Killer Lyrics

Hey there, Killer Lyrics listeners! Jazmine Booker here, and have I got a riveting case to share with you today as we kick off our revamped series.In this episode, we're diving into the tragic murder of Jennifer Levin back in 1986. An outgoing 18-year-old from a well-to-do family, Jennifer's life was cut short one summer night in Central Park at the hands of Robert Chambers, a 19-year-old prep school student.The brutal crime shocked the nation - but what was even more shocking was how the media and defense team conspired to put Jennifer's character on trial. Chambers' high-powered attorneys painted her as a "sex-crazed" aggressor to blame her for her own death. And the tabloids ate it up, running salacious stories that forever marred Jennifer's memory.In the end, Chambers got off with a lesser manslaughter plea and served only 15 years, despite the physical evidence clearly pointing to intentional murder. The injustice spurred Jennifer's grief-stricken mother to fight for legal reforms to protect future victims.This heinous crime went on to inspire rock band The Killers' chilling "Murder Trilogy" of songs, starting with "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine." Stay tuned as we unpack the disturbing details of the case, the misogynistic media frenzy that followed, and how Jennifer Levin's legacy changed laws while also living on in music. You won't want to miss this one.

After some time, Jess and Heaven are back with another story but this time, they jumped over the big pond and back into time. Known as the Moor Murders, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley targeted children and buried them on the Moor between 1963 to 1965. What were their trophies you ask? Listen and find out! Also, listen to The Smiths song called Suffer Little Children. Where Jess thinks the melody makes it a great song, Heaven thinks it's creepy. Who do you agree with?

So, this is an episode from last year about the murders from the 1950s. The song is called Nebraska. In this episode, Jesse, and Heaven talk about the song, the murder, what our last meal would be and the weird noises of the chairs we are sitting in. Come join this on the journey to the past of another Bonnie and Clyde murder couple.

Here, Jesse and her friend, Heaven sit down and discuss a murder from 1995. The case was one that was used as inspiration for Jennifer's Body and what caused a lawsuit against the band, Slayer. Join them as they learn, read through and discuss this horrific tragedy.