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Cleaning up after a serial killer

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A crime scene cleaner reveals the challenges of cleaning a serial killer's house.

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Cleaning up after a serial killer

2025• 1 minPG

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A crime scene cleaner reveals the challenges of cleaning a serial killer's house.

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A crime scene cleaner reveals the harrowing experience of cleaning the house of a serial killer. This professional is on call for crime scene cleanup duty 24 hours a day, six days a week, providing insight into the emotional and physical challenges faced in such grim situations. Watch the full interview to understand the realities of this unique profession. The video is part of VICE's series, The Definitive Guide To Enlightening Information, which showcases immersive stories from around the globe.

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