Introducing . . . FATAL FANTASY.

Renowned DNA scientist Dr. Robert Schwartz is found brutally murdered inside his secluded Virginia home in the weeks before Christmas 2001. As investigators dig in, a dark, paganistic theme hovers over the crime. As suspects emerge, a Live Action Role- Playing game, scripted by the least likely person imaginable, reveals a frightening subculture of young adults dabbling in the occult. Greed, control, manipulation and hatred unravel in an outrageous and unbelievable homicidal plot. Join investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps as he sorts out the deadly measures some will go to get what they want. Binge all episodes of Fatal Fantasy ad-free March 1st by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Every human being fantasizes, maybe imagines hitting the Lotto, possibly finding that lover they've always dreamt of, or perhaps carrying out a diabolical murder in the most brutal way imaginable. Dr. Schwartz was face down on the kitchen floor in a pool of blood. A renowned scientist killed in a murderous frenzy, stabbed 31 times with a ninja-style sword. A very gruesome and disturbing scene. Investigators baffled by such a vicious crime with seemingly no motive. Until, that is, they catch their first big break.

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  They played a game called Underworld. Persons of interest obsessed with role-playing and the occult. And at the center of it all, a twisted leader called the Lord of Chaos and a killer hiding behind a mask of sanity.

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  We're here now. I can smell blood. I crossed a line that can't be uncrossed.

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  And once that threshold is breached, there's no turning back.

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  I told you guys something horrible was gonna happen.

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  From Sony Music Entertainment and M. William Phelps, LLC, this is Fatal Fantasy, coming March 1st to The Binge. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free.