Serial Killer: The Bayou Strangler (Part 1)

We’re going way down to Bayou Country, baby! Arguably Louisiana’s most prolific serial killer in history, Ronald Dominique was a true monster. He targeted vulnerability and used rouses to lure victims to their tragic deaths. After this case, you’ll never think of Louisiana and Patti LaBelle the same again. 

Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow “WILDCIDE” on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST.

​​ Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen.

​

WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

 

References:

Baquet, T. (2008, September 24). Serial killer gets 8 life sentences for killing 23 men in South Louisiana. NOLA.com. https://www.nola.com/news/serial-killer-gets-8-life-sentences-for-killing-23-men-in-south-louisiana/article_45b3a901-8934-5687-bad1-469ef2dac60f.html

Lambert, A. and McMahon, D. (Directors). 2011. Bayou Blue. Film.

Montaldo, C. (2020, January 17). Serial killer thought murdering 23 men would help him avoid prison. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/serial-killer-ronald-dominique-973118

Morris, R. (2023, December 13). Metro New Orleans Crime News. NOLA.com. https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/

Morris, R. (2006, December 5). Police: Serial-killer suspect confesses to 23 murders. Houma Today. https://web.archive.org/web/20210130204006/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061205/News/608089981/HC

National Geographic. Bayou. Education. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/bayou/

Pleasant , M., & Zullo, R. (2008, September 25). Guilty: Serial killer sentenced to life. Houma Today. https://web.archive.org/web/20210129080447/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20080924/News/608089986/HC

Riggs, S. (2020, June 24). Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman dominique. St. Charles Herald Guide. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/

Serena, K. (2022, January 4). At 5’5’’ with a heart condition and grossly obese, how did Ronald Dominique manage to kill 23 men? All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/ronald-dominique

The Associated Press. (2006, December 6). Man allegedly charmed victims before killing. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16062465

The Houma Times. (2006, December 5). A killer among us. The Times of Houma/Thibodaux. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/a-killer-among-us/

Ronald Dominique: The Bayou Strangler, First Blood, 2022-08-30, retrieved 2023-11-02