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The Wonderland Gang: Drugs, Porn, And Unsolved Murders
Manage episode 401052960 series 3411306
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is talking all about LA's Notorious Wonderland Gang.
Strap in, because we're taking you back to the neon haze of 1980s LA, where the Wonderland gang and John Holmes ruled the night with a cocktail of crime, drugs, and betrayal. The saga of Ron Launius and his band of misfits reads like a movie script! Their tales of hedonism and addiction serve as stark reminders of what life could be like in California in the 80s.
We'll untangle the web of complicated relationships and the tragic consequences that followed, all while pondering the ethical tightrope walked when loyalty to friends collides with self-preservation.
Our journey through the seedy underbelly culminates in the chilling Wonderland murders and the trials that sent shockwaves through the city. With a narrative steeped in the macabre, we paint a vivid picture of the crime scene and the enigma surrounding John Holmes' and Eddie Nash's involvement.
References:
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_murders
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_Gang
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Holmes_(actor)
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Nash
- https://youtu.be/Tl1s8w9J8-g?si=deovTE3ya3rlRCEM
- https://www.grunge.com/1310320/eddie-nash-acquitted-wonderland-murders/
- https://www.dawn-schiller.com/bio-1#:~:text=It%20was%20there%20that%2C%20through,her%20as%20his%20own%20possession.
- https://youtu.be/S2N5WTeggnw?si=oDEFgvm3_A32M9uH
- https://www.laweekly.com/in-too-deep/
- https://www.dawn-schiller.com/bio-1
- https://youtu.be/RzE4rluFQqI?si=p7u8lgdEoZxOgS_Y
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Holmes_(actor)
- https://allthatsinteresting.com/eddie-nash
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
616.320.4935
JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!
Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!
Visit our Website to learn more!
Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
www.OddityShopPodcast.com
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site.
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Manage episode 401052960 series 3411306
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is talking all about LA's Notorious Wonderland Gang.
Strap in, because we're taking you back to the neon haze of 1980s LA, where the Wonderland gang and John Holmes ruled the night with a cocktail of crime, drugs, and betrayal. The saga of Ron Launius and his band of misfits reads like a movie script! Their tales of hedonism and addiction serve as stark reminders of what life could be like in California in the 80s.
We'll untangle the web of complicated relationships and the tragic consequences that followed, all while pondering the ethical tightrope walked when loyalty to friends collides with self-preservation.
Our journey through the seedy underbelly culminates in the chilling Wonderland murders and the trials that sent shockwaves through the city. With a narrative steeped in the macabre, we paint a vivid picture of the crime scene and the enigma surrounding John Holmes' and Eddie Nash's involvement.
References:
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_murders
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_Gang
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Holmes_(actor)
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Nash
- https://youtu.be/Tl1s8w9J8-g?si=deovTE3ya3rlRCEM
- https://www.grunge.com/1310320/eddie-nash-acquitted-wonderland-murders/
- https://www.dawn-schiller.com/bio-1#:~:text=It%20was%20there%20that%2C%20through,her%20as%20his%20own%20possession.
- https://youtu.be/S2N5WTeggnw?si=oDEFgvm3_A32M9uH
- https://www.laweekly.com/in-too-deep/
- https://www.dawn-schiller.com/bio-1
- https://youtu.be/RzE4rluFQqI?si=p7u8lgdEoZxOgS_Y
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Holmes_(actor)
- https://allthatsinteresting.com/eddie-nash
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
616.320.4935
JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!
Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!
Visit our Website to learn more!
Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
www.OddityShopPodcast.com
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site.
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