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The Craziest, Most Shocking Crimes of 2020

WHAT A YEAR
BEAST INSIDE

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From cannibalistic murders to sex cults to a pony rapist, 2020 was one crazy year of crime.

Pilar Melendez

National Reporter

Published Dec. 31, 2020 4:46AM ET 

Let’s face it: 2020 has been one helluva crazy year—and that extends to crime. From an alleged cannibal accused of killing his Grindr date to a horrific familicide in a suburb near Walt Disney World to an alleged sex cult that started in a Sarah Lawrence dorm room, this year was full of disturbing stories that made our toes curl.

Here are some of the craziest, most shocking crimes of 2020:

The Michigan Man Who Killed His Grindr Date—and Ate His Testicles

Pilar Melendez

National Reporter

@pbmelendezPilar.Melendez@thedailybeast.com

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