Killer in the Walls: The Crimes of Daniel LaPlante
Summary
The hosts celebrate Caleb’s birthday and debate marble cake before diving into the true crime case of Daniel LaPlante. In 1986, after being rejected by Tina Bowen, LaPlante hid in her family’s walls for months, tormenting them with noises and threats. He was eventually arrested but released on bail, only to brutally murder his neighbors, the Gustafsons, including two young children and a pregnant woman. The episode details his subsequent flight from justice and the terror he instilled in the community.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro
September vibes and marble cake debate
Introduction to the Daniel Laplante case
Tina and Danny's awkward first date
The séance and strange noises
The ketchup message in the basement
Danny discovered hiding in the closet
Danny's capture in the walls
Danny's background and early behavior
Danny's release on bail
The Gustafson family murders
The manhunt and final arrest
Trial, conviction, and parole denial
Aftermath and victim updates
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