Episode
The Slayer of Telo: The Crimes of Jason Massie
- Podcast
- Forensic Files Unsealed
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- Sep 19, 2026
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- 2744
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Summary
This episode details the gruesome 1993 murders of teenagers Brian King and Christina Benjamin in Telo, Texas. The victims were lured from their home by Jason Massie, a young man with a documented history of extreme animal cruelty and a desire to become a serial killer. Investigative efforts utilized forensic evidence, such as vehicle fibers and DNA genotyping, to link the suspect to the brutal crime scene. Despite a childhood marked by severe abuse, Massie was identified as an irrehabilitable "lust killer" who kept trophies from his victims. He was eventually sentenced to death and executed by lethal injection in 2001. Throughout his final years, he refused to disclose the location of the missing remains, offering only a belated apology before his death. Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised. This episode includes AI-generated content.