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Gary Heidnik: How & When Did the Killer Bishop Get Caught?

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Gary Heidnik, widely known as the Bishop, was a murderer and serial rapist who lured six women and held them captive in his Philadelphia home between November 1986 and March 1987. He reportedly served in the army many years before that and lived a lonely life after he briefly served time in prison and lost custody of his three children. However, as per a report by People Magazine, he abducted women and attempted to impregnate them.

ABC 6 reported that he was caught after one of the victims, Josefina Rivera, managed to flee from captivity and alerted authorities. Rivera was a sex worker and was picked up by Heidnik in 1986. At that time, Heidnik had started the United Church of the Ministers of God. He ordained himself as the Bishop and ran the church out of his living room.

The Bishop held Josefina Rivera in his basement when she was just 25 years old and a mother of three. She was reportedly his first victim before Gary Heidnik kidnapped 24-year-old Sandra Lindsey, 19-year-old Lisa Thomas, 23-year-old Deborah Dudley, and 18-year-old Jackie Askins subsequently. Rivera, according to Oxygen, began cooperating with Heidnik and helped him torture the other victims. When Deborah Dudley and Sandra Lindsey died from the torture, she reportedly assisted Heidnik to dispose their bodies and kidnap another victim, Agnes Adams.

However, Josefina Rivera only helped Gary Heidnik to earn his trust. When he was convinced of her loyalty, he let Rivera make a phone call to her parents. Per Oxygen, she then took the opportunity to call the police, which led to Heidnik getting caught in March 1987. The surviving victims were subsequently freed.

What happened to Gary Heidnik’s victims?

According to a report by CNN, disabled and vulnerable women were Gary Heidnik’s victims. Moreover, his six victims, who were either Hispanic or Black, were chained and kept half-naked state in his basement. He reportedly fed them dog food and repeatedly raped them. Gary Heidnik inflicted torture on his victims through electric shocks and other mental and physical methods. This included stabbing the women in the ear with a screwdriver. The Bishop also left the radio on at high volumes when he left the house to ensure that no one could hear the women’s screams.

Gary Heidnik killed Deborah Dudley and Sandra Lindsay while they were in captivity. The latter was reportedly hung by her wrist to a ceiling beam for days before she died, according to Oxygen. He then allegedly sawed her remains and forced the surviving women to eat parts of her. Deborah Dudley died after all the victims, except Josefina Rivera, were coerced to be in a pit of freezing water. Rivera was then asked to drop a live wire into the pit, which generated an electric shock and killed the victim.

His double life as a bishop reportedly helped him to stay in people’s good books and not attract unwanted attention. ABC 6 reported that according to Gary Heidnik’s lawyer, Chuck Peruto, the killer wanted to kidnap women and impregnate them so that his future children could not be taken away from him. He also allegedly wished to create “a perfect race of children” and raise them away from exterior influence. 

What was the Bishop convicted of?

Prior to his months of crime, Gary Heidnik was reportedly discharged from the military after serving for 13 months on the grounds of mental illness. However, he didn’t get any access to help and pursued a nursing degree instead. Fox News reported that he had worked at a veteran’s hospital before he was fired due to his rudeness and poor attendance. After his mother died by suicide, he started the church a year after his mother’s death.

After he started kidnapping women and torturing them, his neighbors had complained about a stench coming from his home. However, the police did not discover Gary Heidnik’s crimes and the body of two victims until Josefina Rivera contacted them.

Per a report by Fox News, Gary Heidnik was charged with kidnapping, rape, false imprisonment, involuntary deviant sexual intercourse, unlawful restraint, and interfering with the custody of a committed person. According to court documents, he was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, six counts of kidnapping, five counts of rape, four counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. He was sentenced to death.

Gary Heidnik was executed on July 6, 1999, at the State Correctional Institution at Rockview in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Per his request, his last meal was black coffee and two slices of cheese pizza. The Bishop was reportedly the last person to be executed in Pennsylvania. He also made his way into pop culture, with the character of Buffalo Bill partially inspired by him.

An episode of People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer is titled, “Surviving the Bishop’s Basement.” It explores the crimes of Gary Heidnik through the lens of his surviving victims. The episode aired on ID on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

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‘I AM ENTITLED TO SPECIFICITY’: A single tweet proves just how much of a liar convicted felon Donald Trump really is

So that’s a wrap for the Donald Trump hush money trial, and what a conclusion it was — after several arduous weeks of the former president acting like a child, breaking his gag order, and crapping his pants, he is now a convicted felon.

However, the business mogul is now trying to claim that he doesn’t actually know what he’s being charged with. In a post to Truth Social the day before the verdict, Trump wrote, “I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT THE CHARGES ARE IN THIS RIGGED CASE.” It’s pretty much a last ditch effort to further his narrative that the whole case is rigged, something which members of the MAGA crowd like Lauren Boebert have certainly bought into. However, it’s also a straight up lie on Trump’s part.

Literally, less than two months ago he stood in court and stated that he understood the charges. So which is it? Either Trump is a liar, and a bad one at that, or he’s going senile, which is definitely a possibility here. Maybe if he’d made more of an effort to stay awake during the trial he would have more of a clue as to what’s going on.

His desperation is really showing and it seems like people are pretty easily seeing through his lies now. People on X are celebrating the landmark conviction today with calls to lock him up.

Whether or not Trump will actually serve any prison time remains to be seen. Judge Merchan will hand down his sentence on July 11 and it’s certainly possible that he could do time behind bars, but it’s also possible he won’t — we’ll have to wait and see.

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Who Is Cole Sprouse’s Girlfriend? Ari Fournier’s Age & Marriage Rumors Explained

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Riverdale star, Cole Sprouse has attracted a lot of questions about his impending wedding to his current girlfriend, Ari Fournier. This speculation follows the successful wedding of his twin brother Dylan last year. Many of Cole’s supporters have expressed an interest in his girlfriend’s age and the impending marriage rumors.

Here’s a closer look into who Ari Fournier is, her age as well as her marriage prospects with Cole.

Who is Cole Sprouse dating in 2024?

Cole Sprouse is presently dating Ari Fournier.

The couple have been together for over three years now, having started dating in 2021. As per US Magazine, Cole and Ari were first spotted publicly in March 2021, when the duo was photographed taking a stroll through the city of Vancouver while holding hands. Since then, the pair hasn’t shied away from publicizing their relationship, happily posting their moments together on social media from time to time.

Fournier notably celebrated their third anniversary in January of this year by posting a special carousel on Instagram, accompanied by a wholesome caption.

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Is Cole Sprouse married or engaged?

No, Cole Sprouse is not married or engaged, at the time of writing. He and Ari Fournier have not officially announced any update on their relationship.

The rumors around Cole Sprouse’s supposed marriage to his girlfriend have much to do with his twin brother Dylan getting married recently. Dylan Sprouse finally wedded his long-term partner, Barbara Palvin, in July 2023.

While talking to PEOPLE, Cole revealed that he has recently been bombarded with questions about marriage from all directions. He further acknowledged the fact that he is now the only unwed Sprouse but clarified that he feels no pressure.

In a separate interview on SiriusXM’s Let’s Talk Off Camera Kelly Ripa, Cole expressed gratitude towards his partner for not pushing him on the topic of marriage at any point in time. According to his statements, the couple seems to be progressing steadily by taking it one day at a time.

How old is Ari Fournier’s age?

Born in 1998, Ari Fournier is currently aged 25.

Fournier is six years younger than her partner, Cole Sprouse who was born on August 4, 1992.

According to Elle, Fournier is an Elite professional model and was discovered at 15 via Instagram. The Canadian-born model also has a YouTube channel that features videos on beauty, travel, life after lockdown, and what it’s like to be a model.

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Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Netflix

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Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is a 1994 musical romantic drama film. The story follows Prem and Nisha, who are in a relationship with each other, have to give up their love for the family. Rejoicing Indian wedding customs, the film is helmed iconic in Indian cinema history, paving way for more imaginative and romantic productions.

Here’s how you can watch and stream Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! via streaming services such as Netflix.

Is Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! available to watch via streaming?

Yes, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is available to watch via streaming on Netflix.

Prem studies business under his father and elder brother Rajesh. Nisha, a student of computer science, is adored by her parents and older sister, Pooja. Rajesh and Pooja get engaged when fate brings the two families together. Nisha remains with Pooja gets pregnant and attends the customary event prior to the baby’s birth. Prem and Nisha declare their love for one another and have a relationship in secret. But Pooja passes away in an accident, bringing the household to a standstill. Rajesh’s health declines as a result of his concerns for his motherless child’s future. Nisha’s father advises her to wed Rajesh and become Pooja’s child’s mother. Prem and Nisha give up their love. When Rajesh finds out the real reason for their sacrifice, fate steps in, blesses and unites the two loves.

Written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya , the cast features Madhuri Dixit as Nisha, Salman Khan as Prem, Mohnish Behl as Rajesh and Renuka Shahane as Pooja.

Watch Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! streaming via Netflix

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is available to watch on Netflix.

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You can watch via Netflix by following these steps:

  1. Visit netflix.com/signup
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  4. Enter your chosen payment method

The cheapest Netflix Standard with Ads Plan provides all but a few of its movies and TV shows. However, it will show ads before or during most of its content. You can watch in Full HD and on two supported devices at a time.

Its Standard Plan provides the same but is completely ad-free while also allowing users to download content on two supported devices with an additional option to add one extra member who doesn’t live in the same household.

The Premium Plan provides the same as above, though for four supported devices at a time, with content displaying in Ultra HD. Users get to download content on up to six supported devices at a time and have the option to add up to two extra members who don’t live in the same household. Netflix spatial audio is also supported.

NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.







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