The J. Burden Show The Chicago Ripper Crew w/ Thomas777: The J. Burden Show Ep. 436
Mar 5, 2026
A deep dive into the Chicago Ripper Crew's ritualistic violence and disturbing occult ties. They outline key figures, chilling confessions, and how forensic details backed up horrific claims. The conversation traces the geographic spread of attacks and the investigative hurdles of pre-DNA forensics. It also examines the group's dynamics and how ordinary men became part of extreme ritual crimes.
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Ripper Crew Shows Real Cult-Style Multioffender Crime
- The Ripper Crew case is a clear counterexample to claims that multi-offender ritual cult crimes don't exist.
- Thomas777 ties it to a broader 1980s occult zeitgeist alongside Ramirez and public panic over Tylenol poisonings.
Gecht's Early Connection To John Wayne Gacy
- Robin Gecht worked as a carpenter for John Wayne Gacy as a teenager, linking two notorious cases locally.
- Gecht was physically small and effeminate but exerted strange control over others, surprising investigators.
Survivor's Details Led To The Van Stop
- Denise Gardner survived an abduction from a red Carpenter's van and identified details that led police to Robin Gecht.
- She remembered a roach clip with two blue feathers and the partition, which matched the stopped van.