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In Part 2 of the Betty Broderick story, we pick up where we left off and examine the tragic events that culminated in one of Southern California’s most infamous murder cases. We break down the night Dan and Linda Broderick were killed, the investigation that followed, and the courtroom battles that captivated the nation.
As the case unfolds, we explore the arguments from both sides: Was Betty Broderick a calculated killer, or a woman driven to a breaking point after years of heartbreak, betrayal, and escalating conflict? 

Decades later, the case continues to spark debate and divide public opinion.

Join us as we take a closer look at the evidence, the trials, the verdicts, and the lasting legacy of a case that remains one of the most controversial true crime stories in California history.

Thank you for joining us for the Season 1 Finale of SoCal Slaughters. 

We’ll see you next season. 🔪❤️

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Hosts break down the scheme orchestrated by Skylar Deleon, the events leading up to the couple’s disappearance, and the investigation that uncovered one of Orange County’s most notorious murder cases. What began as the sale of a luxury yacht quickly turned into a horrifying crime that shocked Southern California.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Murder, violence, kidnapping, financial exploitation, discussions of death, and graphic crime details.

🍹 Drink Feature ~ Ocean Breeze• 2 oz White Rum• 1 oz Pineapple Juice• 1 oz Orange Juice• 1 oz Blue Curaçao• Sprite

Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and blue curaçao. Stir gently and top with Sprite. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

🥥 Bri-Lixer Version• Coconut water• Sprite• Blue curaçao-style NA syrup

📚 Sources referenced include: ABC News, NBC News, court records, documentary footage, and publicly available case materials related to the murders of Tom and Jackie Hawks.

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⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS:This episode contains discussions of serial murder, graphic violence, torture, sexual assault, abuse, kidnapping, dismemberment, victimization of young men, drugging, crime scene details, and other disturbing true crime content. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

🍹 Featured Cocktail: Harvey Wallbanger
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 4–6 oz Orange Juice
- ½ oz Galliano Float
- Served over ice in a highball glass

🍊 Bri-Lixer (Non-Alcoholic Version)
-1.5 oz NA Vodka
- 4–6 oz Orange Juice
- ½ oz Galliano-Inspired Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
-¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Peels from 1 lemon
- 2 star anise
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Simmer until sugar dissolves, cool completely, then strain.
-Served over ice in a highball glass.

📚 Sources & Show Notes
Los Angeles Times (1988)https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-10-02-me-4891-story.html
Justia – California Supreme Court Case Detailshttps://law.justia.com/cases/california/supreme-court/4th/23/978.html
Long Beachize – Randy Kraft History & Timelinehttps://longbeachize.com/articles/the-disturbing-creepy-history-of-long-beachs-scorecard-killer-randy-kraft/

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In this episode of SoCal Slaughters, the girls dive into the chilling case of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, a man whose rage and obsession led to a carefully planned attack that left an entire family shattered. Disguised as Santa Claus and armed with multiple weapons, Pardo carried out a brutal act of violence that would forever change the lives of those connected to the Ortega family.

The girls break down the events leading up to the massacre, the devastating aftermath, and the lasting impact this case continues to have today.

Content Warning: Gun violence, arson, suicide, and graphic discussion of violent crime.

🍎 Cocktail of the Episode: Cranberry Apple Mule✨ 

Mocktail Option: Bri-Lixir version available

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The episode dives into the warning signs leading up to the attack, survivor accounts, law enforcement response, and the devastating aftermath that rippled through the community. 

The girls also discuss the overlap of the tragedy with the Woolsey Fire, which forced many survivors to face yet another disaster just days later.

Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode contains discussions of mass violence, murder, suicide, PTSD, trauma, grief, and other disturbing topics.

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⚠️ Trigger Warning: Graphic content, murder, assault, and violence.

Drink Feature ~ Curtain Call
• 1oz Elderflower liqueur
• 0.5oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5oz gin
• 2–3oz Prosecco
• Dash of orange bitters
• Garnish with a lemon twist

Directions: Add elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, gin, and bitters to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe. Slowly top with Prosecco and garnish with a lemon twist.

Bri-lixer Version
• 1oz elderflower syrup
• 0.5oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5oz alcohol-free gin (or omit)
• 2–3oz sparkling water
• Dash of orange bitters
• Garnish with a lemon twist

Sources referenced include People Magazine Investigates, Oxygen, CBS News, ABC News, OC Register, and additional public case records.

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In this episode of SoCal Slaughters, we unravel the bizarre and scandalous true story filled with obsession, infidelity, manipulation, and murder. What began as an affair spiraled into one of the strangest love triangles in true crime history — proving that sometimes the real danger is already inside the house.

🍸 Cocktail of the Episode: Dolly’s Spicy Bees Knees

• 2oz gin

• 3/4oz lemon juice

• 3/4oz honey simple syrup (made with regular + hot honey)

Shake vigorously and double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a thin lemon wheel and a drizzle of hot honey. 🔥🍋

✨ Bri-Lixir Version:

For a non-alcoholic version, we substituted the gin with alcohol-free gin.

⚠️ Content warning: This episode contains discussions of murder and infidelity.

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Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt - two women behind a calculated insurance fraud scheme tied to multiple suspicious deaths in Los Angeles. From staged hit-and-runs to disturbing financial motives, this case shocked investigators and true crime followers alike.

🕷️ Black Widow Drink Recipe:• 2 oz vodka• 1 oz blackberry liqueur• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice• 1/4 oz agave• 1 tsp edible black glitter• Club soda topper

Pour all ingredients (minus the club soda) into a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a martini glass, top with club soda, and garnish with lime or blackberries.

✨ Bri-lixer Version (alcohol-free):• Substitute alcohol-free “clear” vodka• Skip the blackberry liqueur• Add extra agave (3/4 oz)

This episode discusses murder, fraud, manipulation, and the investigation that ultimately exposed one of Southern California’s most infamous criminal partnerships. Listener discretion is advised.

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We break down the timeline of his crimes, how DNA evidence ultimately led to his arrest, and the systemic failures that allowed him to go undetected for so long. This episode also explores the victims, the investigation, and the lasting impact on the community.

As always, we paired this case with a custom cocktail inspired by the story 👇
🍹 LA Sunset• 2 oz Reposado Tequila• 2 oz Fresh Blood Orange Juice• 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice• 1/2 oz Agave Syrup• Tajín Rim• Blood Orange Ring Garnish

✨ “Bri-lixir” Version (Non-Alcoholic)• 2 oz Grapefruit Soda• 2 oz Fresh Blood Orange Juice• 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice• 1/2 oz Agave Syrup• Tajín Rim• Blood Orange Ring Garnish

Viewer discretion is advised — this episode contains discussion of violent crimes.

If you have any information related to this case, please contact local authorities or submit tips anonymously through official channels.

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In October 1985, 17-year-old Michele “Missy” Avila trusted the wrong people for the last time. Lured into the forest by former friends Karen Severson and Laura Doyle, what began as a confrontation turned into a shocking and tragic act that would haunt the San Fernando Valley for years to come. 

In this episode of SoCal Slaughters, we break down the twisted dynamics of teenage cruelty, the power of rumors, and how jealousy escalated into one of Southern California’s most disturbing cases. 

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of bullying, teenage violence, and brief mentions of suicide. 

🍸 Cocktail of the Episode: “Valley Lies”• 1.5 oz vodka• 1.5 oz peach schnapps 2 oz orange juice Splash of grenadine Cherry garnish Shake with ice, pour into a glass, top with grenadine, and garnish with a cherry. 

Non-Alcoholic Option: “Bri-lixir”• 1.5 oz N/A vodka 1.5 oz peach puree 2 oz orange juice Splash of grenadine Cherry garnish 

Sources: LA Times, Archives ABC7, ChicagoABC7 News

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