In this episode of Fatal Blend, we’re heading to Brazil to discuss Tiago Gomes da Rocha, a man responsible for a series of murders that shocked the city of Goiânia. We’ll take a look at Rocha’s background, the string of murders that brought attention to him, and the circumstances that ultimately brought his killing spree to an end.
Because sometimes the unanswered questions are just as unsettling as the answers.
So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's get into this week's Fatal Blend.
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