In the late 1990s, Colombia faced a horrifying discovery when dozens of young boys' remains were uncovered in mass graves around Pereira. Authorities initially suspected cult activity due to the disturbing, ritualistic nature of the mutilations. Over time, however, the investigation uncovered the work of a single man, Luis Garavito, also known as “La Bestia,” a brutal serial killer responsible for the torture and murder of over 100 children across Colombia. His crimes, fueled by deep-seated psychological trauma and a methodical, deceptive approach, terrorized communities and exposed grave social injustices toward vulnerable children. Despite his horrific acts, Garavito’s sentence was eventually reduced, inciting public outrage over the limitations of Colombia’s judicial system. Huge thanks to our Sponsors: SelectQuote: Go to SelectQuote.com/crimehub today to find the right life insurance for you. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/crimehub or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Paramount: Be sure to check out “Murder in the Orange Grove: The Troubled Case Against Crosley Green” wherever you get your podcasts.  Shopify: Go to shopify.com/crimehub to take your retail business to the next level today. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices