The Ski-Mask Rapist: Chief Bill Landry Recounts the Case

In this episode Kiran explores the case of John Barry Simonis, the Ski Mask Rapist, who received 21 life sentences. Former Gonzales Police Chief Bill Landry recounts Simonis's capture and how as a young officer, his seemly unrelated tip led to the rapist’s capture.

Chapters
00:22 Chilling Case of John Barry Simonis
01:46 Introducing Chief Bill Landry
03:23 John Simonis: The Early Years
08:04 A Dangerous Escalation
10:35 The Gonzales Incident
13:46 Investigating the Crime Scene
15:30 Unraveling the Connection
16:37 The Task Force Takes Action
20:50 The Arrest of Simonis
23:49 Simonis's Calculated Crimes
26:59 Reflecting on Technology's Impact
32:43 The Arrest: A Long-Awaited Moment
40:57 Conclusion: A Case of a Lifetime

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