How The Railway Killer Was Shit Out of Luck
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How The Railway Killer Was Shit Out of Luck

22:09 Sep 27, 2025
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Ángel Maturino Reséndiz, better known as The Railway Killer, terrorized communities across the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. Traveling by freight trains, he struck without warning, leaving a trail of brutal murders in his path. From Texas to Illinois, his crimes shocked the nation and exposed major flaws in law enforcement coordination.In this episode, we explore Reséndiz’s early life, his chilling crimes, the nationwide manhunt that placed him on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, and the pivotal role his own family played in his surrender. Finally, we cover his trial, conviction, and execution in 2006.This is the complete story of how The Railway Killer was finally caught.Today's episode is brought to you in part by the following:Patriot Food Supply: ➡️ https://www.rzmaf8trk.com/212KN5C/2CTPL/Skillshare: ➡️ https://skillshare.eqcm.net/XYOaYXNordVPN: ➡️ http://nordvpn.sjv.io/P04X5esDON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS.Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tcnsshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truecrimensIG: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeneversleeps/If you like our content, consider becoming a financial supporter:Buy Us A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tcnsAdvertising Inquiries:
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