The Killdozer Legend: Greed, Grievances, and Granby's Dark Day

09/09/24 • 67 min

"Send us a Fan Mail Text Message"What drives a man to turn a bulldozer into a weapon of mass destruction? In this gripping episode of the Ol' Dirty Basement, we explore the complex and tragic tale of Marvin Heemeyer, whose infamous "Killdozer" left a swath of destruction in Granby, Colorado. We navigate the monetary conflicts and personal vendettas that fueled Heemeyer's rampage, contemplating whether it was divine inspiration or sheer greed that led him to such lengths. As we recount Heemeye...

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