Episode 22: From Troubled Childhood to Serial Killer: The Life of Derek Todd Lee

Crimes from the Peanut Gallery

This episode covers the story of Derek Todd Lee, also known as the Baton Rouge Strangler, a serial killer in Louisiana. The host discusses Lee's troubled childhood, his escalating criminal behaviour, and the murders he committed. The police initially overlooked him as a suspect, but eventually, DNA evidence linked him to the crimes. Lee was convicted of two murders and sentenced to life in prison and death. He died in 2016 from heart disease. Takeaways Derek Todd Lee, also known as the Baton Rouge Strangler, was a serial killer in Louisiana. Lee had a troubled childhood and exhibited escalating criminal behavior from a young age. DNA evidence eventually linked Lee to multiple murders, and he was convicted of two murders. He was sentenced to life in prison and death, but he died in 2016 from heart disease. The case highlighted the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the need for thorough investigations. Sound Bites "He was really one of the most appalling human beings we've ever had to read or watch about." "Cruelty to animals is one of the McDonald's triads." "We're starting to see an escalation in Derek's violence." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:48 The Disturbing Childhood of Derek Todd Lee 06:03 The Escalation of Lee's Crimes 20:27 Mistakes Made by Law Enforcement 38:40 The Arrest and Conviction of Derek Todd Lee 46:41 Lee's Death and the Aftermath #newpodcast #crime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimestory #truecrimetiktok #crimesfromthepeanutgallery #truecrimestories #newepisode #newpodcastalertv #truecrimecommunity #truecrimegenre #serialkiller #oregon #shoefetish #lustkiller#shoefetishslayer #truecrimeanytime #crimestories #newpodcastalert🚨 #newpodcastepisode #serialkiller #derricktoddlee #batonrouge #batonrougestrangler#truecrimepodcast #truecrimepodcasts #truecrime #truecrimetiktok #stalking #lifeinprison #louisiana #batonrouge