Episode 5: Robert Hansen "The Butcher Baker"

Crimes from the Peanut Gallery

Summary

This podcast covers the story of Robert Hanson, a serial killer known as the Butcher Baker, who terrorized women in Alaska. The podcast explores his childhood, early signs of violence, and his fascination with hunting and bakeries. It delves into his military service, arrests, and early crimes, as well as the increased violence and police suspicions surrounding him. The podcast highlights the kidnapping and torture of Cindy Paulson, the investigation and arrest of Hanson, and the discovery of evidence leading to his confession. It concludes with the sentencing and death of Hanson, and a list of his victims.

Takeaways

Robert Hanson, known as the Butcher Baker, was a serial killer who terrorized women in Alaska.

Hanson's childhood and early signs of violence contributed to his sadistic tendencies.

His fascination with hunting and bakeries played a role in his later crimes.

The investigation and arrest of Hanson revealed the extent of his crimes and the suffering of his victims.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:21 Childhood and Early Signs

06:16 Hunting and Bakeries

07:41 Military Service and Sadistic Tendencies

10:28 Move to Alaska and Trophy Hunting

11:27 Arrests and Early Crimes

14:07 Increased Violence and Police Suspicions

21:06 Kidnapping and Torture of Cindy Paulson

23:29 Investigation and Arrest

29:40 Discovery of Evidence and Confession

31:39 Sentencing and Death

34:05 Victims: Celia Van Senten to Sue Luna

36:22 Victims: Lisa Futrell to Sherry Morrow

38:49 Victims: Eklutna Annie to Deline Sugar-Renay

40:19 Victims: Paula Goulding to Tammy Peterson

49:04 Conclusion and Farewell