Chapter 1: The Scrap Metal Dealer

When I was around 12 or 13 years old, I lived in a bustling city where a scrap metal yard was located in one of the busiest downtown areas. The owner of this yard was an elderly man who appeared disheveled and beggar-like, despite rumors suggesting he was quite wealthy. However, who could truly verify that?

There were whispers in the community about young individuals vanishing without a trace in recent years. Yet, given the city's vastness, people dismissed these disappearances as mere jokes. The prevailing sentiment was that it was unlikely anyone would become a victim, and residents treated the topic lightly. Each time a new disappearance occurred, someone would quip, “Wow, another one gone? Must be the scrap dealer!” This always sparked laughter among the locals.

One day, as I was on my way to school, I stumbled upon a scene of chaos—dozens of people and a significant police presence surrounding the scrap yard. Several trained dogs were sniffing around, and the wrecked cars inside the yard were being pulled out. Bulldozers were arriving to dig into the ground, creating a scene that felt surreal and nightmarish.

That evening, the news broke that authorities had discovered eight bodies of children and teenagers at that site. One of the victims was a boy from my school, someone I recognized but didn’t know personally. The news hit hard; it was chilling to think that someone from our community had been lost. Our neighborhood was thrown into a state of shock.

For months afterward, sleep eluded me, as every child in the area shared similar nightmares. We avoided the route to school that passed by the scrap yard, trying to forget the horrifying events associated with it. The seemingly innocuous scrap yard where we once played transformed into a grim reminder of a serious and unsettling reality.

This experience marked one of the most terrifying moments of my childhood. However, not too long ago, I encountered another individual who exhibited psychopathic traits. This time, I found myself in direct contact with him. If you’re curious to learn more, feel free to continue reading.

Unveiling the Psychopathic Killer in Everyday Life

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This article was published on July 29th, 2024 in Long. Sweet. Valuable. publication.