{"podcast":{"title":"Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast","slug":"perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838","podcast_index_feed_id":5992838,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166691.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166691","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43435565/s=1400x1400/el=1/rt=fill.jpg","author":"Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast","episode_count":206,"summary":"Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That's exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. This podcast covers all things mysterious with topics ranging from true crime, to dark history, to the supernatural. New episodes are available every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. A video version is also available on YouTube. Want early and ad free episodes and bonus content? Join the Perplexed Society","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T16:18:46.410852+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838"},"episode":{"title":"S4 Ep23: Episode 182: Gerard John Schaefer","slug":"s4-ep23-episode-182-gerard-john-schaefer","published_at":"2026-06-17T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838/s4-ep23-episode-182-gerard-john-schaefer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8916451","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8916451.mp3?modified=1781456508&sid=5166691&source=rss","summary":"He wore a badge, pledging to protect and serve. A Martin County, Florida sheriff's deputy, who used his power to abduct, torture, and kill young women in the early 1970s. He was convicted of two murders but he’s widely suspected in the deaths of over 30 victims. Today we will discuss the victims, the killer’s upbringing, his crimes, the investigation, and the strange aftermath. This is the story of one of the most heinous serial killers in modern history. Today’s perplexing episode is all about Gerard John Schaefer. ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------ SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/JnzsA43u Episode keywords: true crime, true crime podcast, Gerard John Schaefer, John Schaefer, serial killer, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, Florida true crime, Ted Bundy, Danny Rolling, Ottis Toole","meta_description":"He wore a badge, pledging to protect and serve. A Martin County, Florida sheriff's deputy, who used his power to abduct, torture, and kill young women in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2709,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838/episodes/s4-ep23-episode-182-gerard-john-schaefer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838/s4-ep23-episode-182-gerard-john-schaefer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}