Show Notes
Helen and Danni head to London to learn about the horrific murder of PC Gordon Semple. Born and raised in the conservative Italian town of San Marcello de Pistoiese, Stefano knew he was different from a young age, but his troubles didn’t start to rear it’s ugly head until he moved to London. Just a few years later, living on his own, addicted to crystal meth and obsessed with the TV show Breaking Bad, Stefano shared an afternoon of passion with PC Gordon Semple, and then, did the unthinkable… Expect scenes of a grisly nature, actual science, and some of the most unhearable details ever.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of violence and murder, including sexual violence, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 00:00 - Intro 13:58 - Stefano’s early life in Tuscany 16:43 - Stefano moves to London to start a new life 18:48 - A dark drug addiction takes hold of Stefano 21:11 - Stefano loses his job 30:45 - The awful Spring afternoon that ended Gordon’s life 36:45 - Neighbours start to notice a strange smell 39:07 - Stefano goes to great lengths to cover up his crime 44:21 - Police arrive at the scene 47:22 - Stefano is brought into questioning 48:57 - The trail of Stefano Brizzi 55:43 - Stefano Brizzi’s death 57:46 - Outro
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