INSOMNIA STREAM： FORCES OF EVIL EDITION

Stream Summary

This stream explores a series of violent crimes and murders that occurred in Columbus, Georgia, in the late 1970s, focusing on the so-called “Stocking Strangler” case and the parallel crimes committed by William Henry Hance. The host details the investigation, the community’s response, and the media coverage, highlighting the confusion and fear that gripped the neighborhood. The stream also discusses the role of misleading letters from the self-styled “Forces of Evil,” the eventual identification and conviction of the perpetrators, and the broader implications for crime, justice, and media narratives in America.

• Overview of the Columbus, GA “Stocking Strangler” murders (1977–1978)
• Details of the victims, investigation, and forensic challenges
• The parallel crimes and confession of William Henry Hance
• The “Forces of Evil” letters and their impact on the investigation
• Community reactions, fear, and changes in neighborhood security
• Discussion of Carlton Gary’s serial killings and appeals process
• Reflections on media coverage, justice system, and racial narratives
• Audience hyperchats and super chats on related topics

Sources

• Nouvelle Vague – In a Manner of Speaking (song) – Played at the start of the stream.
  Official Music Video
• Columbus Strangler Update (November 20, 1978)
  Youtube Video
• Marianne Faithfull – It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (song) – Played at the start of the stream.
  Official Music Video
• Wikipedia: Carlton Gary – Used for timeline and case details (event/subject only, not people).
  Wikipedia: Carlton Gary
• Rise of the Black Serial Killer by Justin Cottrell (book) – Mentioned in hyperchat.
  Goodreads
• Practical Idealism by Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi (book) – Mentioned in hyperchat.
  Amazon
• Blood Satellite (podcast) – Mentioned in hyperchat.
  Official Podcast Page
• Oatman, Mary Rowlandson, Henry Ford’s book – Mentioned in hyperchat.
  No verified link available.
• Battle of Quebec (historical event) – Mentioned in hyperchat.
  British Battles: Battle of Quebec

Key Points of Wisdom

• [00:11:00] “AI is wrong a lot. Like a lot, a lot. And says Wikipedia, you know. Like, it's amazing. And honestly, so, so are newspapers…”
  Context: On the unreliability of sources and the importance of verification.
• [00:39:52] “That high trust is slipping away slowly but steadily and faster, when yet another local woman is found killed.”
  Context: On the erosion of community trust and safety.
• [01:23:24] “William Henry Hance was a 26 year old African American soldier at Fort Benning, ranked specialist 4th class. And he was responsible for the killing of all three women…”
  Context: On the identification and confession of one perpetrator.
• [01:39:37] “Ironically, the big news down here just three days ago was the fact that the Columbus Strangler had not hit for 64 days. That was the longest time between murders police had their fingers crossed, but now their luck has run out…”
  Context: On the unpredictability and persistence of violent crime.
• [02:01:28] “So you have two black serial killers operating in the same place at the same time, and one of them starts writing letters to the media into the police claiming to be part of a white supremacist group called the Forces of Evil.”
  Context: On the bizarre and complex nature of the case.
• [02:16:09] “It was really hard to figure out even the details of the story because there's no information about it. Which again blows my mind because it says it's a movie that's already been written.”
  Context: On the lack of media coverage and the need for deeper research.

Hyperchat Summary

• Shukla/Check Collector jokes about predatory loans and interest rates.
• Macy references a parking lot encounter between a black woman and an Indian woman.
• Man of Low Moral Fiber discusses streaming platform issues and MLK references.
• Volga German and CRO Magnon send greetings and mention books on serial killers.
• White Tiger Kingdom comments on racial dynamics and victimization.
• 1776 Nazarene sends a shoutout to another viewer.
• Black Pilled Cat asks about streaming on YouTube and censorship.
• Evergreen Dream and Patton 537 mention podcasts and historical events.
• Gravy Bear asks about Irish social status.
• Rupert and Actual Yes Commander discuss stream technical issues and racial topics.
• Dr. XXEW and Ghost Dog Man send donations and comments.
• The Negro Spritzer shares opinions on justice and punishment.

Hyperchat Contributors

• Shukla / Check Collector
• Macy
• Man of Low Moral Fiber
• Volga German
• CRO Magnon
• White Tiger Kingdom
• 1776 Nazarene
• Black Pilled Cat
• Evergreen Dream
• Patton 537
• Gravy Bear
• Rupert
• Actual Yes Commander
• Dr. XXEW
• Ghost Dog Man
• The Negro Spritzer