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The Devil in Gainesville: The Real Killer Behind Ghostface

The Devil in Gainesville: The Real Killer Behind Ghostface

Update: 2025-08-25
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Before Scream terrified moviegoers, a real-life horror unfolded in Gainesville, Florida. In August 1990, a sadistic killer brutally murdered five college students in just three days, leaving the city paralyzed with fear. In this weeks episode, we trace the twisted path of Danny Rolling and explore how fact bled into fiction, turning one of America’s most shocking crimes into a pop culture nightmare.


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The Devil in Gainesville: The Real Killer Behind Ghostface

The Devil in Gainesville: The Real Killer Behind Ghostface

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