Setting the Scene16:36 The Perpetrators: Backgrounds and Early Influences30:01 The Charismatic Manipulator33:19 Cult-like Influence and Ideology35:14 The Troubling Backgrounds of Bunting's Associates40:34 The Disturbing Dynamics of Relationships46:14 The Spider Wall and Vigilante Justice49:06 The Tragic Story of Jamie Vlasakis59:04 The Cycle of Violence and Manipulation