What dark secrets lurked beneath Hawaii’s sunlit paradise in the 1980s? On this gripping episode of the End of Reason podcast, we revisit the terror that the Honolulu Strangler inflicted on Honolulu's streets, revealing an era fraught with contrasts and hidden dangers. We start with the heart-wrenching case of Vicky Purdy, a young woman whose dreams of a Hawaiian life ended in tragedy, setting off a chilling chain of events that would grip the community with fear. We explore the social and economic backdrop of the time, painting a vivid picture of a paradise shadowed by economic struggles and rising crime.

As we continue, the unsettling discovery of a second victim, Regina Sakamoto, makes it clear that a serial killer is on the loose, leaving the local community in a state of panic. We investigate the patterns that emerged, the dead-end leads, and the profound impact these murders had on the city. Join us as we recount the harrowing details, the stalled investigation, and the relentless pursuit for justice that defined Honolulu’s darkest days. This episode promises a sobering and compelling look at how the allure of paradise masked a nightmarish reality for those who lived through the terror of the Honolulu Strangler.