In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Donald Leroy Evans, a drifter and self-proclaimed serial killer who haunted America’s highways. Evans was convicted for the brutal murder of a young girl in Mississippi, but he went on to claim responsibility for over 70 killings across multiple states. While many of his confessions were dismissed as fabrications, investigators confirmed that at least a few were genuine, painting a disturbing picture of a manipulative and violent man who thrived on attention. Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow true crime enthusiasts! Want to Support us? Follow Us On: Buy Me A Coffee Instagram: @Fatal_Blend TikTok: Fatalblend1 Facebook: Fatal Blend Facebook Group: Fatal Blend Podcast Alleged serial killer charged with murder. (1991, August 17). Retrieved from UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/08/17/Alleged-serial-killer-charged-with-murder/4062682401600/ Deseret News. (1991, August 16). Mass Murder suspect has criminal history. Retrieved from Deseret: https://www.deseret.com/1991/8/16/18936473/mass-murder-suspect-has-criminal-history/ Donald Leroy Evans. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Leroy_Evans Donald Leroy Evans. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/evans-donald-leroy.htm Man guilty in murder of Miss. Child. (1993, October 17). Retrieved from Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1993/09/17/man-guilty-in-murder-of-miss-child/ Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing. Serial Killers: Donald Leroy Evans. (2015, July 1). Retrieved from Robert Keller Author: https://www.robertkellerauthor.com/2015/07/serial-killers-donald-leroy-evans.html The Rest Area killer: The Brutal Crimes of Donald Leroy Evans. (2017, September 22). Retrieved from The Lineup: https://the-line-up.com/the-rest-area-killer-donald-leroy-evans Thomas, J. (2021, September 23). The Rest area killer confessed to murdering over 70 people across 21 states, a grim US record. Retrieved from Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/donald-leroy-evans-facts/jessika-gilbert
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In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Donald Leroy Evans, a drifter and self-proclaimed serial killer who haunted America’s highways. Evans was convicted for the brutal murder of a young girl in Mississippi, but he went on to claim responsibility for over 70 killings across multiple states. While many of his confessions were dismissed as fabrications, investigators confirmed that at least a few were genuine, painting a disturbing picture of a manipulative and violent man who thrived...