
This episode covers the life of James Gum, his early struggles with family, and his eventual descent into crime. Topics include alcoholism, foster care, and parallels to Ed Kemper.
The discussion highlights how James Gum's mother turned to drinking after his birth, which may have influenced his later behavior. At just two years old, Gum entered the foster care system.
When he was ten, Gum was adopted by his grandparents, who later became his first victims. This event draws a direct comparison to Ed Kemper, who also killed his grandparents.
After the murders, Gum was placed in a psychiatric hospital and later released as an adult. His chilling statement about wanting to experience killing mirrors Kemper's own motivations.
James Gum's life mirrors Ed Kemper's, from family struggles to murder.

This episode stands out for the following:
Just like Ed Kemper, James Gum's grandparents were his first victims.OTR /// Episode 36 /// Clip 2
He claims that he wanted to see what it felt like to kill somebody.OTR /// Episode 36 /// Clip 2