X (2022) vs. The Copeland Murders: The Oldest Serial Killers in American History

The Fear Archive investigates Ray and Faye Copeland — a Missouri farming couple convicted of serial murder in their seventies — and the Ti West horror film X, which excavates the darkness lurking beneath rural American surfaces. We interview Peter Phok, executive producer on X. Ray and Faye Copeland looked exactly like what they were: an aging farm couple in Ozark County, Missouri. They were not. Between 1986 and 1989, they lured transient workers to their farm, used them for fraudulent cattle deals, and murdered them when they became liabilities. When investigators found the remains, Faye Copeland had been making a quilt from the victims' clothing. Ti West's X understands this specific American darkness. Tonight Amanda and Mike examine how well. Hosted by Amanda Kagiwada and Michael Ryan Assip. Executive produced by Cassie Jozefov. A Violet Hour Media production. LISTENER WARNING: This program includes discussion of real-world violence and other subject matter that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please proceed with caution. Popular Topics Include: Copeland murders, Ray Copeland, Faye Copeland, oldest serial killers America, farm murders Missouri, X 2022, Ti West, Mia Goth, true crime horror podcast, Fear Archive, horror podcast, Violet Hour Media, rural serial killers, geriatric killers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices