Ep.178 - The Case of the Acid King, Ricky Kasso
Summary
Hosts Mike and Dirty Keith review Lee Cronin’s *The Mummy* before diving into the true crime story of Ricky Casso, known as the Acid King. They detail Casso’s abusive upbringing, his association with the satanic-themed Knights of the Black Circle, and his descent into drug-fueled psychosis. The episode culminates in the brutal 1984 murder of Gary Lowers in Long Island’s Cow Harbor Park, exploring the twisted dynamics between Casso, his accomplices, and their violent rituals.
Topics discussed
Intro and The Mummy movie review
Ricky Casso's abusive upbringing
The Knights of the Black Circle gang
Drug use, grave robbing, and delusions
The murder of Gary Lowmans
Police investigation and arrests
Ricky's suicide and failed trial
Teenage Dirt Bike inspiration and outro
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