Christopher Wilder: The Cross-Country Crimes of The Beauty Queen Killer

Unlawful Acts

In this chilling episode of Unlawful Acts, we dive into the disturbing story of Christopher Wilder—known as the "Beauty Queen Killer." A successful race car driver and self-proclaimed photographer, Wilder used charm, wealth, and the promise of fame to lure aspiring models and pageant contestants into deadly traps. From Florida to California, his 1984 cross-country rampage left a trail of terror, abduction, and murder. As we unravel his double life, we expose the calculated methods, manipulative tactics, and deeply sinister motives that fueled one of the most shocking killing sprees in American history. This is the terrifying true story of the man who turned beauty into bait.

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