EPISODE · May 25, 2022 · 17 MIN
Chicago: Creation of a Predator
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
A seemingly innocent evening at a Noblesville theater turns into a chilling... Season 10 of Foul Play uncovers the making of a predator amid the bustling cityscapes of Chicago. This episode marks the origin of a predator's story, tracing his roots and the unsuspecting circumstances that catalyzed his dark path. Brent Allred, a 22-year-old junior, innocuously entered a theater that evening. Brent's life, shaped by a mix of normalcy and hidden struggles, serves as a reminder of potential darkness lurking beneath familiar exteriors. His narrative exposes the failings in recognizing and addressing early signs of predatory behavior. Brent was a typical college student, engaging brightly with academia while fostering meaningful connections. He was known for his genteel nature, a fact that sharpens the unsettling transformation into a figure of infamy. This tale articulates the duality of his existence and the environment that allowed it to flourish. This series is set against the vibrant backdrop of late 20th-century Chicago, an era bustling with ambition yet marred by emerging urban threats. As societal norms evolved, so did new dangers, veiled by the façade of rapid urbanization. Brent's story implores listeners to question the very systems meant to protect and the blind spots they often overlook. we explore Brent's seemingly ordinary life, illustrating a harrowing conversation on how extraordinary malefactors emerge from mundane origins. Interviews and investigative insights piece together the evolution of his predatory behavior, examining overlooked red flags and systemic laziness. Prepare to examine the chilling genesis of Brent Allred's sinister journey, his transformation from an innocuous student to a man carrying unnerving potential. Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypodOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What this episode covers
Our story begins with a man walking into a movie theater in Noblesville, Indiana, 22-year-old Brent Allred. Brent is shy, self-effacing, and junior at nearby Ball State University. He's meeting a woman here, or rather a girl, for the very first time. They've been talking for six months now, and today he's wearing the appropriate amount of overpriced cologne, a button-down shirt, black leather shoes, and he's holding a pair of movie tickets for the two of them that he bought in advance for this day. **Trigger warning, this episode discusses a relationship with an underage girl** Find us online. Support the show by joining our Black Label by becoming a Patron on Patreon. Black Label can also be subscribed to on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook. Hosted by Shane Waters. You can find his history podcast Hometown History here. Find Foul Play: Crime Series on all podcasting outlets here. Episode Sponsor: - Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/FOULPLAY. Are you obsessed with true crime and rotten people? If you have a favorite murder and you're a crime junkie with a slight morbid since of curiosity you're in the right place. If you can't get enough Dateline or 20/20 and you don't quite trust going out alone in your own back yard because people are shady - yeah me too! And if you also enjoy listening to Generation Why, True Crime Garage, The Vanished, My Favorite Murder or basically any podcast about unsolved cases and mysteries - well you'll probably enjoy this one! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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