In 1974 Philadelphia, 15-year-old Thomas Ashton's troubled life takes a sinister turn when he meets "The Maestro," a mysterious figure who introduces him to the dark art of murder. Under his tutelage, Thomas hones his skills, blending his artistic talents with a growing bloodlust.<br /><br />At 17, he encounters Sarah, a kindred spirit who becomes his muse and ultimate victim. As Thomas creates his gruesome masterpiece, detectives Jack Novak and Sarah Pearson investigate the shocking crime scene, realizing they're dealing with no ordinary killer.<br /><br />The episode culminates with Thomas deciding to pursue medical school, providing the perfect cover for his twisted ambitions and setting the stage for his evolution into "The Artist."<br /><br /><b>Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit<a href="http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> caloroga.com/plus</a>. No plug-ins needed!</b><br /><b><br />Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!</b>

Murder Weekly - Short Crime Mysteries

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The Artist - A Killer's Canvas: (Ep1 of 10) - "Strokes of Red"

NOV 6, 202426 MIN
Murder Weekly - Short Crime Mysteries

The Artist - A Killer's Canvas: (Ep1 of 10) - "Strokes of Red"

NOV 6, 202426 MIN

Description

In 1974 Philadelphia, 15-year-old Thomas Ashton's troubled life takes a sinister turn when he meets "The Maestro," a mysterious figure who introduces him to the dark art of murder. Under his tutelage, Thomas hones his skills, blending his artistic talents with a growing bloodlust.<br /><br />At 17, he encounters Sarah, a kindred spirit who becomes his muse and ultimate victim. As Thomas creates his gruesome masterpiece, detectives Jack Novak and Sarah Pearson investigate the shocking crime scene, realizing they're dealing with no ordinary killer.<br /><br />The episode culminates with Thomas deciding to pursue medical school, providing the perfect cover for his twisted ambitions and setting the stage for his evolution into "The Artist."<br /><br /><b>Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit<a href="http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> caloroga.com/plus</a>. No plug-ins needed!</b><br /><b><br />Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!</b>