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A serial killer stalks couples in the Tuscan hills for nearly twenty years, leaving Italy gripped by fear, rumours, and a mystery that refuses to die.

This episode unpacks the chilling case of the Monster of Florence, tracing how a series of lover’s lane murders spiralled into one of Europe’s most notorious unsolved investigations. We explore the myths, the obsession, the links to pop culture, and the tangled theories that pulled in everyone from local investigators to writers and even the Amanda Knox case.

Topics include

  • The lover’s lane murders in Tuscany
  • Key suspects and shifting theories
  • Cultural myths surrounding the case
  • Connections to Hannibal Lecter
  • The case’s impact on the Amanda Knox investigation
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