On this episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover the horrifying double life of Gerard Schaefer—a Florida law enforcement officer who used his badge to lure victims into deadly traps. By day, Schaefer upheld the law; by night, he committed some of the most sadistic murders in American history. Known for his calculated cruelty and disturbing written confessions, Schaefer’s crimes blur the line between fact and fiction. We’ll examine his time on the police force, the chilling evidence that tied him to multiple disappearances, and the manipulative charm that allowed him to evade suspicion for far too long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover the horrifying double life of Gerard Schaefer—a Florida law enforcement officer who used his badge to lure victims into deadly traps. By day, Schaefer upheld the law; by night, he committed some of the most sadistic murders in American history. Known for his calculated cruelty and disturbing written confessions, Schaefer’s crimes blur the line between fact and fiction. We’ll examine his time on the police force, the chilling evidence that tied him to ...