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EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 1H 13M

Season 7 Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice Part 16 “When the Devil Came to Rochester”

from Murder Phone · host Tony Ciaglia

What happens when hell doesn’t wait for you to die… but moves in next door?They called him The Genesee River Killer. We call him Arthur Shawcross.By late 1987, Rochester had no idea the devil was walking among them. Arthur Shawcross, an aging drifter with a fishing pole and a hollow smile was hiding a darkness that never died.In this episode, Tony and Al Ciaglia uncover some lost videos from 2010 from the Murder Phone archives, recorded at Shawcross’s old apartment and favorite Dunkin’ Donuts haunt. They revisit the crime scenes, you’ll see Tony standing  on Seth Green Island.This is where Arthur Shawcross dumped what was left of Dorothy Keeler. He even claimed to have stuck her skull in a tree. And as far as anyone knows… it was never found.Tony and Al read chilling letters written by Shawcross himself, and expose the system that let this monster walk free.You’ll hear the twisted stories of Dorothy Blackburn, Anna Steffens, Dorothy Keeler, and Patty Ives, four women who paid the price for the justice system’s failure.Dark, raw, and unforgettable—this is the story of when hell came to Rochester… and nobody noticed.Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone:“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

What happens when hell doesn’t wait for you to die… but moves in next door? They called him The Genesee River Killer. We call him Arthur Shawcross. By late 1987, Rochester had no idea the devil was walking among them. Arthur Shawcross, an aging drifter with a fishing pole and a hollow smile was hiding a darkness that never died. In this episode, Tony and Al Ciaglia uncover some lost videos from 2010 from the Murder Phone archives, recorded at Shawcross’s old apartment and favorite Dunki...

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