The Ruthless Teenage Killer Known As "The Bone Breaker"
Summary
This episode details the 1994 abduction of Chris Steiner and the 1995 kidnapping of Thad Phillips by 17-year-old Joe Clark, known as the Baraboo Bone Breaker. Clark tortured Phillips for two days, breaking his bones, before Phillips escaped and called police. Clark was convicted of kidnapping Phillips and murdering Steiner, receiving life in prison. The story highlights Phillips’ heroic survival and subsequent shooting by Clark’s friend to silence him.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Baraboo Bone Breaker case
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Disappearance and death of Chris Steiner
Abduction of Thad Phillips by Joe Clark
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48 hours of torture and Thad's escape
Rescue, injuries, and identifying Chris Steiner
Joe Clark's trial and insanity defense
Murder trial for Chris Steiner and Thad's shooting
Sentences, civil suit, and host's update
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