Episode 54: Wayne Adam Ford a Killer in the Redwoods

2024-04-17

A KILLER IN THE REDWOODS. On Monday, November 2, 1998 Wayne Adam Ford walked into the Eureka Sherriff’s Department in Humboldt County, California saying he didn’t want to hurt people anymore. In his pocket was a woman’s severed breast. For years the community had lived in terror as body parts were found in waterways and beaches, and, working as a long haul truck driver, Wayne had left a string of victims across the state, just how many we’ll never know. Join us as we delve into the life and mind of the rarest of serial killers, one who not only appears remorseful...

A KILLER IN THE REDWOODS.

On Monday, November 2, 1998 Wayne Adam Ford walked into the Eureka Sherriff’s Department in Humboldt County, California saying he didn’t want to hurt people anymore. In his pocket was a woman’s severed breast.

For years the community had lived in terror as body parts were found in waterways and beaches, and, working as a long haul truck driver, Wayne had left a string of victims across the state, just how many we’ll never know.

Join us as we delve into the life and mind of the rarest of serial killers, one who not only appears remorseful, but ended his murder spree by turning himself over to the police.

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References:

Shadows of Evil: Long-haul Trucker Wayne Adam Ford and His Grisly Trail of Rape, Dismemberment, and Murder by Carlton Smith

Body Parts by Caitlin Rother

I Lived with a Killer Season One, Episode Fourteen Reelz Network

Evil Lives Here Season 9, Episode 4 “He Pretends to be Human”

Los Angeles Times. November 19, 1998 “Is Trucker that Rare Serial Killer with a Conscience?”