In the late 1970s, Columbus, Georgia, was gripped by fear as a wave of brutal murders rocked the city. Threatening letters from a mysterious group calling themselves the "Forces of Evil" hinted at a sinister plot intertwining two seemingly separate killing sprees. Join us as we dive deep into the chilling case of the Stocking Strangler and the ruthless murders of Gail Jackson and Irene Thirkield. Discover how FBI profiler Robert K. Ressler's groundbreaking behavioral analysis helped unmask the true killer, William Henry Hance, and the shocking twists that followed. Explore the controversy, racial tensions, and legal battles that culminated in Hance's execution. This episode uncovers the dark secrets and haunting truths behind one of Georgia's most infamous crime sprees. Tune in for a gripping tale of deception, profiling, and justice. Thank you so much for listening to and supporting 10 Minute Murder! SUBSCRIBE to 10 Minute Murder. Have friends that also like true-crime stories? SHARE this podcast with them! CONNECT on social media to read about new episodes and see visuals that go along with the story. 10minutemurder.com email: [email protected] _______ Follow 10 Minute Murder- Facebook: https://facebook.com/10MMpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10minutemurder/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10minutemurder Threads: https://www.threads.net/@10minutemurder Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCkJLUCEZlkn9In3AA46RVxw If you have a request for a case to be featured on 10 Minute Murder, or have any questions for Joe (the host), please feel free to send them to the email address above. ******* Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/10-minute-murder--4603604/support.