Murder in My Hometown: Six Weeks of Terror - The San Jose Murders

E357 - Murder in My Hometown: Six Weeks of Terror - The San Jose Murders

Published: June 9, 2025

Duration: 33:28

In the fall of 1984, fear took hold of San Jose, California. In just six weeks, six young women vanished or were found murdered — their lives cut short under brutal and mysterious circumstances. As residents watched the headlines mount, few could imagine the horror hiding in plain sight.

Six Weeks of Terror is a gripping true crime story that unravels the chilling timeline of Fernando Cota — a convicted rapist who slipped through the cracks and went on to terrorize a city. A routine traffic stop would crack the case wide open and lead to a horrifying discovery.

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