Dec. 2, 2024

Strange Stories: Serial Killer Santa

Strange Stories: Serial Killer Santa

We discuss the “merry” murderer, Bruce McArthur, as he played Mall Santa for those in Toronto’s Gay Village in 2018. Self-employed landscaper and Old Saint Nick-turned-serial killer disposed of his victims’ skeletal remains in planters around Toronto. Don’t miss the Grinchiest of killers, as the gift of gore keeps on giving.

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Severed | True Crime Podcast

We discuss the “merry” murderer, Bruce McArthur, as he played Mall Santa for those in Toronto’s Gay Village in 2018. Self-employed landscaper and Old Saint Nick-turned-serial killer disposed of his victims’ skeletal remains in planters around Toronto. Don’t miss the Grinchiest of killers, as the gift of gore keeps on giving.


CW | TW: This episode discusses murder and the disposal of human remains. Listener discretion is advised.


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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson


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Sources


YouTube:  How Did Bruce McArthur Become A Mall Santa? (CityNews.ca)


YouTube: Sexy - Royalty-Free Song (JuicyFreeMusic)


Article: “Toronto Serial Killer Suspect Served as Santa Claus, Mall Says” by Eliott C. McLaughlin (CNN)


Article: “Canadian Serial Killer, Who Hid Victims’ Bodies in Planters, Pleads Guilty to Murdering 8 Men” by Harriet Sokmensuer (People.com)


Article: “What We Know About The Life of Accused Serial Killer Bruce McArthur” by Kate McGillivray (CBC.ca)

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