A Monster Among Us (Pt. 1)

Paul Hutchinson seemed like a regular Montanan—an ex-Marine, a fisheries biologist, a father, and a diehard turkey hunter. But behind that facade lurked a predator, hiding in plain sight.

Nearly three decades after the brutal rape and murder of 15-year-old Danni Houchins, investigators uncovered the chilling truth: Hutchinson was her killer. But before the case against him could get off the ground, it was closed. Why? Rather than face what he'd done, Hutchinson killed himself.

But that opened a darker question, one that may never be answered—was Danni his only victim, or did Hutchinson use his hunting trips across America as cover for other crimes?

In this two-part episode of Blood Trails, we explore the disturbing possibility that a monster might be hiding in the hearts of the family, friends, and hunting partners we think we know best.

Click here to listen to Part 1 onSpotify,Apple Podcasts, orYouTube.

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