Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins was one of America's most sadistic serial killers—abusing, torturing, and murdering dozens of victims across the South Carolina coast. His first known female victim was 18-year-old Leela, a hitchhiker chasing a dream job in Florida, who vanished after accepting a ride from a man she thought was kind. Instead, she entered a nightmare. Gaskins' confessions revealed a chilling spree of rape, mutilation, and murder that spanned decades, earning him the title “The Meanest Man in America. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. This podcast is NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion and parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. #truecrime #crimeafterdark #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices