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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 46 MIN

Paul Frederick Runge

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Description: In this episode, we investigate the case of Paul Frederick Runge, an Illinois predator whose crimes spanned rape, murder, dismemberment, and even arson. From the disappearance of Stacey Frobel to the murders of sisters Džanet and Amila Pagenbegović, and the mother-daughter killings of Yolanda Gutierrez and 10-year-old Jessica Muñiz, we trace how patterns, DNA, and a rare immunity deal finally broke the case. We also examine the overlooked role of his then-wife, Charlene, and how some accounts seem to minimize her involvement. If you find the show valuable, follow and share to help others discover it. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2m2UNIEBbg PEOPLE v. RUNGE. Supreme Court of Illinois. No. 103529. Decided: May 21, 2009. 2 Cases Dropped Against Serial Killer Paul Runge. CBS Chicago. August 24, 2011. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/2-cases-against-serial-killer-paul-runge-to-be-dropped/ Gov. Quinn Commutes Death Sentence of Oak Forest Serial Killer Paul Runge. By Lauren Traut for Patch.com. Posted Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:19 pm CT. https://patch.com/illinois/oakforest/gov-quinn-commutes-death-sentence-of-oak-forest-seriaa98a21589a. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Runge_(serial_killer) https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/runge-paul.htm

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