A chilling true crime case from Australia detailing why Max Tancevski AKA "The Rack Man" was strapped to a steel cross and thrown into a river.Ad-free episodes & bonus content: redwebpod.com

When a fishing boat pulled in its net, they expected the usual catch—until they hauled up something far heavier. Tangled in the lines was a body, strapped to a strange metal frame. For decades, no one knew his name, and he was only known by a grim nickname. Today, we uncover the mystery of The Rack Man.

Sensitive topics: cult, cult activity involving children

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