The Chicago Rippers: A Legacy of Horror and Controversy
In the early 1980s, the Chicago suburbs became the hunting grounds for the Chicago Rippers, a sadistic group led by Robin Gecht, whose twisted rituals of mutilation and murder left at least 17 women dead. The gang's youngest victim, 21-year-old Lorraine Borowski, vanished on her walk to work, her golden high heels left behind as a chilling clue. Through shocking confessions, satanic rituals, and heinous crimes, the Rippers became infamous for their depravity. Decades later, their legacy still haunts Illinois, with one member controversially released, forcing the question: Were justice and the truth ever fully served? Tune in to Crime After Dark here: Spotify Apple Podcasts Author: Mike Colucci Huge thanks to our sponsors: Acorns: Head to acorns.com/crimehub or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Acorns Early: Head to acornsearly.com/crimehub or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us! SelectQuote: Go to SelectQuote.com/crimehub today to find the right life insurance for you. Shopify: Go to shopify.com/crimehub to take your retail business to the next level today. AquaTru: Get 20% off any AquaTru water purifier by going to AquaTru.com and using promo code CRIMEHUB at checkout. June's Journey: Download June’s Journey for free on iOS and Android today! * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices