Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The only things you or your kind will ever get from me for your efforts on my behalf is that I wish you all had one neck and that I had my hands on it. I would sure put you out of your misery, just the same as I have done with numbers of other people. I have no desire, whatever, to reform myself. My desire is to reform people who try to reform me. And I believe that the only way to reform people is to kill them. That's my trademark." — Carl Panzram (as recounted by the hosts)
"My motto is rob 'em all, rape 'em all, and kill 'em all." — Carl Panzram (as recounted by the hosts)
"I am the bad man. You get the feeling his defense attorney is just like, stop. Cut it out. Cut it. Oh my good. That's going to make the case more difficult." — Henry Zebrowski
This final installment of the Carl Panzram series delves into his continued criminal activities and escalating violence even after repeated incarcerations. The episode highlights Panzram's escape attempts, including a severe injury sustained from a fall while attempting to scale prison walls, which ultimately crippled him but did not deter his violent fantasies. His interactions with prison guard Henry Lesser reveal Panzram's articulate and chilling mindset, as he detailed his life of crime and his profound hatred for humanity. Panzram meticulously planned elaborate acts of terrorism, including sabotaging trains and inciting wars, demonstrating a chilling intellect dedicated to causing mass destruction.
The narrative then moves to Panzram's sentencing for the murder of Robert Warnke, a KKK leader at Leavenworth prison, and his subsequent desire for execution. Despite his efforts to expedite his death, including a suicide attempt and a desire to act as his own attorney to ensure a death sentence, Panzram faced legal hurdles. The episode concludes with Panzram's execution by hanging on December 5, 1930, and a reflection on his legacy as a pure embodiment of malice, a "monster" whose hatred never wavered.
The discussion also touches on the broader themes of criminal psychology, the effectiveness of incarceration, and the enduring fascination with figures like Panzram. The hosts emphasize Panzram's unique, almost artistic dedication to his malevolence, differentiating him from other serial killers by his overt embrace of his monstrous nature.