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Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka Episode 1: Snuffles

What happens when two people with very different childhoods come together and create something unimaginably horrific?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan begin the disturbing story of Paul …

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/1:01:06

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Drunkard's Cloak: Old Steve Cooper

What happens when getting a little too drunk earns you a very public walk of shame?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan travel to 17th century England to …

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/1:10:57

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Boiling: Season Your Water

How do you punish someone when hanging, beheading, or burning just isn't brutal enough?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan dive into the horrifying history of boiling alive, …

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/1:01:33

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The Cult of Yerba Buena: Estúpidos Agricultores

What happens when a small Mexican farming community falls under the control of a self proclaimed goddess who demands sex, drugs, blood, and human sacrifice?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young …

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/1:04:59

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Blood Eagle: Unzip The Ribs

What happens when revenge becomes one of the most infamous executions in Viking history?Season 2 of Torture: A Dark History kicks off in 9th century England, where King Aella of Northumbria finds himself facing …

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/1:30:20

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The Rack: Never Go Full Catholic

How much pain could a human body actually withstand before it finally broke?On the Season 1 finale of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan finally tackle one of the most infamous …

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Pau de Arara: The Perch

What happens when an interrogation turns into one of the most infamous torture methods in Brazilian history?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan travel to Brazil during the …

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/1:31:33

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Jesse H Pomeroy Episode 2: An Almost Serial Killer

What happens when the boy known as the “Boy Torturer” gets out of reform school and immediately finds himself back in the headlines?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan …

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/1:13:12

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Jesse H. Pomeroy Episode 1: Boston Butt Bitter

What happens when a 12 year old boy becomes one of the most feared criminals in Boston?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan explore the disturbing early life …

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/1:17:39

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Vietnamese Booby Traps: Bridgey Snappy Spikey Stabby

What happens when the jungle itself seems determined to kill you?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan are doing something a little different. Instead of focusing on one …

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