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Bruce McArthur: The Toronto Serial Killer Who Hid in Plain Sight

In this episode of Grinding True Crime, we examine the chilling case of Bruce McArthur, the Toronto serial killer who preyed on men from the city’s Gay Village for nearly a decade—while living an unassuming life as a landscaper and mall Santa Claus.

Using court records, investigative reporting, and victim impact statements, this episode traces how McArthur exploited trust, targeted marginalized men, and evaded detection as disappearances were repeatedly dismissed by authorities.

We break down:

• McArthur’s background and double life

• The disappearance of eight men between 2010 and 2017

• Missed warning signs and police investigative failures

• The surveillance operation that led to his arrest

• The disturbing evidence uncovered after his capture

• The guilty plea and life sentence that followed

This is a story about more than one man—it’s about systemic blind spots, ignored warnings, and the devastating cost of inaction.

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Fernando Madrigal, the Norteños & Mission District Violence

In this episode of Grinding True Crime, we examine the rise of Fernando Madrigal and the alleged role prosecutors say he played alongside Norteño gang members during a period of escalating violence centered around Army Street in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Drawing from court records, witness statements, and law-enforcement filings, this episode explores how street-level power, intimidation, and retaliation allegedly turned a neighborhood into a battleground—leaving residents caught in the middle.

We break down:

• The background of Fernando Madrigal

• The structure and presence of the Norteños in the Mission District

• The pattern of violence tied to Army Street

• How investigators connected individuals, locations, and acts

• The broader impact on the community and why these cases matter

This is not glorification—it’s documentation.
A look at how unchecked street violence can grip a neighborhood, and how the justice system responds when fear becomes routine.

Listener discretion advised.

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“Inside the Cab of Evil: Robert Ben Rhodes, The Truck Stop Killer”

In this episode of Grinding True Crime, Todd and (your co-host if applicable) take you deep into the terrifying case of Robert Ben Rhodes, one of America’s most chilling long-haul serial killers. Known as The Truck Stop Killer, Rhodes used the open highways as his hunting grounds—turning a semi-truck into a mobile torture chamber that left a trail of trauma across the country.

We break down his early life, disturbing patterns, years spent undetected, the survivors who bravely came forward, and the investigators who finally stopped him. This is a haunting journey through manipulation, brutality, and the dangers hidden in plain sight.

Warning: This episode contains graphic details and may not be suitable for all listeners.

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The Northern Predator: Cody Legebokoff’s Crimes

In this episode of Grinding True Crime, we dive deep into the chilling case of Cody Legebokoff — one of Canada’s youngest known serial killers. We break down his early life, the disturbing pattern behind his crimes, the victims whose stories deserve to be heard, and the shocking moment a routine police stop unraveled everything.

We explore the investigation, the forensic evidence that sealed the case, and how a seemingly average teenager managed to hide a dark and violent double life. This episode takes you step-by-step through the timeline, the trial, and the questions that still haunt investigators today.

Join us as we uncover the truth behind a case that shook British Columbia and left a lasting mark on Canadian criminal history.

 

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“From SAT Top Score to Streets: The Noah Scurry Story”

In this episode of Grinding True Crime, we dive deep into the tragic and complex story of 17-year-old Noah Scurry — a Philadelphia high school basketball star, promising scholar, rapper (known by some as “Joker, and alleged participant in a cycle of violence that claimed his life and many others.

Join us as we peel back the layers of the Noah Scurry story — a tragic intersection of talent, identity, environment and violence.

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Three True Crime Stories from Halloween

In this episode Todd and Ty talk three cases that will blow your mind from a love triangle to, poison, too family genocide. So hit like and share the true Crime.

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The Mexican Jeffrey Dahmer

Miguel Cortez was a unassuming part of the community and from the outside was never suspected in the atrocities that took place in Mexico as recent as 2024. Join us as we talk and investigate the case.

The World is Angry By Jon Vines!

Join us as we dive into a great novel By  Jon A Vine as he gives a  Phycological thriller crime novel with a great background and thrilling story. He also talks to us on how he got into writing this intense story by studying true crime cases.

Oscar Luis Morlett

This one hits home and is a case related to one of the co hosts. Listen as we discuss a case little known outside of the So Cal neighborhood it took place in.

Takahiro Shiraishi " Twitter Killer "

In the early days of the Twitter there was a predator feasting on the vulnerable. In a country that has a high suicide rate he gained the trust of those not knowing whether or not to go through with the ultimate decision. In this case we will discuss the monster that wasnt around very long but did a huge amount of damage.

 

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