Felonious Florida

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Beyond the beaches, the theme parks, the palm trees and the warm breezes lies the dark side of the Sunshine State. Wondery and the South Florida Sun Sentinel present a true-crime podcast that bring you stories of some of Florida’s most notorious and stunning crimes.

EPISODE 1

Alisian Lakes

A young detective named Dave Simmons takes over the investigation into the Pillowcase Rapes and quickly realizes that he’s dealing with one of Florida’s most prolific serial rapists.

33 min
EPISODE 2

Dangerous Paradise

After a school teacher is attacked in her apartment in South Miami just before Thanksgiving 1983, the Pillowcase Rapist returns weeks later — an unsettling escalation in the case.

31 min
EPISODE 3

The Stakeout

Without much evidence beyond a shoe print, Detective Simmons tries a long-shot tactic to catch the Pillowcase Rapist.

31 min
EPISODE 4

It's in the Blood

As suspects come and go, science gives Detective Simmons the most significant clue yet in the case: Blood.

37 min
EPISODE 5

‘Blind as a Bat’

After five years and dozens of terrifying attacks, the suspected Pillowcase Rapist makes his first big mistake — but making it public puts the elusive suspect on the run.

28 min
EPISODE 6

A Stroke of Luck

An unexpected stroke of luck has led to the first real suspect in the 40-year investigation of the Pillowcase Rapes, revealing new details about the crime spree that shocked South Florida.

44 min
EPISODE 7 BONUS

Bonus: Surviving the Terror

A victim of the Pillowcase Rapist, as well as advocates, discuss what it takes to heal from the trauma of such a terrifying attack; plus, updates on the case against the accused rapist.

29 min
SEASON 4 TRAILER

Introducing Felonious Florida: In the Darkness

Dozens of women are attacked in the early 1980s by the elusive Pillowcase Rapist, a dangerous predator who evades capture for nearly four decades — until an incredible stroke of luck finally cracks the case.

2 min
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Bonus: Surviving the Terror

The terror that Florida's Pillowcase Rapist inflicted on his victims is unimaginable. It can take years and, for some, a lifetime to heal from the trauma. In this special episode, advocates and one of the rapist's victims talk about the process of recovery and what it takes just to feel safe again. Plus, updates on the case against the accused rapist. Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov.

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David Schutz

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Beyond the beaches, the theme parks, the palm trees and the warm breezes lies the dark side of the Sunshine State. Wondery and the South Florida Sun Sentinel present a true-crime podcast that bring you stories of some of Florida’s most notorious and stunning crimes.