The Hunt for the Trailside Killer

Uncover the chilling story of the Trailside Killer, David Carpenter. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, hikers in the Bay Area were warned to stay on high alert as a serial killer, known as the Trailside Killer, was on the loose.This killer targeted young college students, leaving a trail of bodies in shallow graves along the hiking trails. Learn about the victims, the investigation, and the eventual capture of David Carpenter in this True Crime Recaps video. Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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