Ep. 2 - The Hi-Fi Murders - A Night of Horror in Ogden, Utah

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In our second spine-chilling episode of **Wicked Wanderings**, we're about to take you on a journey into the heart of darkness. Join us as we unravel the terrifying and tragic tale of the Hi-Fi murders, a nightmarish event that unfolded at a seemingly ordinary home audio store in Ogden, Utah, on that fateful evening of April 22, 1974.
As the sun set and the Hi-Fi Shop was preparing to close its doors for the night, the lives of five innocent people took an unimaginable turn. Several individuals entered the store, but they weren't ordinary customers. They were ruthless criminals who had sinister intentions. The events that followed are etched in history as one of the most horrifying crimes of its time.
The victims, held hostage in their place of work, endured a nightmarish ordeal that defied belief. They were forced to drink a corrosive drain cleaner, an act the perpetrators believed would be fatal but instead resulted in excruciating burns to their mouths and throats. The brutality didn't stop there; it included unimaginable acts of violence, such as kicking a pen into an ear and the brutal rape of an eighteen-year-old girl. Tragically, three of the hostages lost their lives that dreadful night, while the two survivors were left with life-changing injuries.
But the story doesn't end there. Police launched a relentless pursuit of justice, ultimately leading to the conviction of three enlisted United States Air Force airmen: Dale Selby Pierre, William Andrews, and Keith Roberts. Pierre and Andrews faced the ultimate penalty—execution—for their heinous crimes, while Roberts, who had remained in the getaway vehicle, was convicted of robbery.
This harrowing crime not only shocked a nation but also sparked debates about the extremity of violence and accusations of racial bias within the Utah judiciary.
Join us as we delve deep into the chilling details of the Hi-Fi murders. We'll explore the motivations behind this horrific crime, the subsequent investigation, and the enduring questions that continue to haunt the memories of those who lived through that terrifying night. **Wicked Wanderings** invites you to confront the darkest corners of human nature and discover the chilling truth behi

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1. Ep. 2 - The Hi-Fi Murders - A Night of Horror in Ogden, Utah (00:00:00)

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