Ep 7 The Self-Proclaimed Vampire

In this chilling episode, we take an in-depth look into the life of Roderick "Rod" Justin Farrell, a Kentucky native who delved into the world of fantasy and committed horrifying crimes. Born on March 28, 1980, to teenage parents, Rod's journey from a troubled childhood to a life of crime is charted in detail.

After several on-going struggles, Rod and his mother relocated to Eustis, Florida. This was when he became friends with Heather Wendorf, another troubled kid, and began indulging in dark fantasies. His plunge into the occult was further accelerated as he started his cult, recruiting other kids into blood-drinking rituals.

The tale reaches a crescendo when Rod, convinced of his vampire identity, makes a heinous plan in November 1996. Along with Heather, their friends Scott Anderson, Charity Kesey, and Dana Cooper, Rod orchestrates the brutal murders of Heather’s parents to steal their car and rendezvous to New Orleans. The episode also captures the chilling discovery made by Heather's sister, Jennifer, who found her parents' lifeless bodies.

The subsequent police manhunt, arrests, trials, pleas, and sentences form a major part of this episode. In one of the biggest shocks, Rod was charged with two counts of murder and sentenced to death in 1998. He remains imprisoned at Tomoka Correctional Institution in Volusia County, Florida.

Unearth the detailed account of this hair-raising story of a self-proclaimed vampire as we delve deep into Rod Farrell’s life and crimes. Listen in, if you dare.