Episode 14: The Trick or Treat Murder

Sinister Silhouettes w/ Tasha Pierce

Join host Tasha on Sinister Silhouettes as she takes you on a spine-tingling journey back to Halloween night in 1957. In this gripping episode, we delve deep into the sinister plot that forever changed the perception of trick-or-treating innocence. Discover the shocking true story of the "Trick or Treat" Murder, featuring unsuspecting victim Peter Fabiano and two women who would become notorious for their chilling act of violence.

Explore the lives of Peter Fabiano, an enigmatic man with underlying complexities, and the two women, Joan Rabel and Goldyne Pizer, who orchestrated this heinous crime. Uncover the eerie details of how they disguised themselves as trick-or-treaters to execute their sinister plan on that fateful night.

Learn about the psychological dynamics at play, including alleged "abnormal" relationships, manipulative tactics, and unanswered questions that still linger around this shocking case. Did Betty Fabiano have any involvement in the crime? Were the perpetrators given a lenient sentence because they were women?

Don't miss this gripping episode of Sinister Silhouettes as we unravel the mysteries and chilling events that transpired on Halloween night, shedding light on a true crime story that continues to captivate and intrigue. Subscribe now to explore the darkest corners of history with Tasha and the Sinister Silhouettes podcast.

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https://www.vice.com/en/article/53n88a/the-bizarre-lesbian-murder-scandal-that-rocked-1950s-la

https://thevintagewomanmagazine.com/mid-century-halloween-murder/

https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/peter-fabiano

https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/trick-or-treat-nightmare-the-murder-of-peter-fabiano

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