Warning: This story contains details that some readers may find distressing.
Steve Fishman had a chilling encounter with a serial killer as a teenager. Robert Frederick Carr III, who posed as a friendly driver, was actually a dangerous man preying on young hitchhikers.
Fishman narrowly escaped a ride with Carr, who later confessed to multiple murders. Decades later, a new season of the “Smoke Screen” podcast delves into Carr’s crimes, exploring the impact on both victims and their families.
Through interviews and personal artifacts, the podcast aims to shed light on the dark past of a man described as “the most evil person” by a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter.
Donna, Carr’s daughter, joins Fishman on a journey of discovery, grappling with her father’s horrific crimes and the trauma she endured from his dark shadow.
Exploring the terror and trauma of growing up in the shadow of a serial killer
Donna’s journey to uncover the truth about her father’s crimes and her own healing process reveals the dark complexities of living with a monstrous legacy.
Ultimately, the podcast serves as a platform for Fishman and Donna to unravel decades-old mysteries and confront the demons of the past that continue to haunt them.